Career questions tagged singer
How to become a professional singer ?
Hi! I’m Christina (my stage name is Fancy Fox), a 16-year-old girl living in New York , and I’m dreaming of becoming a professional singer. I’m super motivated and ready to put in the work—but I need guidance from people who’ve been in the music world. I’d love advice on a clear, step-by-step path for someone my age, including: Daily and weekly routines to improve my singing, performance, and stage presence Competitions, auditions, or music programs that are great for teens Other skills I should learn, like songwriting, playing instruments, or working with sound engineers How to start building a presence in the music industry as a young artist Any tips, resources, or personal stories you can share would mean so much. I’m ready to start today and follow a detailed plan to reach my dream!
What Creative Jobs are the Most Successful?
I am a 13 year old girl at crane middle school as a 8th grader, I’ve always loved acting but recently I’ve been told I don’t have the potential. I’ve been singing since I was a toddler, I have zero professional training in singing but I can sing very high notes, not opera level but high enough that most adults struggle with. I’m also able to learn dances that K-pop idols sing and dance within an hour. I haven’t been trained in dancing either. My only problem with that area is that I can’t write lyrics, I’ve always had trouble. So right now I’m just wondering if any of those jobs I just mentioned would fit me?
How are singers making a living?
What kind of practical advice can be given to a music student that wants career direction and to build experience?
I'm an aspiring singer/songwriter. I started a YouTube channel for my music and have been posting since 2018 with very little engagement. Should I stop hoping for something to happen with it? It's very hard not to get discouraged.
I'm an aspiring singer/songwriter.
As a music major, where should I go to college?
I plan to major in music. For my bachelor's degree, is it smarter to go to an in-state school to try to save some money, or is it worth it to try to get into the best conservatory I can? For context, if I go to an in-state school I would be considering the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Wichita State University.
What is the best way to get my foot in the music industry?
I am an aspiring singer and songwriter and I want to be prominent in the industry. I post on social media everyday but I feel that I should be doing more, I just don't know what. Who should I contact? What spaces should I join? Someone please help me. This is my dream and I refuse to give up on it so easily. By the way, if you want to check out my music I go by the name JAMERRA on all streaming platforms!
Opera Singer?
How exactly does being a freelance opera singer work? How do you get jobs? How many hours a day does an opera singer work during a performance season? Is being an opera singer possible as somewhat of a part-time or a "every once in a while" kind of job? I am also thinking about repetiteur work, private teaching, and solo performing, etc. if that helps answer how well these could work together...
How do others in the musical performance industry get started on a career in their field ( #Spring25 ) ?
I'm pursuing a BM in Musical Performance at TCU as a freshman, specializing in the clarinet.
Should I consider a career as a college/university/conservatory professor?
After some consideration, I have wondered if perhaps a music professor would suit me? What does being a music professor include (lifestyle, work-life). Could I teach multiple instruments (specifically piano and voice)? What degree requirements would I need to have? How does one become a professor, and specifically how do I become a professor of multiple instruments? Is performance a part of the job? How often would I perform each instrument (voice and piano)? Thank you!
Help! I have too many (performing arts) career interests!!?
I am a very ambitious person when it comes to what I want to do as far as my career goals. But, I have so many interests and things I want to do, that I just don't know how to either pick one (or a few), or just somehow try a bit of everything or something. Currently, I am interested in singing, acting, playing piano (solo, orchestral, accompaniment), and teaching piano/voice. I know opera combines singing and acting, so that might be an option, although I don't know how that would look with piano/piano teaching. I also think it would be really cool to be on Broadway! I could also go down the path of just focusing on teaching, and I think being a piano professor eventually would also be very interesting to me. I also could just choose between singing/acting, or piano, but that seems IMPOSSIBLE. I could never choose and abandon one of them, but I just don't know how I can make them work together. I think my main problem is that I don't know how I want my life to look like, so that's why I find it so hard to choose. If I don't do all of them, I feel like I'm abandoning opportunity in that field. Honestly, I just want to know how I could do it all if that's even possible.
What are some things that I can do to accomplish my dreams/goals of becoming a singer and a contortionist?
I have been in advanced choir and I am already super beny for a 13 year old
What type of headphones would you recomend for me to become a singer ?
i read 1 of the answers and they said to get headphones i don't have the headphones i need to become a band/singer
Could I take private vocal lessons as a piano performance major?
I want to major in piano performance, but I would also really like to get some lessons in voice and choral conducting. Is it possible to take vocal lessons from a voice professor as a piano performance major?
I have a question for singer. What is the most difficult part in this job?
I am a grade 6 student.
What is the most effective way to build confidence and train for a performance/audition?
How do you pick the right song or script? What techniques are used to deliver the best possible performance? How do you put aside the stage fright? What should I anticipate when auditioning (whether it be for college or any other project)? How do I make certain that I am ready?
How can I actually produce my major? Is music and singing a lot? I would really want to spread it, but how??
Does anyone have any sugestions because I do want to become and artist and be a song producer it sounds so fun that i've been writing music since I was 12. I could really use some tips.
How to become a singer Spanish?
how to become a singer I want to all ways since a kid to become someone would remember I want to give it to my career I want to give it a shot I would like to try my own music could be Spanish or anything .
My parents won't let me do anything with K-POP and I LOVE it, I want to be a K-POP dancer/singer, etc. I don't know what to do how should OI get them to let me do this?
What is the best thing for me to do/say for them to be alright with me liking and wanting to do K-POP.
how should I become a singer a vocalist?
Hello everyone I have some questions about vocalists or becoming a singer. ever since I was little I have a natural gift of singing and singing is my passion. music is my passion, but more along the lines of singing and training my voice. how would I get into singing and train my voice. things also hinder me to sing how I want to because of where I live, Theres people around. im not confident in my singing right onw. but I know if I train my voice, i could win X factor or The Voice something. What should I do??
I don't know what career to go into. I don't want to get a simple job that you need college for or anything but more like a singer or actor or something.. anyone have any ideas on how i can achieve that?
I am 16 years old and am interested in becoming famous/rich and maybe even help others but I have no idea how to achieve that. I am british and leaving high school going into college now and I have no idea what I am going to do. I panicked and just applied for a travel and tourism course and I got in but I have no idea what I'm going to do with that but nonetheless, i don't want it. I want to become something better. But I just don't understand/know how to complete this desire unless it is extremely unrealistic and I am doomed to fail.
How do I become a better singer/dancer?
Hi, I am Zoe, I'm in 6th grade, and I like singing and dancing. Iwant to prepare for a singing/dancing audition. I have been practicing singing and dancing, but I'm not improving. My vocal range is not broad, but I don't know how to improve it. ?
How can students with disabilities be advised on what careers they can pursue
my favorite hobby and interesting thing i do during my free times is to stay with disabled people and have conversations with then so that they can feel the support
Do singers get paid separately from their music royalties? If so do they get paid in wages or salary?
I was curious if singers get paid separately from music royalties and merch?
What are the pros and cons of being a famous singer?
I see my favorite singers in music videos dancing and on world tours and concerts singing and having a blast and making lots of money. But I’ve also seen some of my favorite singers become depressed or angry because of the public (Doja Cat). Also she said that she’s a cash cow in one of her songs and I then found out you don’t make all the money you earn and most of it goes to the record label you work for. I want a list of pros and cons to see if my dream will really not be all that great.
How do I get connected with people in the music industry so my chances of becoming a singer are higher??
I heard that getting connection with any busy can boost your chances of getting the position you want. I want to know how to make these connections in the music industry and how to keep the relationships going.