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I have written this article with mature singers in mind, but you singers who are just starting out may also be interested in this story about the struggle to be discovered.

This week I received notice from several older singers (in their 50′s and 60′s) who were planning to do big-scale auditions and competitions.

Three of them wrote to me with a similar theme. They were wondering why they were still pursuing the wild dream to sing so late in life. One person in particular seemed to be having quite a struggle with her need to be finally recognized for her great talent.

I think it is a common feeling among musical artists.

If you have enjoyed some singing success early in life, you understand the enormous pleasure that comes with performance: the great joy of singing with deep feeling, the thrill of filling a packed room with musical energy, the excitement that comes with the sound of spontaneous applause, the nearly unmatchable feeling when waves of love and admiration pour over you from an appreciative audience. You give your all. And it comes back to you with powerful immediacy.

You imagine that this could be your life! Here is the unique opportunity to do something you love with all your heart, while enjoying some measure of fame and fortune.

It is a powerful and seductive tug at a person’s heart. Especially if you are pretty certain that you have what it takes, – if only that big break could come in time.

Few of us ever hit the big time, and it is not necessarily due to a lack of worthy talent. Instead, it could be due to a combination of other issues that were beyond our control: bad timing, wrong location (we did not live in the right city), family pressures, lack of funding, or ill health at the wrong time.

It could also be due to early-made decisions: a reluctance to be constantly on the road, the fear of taking a major risk, the desire to be free of big-time artistic constraints, or even the fear of eventual success.

And one day, perhaps many years into the career struggle, you realize that you must get practical. You shift gears and move on. Your life changes and it may be a great life. You do well in another job, – have a wonderful family. Your life is full and deep. But somewhere inside, the dream of vocal stardom still sits and waits.

With stars like Angeline Jolie sporting tattoos just about everywhere, can you blame the young kids today, if they want to get a tattoo or two? Tattoos in fact, are not a new concept. It is an ancient form of body art. Almost every culture in the world has shown traces of tattooing. In fact, the oldest known tattoo is five thousand three hundred years old!

History of Tattoos

Yup, I’m talking about the tattoos that were discovered on Oetzi, the Iceman who was found in the year 1991. The tattoo he sports consists basically of criss-cross, vertical and horizontal lines. There is of course, some speculation as to why the tattoos are there in the first place. No matter the reason, the fact remains that Oetzi had a tattoo!

In fact, not just Oetzi, traces of the rich history of tattooing have been found in various other cultures as well. Russian mummies, about 2400 years old, found in Siberia, Egyptian mummies, Japanese figures and even our very own Red Indian culture – you name it and they’ve been tattooing each other for years!

Tattoos represent a variety of things – social stature, religion, prayer incantations. In many cases, they’re just there for decorative purposes. Men and women all over the world sport beautiful tattoos of every possible color and shape. And you can join their number too.

How To Spot a Good Tattoo Artist

But don’t rush into anything. Before you get a tattoo, it is very important that you consider your decision carefully, because once you get a tattoo, you can’t get rid of it easily. Plus it is really expensive to remove it. Ask around to find out where people are getting their tattoos done and consider reviews. Tour a few tattoo parlors first before you make your decision.

First thing you should notice about the tattoo parlor is whether it is clean or not. See whether the tattoo artist is using sterilized needles and tools – in fact, it is best if you visit a tattoo artist who uses disposable needles. Be sure to take note of the general cleanliness of the place too.

From my experience children love to sing – and when they do so they can often sing with a confidence and freedom that can fade as we grow older. It is very important to nurture these wonderful qualities from the start.

Singing lessons for children are designed to teach your child the skills needed to strengthen and control the voice, whilst remaining fun and enjoyable. The voice is still developing as we grow through our teenage years so finding suitable exercises is very important.

Lessons are combined with ‘song practice.’ This is where we finish the session with a song that is chosen by the student – we have many backing tracks available, from ‘High School Musical’ to ‘Lilly Allen!’

Finding time in our busy schedules whilst making sure that our children are well supervised can be difficult. In my experience lessons work more effectively when taught in the comfort of your own home. This allows your child to learn within a relaxed and familiar environment.

Music happens to be one of those rare things which each and every child enjoys. Though most 5 year olds, 6 year olds, 8 year olds, etc. are at an age where they are too young to understand music theories or music appreciation, nevertheless, nearly all of them enjoy the ‘sound’ of music. This is something which is very important, and it is often a very decisive factor in a child pursuing music or developing a serious interest in music at a later stage.

Singing happens to be one aspect of music that most kids are introduced to in the early stages of school. A friendly-looking music teacher, whose slightly plump, with rimmed glasses that rest at the tip of her nose, sitting at the piano, teaching “Popeye the Sailorman” to a bunch of young enthusiastic kiddos, is a very common sight, and one which instantly brings a smile on the face of any bystander. Well, the liking for music (not to mention, the increasing influence of reality shows) has led to quite a few children developing a serious interest in music, and in particular, singing. Well, for all you kids and young children who wish to sing well, here are some singing tips for kids.

Singing Tips for Kids