Shery became a GarageBand.com member almost three years ago, at the start of her music career. "[GarageBand.com] has a lot of credibility," she told us. "It’s a place where you can get unbiased feedback on your music from thousands of ‘critics’, most of them fellow indie musicians, who rank and comment on your songs without knowing who you are (not even seeing a picture of you), therefore basing their reviews exclusively on the music itself.

"Among other things, GarageBand.com made me realize that people all over the world liked my songs, beyond the barriers of language: most don’t understand the lyrics, which are in Spanish, but still love the songs!"

When asked what advice she would give to other aspiring musicians, Shery was quick to point out that while the reviewers on GarageBand.com helped steer her music in the right direction, inspiration ultimately must come from within.

"Be your own toughest critic, keep it real, and remember: all limitations are self-imposed," she said. "There are no limits outside our own mind. Before conquering the world you have to conquer yourself."