As you
might already know, the ah-dorable
Nick
Jonas is teaming up with
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars for
its first ever
Quaker Chewy
Superstar Search, where
parents and legal guardians can submit a vid of their young star
(aged 8-14) belting it out to one of four pre-selected tunes for a
shot at superstardom.
With a
$5,000 cash prize, song produced by Nick Jonas, online music video
and contract with Jonas Group Management all at stake, we figured
this cutie, who will help narrow the comp down to five finalists,
might have a few tips for the budding stars. So we caught up with
Nick and had him spill some of the biggest pointers he swears by.
Read ’em and get ready to sing your hearts out. The competition
kicks off tomorrow, June 9!
Warm
up your voice. “Everyone’s
gotta find that vocal warm-up that will work for them. There are
videos online of things people can try and see what works for their
voice.”
Don’t
be afraid to put your own spin on a song. “I
think someone who can take one of the songs and make it their own is
really going to stand out to me [in this competition]. We’re
looking for someone who has a unique voice and has music they want to
share with the world.”
Practice
at home by singing with your ’rents…to a slew of different tunes.
“Any time I’m preparing
for anything, it’s all about practicing. People like The Beatles,
The Bee Gees, Carole King, Jackson 5, were our go-to songs in the car
when we were driving.”
Clear
your head. “To someone
who struggles with stage fright, if you know that you’re doing what
you love, anything’s possible and you won’t be intimidated. It’s
all about knowing what you’re passionate about.”
Dress
the part…without buying new clothes. “Anything
in your closet can make you feel like a superstar. It’s all in how
you wear it. For me, I usually feel ready to rock whenever I put on a
suit.”
Don’t
forget the “small” people when you make it big. “One
of the greatest tips we were given at a young age is live like you’re
at the bottom, even if you’re at the top. Stay humble, keep the
right attitude and know that you have to work your hardest to reach
your goals.”
CLICK
HERE
for complete deets on the
Quaker Chewy Superstar Search.
BY PATRICIA MCNAMARA ON 6/8/2011 3:00:00 PM
POSTED IN celebrity interviews, Jonas Brothers, Be a singer