Hi :)
Okay, I'm 25 years old, female, and I've pretty much been singing and writing lyrics all my life but never took it seriously until recently. I've had a pretty chaotic life so far, so never found the time to practise...I also gained a lot of weight when I began a relationship, so my confidence (and vocals), just completely fell apart...but I had an epiphany a few weeks ago...I realise I hated my classic 9-5 job, I LOVE singing and writing lyrics, with a passion, so it would be pretty amazing to have a career in what I love best, It's something that I have always dreamed of since I was a little girl...so I've started losing weight and I've started taking "online" singing lessons. I've still got a fair bit to do lose and I need to strengthen my vocals back up, so I have given myself till my 26th birthday (July 2015), to be on top of my game...then I can start looking for other musicians to write music with, hopefully get some gigs etc. I've sung to my partner, who has been very honest and said "you need to sort your breathing out whilst singing because it's shit, but you have a nice, unique and raspy voice". My musical influences include (vocals, music and/or lyrics) Banks, Lana del Rey, Paramore, Flyleaf (Lacey Mosley), Bring me the Horizon, Pierce the Veil, Taylor Momsen, Katy Perry (just vocals!!), Tonight Alive, The Hype Theory...I realise that I may never find huge success (sell out stadiums etc), but for me, success would mean to just create an album with my songs that I wrote, and just to know that I tried rather than regret it when I'm older, because I didn't try...with all this floating about in my mind, I'm now beginning to wonder if I have missed my chance, Am I too old to start making music or joining a band? It just seems to me that unfortunately, it is much harder for a female fronted band to make it in the music industry than a male fronted band, and its probably even harder for musicians, who are over a certain age. These days, It seems talent won't get you anywhere...all you need to be is young and hot to make it...I know I am still young and I'm still determind...but I would like to know what some of you guys think :)