Please, please, PLEASE be yourself. If you catch yourself not, take a step back.

But Stacie Orrico was my childhood hero. I was about 12 when I found her music. She is a contemporary Christian artist, and I can honestly tell you that I don't think I'd have a soulful voice if I didn't listen to Stacie. I wanted to sound just like her growing up, and to this day I STILL think I sound a little bit like her. But she is AMAZING!

And hey, it's okay to laugh at yourself sometimes, I do dumb things all the time (haha). But when it get's too personal, get your tough skin on and stand firm.

Please, please, PLEASE be yourself. If you catch yourself not, take a step back.

If It's your passion and you want to do it for the rest of your life, why would comments stop you from doing that?

Skrillex. The man is a genius and paved a new way for music and it's very inspiring.

Be respectful to your peers and yourself, of course. Don't be a jerk. But at the same time don't settle for anything less than yourself.