To: "VOCALIST" <vocalist>
Subject: imitating singers
Date sent: Fri, 28 Jan 2000 16:28:12 -0800
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

Hi:
We have a saying at our studio that applies to this whole thread
of discussion regarding young singers and who they imitate.
I always ask my students this question....
Do you want to be a poor copy of (name of star they try to
sound like) or an awesome original (their name)?
Usually, they opt for awesome original. We also discuss
that no matter how much they try to copy their favorite star
they can NEVER be that person. Their own unique physical
structure dictates that they will sound different.
Imitation, however, is a form of flattery and I'm sure we've
all done it (sub-consciously) of course..hahahaha
Jacqueline