A young voice waiting to be heard in the world

Janna Thomson is only 12-years-old and yet her attitude towards life and her music makes her seem wise enough to take the music industry by storm Here’s a young girl dominating our summer soundtrack, ready and waiting to seize the next-big-thing crown. Not happy listening to her cover tracks alone, we wanted to know what this young girl is all about. What we discovered was humility, love for her craft and aspirations to create change with her music. Janna Thomson is only 12-years-old and yet her attitude towards life and her music makes her seem wise enough to take the music industry by storm.In such a young age, she has shown all signs of becoming a successful singer on the international stage. Only time and opportunity matters.She has the talent and a guiding father who keeps encouraging her to follow her dreams. Recently, Community sat down with her to talk about her accomplishments and future aspirations.Who are you? Where have you come from? and where you’re heading to?I’m an aspiring young singer from Scotland and I study at The International School of Choueifat Doha. I am in Grade-VIII. Well talking about my passion for music, I started singing at the age of four. My dad used to sing for me a lot, to put me to bed when I was a kid and I think that’s what made me aware of singing. Ever since then, I have been honing my singing skills and trying to get better with every single day.Who has been your inspiration?Initially I never thought of being a professional singer. But, about an year ago, I started listening to a KPop band called BTS. They’re spreading this message of loving yourself as a person and I found that really inspiring. Something that clicked me! Well to name a few other singers, I am inspired by Adele. She’s an extra-ordinary singer. People often call me ‘Little Adele.’ I also listen to Alec Benjamin and Demi Lovato. Have you taken part in some competitions? I bagged the first prize at ‘2017 Qatar National Music Competition’, 11 and under vocal category. I’ve also been on The Voice Kids Arabia competition in Lebanon. I really want to go to Britain’s Got Talent though.What have you been doing to improve yourself as a singer?I practice a lot. I try to challenge myself with songs that are challenging to pick up.  I have been quite successful so far. Now since I’ve successfully developed my vocal skills, listeners cannot really recognise if it’s a young girl, merely from my voice.First I had a piano teacher and then when I was nine I started off with vocal lessons. The teacher was from Belarus and she taught me how to breathe when singing. Right now, I’m practicing on my own.My dad understands the music and helps me with my singing. He has an ear for music. I plan on studying music for my higher studies. For how long have you been living in Doha? I have been living in Qatar for eight years. As soon as we shifted here, I started singing and I cherish it. There are many different kinds of music in Qatar. It is a very music-based country. It gives me piece of mind and concentration. It is a very social place. You can meet new people and interact with global singers and musicians.Do you aspire on taking music as a profession?My goal is to try and make my career out of music. I think I’ll be able to do that if I’m determined enough and start writing my own songs. The music talent of the songstress can be accessed at her Instagram janna_thomson and at Facebook Janna Thomson. YOUNG ARTISTE: The young artiste started singing when she was only four years old.