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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. Jasleen says:

    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

  2. Jordyn Nash says:

    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

  3. shantel says:

    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

  4. devon says:

    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

  5. sara rockwell says:

    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

  6. sara rockwell says:

    email me if you find out

  7. 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

  8. Sinqin Barbiee.!=] says:

    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.!!

  9. kelsey joseph says:

    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

  10. Brandon Bracey says:

    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!

  11. 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.

  12. alex says:

    hey i am ALEX 14 years old i really want to be a famous singer .Being a singer is still my dream since i’ve been a little boy . My family encourages me to pursue my dreams . so this is one of them that i really want . so plz help me to make my dream come true . So i can record my own record and show my parents and friends and anyone that even the unknown can become famous . PLZ help me to make this dream come true Thank u for your time . ooo i 4got to tell you i play base guitar and some piano.::)))

  13. What you can do is to practice your talent or ask your parents if they can get you in a singing lessons or hire a voice coach. Good luck.

  14. Katarina says:

    I am a really good singer and i have a little bit of stage fright but i have never been given the chance to sing in front of people. Ive almost always wanted to be a singer like Taylor Swift. And i really want to meet Taylor Swift. I wish i was a famous singer. Please, Please Help me make my dream come true. I’ll be very grateful.

  15. Just keep on practicing and believe that someday you will reach your dreams of becoming one of the best singers in the industry.

  16. iloveyuhh:) says:

    I’ve been singing since i was 9. I LOVE 2 SING…in the shower,at the park,school talent shows,at the store,in my bedroom,when im awake,when im asleep,in the middle of class..lol u got the point. It’s my biggest dream, my mom is putting me in vocal training and i hope i’m ready but 16. I can’t think of anything else other than singing and sharing my music with people around the world…inspiring,giving hope…somthing i always needed and wanted when i was younger.I know im not the best singer and yea i still need more practice, but i believe that i can do this…all hopeful girls who want to be a singer…never think u cant do it. or doubt urself cuz LITERLY..if u really want something just tryy really hard at it and u’ll get there…practice after school,work on ur lyrics,step out of ur comfort zone and sing at talent shows,do vocal training,chorus and ask ur chorus teacher if u could mabe stayy after for help,by all the cd’s of the artist’s u wanna sound like!!!!..EVERYTHING!!!..DO IT NOWWW..AND UR DREAMS WILL START BECOMING REALITY..every year…month…week….day…minute. get closer to it..dont doubt urself cuz that’ll just pull u awayy!=]

  17. Charlece says:

    Okay I’m 12…13 in October :) , and my school talent show is coming up…I made the auditions and my friends told me I would – but that’s what friends do-…anyways, how can I improve my voice before May 27th?

  18. The best advice that i can give you is to practice your piece and if you can enroll in a voice / singing lessons.

  19. Rowena Fox says:

    Hi, im Rowena Fox. Im 10 years old.
    Ive been singin’ ever since i was 3! Ive wanted to go on Britains Got Talent for 5 years I am quite good. I wright songs and play Accustic. I have a really big passion for singing and people usually tease me about it. I dont let them get to me though. Ive left my school today and i want to show the world how posotive i am about it. I like Bonnie Tiler, Alannah Myles and Avril Lavighn. My mum says that if i dont win i will be upset. Im confident and ready to face the challanges that it would bring me ! So if you can make my dream come true and i will be really really happy 100%!
    I would go out there and totally rock the stage!!! Thank you! xxx From Rowena Amber Abbott Fox xxx

  20. Jessica M. says:

    Everybody I know tell’s me I sound like Miley,Demi, and selena put together but, I dont know how to beome a singer.I’m 15 years old.I’ve loved singing since I was a little girl.And, I can sing really good, and alot of people tell me I could be a singer.But, the thing is that I do not know how to get in contact with a record company and I have t write the right song to sing.But, I just love to sing to peopleIt makes me happy and it gives me a rush.Thanx, for your time!.Later,Jessica.

  21. Just keep on practicing and have lots of patience… You will surely get a break someday.

  22. FELICIA DEHOYOS says:

    i really can sing i wont to be come a singer really bad when my dad got killed i started it singing and ever one tells me i can sing that is my big dream so please help me you can call me, please help

  23. Hi, The best way for you to learn singing is to practice a lot. If you can, enroll in a music school so you can learn the basics on how to sing properly and they can help you improve your singing talent.

  24. Tess says:

    Ok , so i am a 15 year old girl who dreams about becoming a singer , nothing else makes me more happy , all i can think of when i wake up in the morning is singing , thats how i know i am a SINGER . i know it will come to me i just have to be patient :) . thank you

  25. Celly':) says:

    ow’kayy well i juss turned 14teen years
    old wHo too dreams alot about becominq a sinqer
    i knw For a Fact i am qoing to become one.wHy?becuse i just
    know”! i loved sinqinq every since i was about 2 or 3
    some wHere tHere.Me andd My dad always take out tHe karaoke
    and start sinqinq He Helps’ Meh out witH tHe Hiqh Notes also
    How to use My voice riqht so it wont sore My dad was a sinqer
    to butt He stoped becouse oF us Not in ay bad way tHouqH.:)

  26. Brooke says:

    Heyya, my name is Brooke i’m 12 years old and ive been singing since i was 3 or 4, i used to always sing in front of church, and i just recently sang at my school talent show. I just love performing its so fun, im comfortable on stage once i get up there. Its my dream to become a singer and song writer, and everyone i know says i have a beautiful voice. I memorize songs so fast, i know the words to so many songs its crazy. One day i hope i can make a Cd in a recording studio and perform at award shows and other places. But i don’t know how to get started. What do i do to get noticed?

  27. Hannah says:

    Hi, I’m Hannah and I’m ten years old. I really have been wanting to be a singer pretty much my whole life. I can’t stop thinking about it! I have dreams about it! I think I’m pretty good at it too, and my family can’t afford a recording studio, and lessons. We have no talent show at my school, and I don’t know what to do, and I have stage fright, too. Please help!

    Hannah

  28. Gautham says:

    hi i am 12 this year and i really want to become a singer… pls give me some tips

  29. jeordany says:

    make me become a singer now that my dream

  30. Sinqinqq Babe says:

    Well my name is Amanda! Im 11 going on 12 in october (: !
    I love to sing i’ve been singing sence i was 4 years old! I sang 5 times for my 5th grade class! All them in my class even my teacher said that i have a wonderful voice & that they hope i make it a living some day (:!
    My dad almost had me sing on stage at his gig but i didnt get to. But he said there will always be a time i will perform with his band (: ! All my friends love to hear me sing ! My dream was to become a singer with my cousin ! We both been singing together sence we were 9 ! We both love to hang out in my dads music area we have lots of songs !! We have a dream that we never gave up on sence we were both little girls !! && We will never for give it !!! I always loved to sing infront of people & i love to help my cousin forget about her fear ! Well Please help !!

    Your friends,
    Mandie (:

  31. shauna says:

    i Really would like to become a singer i love music and i love singing it in my own way. I love songs and how they rhyme and sound great when someone sings them in the right tune like celine dion or adele or diana ross. i think that the music industry has changed into popularity and not so much music but i would want to be different from the rest and show people a different style of music and i dont care about the fame i just love singing it is my life since i was a little girl, i love different voices and singin helps me get through hard times and i have always wanted to be a singer but what i find hard is my confidence..

  32. Natalie says:

    im 13, name is natalie, all i want to be is a singer. never gave my career much thought before, but then my sis is becoming a chef and ive been thinking mroe about singing, even if i try to consider something else, it always falls back to singing. but i get really bad stage fright: cant even sing in front of one person, or even my mum! my fave singer is taylor swift also she is a great role model. please help, give me some tips on how to get successful into the music industry!!

  33. Hi I’m Ashley :) .I’m 12 years old born May 24 , 1998. My dad is a musician and has been in the music business for as long as he can remember. I get his great music ability to hit the right notes INSTANTLY when I hear a song. Also , my mom has a beautiful voice and she could be famous anytime she wants… Of course , after all the stress , her voice has warn down. But all my friends say I should be famous… And strangers too ! I thought about entering the talent show at my school but… Who has the time… (TOO SHY LOL)… I have recorded in a studio and my dad’s friend Beth (( a singing teacher )) says I have great potential and she wants to be my teacher to rid of my bad habits. I always sing in front of strangers when I get the chance… And they say I’m good. I recorded once in a studio and my dad’s friend said she would tell me flat out if I have a good voice or not. Apperently , I have a great potential. :)

  34. amber says:

    OK so i’m 16 going on 17 tomorrow and i want to be a singer, i wanted to start off when i turned 16 but its to late for it now, ummm so i can hit the high notes pretty well and i’m ready to be dedicated and devoted to singing and having a career as a singer, my idol is Taylor swift like her i’m from Hendersonville TN and i absolutely love singing her songs through karaoke and I’ve never had stage freight. so any tips please let me know.

  35. cassidee says:

    im ten i want someone to sponsour me cause im a good singer and i need one bad and a band.

  36. dec 24 2010…hi my name is alishondra godbolt and i rilly want to become a singer at the age of 10 befor my next birthday on july 25.i keep telling my friends if i become a singer at the age of 10 i will be so happy and if i do my helper will probly be usher.lol

    Sincerly alishondra

    P.S.if anybody have any thing to ask me call me @8283181342.

  37. hi i rilly rilly hav to sing on bet to get my family together it iz hard to do that

  38. tamar says:

    I get confused I just want to know u need a producer dont u nobody would ever know how u sing how do u get a produer

  39. nicole says:

    hay my name is nicole boyd i am from dublin i am 15 and i love singing its my life and i love rihanna she is the best i love herand i love the way she sings and she is just graet so if u could help me great my dream plz e-mail me .

    thank u nicole boyd (skygirl)

  40. victoria maynard says:

    hi my name is vicxtoria maynard I love singing I sing all the time. I will like to be a singer and can tyou mack my dream e-mail me plz

    thank you victoria maynard :) :)

  41. yasmin says:

    hi i want to become a singer and my mouth can not stop singing please help me may be this mite be my lucky day by the way my age is 11

  42. i wont a singer but how i am a girl and i am 11 years old i like selena

  43. Jackie says:

    Hi I’m 12 and I want to become a singer but I have stage fright but only to sing I tlk in front of people real well but singing im afraid to mess up and I sing great but that’s only my opinion and I am best at high notes and I was wondering do u think I could possibly get discovered on u tube

  44. Jackie says:

    And I love Taylor swift Selena Gomez and Demi lovatos songs

  45. alexandra smith says:

    hi im 15 years old and i want to do singing as a carea and i dont really know how so plz can you give me some advice so that i can make my wish cuome true and i have tried all of the steps an i have no stage fright an evry time me an my mates have a party there always getting me to sing and this has been hapaning since i was 10 an i have goton no were some help plz

  46. pretty gurl swagg says:

    i am 12 yrs old i want to become a singer i really good at singing i might but one of my songs on youtube ………… my song i really good i really want somebody to sign me let me tell you about my self im 12 skinny and like to sing i love to around crowd lol

  47. i want to become a singing cause i love to sing and be around crowd if you want more information look on face book name _____________kira price ,tiera puckett,kyunna simmons ….we love to sing

  48. my nake is lil kaykay im 12 years old i can sing and rap says:

    just send me a message i been dreaming all the time now its my time to shine im just shy but ill get over it if my dream come true so go to kittywinston@live.com send me a message if you get this thanks muwazz :)

  49. maddie says:

    heyya my name is maddie, i have always wanted 2 beee a singer i have written 37 songs here is 1 of them……

    verse .1.

    if i wrote u a love song would u write 1 4 mee,
    and if i showed u just 1 star would u show meee the whole galaxy!
    and if i took u 4 1 walk on the beach, would you buy us a big boat. S o we could sail the 7 sea’s

    chorus

    because u just cant stop joy giving,
    and because if i was without u life wouldnt beee living!
    i would do anyything 4 u and im sure u would 4 mee,
    ……………………………………..

    dats all i got so far if u have anyy idea’s anyy1 please reply…..
    from maddiexxxx

  50. hey guys! Here’s a group where you can ask and mingle with people who are aspiring singers as well. http://www.magicsing.org/bp/groups/aspiring-singers/. You can exchange views and share your dreams in that group as well. Hope you can join.

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