Project PopStar, Phase II

I've been less than my best lately due to some Osama Bin Allergy thing that has ruined my normal energy level. The only thing that could get me going today was a trip to the Music World/Sanctuary office to be there for the first day of Project PopStar's Phase II boot camp.

At this point in the competition, the girls who are going on to compete for the final roster will begin even more intensive training in voice and dance. My girls(!), the soloists, Tess, Taylor, and Blythe, attended the orientation tonight, but from now on will be working only with me. It was a good time to renew our common goals, and to reconnect with the group. It was fun for me to be in a role other than that of being a judge.

Heather Wagner and I got to spend some time together and listen to some up and coming artists. Heather is the point person in charge of PopStar and has done a superb job of making it the class act that it is.

Here are some images from the meeting today.

When I got to the office, the girls were watching some of the video edits from the PopStar pilot TV program:


We all gathered in the Music World production studio where the tone got serious real fast. Heather and the rest of the staff reminded the ladies that Mathew can 'let go' any of the girls at any time. Just like the real world--it's intense!

Here's Heather contemplating how hard the job is:


Despite it being serious, there is time to have some fun:








I know how lucky I am to be working with the soloists. Each of these girls has a strong sense of self and a desire to succeed. I can hardly wait to get the music ready so we can get to work in the studio. Expect more photos and updates soon.