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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.

75 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.:)

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