Tara's Triumph

by Cindy Jeffries

  Somehow she made it to her Rickenbacker. She put the strap over her head. As her shoulder took the familiar, reassuring weight, she glanced at her parents. Her mom was smiling, and her dad was moistening the mouthpiece of his sax. He caught Tara’s eye and

  So you want to be a pop star?

  Turn the page to read some top tips

  on how to make your dreams

  come true....

  Making it in the music biz

  Think you’ve got tons of talent?

  Well, music maestro Judge Jim Henson,

  Head of Rock at talent academy Rockley Park,

  has put together his top tips to help

  you become a superstar.…

  Number One Rule: Be positive!

  You’ve got to believe in yourself.

  Be active! Join your school choir

  or form your own band.

  Be different! Don’t be afraid to stand

  out from the crowd.

  Be determined! Work hard and stay focused.

  Be creative! Try writing your own material—

  it will say something unique about you.

  Be patient! Don’t give up if things

  don’t happen overnight.

  Be ready to seize opportunities

  when they come along.

  Be versatile! Don’t have a one-track mind—try out

  new things and gain as many skills as you can.

  Be passionate! Don’t be afraid to show

  some emotion in your performance.

  Be sure to watch, listen, and learn all the time.

  Be willing to help others.

  You’ll learn more that way.

  Be smart! Don’t neglect your schoolwork.

  Be cool and don’t get bigheaded! Everyone

  needs friends, so don’t leave them behind.

  Always stay true to yourself.

  And finally, and most important,

  enjoy what you do!

  Go for it! It’s all up

  to you now.…

  CINDY JEFFERIES’s varied career has included being a Venetian-mask maker and a video DJ. Cindy decided to write Fame School after experiencing the ups and downs of her children, who have all been involved in the music business. Her insight into the lives of wannabe pop stars and her own musical background means that Cindy knows how exciting and demanding the quest for fame and fortune can be.

  Cindy lives on a farm in Gloucestershire, England, where the animal noises, roaring tractors, and rehearsals of Stitch, her son’s indie-rock band, all help her write!

  To find out more about Cindy Jefferies, visit her Web site: www.cindyjefferies.co.uk winked.

  “Let’s rock,” he mouthed, grinning.

  Tara gave him a nod, and walked right out to the very front of the stage.

  Then she began to play.