OK, so none of you have heard me sing. I sang solos in high school, was in a Jazz quartet in college, sang in a Southern gospel group after that, am in the church choir, and have sang in numerous weddings and funerals. I love to sing, and realize I have a good voice, but I know I'd never make it on American Idol (for one, I'm too old - 35). My husband says I should really do something more with my talent, but I'm afraid he's biased - although he doesn't tend to be that way with anything else. How would I even go about breaking into the business? My genre would probably either be gospel or possibly country. Any suggestions?
2006-09-27 02:22:31 · 9 answers · asked by shellbugger 5 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
People will always do the things they love and it is obvious that you love to sing. Great fame is most likely out your reach but there are many ways you can become a successful singer. Pick up a local trade paper, not the newspaper, the one that comes out like once a week or by monthly and features all the clubs and other entertainment venues. Somewhere in there is a classified section where there are want ads for musicians and singers. Make some calls, go to some auditions, sing some music. Make sure that you have charts for the musicians in order for them to play the songs you want to sing. You should have charts for all your repertoire. When you find the right band or assemble your own you can put together a demo and take some photos. The Yellow Pages will have some listings for talent agencies that can get you gigs. Voila! Your on your way.
2006-09-27 02:40:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to get into the professional music business? You can have lots of opportunities to sing without going having to be in the business. If you're doubting whether you want to be a professonial singer, then I'd say don't be. It takes A LOT of hard work, rejection, time away from home and family, and many other sacrifices, all for a very slim shot at "making it." If you don't really, really want it bad then I'd advise you not to go down that road.
If I were you I would just look for more opportunities locally. Maybe join another choir, maybe even join a little country band that plays local gigs. Just start singing more and enjoy yourself. Music is beautiful and joyful and freeing. The music business is just cruel.
2006-09-27 02:31:01 · answer #2 · answered by τεκνον θεου 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey congratulations first for ur wonderful voice
i m sure it must be really hard to make it big
firstly age is not something that keeps u off from the talent shows . if not idol im sure there are other options
try contacting first some small scale music directors its not always that u make it big in a month
patience and perserverance is a must
and if nothing works i m sure the best singing is to sing for everyones happiness, trying spreading some goodness around
so, all the best sweetie
2006-09-27 02:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-24 08:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-14 22:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 04:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just stay home with your family and do it on the side for a little bit of extra money.
2006-09-27 02:24:57 · answer #7 · answered by ☺Smiley☺ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok well, im sure that when Beyonce, Britney, and Faith Hill first started out it was really easy. All they did was go ask a question online and there it was. Here's my answer...
HARD WORK
gosh
2006-09-27 02:25:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a demo and promote urself
2006-09-27 02:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋