Most of us have a dream to become a singer. Since childhood, we have the passion for singing. But the truth is that all people can sing but only few can sing well. On the contrary, those who are not good singers can still develop their singing voices to the level that they can now follow the tune and rhythm.
Of course, it takes a lot of effort, discipline and dedication to become a popular singer. So to have a stepping stone in singing, you can follow the following basic steps to become a singer:
1. Learn how to sing. This is the foundation of your career as a singer. While there are some performers making a career out of singing when they don’t really sing all that well, it’s those people who have their craft as singers and continually improve their form and ability who command the most respect as singers.
2. Study singers whom you admire. How do they sing? How did they become professional singers? What kind of crowd do they cater too? What is their signature style? Don’t totally copy them though, singers have to be unique!
3. Begin taking voice lessons. Having a voice coach can really train your voice and, if you practice, you will notice marked vocal improvement within a few weeks. Voice training is important in strength and overall quality of your voice. You can also damage your voice if you aren’t singing properly. Find which note your voice is most comfortable singing at and sing there a lot.
4. Become comfortable as a performer. Get over your stage fright (if you have it) and start gaining some practical experience by singing wherever and whenever you get a chance to do so in front of a group of people (karaoke bars, parties, school talent shows, etc.). Connect with your listeners.
5. Develop your own style. Experiment with different ways of singing and different types of music and find one that fits your personality and makes the most of your voice at the same time. You want people to be able to recognize your voice when they hear it.
6. Get a Singing Job. No matter how well you can sing, you’ll never be a successful singer if you don’t convince people to pay you to do it. That could mean joining a band, singing at your local cafe, performing on Broadway, or even recording a jingle for a commercial–your goal is to make a living as a singer. Get to it!
See these basic steps at wikihow.com.
Heyy, I’m 12 years old almost 13. I just wanted to know how you can become famous like get a song recorded by some famous record company such as hollywood records, universal Canada, Big machines, etc. Can u plz tell me how you could get famous. like Taylor Swift just applied and now she’s so famous like the whole world knows her and it’s always been my drean to sing and I really want to make it come true. Like Taylor swift was also a person like us and she gave it a try and now there she is singing her heart out.
So please tell me how I couls get into the music industry. please email me as soon as possible. -This message wasleft on Tuesday, December 29th,2009
Hey I’am 9 years ol and I’ve been dreaming to become a singer just like vanessa hudgens since I was 4 and now I’am doing these shows for my parents and I’am going to sing in the school talent show with my friends. I realy like vanessa hudgens and I realy want to become famus like her but I just cant figur out how but I’am trying to get my mom in to letting me do singing lessons but I still need help.Thank you
Jordyn
i want to be a singer really bad i am ten years old and i come from a family that can sing and im one of the best i dont have stage fright so if you can make me a singer please do and my name is shantel elmore and i want to be a singer
hey i want to become a singer before im 16 im ten now its jan. 11. 10 and ill be 11 in feb. so my uncle have a recording studio and he said he would record me but i cant figure out my style ive tried a bunch of personality tests but they really dont help so im kinda stuck please help
hey im 14 an turning 15 in march, i wanna be a really famous singer im good at singing so if you know haow i can be a singer please tell me i really wanna be a singer
email me if you find out
hey i 12 years old almost 13 and i been singing since i was 6 months old i love to sing i do it every where i sung at the schoool talent show it was so fun and i just wanna say to every one who wants to be famous make a cd and make copys get a phone book and send it to 5 ,6, 7 places and trust me it work trust me it got me were i am……………………. love ya
,,,, love hannah
OMG.! I really want to be a singer.. it’z all i want out of life! Im 12 and i have a very good voice. i’ve dreamed of this every since the 1st grade when i wrote a paper on what i want to be when i grow up. If i dont become a singer or if im not good enough then that would break my heart!</3 This is what i love to do and most likely its waht im GONNA do.!!
hi i am 16 yaers of age soon to be 17. i have being singing for a long time and i keep getting better at it i love to sing. singing is the only thing i do best everyone said that should be a singer but i never new that i was that good.everything i do i sing when am sad i sing when am mad i sing when am happy i sing and when am in love i sing.love kelsey
I used to know how to sing when I was younger but I can’t no more I’m 19 now I want my voice back…I need help!
Practice makes perfect… Try to join glee clubs in your school, hire a voice coach or enroll in music schools… these are only some of the things that you can do to enhance your singing skills. Good luck.