“i like singing and mac n cheese”
Bridget DeVine is 15 years old and lives in Santa Barbara, California. Ever since she was born, music has made up a huge portion of her life. Whether it’s through theater, dancing, performing live, choir, or musicals, Bridget is all in. She has performed in numerous musicals, was apart of the 2020 Teen Star, and has performed her music a lot. One of the reasons why Bridget inspires me a lot, is because she has never given up. No matter how hard life can be, Bridget never fails to chase her dreams, and it clearly has paid off. This is exactly why I chose to put one of my friends, Bridget DeVine, in the spotlight this week.
Q: How old were you when you started singing?
A: I started singing at a very young age, but I got serious about it during 6th grade when I was 12 I think
Q: How did you figure out that music was something you wanted to pursue?
A: In junior high, I really discovered my true passion for it. The joy and safety I feel when I sing is such an incredible feeling that I just can’t get enough of. It is my passion and I couldn’t live without it.
Q: Which musical artist inspires you the most and why?
A: She is a family friend of mine. Her name is Grace Fisher. She was planning on attending Berklee College of Music, but was diagnosed with a serious disease that paralyzed her from her shoulders down. She is such an incredible and inspiring person. She still makes music and art despite her disability. She also now runs a foundation in which she gives special needs children the opportunity to make art in many different forms!
Q: What is your favorite musical?
A: Waitress
Q: What do you want to be when you’re older? Do you plan on making music into a career?
A: I want to pursue musical theater. I want to try to do all that I can to make that dream become a reality because I love it truly so much.
Q: So far, what have been your biggest accomplishments in terms of music?
A: Getting to be a finalist in Teen Star this year while also making it to the final round of the competition. Also, I won a triple threat award at the Musical Theater Competitions of America.
Q: What inspires you to keep going when life gets tough?
A: Singing helps put me at ease while also trusting in my faith/religion.
Q: What made you want to do teen star?
A: I’ve always wanted to in the past but I never ended up doing it. I thought this would be my year to just go for it and I’m more than happy I did.
Q: What about music is so appealing to you?
A: It’s just so beautiful. I recently discovered how much I love jazz music. It is so intimate, calming, and lovely. Music is such an incredible way to connect and express your emotions while also sometimes being able to escape reality.
Q: Do you play any instruments?
A: During quarantine I am trying to learn the piano. I am not very good, but I am focusing on expanding my knowledge of music theory and it’s been great!
Q: Other than music, what are some things that you enjoy to do in your free time?
A: I enjoy being with friends, being with family and relatives, dancing, baking, decorating, and fashion.
Q: What is one word of advice you would give to aspiring musical performers?
A: Try to appreciate and grow from each performance experience you are given. Every opportunity to perform is a blessing. Keep working hard in your craft and that is how you will improve 🙂
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