How to Be a Pro Singer

Professional singing careers range from commercial work to lead singers in bands.

Whether you are vying for a professional career on Broadway or you dream of releasing your own vocal album, becoming a pro singer takes years of practice and dedication to honing your craft and improving your skills. Becoming a professional singer is possible with enough commitment to perfecting your voice and creating your own unique sound and feel with your music.

Instructions

1. Assess the reason you want to become a professional singer and the ideal job or career path you desire.

2. Attend weekly vocal lessons to help get your voice in shape and to understand how to use your voice to your advantage.

3. Work closely with a private signing teacher to improve the quality of your voice over time while teaching yourself to learn new ways of singing and reaching new sounds. Practice consistently to keep your voice healthy and in shape as well as in tune.

4. Record yourself at home or in front of family members and friends to get feedback on specific areas of your voice that may need work or improvement. Use a video camera to playback and observe your stage presence when singing as well as your voice's pitch and overall sound.

5. Upload and record your own music online using various social networks, or join and form a band with friends who are also interested and musically inclined. Gaining fans and getting feedback from people around the world will help to spread the word about your music and individual sound for potential jobs and career options.

6. Send demo tapes and recordings as well as a resume of any previous related experience to record labels looking to sign new artists for a chance to become a professional singer. Alternatively, apply for jobs working as a backup singer or in animated cartoons or in musicals for a community theatre, depending on your ultimate goals and personal interests.

Tips & Warnings

• It is essential to stay hydrated with water when singing by drinking at least two quarts every day.

• Avoid as much caffeine and alcohol as possible when singing as these may cause you to have dry mouth or become dehydrated.

References

• Star Singing Lessons: Becoming a Singer: How to Become a Singer
• Seventeen; Tips on How to Become a Singer: Become a Professional Singer; Dmitriy Shironosov