Tag: Twelve Year Old

Dalton Cyr To Release debut CD, “I’ll Be There” And Tour With the Country Pop Rock Tour

Dalton Cry with his guitar

“Great presence…Definitely a star.-”Joe Vittetoe, Producer/Songwriter Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez
rehearsal studio garage
Dalton rehearsing in garage/studio

 It’s a great day here on Rivenmaster’s Place because we have been given the distinguished honor of featuring one of America’s fasting climbing stars, Dalton Cyr on his twelfth birthday today!

HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY DALTON!

Dalton Cyr has been cyriously busy since we originally featured him eight months ago.

He signed a management agreement with Disney Channel Executive Director Irene Dreayer and DW Management in December 2011.  Dalton has released several new videos of original music, made a trip to L.A., released an EP, wrote and recorded an LP album, and now he’s set to release his new album and go on tour.

His original song “Whisper” along with a touching video showing soldiers reuniting with their children has received glowing reviews. It’s been labeled “one of the best videos of the year” by fans and “the most touching video and song I’ve heard in a long time” by music reviewer, Jennifer Stoker.

Dalton Cyr sitting
Dalton Cyr with Guitar

During his trip to L.A., Cyr spent time training with vocal coach Steven Memel, who works with many celebrity clients such as Adam Levine and Jesse McCartney. He also met and worked with dancer and choreographer Anthony “Kanec” Carr who has toured with multi-platinum selling recording artists Missy Elliott and Justin Bieber, among others. And he met with casting directors at Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures.

Shortly after returning from L.A., he released another music video for his song “Always” and released a self-titled EP. So far the three songs he’s released on the UK’s 1Radio New Music Chart have all debuted at the #1 spot and have remained in the top of the chart for their entire run. (1Radio allows new music to stay on the chart for seven weeks and then removes songs, if they are still on the charts to make room for new songs.)

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Reed Deming Masterful Music Machine

Reed Deming Closeup

I was first introduced to Reed Deming by a very faithful subscriber to this site.  Anthony wrote me with much enthusiasm exclaiming how I really needed to check out Reed Deming’s YouTube Site. I take every recommendation very seriously when I receive one, and this has once again proven to be a good policy.  What I found was no ordinary twelve year old boy covering a Bruno Mars song while accompanying himself acoustically on his guitar.  It took me only moments to formulate a letter to his parents inviting him to appear on this site!

Reed Video 1

It could be said that Reed Deming has music in his DNA.  He is a true musician and loves performing, songwriting, playing guitar and saxophone and even more cerebral pursuits like music theory.  He has a passion and drive that are uncommon for his age.  In addition, he has a unique gift – perfect pitch.  Even his vocal coach who has worked with many famous pop and rock artists was stunned when she discovered that Reed could hit any note she named.   Reed would sing the note requested and she would play the note on the piano to confirm 100% accuracy every time!  This was so amazing, that a pilot for a reality TV show about pop stars shot a segment with Linda trying to outwit Reed with this game.  She couldn’t stump him.

His Mother shared one of her favorite stories about Reed:

“Reed was introduced to Josh Groban’s music by a family friend when he was about 5.  He loved his voice and the intense complexity of his music.  He also loved Frank Sinatra (I have no idea how he found his music).  Both were pretty surprising choices for a little boy.  One day I asked him which artist he like best and after considering the question seriously for a few seconds replied that he preferred Josh Groban.  When I asked him why, he said “Because Frank Sinatra’s voice is flat.”  He was 6!”

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