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How to Become a Singer

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.

101 Comments

  1. Paushae says:

    me i always wanted to be a singer

  2. Jessie says:

    I want to be a singer, I want to compose a song that give inspiration to the people around the world to live on and feeling the happiness when they are listen to my song.

  3. Cassie says:

    I jave always wanted to be a singer i sing in front of people in my church. Im writting a paper in BTE and im using this website for info anf it gives me alot!

  4. Ke'mari Williams says:

    hi i’m 11 years old and every one said i no how to sing so good children and adults and i always wanted to be a singer but the reason that it is stopping me is because i don’t no how so i’m still standing here today november 21,2008 11 years old waiting for some magic to happen to me

  5. rogelia says:

    ive been singing ever since i can remember and thats my dream

  6. rogelia says:

    hi am 12 wen i grow up i would love to be a singer im jusT waiting for da oportunity

  7. mallissa says:

    wht up, im 16 n i want 2 be a singer n travil da world, but i am scrad to get in front of a lot of people can you help me, i will love that alot, thank you.

  8. kelli 11 says:

    im only 11 and i have always liked to sing i luv the jonas brothers and i hav always sang im in middle school chior

  9. Breannna says:

    am 10 and everyone always said i sing good.i even performed a song for my school!!!!but i dont even know how to be famous!!!

  10. baz says:

    can my child become a singer? please someone tell me!

  11. lexi says:

    hey im 12 and have been wanting to be in the acting/singing carrier sice i can remeber. i havea great voice, at least thats what people told me. and im really funny. if you can help me please i want to know.

  12. Joey says:

    Hello, i’m 16 years old and i attend high school. I wanted to be a singer from since 12,but i keep holding back of becoming a singer. So now that i’m in high school,i made u my mind to sing, so here am i. I also sing at parties,talent shows,church,ect. So if u guys hear me please e-mail me. THANK YOU!

  13. Felicia says:

    Hay i’m 14 and i will love to become a sing i also sing at churches and sing for enjoyment well if any body out there want to here a wounderful singer as myself please track me down

  14. Amber gay says:

    i am 14 years old i need pratice own my voice i want to be just like taylor swift i sould just like her no lie please help yours amber

  15. Emma says:

    This was a pretty good website not great though. But to tell the truth this website is the best so far.

  16. Rachael says:

    Hey, im 14 and just like all of I have a dream of becoming a singer. Somedays I randomly tell my mom ” I want to be on a stage and just sing my heart out.

  17. carla pettigrew says:

    hey i’m 36 years old and i love 2 sing the thing is i use 2 be very shy about it oh but now they can’t stop me from singing sometimes i still get shaken up but when the first word comes out i’m good to go so if you can help me before it’s to late anybody out there i’m ready to hear what the said the lord i will start as a back ground singer if thats what i have 2 do pleaseget in touch love ms.c.pettigrew.

  18. charles says:

    i’m trying 2 become a famous singer.
    and i need information by getting your # number

  19. nia says:

    i really love to sing and how do i become a singer.

  20. stacey says:

    i just wanna be a singer but dont know how to start

  21. stacey says:

    heya i love 2 sing ily xoxxo

  22. Ally says:

    I LUV singin, im goin for auditions this weekend!! XD
    Wish me luck! xoxoxoooxxx

  23. Hi im 13 years old and all my life i wanted to become a singer. In november i’m singing at my schools formal, because my nana wants me to sing at the schools formal. From Leiharnie Dixon

  24. Kara says:

    Hey, im kara and i just turned 12 and ive probably been singing ever since i was 6.My life long dream has been to become an Actor/singer , but i have like no idea how to get into the real buisness, and i need some help!i do live in a small town witch makes it even harder and id like some advice ;p thanks
    -kara

  25. felix says:

    i want to be a singer, that’s my greatest dream in life. Well, im not a josh groban or micheal jackson but im pretty sure i have a little voice to boast. tomorrow is my audition day for our university singers. …wish me luck…

  26. sadney says:

    hi i’m sadney i would luv to become singer i sing in church post videos on youtube sing talent shows and my chours group BTW i’m cap but im 10

  27. Jordan says:

    Hello. im only 10 years old, but i am mature. . . extremely mature for my age. I’ve wanted to become a singer all my life, I’ve just been scared to show it because everyone thought that i wanted a career in horses. hopefully I’ll get my dad to pay for singing lessons. . .

  28. tasia says:

    I am 13 and I have been singing before I coud even talk i would hum tunes and melodies,but I live in a town nobody is going to notice me and I really want to become a singer… really it is my dream since i wad really small. I have 3 siblings and I dont have the time out of school to have a singing coach even tho I want one I really hope I get noticed

  29. Kerry says:

    My name is Kerry, i’m 14 years old, i have loved singing since i was 7-8 years old, i have a passion for music, i think i’m quite good at singing but with a little work i could make it. My goals are to be a famous singer, so that i can sing in front of thousands and thousands of people and get more self confidence.I would like to perform/record pop music, i do not write my own songs/music and i do not have a demo.

  30. Shay says:

    i want to become a singer and I won’t give up I’ve looked at thousands of websites and nothing but with this web site there are steps so I can sucssed as I said before “I won’t give up and you should’nt either

  31. Grace says:

    I am 10 n despetly want to be a singer all my mates n people i no say omg grace your really good i am goin on britens got talent this time n hopfully i win (yn) fingers crossed

  32. samantha says:

    i want to be a singer

  33. Alicia says:

    Ever since I was 4 Ive wanted to be a singer if I were to have 1 wish for my entire life It would be singing. Yes I am 12.PLEASE TELL ME!!!!

  34. Alicia says:

    Continuing my comment my mom said that I was the best singer she knows besides the one on the radio.Once again please help me i will give you something in return.

  35. alexis says:

    i have always wanted to be a singer im at a young age right now but i want my dream to come true in the music industry

  36. ashley fisher says:

    i want to be a singer i started to sing when i was 5 years old and i want to become famous on time and perform to the world

  37. Gabby says:

    i really want to become a singer and i’m still a kid but its best to become a singer when your younger because then you’ll level up better and better and you’ll have pratice and aloit of it.. But i really want to be a singer i’ve been told that i’ve have a really nice voice and its also good to take choir thats what i did but i really want to be a singer….

  38. Gabrielle Wrage says:

    Im a 10 year old kid who has the passion to be a singer i really want to start being ma singer.I started a song called Goodbye and i dont know what to do next.I dont want to share my song yet because im not finished with it and someone might steal it.

  39. cordejia says:

    I really want to be a singer and a model i’m 12 years old and i think ill make a good singer and model i made a couple of songs about my baby brother he passed away.I’m and good singer and a wonderful poser m mom and dad think I should be a singer and a model. =)

  40. Gabby Robinson says:

    I am only ten and me and my friend kaylee wanted to be the new singers of the world

  41. alicia says:

    hi this is alicia and i really want to become a singer but i dont know how i am a really good singer too i even sang in front of my class and people claped for me even the teacher likes it i might join in to the school idel this year because i am in grade 4 and i am 9 years old and i like music and stuff like that

  42. lollie says:

    hi im 10 and i have been doing sining for 2 yrs now veeryone alawys says that i’m a good singer but i don’t know if its true i reaaly want to be famous i do voiceolgy it is excellant there is a website for online singing lessons or you can do private lessons. i do private lessons i want to do some song competitions so if you find any that might suite me let me know just post it on this website thanx

  43. tristen says:

    hi i am 11 going on 12 i have been singing since i learned how to talk its been my dream forever i write songs and poems i play guitar at school i have been trying everything i can to become a singer and live my dream my family keep pushing my dream closer and closer to me and i practice everyday im just waiting for that one speasial call so i can live my dream forever

  44. MIzz Music says:

    Hey im 13 iv wanted to be a singer since i was a little girl . I love to sing so much singing is my life . I write my own music and sing other peoples lyrics too. I wish there was just some way that i would get my music out there. I would do enything just for someone to sign me . My romodle is Miley cyrus and Taylor swift . Iv bin in talent shows and sang infrot of many people i have stage fright but once i start to sing i feel like i was born to sing like i was ment to entertain people . Tuns of people have told me that i am a very good singer . Hopefuly some day the whole would will hear my voice .

    R.M.O.S

  45. Jojo says:

    Hey im 12 turning 13 and ive wanted to be a singer ever since i was born-my mom said i used to sing in my sleep. SINGING IS MY LIFE! i write my own music with my bffl who wants to be a singer to and just like R.M.O.S i sing to other ppl’s lyrics all the time-even @ school! I wish tht i could at least publish just one song and go fom there. i would do anything in the world for someone professional to hear me and get their compliments and maybe put them in the news or something. My role models are Taylor Swift, Avril Lavigne, and Michelle Branch. I was born to be a singer and hopefully someday the world will understand my dream!!!!!!

  46. luke m says:

    hi i am luke i am 15 and well i love to sing i always wanted to sing and only joined a musical society this year my director told me i was a natural on stage singing is my great joy in life i take pride in everything i do and im hard to embarass i just cant find a way to start my career if i have a chance

  47. Denise F says:

    I have been singing sience i was 5 or 6 but sence then i have gotton better becuse one day two gurls were singing on a swing set at school and i told my friend that i could sing better than them so she made me sing n frount of her and she got the rest of her frands and made me sing in frount of them and at the end of the year i sung lisjten and then i changed schools and i joned choir and ojne day they were all like i want to have a sing off so i sung and i won the sing off so i am doing this now to see if this career a little bit ferther

  48. Gabriele F says:

    i would want to become a singer because every one tells me that am a good singer my mom told me once befor that she was going to take me to amercian idol i also need a little help with my high notes thats why i what to be a singer

  49. Gabriele F says:

    i need a lot of help please

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