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Karlijn Verhagen

the Netherlands

My name is Karlijn Verhagen and I am 16 years old. I found out that I loved to sing when I was 6 years old. At first I sang Dutch songs from the 'Kinderen voor Kinderen' CD's and I participated in several of their contests. When I was 8, I sang LIVE with a band in the finals of Zuid-Holland, for about 700 people. This was my first big performance and I loved dancing and singing on such an enormous stage. From that time on I knew this was what I wanted to do. Soon thereafter, I started singing in English and I found my first talent contest where I sang English songs overwhelming. I was still only 11 years old and competing against 20-40 years old singers. At the age of 12, I started with singing lessons. I now have singing lessons twice a month with an experienced vocal coach. I started guitar lessons in 2011 and in 2012 I started learning to play the piano as well, which I enjoy so much! In 2010, I won 'Brielle´s Got Talent' which is a big contest locally, did my first photo-shoot, made my first 'real' music video and recorded several songs in a studio. In 2011 I recorded my first full (cover) CD and also recorded an original song that was written for me. Early in 2012, I appeared twice on Dutch television on a big new talent show called, ‘THE WINNER IS’. At the same time, as a result of the strong YouTube fan base I had built up over the years, I received an exciting invitation to perform live on stage in London on 1st December 2012. For over 7 years I competed in gymnastics. I spent about 15 hours a week in the gymnastics hall and 5 times I made it to the Dutch National Championship at my level. Sadly, in February 2012, I made the decision to stop with gymnastics after battling against two long term injuries. I still stay fit though by taking fitness and ‘street dance’ classes. Early in 2013, I became a YouTube partner and signed with a Management Agency. I also appeared on X FACTOR on Dutch television. I have just finished and passed all my final school exams and will start full-time music college in September. Even without school, my life is still very busy and I need to manage my time between singing, writing, playing guitar and piano and my fitness and street dance classes. And of course my opportunities to perform, record songs and shoot videos. Later in the year I plan to release an EP with 4 to 6 original songs and perform live with a band. X KarlijnMy name is Karlijn Verhagen and I am 16 years old. I found out that I loved to sing when I was 6 years old. At first I sang Dutch songs from the 'Kinderen voor Kinderen' CD's and I participated... read more.