“I’ve always liked to sing, just like everybody likes to sing,” the Frankfort senior said. “In fifth grade, I was in my first talent show and I sang an Alicia Keys song. It was a bold choice, but I knew that I had to take the chance.”

From elementary talent shows to Los Angeles concerts, Beale has performed in all types of settings, pursuing a singing career.

By middle school, she had taught herself to play the guitar and write music, all motivated by her love for the art.

“People really seemed to like my singing, so I started to go to summer camps, and then I taught myself to play the guitar,” she said. “I wrote my first song in seventh grade on a two-string guitar.”

Beale has created more than 150 original songs that do not fall under one specific genre. She says her music is a collective genre, where she writes according to her mood.

“I write what speaks to me. Some people have compared it to a mixture of Adele and Colby Caillat, but my upcoming album is a lot like 'The Neighborhood,'" she said. "My music encompasses my feelings, and it shares meaning.”

The message behind Beale's music is primarily directed at women. She said a lot of her music deals with empowering women.

“I’m totally a feminist," she said. "I am biased to women and all about women being treated fairly because I am a woman. My music is a lot about women empowerment.”

Growing in fans after her first two albums were produced by Nashville producers at Frontier Recording Studio, Beale constructed a website where her music and merchandise can be purchased and information on upcoming shows can be found.

Beale has performed more than 800 shows at numerous venues across the country, including Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee, Canter's Deli in Los Angeles, DeVos Place in Grand Rapids and the Traverse City Film Festival, playing in front of crowds of more than 5,000 people.

“I have done some really cool shows like at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids," Beale said. "I met and shared the stage with Brian Vander Ark from the Verve Pipe. It was a little intimidating to perform with them, because I have a great amount of respect for them."

With the growth of her music career, Beale has taken an interest in understanding the business, as well as becoming an entrepreneur.

“I used to not be as passionate about the business side of it, but now it is becoming extremely exciting, because now I can know all aspects of the music industry,” she said. “Now that I am older, I have one set, specified vision that calls for me finding the right producer with the same vision.”

Last summer, Beale moved to Los Angeles to network and communicate with those in the music industry.

Her main goal was to look for a new producer. Along the way, Beale created a business plan, found other artists to collaborate with, drew connections and ultimately signed with a producer.

“In the music industry, every artist has to be unique and write their own journey to success," she said. “Once I graduate in May, I plan to move to Los Angeles directly afterward to finish recordings and to start touring.”

While continuing her studies at Central Michigan University, Beale said she will continue writing new music and travel to and from Los Angeles while working on tracks and performing at local showings.

At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, Beale is booked to play at Kaya Coffee House with Indiana singer Ross David.

“I love the intimate feeling of a coffee house. I am bringing Ross David, whom in the future I plan to write and collaborate with. We have a similar style and are fairly close in age,” she said. “ David is really talented. He is upcoming, and I know he is going to go somewhere.”

While Beale is excited for her music career, her sole purpose is to convey a positive message that her audience can relate to.

“I want people to be able to listen to my music and say, 'that is exactly how I feel.' The fame isn’t my main priority," she said. "Not everyone can sing, and I want to be that outlet for people"