I Love to Sing, how can I bring forth my passion for singing and maybe get a record deal?
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Enter the online singing contest at OnlinePopstar.com. The OnlinePopstar judges are entertainment industry professionals who are looking for undiscovered talent! Plus, you can win cash prizes.
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Go to your local music store and they will hook you up with others that are looking for singers and other band members. This is how i got my band together.
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You need a demo. Try to find a local recording studio where you can record 3 or 4 of your songs. Make sure to ask to hear a few samples of artists that they've recorded. Do they sound professional? Are they similar to the style of music you're writing? What do these guys charge per hour?\n\nOnce you have a demo, you can try to book live performances or search for a manager. That's really the first step.
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You have a great career ahead of you, go to any recording studio, make an appointment and they'll set you up. Never give up. Hope this helps!
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You can become a singer. The first steps to take into this music career, is take lessons and once you think you are able to do it well, then offer your services to recording studios for session work. Session work are great for establishing connections and also sing everywhere and it's give the experience of what recording artist go throug. Stay close to music as possible.Most importantly perform, perform, and perform in such as karoke, choir,etc. Take classes in music buisness too. Music is a business and it's a tough industry but very doable. Record your own Cd's and sell it to the public. The key thing is staying active in music and go on auditions for bands as well as musical theatre.Keep training in singing. Hone your craft and do it well. If you need any other advice e-mail me. Klm4k8@umkc.edu
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Ok this can be a tough one. Being in a band myself, and currently looking to be signed, I may have a few good ways to break into the scene. First off you should cut a demo. Now a days there are allot of places to this. I would start by googleing recording studios in your area, or look in the phonebook. Most places will charge about 25-40 an hour, so be mindful about where you go to. Second get your name out there. The best way to do this is to play shows where ever you can. There is no place to small to put on a show and get yourself out there. Understand that most record companies get so many demos a month from so many bands that have been around allot longer then you. And Record Reps don't look for acts that are not established. So it may be years before a big record company comes knocking on your door. The one thing you have to have is drive, any record company small or large will not take any intrest in an artist if they don't have drive. They are more willing to help an artist who helps themselves. I can tell you that my band has had to play allot of dive bars and underground shows before that one really big show came along, or people started to take notice. Also you want to generate buzz about yourself. Bring something to the table that no one else is. Their are allot of artists out there who want the same thing, its tough but you have to have the edge, or you will be passed over. Keep contacts with people. The more you keep in touch with people who work in the music business, the better they will remember you when it comes to name dropping on there part. And finally be as friendly and nice to people you meet as you can. More often then not people get an ego about who they think they are, and a mark is put on them. And word spreads very fast about people who are rude or have a huge ego. It is really up to you how you want to act, but people will be more friendly and willing to help you out if you are nice. I hope this helps. True its not everything you need to know, but its a good start.
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You do have talent.  To develop, get with a local band and practice.  It's way different than karaoke.  With the tech, just takes practice.  The tougher part is working with others.  If you can survive an instrument player or back up vocal who can't stay in pitch, you can go pro.  By survive, I mean make it sound great anyway.  Working with pros means being skilled enough to stay with them through chord and rhythm changes.  It only comes with practice.\nGreat look too, by the way.  CUTE!!
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I am a singer and you are taking the wrong approach its not that easy. Most record execs. Don't listen to no solicited material. Because you have one song a demo consists of 4 if its a good one. You  also must have a acapella track on there...You must have a photo some lyrics to include with your song. YOu must know what you are doing.
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Start in a church. Practice and strengthen your voice. When your ready write your own songs and record an album. Then submit your album to record companies.
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Music is a dangerous business because you have to be popular to get your music played on the radio. New bands have a hard time making it and become one hit wonders. but, that's not the answer to your question. You need to submit a demo CD (or tape) of you or your band singing to record companies. Then there's a long waiting period. So it would be good to get some gigs at local joints while you wait. If you get a call back, they might ask you to preform for them (record companies). If they like you, you better start writing songs, get a damn good manager, and be careful when you sign something, because theres people out there that'll steal your music. Good Luck
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It takes alot of work and you have to already be able to sing soprano naturally.....i can hit them but it was after voice lessons, practice and training....if you want to hit those note i suggest you find a good vocal coach. it's not really something someone can teach you in this format
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The best way to become famous is to beat a celebrity : )\n\nLol\n\nIf your are in a band i would play a gigs where bands can play often because are scouts for new talent and if you or your band stand out you could be offered a contract.\n\nor go to a number of recording studios and persuade them to listen to you this may work it has done in the past.\n\nor you could give something like Factor a try.\n\nHope this helps!
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Firstly you'd need an Instrumental version of the song(s) you want to sing to. Either official or MIDI file (Midis are basically polyphonic ring tones). Then you'd need to have a microphone connected to a good recording program. Sound Recorder (bundled with Microsoft Windows) is good but only records for 60 seconds at a time. I tend to use Audacity which is great for these kind of things as you can insert the original music you are singing to and pressing the record button plays the music while recording you singing. When you play it back, both the original music and the voice will play. Audacity is spy ware and virus free so no worries about that. If there was then I would be in trouble. The link to download it is below under my sources. Under the plug-ins tab you can also download a free mp3 encoder to export directly to mp3 and share the embarrassment with friends and colleagues ^_^
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Be confident everytime you sing..... show them off your "talent"..... let them realize that even you dont have voice like celine dion or mariah carrey... you can still belt in!!! hola girl!!!! the show must go on!!!!
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Become a better singer? Take vocal lessons from a professional. TAs at local colleges work well. If you're at a University, you can join choirs, usually without taking them for credit, which makes them free. \n\nBeing noticed: Take your art, which is what singing is, seriously. Don't lower yourself to what other pop singers have and ruin your voice for the sake of a record or any other gig. There are good pop singers out there, take their pathway and be a singer. Don't be an actress, don't be a pop star...be a singer. Music's too good by itself, it doesn't need anything else's help if it's done well. Good Luck and keep it rockin' in the free world!\n~Ellie
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Find a band that needs a singer, or visit a bunch of small clubs to see whether they have a piano, or would be willing to audition a singer or group.\n\nYou need to establish yourself in these smaller venues before you look for a recoding contract, unelss you have a voice like Barbra Striesand.
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Why don't you write one?\nI mean it, write one and send her if your voice is not too bad you can sing a little and record it then send her. Think about it ;)\nGood Luck!