"Breakeven" Covered/Recorded by Kayla at Sugarhill Studios

Kayla had the opportunity to professionally record "Breakeven" at the world famous Sugarhill Studios in Houston, Texas. We made a video of this experience.

Voice coach and music producer, Jane Vandiver took her students into the studio to record with Chief Music Engineer, Andy Bradley, of SugarHill. It was a wonderful memory and a great recording session, just like real music artists.

SugarHill Studios is one of the oldest recording studios in the nation and has hosted artists like Beyonce, Destiny's Child, Mickey Gilley, Ted Nugent, Freddy Fender, Willie Nelson, and The Big Bopper.

Kayla Singes Live at "Ovations" for "December Dreams"

Kayla enjoys singing and entertaining folks. She was asked to participate in a one-night-only show featuring 14 other performers at "Ovations". Jane Vandiver, Voice Trainer and Professional Singer coordinated the show and a special "December Dreams" evening. See: www.StarSingersStudio.com

Singing Demo "Dancing Queen" Covered by Kayla Renee Valadez

Jane Vandiver, Voice Coach with Kayla

Kayla performs "Dancing Queen" for her demo slate. She has taken many voice lessons from veteran performer and coach Jane Vandiver of Star Singers Studio (http://www.starsingersstudio.com/).  Kayla has performed at her church, at various school events, and professional venues.  She recently had an audition for a nation TV sitcom series and has been featured on "Great Day Houston" segment called "Amazing Kids" with Deborah Duncan.  Her first feature film releases in Houston "In Search of the American Dream" in Houston, Texas March 23, 2011.

Kayla Sings "Crazier" at Fundraiser for Champion's Kids Camp

Kayla enjoys the opportunity to volunteer for great causes. She was invited to sing at a live performance by the founders of Champion's Kids Camp, Bill and Kim Nash of Nash 3.

Kayla Meets La Tavia Roberson, Formerly of "Destiny's Child"

Kayla had the opportunity to meet La Tavia at a recent field day at her school 5.13.10. Kayla has gotten interested in singing and told La Tavia that she would love to sing with her one day on "American Idol".

Mother's Day Celebration, Kayla Sings "Anyway" by Martina McBride

Kayla was invited to sing at her church for all three services in a special Mother's Day celebration. She along with other children treated their audiences to a time of sharing their prospective talents. Kayla sang this song in the third service to over 100 children and their mothers. Kayla wanted to sing a song that inpsired her, "Anyway" originally sung by country star Martina McBride.

Kayla's Sister Kenna Sings for Her First Live Audience

Kenna (6) has decided to follow in her older sister's footsteps. She has decided to try acting and now singing. Both are performing at their school talent show today, but had an opportunity to test their nerves The Roger Schools Carnival last weekend. Kenna is featured here with a live band singing "Do-Re-Mi". Special thanks to Jane Vandiver (www.StarSingersStudio.com) for her voice lessons and the opportunity to sing at this event.

Kayla's First Live Performance - "Crazier"

Kayla has been preparing for her school talent show scheduled for 4.17.10. She has been taking singing lessons with veteran voice coach and music producer Jane Vandiver (www.StarSignersStudio.com) for the past three weeks. She was given an opportunity to sing live for about 150 people for the first time 4.11.10 at The Rogers School. She was nervous, but as soon as the music started planning, she was ready. She sang "Crazier" by Taylor Swift.

Kayla's Sister Kenna Gits "FunKy" in Her New Disco Video

Kenna continues to amaze her parents and her fans. We hope you like this video, "Disco Girl".

Kayla and Kenna Take Their First Professional Singing Lessons

Kayla Sings "Crazier" by Taylor Swift (Karoke Version)

Kayla (9) and Kenna (6) enjoyed their first professional singing lessons with veteran voice coach and performer Jane Vandiver of Star Singers Studio.

Jane coached the kids on proper breathing, stretching, voice exercises, protecting their young vocal chords, and learning to use their voice instruments in key and on pitch.

She was very friendly and fun with the kids and helped them to discover a new appreciation for music and their voice potential.

Kayla and Kenna Do Stretching Exercises

Kenna Sings "Love Story" by Taylor Swift (Karoke)

Kayla Sings Before Her Lesson "Crazier" by Taylor Swift

Feeling Great!

Kayla has a lead speaking role at her 3rd grade school play. She enjoyed practicing and preparing for her debut. The event was attended by 500 parents.

Kayla Discovers Selena

Kayla's family recently rented and bought the "Selena" movie on DVD and Kayla and sister Kenna have fallen in love with a star. Of course, they were saddened to find out what happened to this young and rising influence.

Kids need fantastic role models and Selena continues to be that for so many. We loved the way she dreamed and how she cared for her fans and friends. We thought you would like this tribute video found on YouTube (although in Spanish, it shows how much her fans loved her). Visit: www.q-productions.com (the official Selena website).

Houston Live Stock and Rodeo - Hannah Montana

Kayla attends the "Hannah Montana" concert in Houston, Texas along with over 73,426 other fans. Kayla had attened acting classes with Caryn Gorme (a well-known casting director in Houston) earlier that day and was told about her special day as her dad took her to the park and ride and borded the bus. This posting is part of a complete story that was shared on the "Houston Business Show" with Kevin Price, where her dad Andy Valadez, President of Marketing Dynamics talked about the "Hannah Montana" phenomenon.

Kayla Rides on Grounds Golf Cart to Gate at Reliant Stadium

Kayla at Reliant Stadium Before the Show

Miley and Mandy Show on YouTube Shot Before and After the Show in Houston

Miley Cyrus on Stage

Kayla Featured on "Good Day L.A." Fox 11 Los Angeles

Kayla's rendition of Miley Cyrus' song "Who Said" is a featured link on MyFox LA (under StealthMarketer -Round 1). Fox recently ran a pre-show montage before Miley's concert in LA (this month). In the montage, Fox showcases many parodies of "Hannah Montanna's" favorites.

Her rendition ran as part of a montage of "Will the Real Mylie Cyrus Please Stand Up?" (Kayla's appears towards the end).

You can see Kayla's version on YouTube at this link: "Who Said" (over 93,000 downloads as of this posting).

Angels Singing - Kayla's Musical Debut at Treasure Island

Kayla enjoys the spotlight at Treasure Island. She wrote a song "Angels Singing" and was asked to sing it to the class. She was so excited, practicing all week and enjoyed having the crowd sing along. Many wanted her autograph afterwards.




Kids stand in line to Get Kayla's Autograph


Kayla signs autographs

Avalanche Ranch

Kayla enjoys center stage at Avalanche Ranch vacation bible study show rehearsal.

Over 93,000 Downloads - Kayla Sings Hannah Montana's Song "Who Said?"

In roughly 8 months, Kayla's rendition of this popular song gets over 93,000 downloads and over 300 raving reviews. She loves the attention and her fans. She recently got noticed by http://www.fox11.com/ in LA, who now wants to profile her on the "Hannah Montana" phenomenon. Of course, she just loves the attention.

Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper Movie

Kayla demonstrates her love of music. Marketing Dynamics (Kayla's dad) is working on the movie of The Big Bopper - "The Day the Music Died" (http://www.bigboppermovie.com/). Her dad spent the weekend reading the script and reviewing the story and when she saw the Big Bopper singing "Chantilly Lace" debut on Dick Clark, she had to learn the words and couldn't stop singing it!


Kayla Sings "Chantilly Lace"


The Big Bopper on Dick Clark


See this tribute video created by business friend Jim O'Neill