October 7th 2024.
Lily, a young and talented girl, has made a name for herself in the music industry as a DJ under the stage name LC Danger. In this edition of How I Parent, we have the pleasure of talking to Sarah Clay, mother of Lily, who at just 10 years old has captured hearts around the world with her passion and skill for DJing.
Sarah, a 43-year-old project manager from Los Angeles, USA, shares with us how Lily's interest in music began at a young age, inherited from her father who was also a fan of electronic music. Sarah fondly recalls how Lily used to rock and dance to electronic beats instead of nursery rhymes, and how her husband's turntables caught her attention when they first met.
At the age of 7, Lily expressed her desire for a DJ set for Christmas, and her parents decided to support her and give it a go. With a steep learning curve between vinyl turntables and electronic mixers, they sought the help of a talented DJ coach who still works with Lily today. At the age of 8, Lily got her first mixing deck and chose the name LC Danger for her DJ persona. She soon began creating her own tracks and posting videos of her performances on social media.
One video caught the attention of a DJ, Disco Lines, and was reposted, quickly gaining millions of views and followers. Sarah and her husband were overwhelmed by the support and kind messages from other DJs, and soon enough Lily started receiving gig offers. Despite her success, Sarah and Brian prioritize Lily's education and well-being, making sure she doesn't burn out or fall behind in school.
Sarah also shares how they are careful about the gigs they book for Lily, making sure she is done by 9pm and that the music and lyrics are age-appropriate. They also monitor her social media accounts and shield her from any negative comments. Despite facing backlash from some people who accuse them of exploiting their daughter, Sarah clarifies that they are simply supporting and helping Lily grow her passion.
Lily's talent has even been recognized while out and about, with people stopping her for photos and autographs. She has big dreams of playing in front of hundreds of thousands of people at major festivals, and Sarah and Brian are there to support her every step of the way. Sarah encourages other parents to be open to their children's unconventional passions and hobbies, as they can learn a lot from them.
In the end, it's Lily who leads the charge, and her parents are just proud to be a part of her journey. As Sarah says, for every negative comment, there are a hundred amazing ones. And with that, we leave you with a link to Lily's Instagram page where you can listen to her music. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing us.
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