How to become a top singer

Lizzie · Guest

Lots of people want to be singers so how do we become 1.
Well there is sooooo much u can do. here r some tips:

Always tell ur family-they'll support u the most(most likely)
Show its important 2 u by practising 4 ages and doing a lot at school
Try 2 go to a singing school or agent
If u dont have the money then try out at auditions

Im always here 2 help u as a song producer so if u have any problems just rite. Ill get straight back to u

If any1 has any advice or help also write. be 3 2 give suggestions.

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Lil Wild Cat · Guest

Dear Lizzie

I'm only 10 and have the same name as urs. I want to become a singer but my parents dont want me 2. what should I do Crying or Very sad

Am I 2 young 2 get in the industry Question

Lil Wild Cat · Guest

Dear Lizzie

I'm only 10 and have the same name as urs. I want to become a singer but my parents dont want me 2. what should I do Crying or Very sad

Am I 2 young 2 get in the industry Question

Ashely · Guest

Dear Lizzie

My name is Ashely and Im 15. since i was 5 i have wanted 2 b a singer. Im doing music 4 my gcse. Is that good. How do i get ahead. I can play the piano grade 7 gonna do my grade 8. Ive been in lots of choirs but nothings come. What should I do next Question

Lizzie · Guest

Hi Ashely

I think its great that ur doing music for ur gcse. It will show commitment and good practice when breaking in 2 theindustry. Why dont u try out 4 some auditions or get urself a manager. Dont 4get 2 talk 3 ur parents before hand as they will most probably be able 2 help u.

If u need anymore help just rite back.

Lizzie
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prince · Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Nigeria

Hi bro we realy need 2 talk cos wat u said about been a music singer really got me 2 u i ned some advide from u n also how 2 get a voice pls waz ur eail address cos i really want use2 b like best of friends cos music is wat i think ok pls bro holla at me plssssssssssssss my email is prince_usinefe@yahoo.com plssssssssssssssss
thanks
bye

Guest · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject:

Dear Prince

This is Lizzie. Sorry but I don't have an email adress so u can only contact me on this site. always speak 2 ur parents and try 2 get an agent/join an agency. Here r a list of websites u might find useful:
http://www.fabjob.com/popstar.asp
http://www.ncaresources.com/artistmanager/index.htm
http://www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/Arts/music/vocalmusic/essay/singer.htm

I hope u find these websites informative nd if u need anymore help just rite Smile

SweetSarah · Guest

Dear Lizzie

My names Sarah and Im 18. I think its great what ur doing and just wanna ask how should i become a proffesional singer. What should I do. this has been my dream 4ever. please help me

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Guest · Posted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 12:51 pm Post subject:

Dear Sarah

Thank you. I think ur old enough 2 really start ur career. U can get an agent who would help u a lot at ur age. There r lots of websites 2 help u. Try some above.

Well if u need anymore help just rite.

Divastar870 · Groupie Joined: 28 Aug 2005 Posts: 22 Location: Ar

HI

My name is Melissa. I am a music business/production major in my junior year of college. So i know a lot about the music biz . So here is some help to all of u up and coming singers.
First u need to get urself heard, no matter where it is, sing wherever and whenever u can. ( talent shows, school choir, recording studio)

Second make sure u have ur singing perfected. Have ur own unique style and don't immate other already famous singers. (it's good to pick up a few things from them, but don't sound exactly like them) Also try to take vocal lessons if u already arent. If that is not an option there are plenty self taught audio courses u can buy for a reasonable price ( contact for weblinks)

Third, it is VERY IMPORTANT TO HAVE UR OWN MATERIAL. What i mean is, if u want to be a singer. U will need a demo, and on that u will need to have original songs. Most record labels won't take the time to listen to a demo full of covers (songs already made famous by someone else). So one way to do this is either write material urself if u can. Like if u play the piano or guitar. Write some songs. Or if u know how to make beats or someone who does. Some people charge for the rights to a beat or song (usually for $25 to even $1000 and up). There are also websites where u can get beats for free from up and coming producers who offer a free download of there beat to use on your demo or anyother no profitable project. To use the beat on a cd u going to sell u will have to buy the rights to it or if u have a friend or someone u know that can write music, and lyrics collaborate w/them.

Another thing is once u have material, u need to record it. A professional recording studio is the best place, but if u can't afford to do that (most can't when they first start) there are alot of computer programs u can download for free that allow u to record onto ur computer and add effect and mix and master it and it will sound somewhat professional if u know what ur doing, but most are prettty easy to use just for recording purposes.( u most likely know that since ur on hitsquad.com) they have a lot of really nice software downlaods and vst instruments.

Last is once u get ur music recorded u need to get it heard. Most likely at first it won't be a record company. Let ur family and friends listen to it first and get there feedback on it. Usually they will be a little biased and tell u it sounds great even if it doesn't. Tell them to give there honest opinion. Another option is the internet. Many record companies and managers are using the web these days to scope out new talent. There a plenty of websites that u can post ur music on and have people comment, download and listen to ur music, and a lot of them r free. These sites are also good to hook up with other people that love music too. Like up and coming producers, songwriters, and singers that might be interested in collaborating with u if they like ur music. This is good for networking and meeting people that might possibly be the key to getting where u want to be.

The major thing u really need do do before u can get signed is to have a manager. Without a good manager most major record companies will not listen to or even accept any music from u. So for all those who think sending a cd to a record label urself im sorry to tell u that it will get sent back to u unopened with the the word "unsolicited" stamped on ur package. The only labels that accept "unsolicited materials are usually indie labels or ones that specifically say they will accept unsolicited material . A good thing to do is call and ask. Here is a link to a list of record companies that list whethe they do or not.
http://www.allmusicindustrycontacts.com/record-label-A&R.htm

The reason im telling u all this is because i wish i knew all this 5 or 6 years earlier. I can also be a big help b/c like i said i am a music major in college and i have had lots of experience in songwriting, music production, and singing, and that's why i am majoring in music business because i want to discover and help up and coming talent.

Once big thing about this business if ur not careful is that u will get cheated out of money and people will try to exploit u. Remember no respectable manager asks for money up front if they are for real. They make money by getting a percentage of what u make from jobs or record deals they get u. Also always remember don't always believe someone when they say there going to make u famous especially if they want money upfront.. this is most likely a scam. Yes, u do have to invest some money into becoming a singer. For example. Money for recording studio time (if u use one) maybe paying a producer to write music for u, press kit/ demo packages if u get them professionally done, and money to duplicate copies of ur cd to put in ur press kit or demo package. I have been doing all this even before i was in college, but i learned a lot more from teachers and thru networking in the music industry. It's a hard business to get into but if ur up for a lot of hard work and perserverance than anything can happen. So if ur interested in anything i said above and really want some constructive help and your serious about becoming a singer ....email or IM me at divastar870@yahoo.com.

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