I really do love bluesy-jazzy music, so I love Etta James, B.B. King and Billie Holiday. I love that they have soul in their voices - I think that's something important is having.

Cool is overrated. Be a geek for what you Love

My personal style is really different from 'Lemonade Mouth.'

I recommend doing some sort of acting class, something that can eventually get you in front of an agent or a manager, and practice is very important.

It's easy to question yourself and ask if you're doing a good job, but there are so many different factors to landing a role. I remind myself that a lot of it is completely out of my control.

People need to realize bullying has just as much of an impact online because words are so cutting and difficult to deal with.

I really do like Bruno Mars. I think he's very good. And I love Maroon 5.