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Sophie Aboud is seventeen years old and lives in Robina, Queensland, Australia. Growing up in a home surrounded by music, Sophie has a passion for songwriting and performing and started at a young age. She began performing at age five in dance recitals and competitions. She has continued to dance for twelve years. From age six she was singing solos in Christmas Carols which was followed by roles in musical theatre. At the age of eight Sophie recorded songs for a children’s CD. 

Sophie started writing songs at the age of eleven, she loves to observe life, and put her thoughts into song, creating a story in her music. Since being home schooled at the age of twelve her love of song writing and singing has continued to develop. Sophie went to the recording studio to record her first song “Waiting for You” which she entered into the International Songwriting Competition, teen category in 2007, which was placed in the semi-finals. In September of 2008 Sophie recorded three more of her songs. “Strings Attached” was placed in the Finals in the teen category of the International Songwriting Competition 2008. Recently Sophie finished recording more of her original songs, which can be found, along with her other songs on her debut EP,
Sophie Aboud, on iTunes.

Q & A with Sophie:

At what point did you realize you wanted a career in music?
>>>I don't think that there was ever a moment that defined my wanting to have a career in music, it's something thats been part of me all my life.

What is the writing process like for you?
>>>It will start with a story and the melody and lyrics come after that.

Do you find it easy to write songs or does it take hard work?
>>>I can't force it, it has to come naturally. Some songs come quickly and others take time.

What makes a good song, in your opinion?
>>>A story, a good hook and something people can relate to. 

How were you able to balance school with your passion for music?
>>>I was home-schooled, so I finished my work in the morning and had all of the afternoon to write music and dance.

How long did it take you you to record your debut EP?
>>>All six songs took one and a half weeks to record.

Who did you do it with?
>>>Stuart Stuart, from Chartsong in Brisbane, Australia.

Why do you feel it's important to bring your music to America?
>>>I have grown up listening to American artists and to me the pinnacle of any musicians career is to break into the American market.            

What are your upcoming plans music-wise?
>>>Writing more songs, performing, and being signed to a record label.

What would you like to accomplish in music?
>>>To make it my profession, people relating to my songs and that my music will make a mark in the music industry