Julian, 11 years old, plays AC/DC's Thunderstruck at Talent Show
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Julian is a bassist, but he started out playing guitar when he was 6. He was all set to play Cliff's part in Metallica's Orion at the talent show, but decided to play guitar at the last second. His guitar teacher, Donnie T. from Brindley's, was teaching him Thunderstruck at the time, and Julian really wanted to try to play it live. His brother plays only the guitar, so Julian wanted to get the chance to do a guitar solo on stage. I thought it was brave of him to go up there when he was still learning the song.
He didn't know what to do when the audience cheered too soon (on the part of the solo that he had just learned a couple of days before), but his music teacher, Ms. G, just gave him the sign to rock on when he looked over to her! She's actually the person who got both of my boys into music. Because of Ms. G, who just retired as one of Chandler's best teachers ever, Julian now plays bass, guitar, piano, and drums. And that's not even counting our German recorders, the didgeridoos, or all of the other crazy instruments that I have in my house! Thanks, Ms. G!
Julian also picked this song as a tribute to his uncle's dog Bella, who had just died that month. His uncle once played Thunderstruck while he showed his kids how his dogs could jump through hoops way up in the air. The music really got the kids excited to see some great jumps. And sure enough, the first dog looked like a hybrid between Carl Lewis and Michael Jordan. It was truly a magnificent jump through that hoop!
And then came Bella. She seemed to prepare for what would certainly be a spectacular jump. I had never seen a dog get low for a jump before. It was surreal. The kids shook with excitement as they imagined Bella soaring through the air to the crescendo of Thunderstruck. It was going to be something to see! But when Bella got to the hoop, she suddenly stopped, refusing to take another step. My brother then dropped the hoop to ground level, allowing her to walk through it. It turned out that Bella couldn't jump at all! She wouldn't even jump one inch. The hoop had to be touching the ground. My brother was just messing around. He was born that way, just like Julian. Those two kids are always clowning around.
Both of my brothers clown around a lot, but there is something about clowns and music. Both of my brothers really inspired my kids to get into music. It's great to have brothers like that!
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None of the kids know what just happened but all the parents and teachers do. This kid rocks!!!
@Minime163
3 жыл бұрын
Going home from that school concert that night the parents were probably telling their kids your so uncool revenge for all the times the kids told them to get a life.
@davidrockwell4071
3 жыл бұрын
You'd be surprised how many kids today are into their parents music.
@johnriley8713
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome but damn he needed the drums to bring the house down.
@badaburner
3 жыл бұрын
All kids know this song, as this song is used in a soundtrack in planes 2 animated Disney movie
@ozzyshreds2017
2 жыл бұрын
Hey im a kid and i do
Does this 40 year old's heart good to see young kids rocking out to ACDC. The classics will never die as long as the newer generations play the riffs of the gods.
@delaneyreasor6874
2 жыл бұрын
I took guitar in high school wasn’t that good due to a weird thing where my hands won’t work very good while doing a task if that makes sense? I wanted to learn how to play whole lotta love by Led Zeppelin crazy train by Ozzy Osbourne and lots of Beatles songs but I gave up sad to say
@Appalachianasshole41
2 жыл бұрын
He isn't playing iron maiden
@cynthiawilson5066
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 61 and know most Rock Groups hope it never dies
@heatherhouser2391
2 жыл бұрын
My son is 13, and he LOVES to play AC/DC... and I am a PROUD MOM who loves that my son is SOOOO F-ing AWESOME and knows GOOD MUSIC when he hears it! He ROCKS OUT!!! He don’t even know how cool he is...yet! When he is leading the “bonfire jams” in a few years, all the kids that were like, “OMG! Stop playing that thing”... while they were trying to chat with their crush... will only be able to sit back and watch as all the ladies are LOVING THE ONE WITH THE STRINGS...
@TinnitusTuning
2 жыл бұрын
“The future is now old man”
Teacher giving the horns is absolute gold. And hats off to that kid. Thunderstruck is one of the most impressive guitar arpeggios out there. He absolutely nailed it.
@Arnostic
Жыл бұрын
Nvm I found it
@deanjekic8201
Жыл бұрын
It's not an arpeggio,thats tapping and hammer ons
@trainhuntersfamily8625
5 күн бұрын
Can you give me the timestamp of the teacher doing the horns? I can’t find it.
Kid even wore shorts like Angus Young!
@academicpresentations6062
2 жыл бұрын
hi brother.
@sledge2105
2 жыл бұрын
Angus beef
@user-wl1qg6hm7t
2 жыл бұрын
You here lol
@whatdidtheprophetjesusteac1444
2 жыл бұрын
He didn't hop around like Angus. Thanks for all you do, David!
@liambarnes5774
2 жыл бұрын
yo you right
When an 11 year old is better at guitar than I’ll ever be.
@joebeastyg5686
2 жыл бұрын
Me too! But you can't help but smile and watch.
@InstantKaarma
2 жыл бұрын
Just try and try you don't learn by miracle
@mebanshanrynjah7319
2 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about anyone being better than you.Just practise.Youll get there eventually.
@anthonybrown9105
2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Little buddy rocks❗️
@stefanenea7329
2 жыл бұрын
Same lol🤣🤣🤣🤣
The fact that he's left-handed makes it even cooler....
@Skyunai
3 жыл бұрын
Nah it makes it more expensive tbh, im a lefty but play a righty bass, it doesn't change the amount if skill or anything, its cooler cause he's young
@katiestjean1002
3 жыл бұрын
How can you tell?
@f1kaa636
3 жыл бұрын
The fact that ur a half hand is incredible
@leroydammet8011
3 жыл бұрын
I'm 100% lefty. only thing i do right handed is play guitar
@user-oe9ln7we7g
3 жыл бұрын
And the black sabbath t-shirt
This kid won that talent show for sure
@TheMuffinMan4729
2 ай бұрын
Nah. Definitely the little girl signing ABC’s won.
Despite a few minor issues with timing this kid is simply amazing, all power to his digits. Of course Angus has a drummer to keep time so this youngster is easily forgiven his occasional timing issues! This kid managed it, left handed and at a very young age, and without a drummer! Flipping amazing so the question is what he’s going to do next?
@grayskindablue
2 жыл бұрын
And quite nervous as well, I imagine, which often leads to speeding up. But you’re dead on, this kid’s gonna be have killer gigs at bars well before he can buy drinks there lol
@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate
2 жыл бұрын
@@grayskindablue you’re absolutely spot on there mate, and upon reflection I realised just how idiotic my criticism of his tiny timing glitches (yes- nerves would be present as you said) but his playing was incredible. I’ll have to leave it to the youngsters to find out just how good he gets as I won’t be around by the time he can have his first beer (unless he nips over to the UK where drinking age is a sensible 18, but I still won’t be here. Such is life). He’s 11-years old FFS and he could easily beat any guitarists that I know personally, that get paid for professional gigs. Hope all the praise we’re heaping on his young shoulders doesn’t ruin it for him, because I honestly think this kid go far
@piccolorick9269
2 жыл бұрын
He’s going to revive rock music? Save us from the shit on the radio?
@dante777666777
2 жыл бұрын
Slight timing issues.I think that was more fueled by adrenaline.
@UncleSlixk
Жыл бұрын
Fr but I think he could be nervous cause but he essentially has this down
“Very nice Julian, next up Bob is gonna show you the chicken dance!”
@clip311
2 жыл бұрын
LOL
@canaanstearns4170
2 жыл бұрын
And then bob won
@juliettevladimir
2 жыл бұрын
Why
@mf3451
2 жыл бұрын
someone say.... THU-NDER!
@jjham6780
2 жыл бұрын
you really think kids have no talent huh?
Next up its timmy playing Hot cross buns on the recorder!
@Crow_T_Robot
3 жыл бұрын
😆 Holy crap, I laughed for like five minutes. Well done, sir.
@Simon-ui6db
3 жыл бұрын
OMFG instrument of satan!! LOL
@2steaksandwiches665
3 жыл бұрын
Or Ralph with a triangle
@nicolekennedy6841
3 жыл бұрын
Ha! 🤣
@johnkirkham4233
3 жыл бұрын
Very funny
His genuine shock at all the applause at about 1:30 made me smile ear to ear!
@MarkusFeetus
2 жыл бұрын
That's so wholesome
@lianmin2370
Жыл бұрын
awee
He's seriously talented for his age.
@XxGamerlordquackycheezxX
Жыл бұрын
Yes waltuh
What a talented, gifted young guitarist, and it’s good to see the young generation keeping the flame of rock n roll alive.
@musoandafan965
2 жыл бұрын
Rock n Roll will never die!
@alast2860
2 жыл бұрын
Taj farrant
@neilrefusekid
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a gifted drummer lol. I can play Sheena is a punk rocker easy peasy. just hi hat snare hi hat snare hi hat snare repeated with crash cymbals to change verse. thats what my teacher taught me.
@drumm3r_b0y27
2 жыл бұрын
@@musoandafan965 yesssss
@mydogsteppedonabee8030
2 жыл бұрын
I began to play guitar when I was 10 and I haven’t stop since then
I guess you guys aren't ready for that, yet. But your kids are gonna love it.
@a.m.7060
3 жыл бұрын
Back to the Future reference? Lol
@michaelwachendorf2096
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yes 🙌
@oliver18754oliverwarders
3 жыл бұрын
Where did that line come from? I heard it various times but I don’t know whrre.
@joeyjamesaguilarthe3rd501
3 жыл бұрын
Did you just quote back to the future? lol
@bluesix2843
3 жыл бұрын
Great quote Marty 😉 one point twenty one gigawatts of retro cool points for that one 👍
None of these kids have any idea what they just witnessed. AMAZINGGG
This so good. The band needs to see this.
@brianorozco1074
Жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@jamesmadison6650
Жыл бұрын
That would be cool , I could see Angus giving this kid free tickets or something to a show.
The audience didn't realize that they were supposed to chant "ah-ah-ah-AH-ah-ah-AH-ah" during the first part of the solo.
@daveg3651
3 жыл бұрын
They forgot
@portobelloedinburgh8891
3 жыл бұрын
They probably all walked out till he was done.
@straydeviare
3 жыл бұрын
They were star struck
@WildSaucy
3 жыл бұрын
@@straydeviare they were "thunder struck"
@davidrockwell4071
3 жыл бұрын
No...they were THUNDERSTRUCK!
99% of the kids in the audience be whispering to each other like... "wait...who's abcd??"
@sisi11122
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@deathvideogame
3 жыл бұрын
There are literally no kids I know who don’t know who AC/DC are.
@beastshawnee
3 жыл бұрын
nah- 50% are little girls who just got their first crush right now!
@YeatLeeks
3 жыл бұрын
Probably
@aloha_lax
3 жыл бұрын
@@deathvideogame I’m a “kid” and I know what AC/DC is. It’s actually one of my fave metal / rock bands (raise a suiten is my fave). This kid was raised rivht
For a few seconds I closed my eyes listening, opened them and said to myself this kid is darn good! He sounds like an adult professional guitarist. It was great to see that smile peek out and I shouted keep going! Don’t stop!
I blame this kid.... I bought a sg and off I went into the unknown. F***ing loving it. Thanks for everything. If I meet you I owe you big time 👍
What a legend.....Mum and Dad obviously have a great record collection.
Stay with it dude. Remember, Its a long way to the top. If ya wanna rock & roll.
@MrHayleynick
3 жыл бұрын
I always thought it was a long way to the shop if you want a sausage roll.
@BenDover-nh8ze
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrHayleynick I like that version better
@ghenderson2022
3 жыл бұрын
Get use to getting ripped off and under paid😭
@colmgorman6798
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrHayleynick hahaha that made me chuckle I think I'll use that😂😂
@Will-fi9xv
3 жыл бұрын
FOR THOSE ABOUT TO ROCK FIIRREEEE WEEEEEE SALLUUUTTEEEEEEE YOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
There are people who are born with an incredible ability. This young man is one of those people. I can see him in 5 years. Rock on dude! Rock on!
For all the non guitarist’s out there, this is a very hard song to play at full speed because it uses hammering and pulling off and this guy is so good that he went too fast!
@SalllyyFacee
Жыл бұрын
i dont play any insturment, but i´m very impressed of him, because i feel the music and ik how hard it is to play this even tho i never played it.
@crosslink1493
10 ай бұрын
@@SalllyyFacee Yep. He was playing it faster than the original and if he would have slowed it down just a bit his timing would improve immensely, creating a flawless performance. Anyway, hats off to the kid. He did an excellent job with that tune.
I don't think the majority of the kids in the audience actually realize just how impressive he is.
@latch9781
Жыл бұрын
The one agape behind him certainly does
@Iloveme715
7 ай бұрын
Rightttt it would’ve been better if these kids knew where this was from
Awesome. I like that this young kid dug up the AC-DC. I’m 54, was and still is my favorite band. And I still crank it up to 11. Every time.
@5richmedia5
2 жыл бұрын
yep!
@sharong8511
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t always listen to AC/DC but when I do, so do the neighbors!
@Prozac362
2 жыл бұрын
If it’s too loud. Your too old ;-)
This talented kid and his parents have good taste in music, Angus would be proud.
Rock on young man! That's a challenging piece to do solo, especially. I hope you continue to learn and progress, as you apparently have a great deal of passion for music. Please don't ever lose that. The world needs artists and I can hardly think of anything better than music to give your talent and dedication to. Peace!
Little man is SHREDDING that opening solo!
Playing AC/DC and wearing a Black Sabbath t-shirt: This kid is raised right!
@nickiebenefield5530
3 жыл бұрын
Lefty got to be a Iommi disciple
@punkasteTV
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!
@Skunk_works_
3 жыл бұрын
He is raised by the rock lords
@bryandixon2493
3 жыл бұрын
Hell yea bud
@christielawrence4640
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
THIS KID IS A LEGEND
DUDE this is one of my favourite AC/DC songs and well jeez he is so good he has some real talent
Boys: does the solo My brain: ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah thunder
I love seeing kids play real music, love you little buddy for keeping Rock and roll metal alive
I don't think a lot of the kids in that audience realize how hard ot actually is to play that song. It is no small feat and is a giant milestone for many guitar players.
I love the fact he's left handed and doesn't change the way he holds or plays that guitar. Excellent job. This kid is pretty damn good!!!!
He's even wearing a Black Sabbath t shirt. This kid's parents knew how to raise him right! I can just picture him playing music in his room and his dad yelling "how many times do I have to tell you to turn that damn music UP"!
@spanky4847
3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣😂
@thisaccountisntreal107
3 жыл бұрын
What if in reality his parents listen to modern hip-hop but don't understand their son and his music taste
@dangermode9762
3 жыл бұрын
@@thisaccountisntreal107 Even then, they'd be doing something right.
@jeffreyalaniz2508
3 жыл бұрын
@BBSTJ Lucky hes saying rock in general, i think he knows, if you know ozzzy then you know acdc, its like saying Justin biber and the jonas brothers they're not the same but same genre or music
@paulglancy3867
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, just saw you were sitting on 499 likes, so I've now put you to 500 lol! Cheers mate...
If I was there, I would have started chanting "thunder"
@a.florschutzcamplin9011
3 жыл бұрын
All us oldies....THUNDER!!!
@richardmcdonald6237
2 жыл бұрын
You would be have been escorted out by the PTA Nazis.
@marthastott9478
2 жыл бұрын
Korg am I right?
@goldenblue8991
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 32 and I would have started chanting "THUNDER" and the "ah ah ah ah ah ah ah"
@angus42868
2 жыл бұрын
How could you not?? That's good stuff!
Keep on rocking in the free world Julian! AWESOME!
I keep coming back to this. This kid is insane
Julian will always be able to look back on this moment when everything changed. The moment he became the coolest kid in school!
@richardmcdonald6237
2 жыл бұрын
I also peaked in 5th grade.Its been all downhill since.
@mr.fahrenheit8150
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardmcdonald6237 hahaha.
@notar5148
2 жыл бұрын
@@richardmcdonald6237 fax😔
@mikemcgown6362
2 жыл бұрын
Do the other kids actually know he's the coolest 11 year old around? They probably think it was just noise on the guitar, not an actual song.
And who said Rock and Roll was dead? Thanks for keeping Rock alive, and keeping the faith! Long live Rock !
@frankhornby6873
3 жыл бұрын
....yeah...🎶it will live forever...🤘🏻.....
@13AK98
3 жыл бұрын
According to Mr. Simmons, fans killed it.
He totally kills it!!! LOVE.
whoever this kid's parents were raised this child well
Little man has on a Black Sabbath t-shirt. That alone is awesome.
They had an interview with ACDC after they recorded Thunderstruck and they said that was the most complicated guitar riff that they'd ever tried!!
@mattyT65
3 жыл бұрын
No chance that's real. It's literally such a simple song to play.
@Wolfsschanze99
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, Angus needs to practice it for about 30 mins before going out on stage or he says he'll muck it up.
@arsvniccc866
3 жыл бұрын
No acdc riffs are that hard besides this one they all are on the same few scales and notes
@CompetentSalesUSA
3 жыл бұрын
Rather easy to play. Not complicated at all. But definitely fun.
@johngallacher
3 жыл бұрын
@@Wolfsschanze99 I find this very very hard to believe. If he actually said this he's definitely joking.
lil man is a GOD and his talent is INSANE, lots of love lil bro
Awesome guitar hero! I can see this kid making it huge in the rock music business for many many years to come. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
I got emotional when I see little kids playing rock, it shows spirit and courage in their souls.. so touching! And when their playing is good like in this case I can even get my eyes wet!
You've more musical talent than you could imagine! Reach for the stars kid, YOU ROCK!!! DON'T EVER LET ANYONE DISCOURAGE YOU!!!!!
@SR71GIRL
2 жыл бұрын
Amen to that!!!!
If he keeps playing like that he will end up making it big as a rock star.
Give him about 10 more years and see how good he gets.
As someone who grew up in the ‘80s, I can say that, while the performance was not absolutely flawless, it was DAMN GOOD, especially for an 11-year-old. This guy has a future.
@norton2757
Жыл бұрын
It was outstanding.
The teachers appreciated this song more than the students
@nightraider9061
3 жыл бұрын
If that was a teacher with the clipboard in the hallway no wonder even the shy boys want to show out😆
@barrymak421
3 жыл бұрын
I mean let's be honest. This song came out when most of those teachers were about this kids age, as crazy as that sounds in my head. Great music transcends generations.
Dude gave me chills.... Well done young man
Holy sheet!!! Flash back to an AC/DC concert!! This kid has some talent!
He looked scared to death until the crowd applauded. Then his confidence grew and he looked comfortable....very cool
The crowd is drunk off capri sun and orange slices, couple kids got kicked out for doing lines of pixy stix
@alfredovazquez3587
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget they were puffing some smarties too
@guardianangel422
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@haydenhodges34
3 жыл бұрын
You mean Pixy "Styx", right?
@Flome810
3 жыл бұрын
While snorting some fun dip and getting rain dances from girls
@whitemike3580
3 жыл бұрын
Bathrooms are a mess
I just saw the description 5 seconds after seeing him smile when he looked over to the teacher. Had me melted
Old soul was reincarnated into this kid and gave him the gift of rock!!
Bullies in the crowd like "I can do that I just don't want to"
@angelofverdun456
3 жыл бұрын
They be like “dude... you need a bodyguard, or someone to give swirlies?”
@ariannene7203
3 жыл бұрын
Hah I was the 100 like
“That one guitar. Felt good in his hands. Didn’t take long. To understand.”
@levimclain6925
3 жыл бұрын
"Just one guitar, slung way down low, was a one way ticket, only one way to go."
@cstephenson9223
3 жыл бұрын
Foreigner hell yeah🤟
@eeltenaj19
3 жыл бұрын
@@levimclain6925 and he kept rockin'!
@EchoValley_____
3 жыл бұрын
@@levimclain6925 cos he's a juke box hero got stars in his eyes...
@TheBlackSheepDiaries
3 жыл бұрын
Someday gonna make it to the TOP...
I give this young man respect 🫡!
this absolutely blew my mind!
For the one who just ROCKED, we salute you 😎
He's got 100x more musical talent @ 11 than I've displayed cumulatively throughout my whole life and I'm an ancient hippy...keep rockin' Julian
@tomsmith5216
3 жыл бұрын
The kid ROCKS!
Absolutely AWESOME!
This kid will be a legend! Wow, just wow!
This kid has so much talent.
This is like Marty McFly playing the electric guitar to the dance crowd back in 1955. He was probably getting the same looks from the kids.
@brandonolson1959
3 жыл бұрын
Behind the times instead of ahead
@gotcha9983
3 жыл бұрын
Calvin kline lol
@lookup2705
3 жыл бұрын
they not ready for this way head of his time
@Explyzit1
3 жыл бұрын
Haha.. you ain't ready for it yet.. but you kids are gonna love it.
@dominionjoe4901
3 жыл бұрын
Yep
Keep rockin' Julian, you are awesome! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
NAILED IT! awesome kid
That child has mad talent!! If he continues to play like this, his future is going to be very bright!!
It’s good to see a young person keeping good music alive.
At 11 years old , Outstanding ! Keep playing never loose sight, you have a bright future !
He plays it way better than I expected dudeeeeee
For those 11 year olds about to rock, WE SALUTE YOU!!!!
@barbwilkins6370
2 жыл бұрын
i agree my youngest is 11 too
@Shoujoulover
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
From a ol hippie , fantastic , AC / DC , will never die , please do more an don't stop
Legend in the making👍👍👍👍👍👍
You ROCK, Julian!!!!
That is EXTREMELY impressive !!!! That lil boy knows the rewards of hard work.
I feel bad for the kid who had to follow him making shadow puppets as his talent.
@bigfellaoo7
3 жыл бұрын
Too funny
@maestrovonhuge9397
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@dpz9872
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe it was a Japanese kid with an electric violin that played it even better. 😆
@DJ-un4oh
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@waikarerapana8917
3 жыл бұрын
Oh no poor kid
as an Australian I'm so proud of this boy ad/dc is one of the best Australian bands ever
im 10 years old and this is my favorite song from acdc great job julian
rock will never die . .rock on kid!!
He’s rocking a Black Sabbath shirt, One of my favorite bands and I’m a huge Ozzy fan. I’m 54 yrs old and I still crank up my stereo when a good tune comes on the radio
Wow!!!! 11 years old!!!! Set for life!!!!!
absolutly amazing
Dude I was there and he is one of the greatest people I know. When he was playing I was just laughing and shocked by how good he was. This kid is insane
@haydenhodges34
3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Also, can you introduce me to the Lady leaning against the handrail, please? Lol
Anyone whose band played their school talent show knows exactly how nerve-wracking this experience is!
I love acdc. Respect. 🤟👌
This kid truly has a talent. Playing thunderstruck is very hard even though it wasnt perfect that is suprising
Wow. Just WOW. If he was my kid he'd get an 'At a Boy!' And a well soundproofed garage for the band to jam in!!
This is why music should stay in schools! Great job young man! 🙂👍
When I was in 5th grade I played back in black on guitar for the school talent show. My name is also Julian this brings back so many memories. Wait a go kid I know he was so nervous I remember being so nervous as well. Awesome job
Much respect man. Much respect
That is a good school. Essential education. The classics
That crowd should have done the beginning: “Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah,THUNDER!”
@SaLyChakala
3 жыл бұрын
I did it while watching this video
@frankhornby6873
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha...yeah I'm 72yrs.......and I was rockin'.....that kid took me back!.....🤘🏻
@markvincent5241
3 жыл бұрын
@@SaLyChakala me too
@waynehorne2734
3 жыл бұрын
@@SaLyChakala me too!!!
@jasonm8017
3 жыл бұрын
I did it. These kids had no idea what they were listening too. Just thought, that sounds pretty good. Make 100 more songs that kinda sound the same and you could have a decent career
I wish I have a music teacher like her.
young legend right there.