what do you think about that? the safe route, or the dream route? I really don't want to do any wedding singer type stuff...know what I mean? either I really try it out, or I just teach.
2007-03-01 23:27:30 · 10 answers · asked by ingrid 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I am a spiritualist medium trainer. I train them. yes. safer. yeees.
2007-03-02 10:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How much are you into singing already? If it's something you don't even do at the moment, maybe you should try easing into it a little before you give up your day job - no offence intended, but you might just dreaming about how good it could be to be a singer/popular/famous, etc. Maybe try getting some lessons, get some gigs, talk to some professional musicians and singers and check it out to see if the real thing is anything like your dreams.
If on the other hand it's something you've already done a little of, and you know you're quite enjoying it, but you're scared about "really trying it out", then consider this - one day you'll be too old to try it out for real. You'll have too many other commitments (maybe like a family, kids, mortgage, etc.), you'll be too old, and you'll end up feeling so "safe" that maybe you won't ever want to leave your safety net, which will actually be a prison for you. Also, if this is your situation, you probably know deep down that if you don't try it and you really want to, you'll end up regretting it when you're old. The thing about it is, you never know if you don't try - that means giving everything you have. You can't hold back. Plus, you sound like an all-or-nothing person!
My wife is doing the exact thing you're thinking about now - she finished her first degree, worked for a year, and now is back at a music school studying jazz singing. I think she does find it hard, and often quite scary, but there's no reward without taking a risk - she is absolutely loving it.
I have a feeling you already know what you want to do, and everyone (including all the "greats" of music) has to start somewhere at sometime... And hey, even if you don't "make it" and sell a million records, at least you'll be doing something you are passionate about and you'll enjoy it. I know lots of musicians who make a living from performing, and I don't think any of them feel like they've missed out on something because of it.
Last but not least, if you do give singing your best shot for a fews years, and it turns out you don't like it, you can always go back to teaching. I don't think it works so easily the other way around.
2007-03-02 07:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by Craig H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how good you are as a singer, therefore I cannot give any piece of advice. I have been teaching for 10 years and I'm loving it, but I want to do more, I have always wanted to. I am trying to become a full time writer, but I am not going to give up my teaching job until I see my book becoming a best seller. After that, the sky is the limit.
2007-03-02 07:33:53 · answer #3 · answered by mrquestion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay with teaching, or find some other career that interests you. It was my dream to model, but lets face it - not many people ACTUALLY MAKE IT, as singers or models - no matter how talented you are, you probably have a better chance of being struck by lightening. I live in L.A. and you wouldn't believe how many people here are trying to make it big. A family friend of mine has been trying to make it as a singer since childhood - she has an incredible voice. Is she famous now???? NO. I have another friend who is extremely beautiful who's been modeling/booking commercials for probably eight years now, and she has made some money, but now that we're getting a little older, how is she going to support herself? Not by acting, that's for sure. In addition, when I see the type of people that typically are trying to make it in Hollywood, it makes me not want to be a part of that at all. Most of them lack substance and any kind of intelligence (I said MOST, not ALL), and are obsessed with material things.
2007-03-02 07:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Safe route"?....If something's going to happen, it don't matter where you are, or what you're doing...it'll happen.
I'd keep the steady income. You can get together with a band, rent a studio and record a few singles. Bring copies to radio stations (along with your charming personality) and ask them to play your music. They like this because listeners love to call in votes and it's new content. (If turned down..try again later, til they play)
Note:
Don't forget your copyrights and to include the band...because if your songs are a hit, especially if you get "signed", they get credit (payment) also. (Band gets paid whether their yours, or not)
http://www.copyright.gov/
2007-03-02 08:01:00 · answer #5 · answered by Bonnie Lynn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is being a teacher safer than being a singer? In any case if you are a good singer you'll make more money as against being a good teacher.
2007-03-02 07:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anthony F 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
hey, don't lose your day job. Try starting a band for a hobby and play out.
2007-03-02 07:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
follow your dream..
but have experience to fall back on with teaching
so study for both for now
2007-03-02 07:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try out for american idol next year, and simon cowell will the you the truth.
2007-03-02 07:30:55 · answer #9 · answered by lionel ferrao 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yh i think so, if thats what you want why can you pursui it.
2007-03-02 10:32:34 · answer #10 · answered by Ice box 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋