Singing is My Kid Business

by Shelby Lynn Christian
(Oakpark, Michigan)

Hi my name is Shelby Lynn Christian, and I am 11 years old. I can really sing, but who would believe a kid - am I right?

I made up a song. It's called Mean People, and it's in the right tone. I hope you believe me. Only my mom and the people at my church heard me, and they think I sing really good.

My mom takes me to a lot of singing contests but they all said that I am too young.

But one day I went to this singing contest and they said I could make it to the next round, but I could not go because it cost 10,000. My mom has to save that for college, so I could not go.

But I'll make it some day. Well, I hope that you love my story. Thank you!

KnoxvilleBusiness.com Response:

Hello Shelby, and thank you for sharing your kid's business story!

How about it Kid-Stormers readers -- do you have any suggestions how Shelby could make a business of singing at 11 years old?

I think you could make a web site blog where you talk about the pros and cons of the different contests you enter and about trying to become a professional singer as an 11-year-old.

Who knows? You might be able to make some money from that that would help to pay for singing lessons and entering contests.

I think your mom was right not to spend $10,000 on a singing contest. Keep on trying, and you'll keep on getting closer to your goal!

What ever you do, good luck, and thanks again for sharing your kid's business story!

Mac Bartine
KnoxvilleBusiness.com

Kid Business Idea: Singing Telegrams

by Kaida
(Asheboro, NC)

Reading earlier posts I saw a girl who wanted to earn money by singing.

Well, why not hire your voice out?

You may need to keep your sales within your street/neighborhood/known area, but I'm sure that someone in that area (or your church) may hire you for either singing telegrams or even a sponsored concert for a given particular occasion.

my kid's business: run a talent show

well me and my friend are 10 and want to start a band with our other friends so we desided to do a talent show but i think my friend baled she hasnt taked to me about it and ive been tring to plan a car wash but we dont kno where to have it if you live in alabama and have any ideas where to have it at email me at gender_genger at yahoo.com NO SPAM thank you

I Love Singing!

by Amanda
(Surrey, Canada)

I love singing! Hello, My name is Amanda and I am also 11 years old. Just like Shelby I have entered many singing contests but i never seem to win.

My friends say that I sing just like the pros and that one day I will become a singer but I want that one day to be now!

But thats not my problem. so you see I have these really big front teeth and they kind of stick out well a lot! Kids used to call me buck tooth at school.

One day I tried out for a singing audition and it was for acting and singing so I tried for both but they said I didn't make it just because of my teeth.

My feelings were really hurt for 2 weeks I felt like giving up on my dream of becoming a singer and I couldn't believe it because singing is my life. I have wanted to become a singer ever since I was 6.

I was really furious that I didn't make it just because of my teeth and they said it right to my face. I cried for like 2 hours because I am really sensitive and I thought that a singing audition is for singing not looking the best.

If I wanted to hear that comment I would try out for modeling. I don't and I will never understand show business. I am so mad at my teeth right now.

I am a young singer

by molly

My moms Dog

Hi I am Molly I am a child that has big ideas like starting my own business at the age of four I have big thing But I am Only 11 And I created my own songs

No one thought i had the guts to do this but I proved them wrong Bye sing infront of my whole class but after that i had been only 8 I was afraid of nothing but one kids starting clapping that was a boy named evan he was no friend but he got the whole class clapping I wish that i had more curge once and know I wish didn't do it because he bragging about but I am happy he change me know i can sing infront of 35 people that is know my offical record Thanks for reading but if you like singing you hatf to practice every day so start now and become better where can your own songs Bye! :>)

Singing

by May
(MD)

We don't live in knoxville but we have a important question. My daughter has the biggest hope to become a young and very famous singer but we can't find anywhere to prove her love and want for her dream! Please help!