Kimberly Cayamcela

Student Name:
Kimberly Cayamcela

In school mentor’s name:
Mr. Kay

Out-of-school mentor’s name and affiliation:

Ignacio Cayamcela, experienced guitar player and performer


Topic Summary:

The goal of this project was to become more knowledgeable of event planning as well as differentiating genres of music from an original to a rendition.

   
Project Abstract:

The initial inspiration behind this project was building myself to open up to my true identity. I identify myself as Kimberly but not as a musician. I grew up in a musical well rounded family (my father’s side, that is) and have always sung in my bathroom and bedroom since age five. My father has been my inspiration, my drive, to some day become a professional musician. Perhaps sooner or later I will be on the Latin Grammy Awards. I’ve also always liked the idea of having hope towards the growth of humanity. Therefore, I decided to not only put together a talent show but make it a benefit show. Operation Smile caught my attention because it cared for children who were born with cleft lip and palette and other facial deformities. I aspire to be an elementary school teacher and so I thought music and children was the best fit for this project. I worked with my father to enhance my ability of breathing with my abdomen rather than my throat, projecting my voice, keeping eye contact with the audience, and strumming my guitar the correct way. I was able to successfully be on a stage without being nervous after many practices. As a result of this project, I have gained better knowledge of the different techniques there are in singing. I certainly plan on continuing a musical background through college by participating in theatre, choir, and acapella.  I hope to one day share my original songs with an audience and gain the courage to post videos on YouTube of my singing and playing guitar in my room.