www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, January 8, 2015 | 28 St. Mildred's student appears on latest Mini Pops CD release Mylie is daughter of WOTE's Mike Taylor by Dennis Smith Special to the Beaver Artscene "Connected to your Community" Oakville student Mylie Taylor has a hectic schedule and she enjoys virtually every minute of it. The youngster has recorded a third album with the Mini Pops, a group with several Canadian youngsters aged 10-14 who are passionate about singing. "I really enjoy going to the recording studio," said Mylie, who is in Grade 6 at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School. "It's a really great experience and there are commercials and music videos." The Burlington resident is part of K-Tel's new Mini Pop Kids 12 album, which has family-friendly versions of radio hits, geared for kids. The group does covers of hits by stars like Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj. "All the parents buy the CDs because they're age-appropriate and the children can listen to the songs," said Mylie, who recently turned 12. Mini Pops creator K-Tel, a Canadian firm known for releasing compilation CDs, is organizing a tour for the group. "The Mini Pops have struck a chord in kids of all ages, so now, being able to perform live for their fans in Canada was a natural progression for us," said Samantha Kives, who does business development and music licensing at K-Tel. "These kids have a true passion for what they do and it shines through their music and in their performances." Mini Pops have done a few charity concerts and so far have shows slated for Ottawa, Barrie and Hamilton in 2015. "Performing is a real cool thing that we get to do," said Mylie. "I like to work the songs and make it very energetic and exciting for the kids." On the new CD, she particularly enjoyed doing the song Ugly Heart with the other Mini Pops girls. "It's a song for every kid," she said. Mylie said her parents are a big help, with her mother Amy Taylor driving her to Toronto for Mini Pops rehearsals. Her father, Mike, provides musical advice -- he's a member of Burlington's internationally-successful group, Walk Grade 6 St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School student Mylie Taylor appears on Mini Pop Kids 12, the latest compilation CD of young performers covering popular music. | supplied photo Off The Earth. "I love watching him perform. It's super exciting," said Mylie. "He has taught me lots of stuff and works with me before auditions." She also sings the national anthem at local hockey games and events. "I love music," said Mylie. "I've been doing it since I was little." She also dances competitively and appears regularly on television. Mylie is a correspondent for YTV's The Zone and co-hosted the special, Kids Take Over Saturday. "It kind of jams my schedule, but I like it a lot," she said about TV work. At Boogie Down Studio in Burlington, Mylie does all dance styles, including contemporary, lyrical, ballet, tap, hip-hop and jazz. "I do lots of competitions," she said. "It's super fun." Mylie was even in a fashion show recently for the Chalk clothing collection, hosted by TV broadcaster Jeanne Beker. "We're very busy, but she manages to pull it off," said her proud mother. "She's a great student." Both Mike and Mylie will tour soon with their groups, while the Taylors' son Jackson has a hectic hockey schedule. Amy's response to the family's busy lifestyle is simple. "You have to laugh," she said. For more information, visit minipopkids.com. Beat the Winter Blues! Bring this coupon and see any movie for only 171 Speers Road (at Kerr) Oakville $ .00 Offer expires February 12/15 BIG MOVIES, SMALL PRICES 5 DIAM OND Voted Oakville's Best Movie Theatre since 2008 905-338-Mews (6397) www.film.ca facebook.com/filmca @FilmCaCinemas