Christina Oliveira, 18
Freshman at UC Santa Cruz
RGVS student since October 2008

"This project was a great new experience. When I found out I was chosen to be on the Showcase I was really excited and anxious. It was shocking when I found out I was chosen because I had only been in Rocío's studio for a couple of months. It took a lot of work to get the song perfect with all the right notes, words, and emotions. Recording at The Annex was everything I had expected. I knew that a couple of famous artists had recorded there before. I feld privileged to be there after them. Overall, I am very happy I was chosen and couldn't thank Rocío enough for the experience, and hope it leads to many more opportunities.
I would like to dedicate this song to my cousin Samantha, who passed away at the young age of 11. She will be greatly missed..."

Christina already had a wonderful tone to her voice when she started taking lessons with us, however her lower range was not as strong and present as her upper range. We are helping her develop her chest voice more so she can have the same consistent tone throughout, and she's doing great!