Saturday, April 17, 2010

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.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Kayla Takes an Acting Class with Joanna Sanchez, Actress and Coach

Kayla prepares for her scene

Acting is a skill that can be perfected with further training. Kayla enjoys acting for several reasons which includes learning confidence, poise, salesmanship, memory, wit, and the joy of seeing one's work on screen or on the stage when complete.

So, opportunities to be trained by industry professionals are valued. Kayla recently attended an incredible workshop lead by Joanna Sanchez who has offices in New York and Los Angeles.

Kayla said "It was the best acting class I have ever taken, it was Ka-Jang! (meaning well worth it)".

Ms. Sanchez actually went into over-time, delivering more than was promised. The actors in the class enjoyed the extra time and the experience shared by Joanna and her love of fellow actors.

Veteran Actress Joanna Sanchez

Kayla pays attention as the instructor prepares the class

Monday, March 1, 2010

A Message for Fathers: "Courageous" The Movie



Kayla is a big fan of Sherwood Pictures, creators of "Flywheel", "Facing the Giants" and "Fireproof". She is looking forward to viewing "Courageous" the movie. We hope you like this update from Alex and Stephen Kendrick of Sherwood Pictures.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Kayla Launches Her YouTube Channel KaylaFilmsMedia


Kayla's YouTube Channel is now on-line, comprising many of her own videos, acting slate, interviews, her cooking show, monologues and othe special features.

We hope you enjoy, www.YouTube.com/KaylaFilmsMedia

Friday, February 26, 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2010

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