Raw Talent Beats Conservatory Training

[Drew Lipski]

Creativity expert and author Suzanne Falter-Barns, whose website, www.howmuchjoy.com coaches aspiring artists how to live their dreams, agrees. She attributes Hicks’ triumph over McPhee to his extensive performing experience.

“There’s no substitute for being in the trenches, actually performing. You can train and study all you want, but until you’re in the moment with an audience, learning how to build that relationship with your songs, you’ll never grow as a performer.”

America voted and the vote went to the seasoned pro............


http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/200605.../prweb390370_1

[Pickled Pink]

I agree with the article. That's one of the reasons why I really love Kellie's performances though, knowing how little real experience she has.

Because with what little experience she has she can do THAT WELL, just imagine what she'll be able to do when she's had a few years of practical experience singing in front of people!!!