Have you ever auditioned for American Idol? If so, What processes did you go through?
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I have never auditioned, but I have a friend whose daughter did. Here is what I have heard...\n\n...you sleep on the street for almost a day and a half to get into the audition. (...and no food or drink allowed into the rehearsal area...)\nAfter that, degradation, embarassment, and no crowd control.\n...and this is before you actually get into the audition area, (...they did it at SOLDIER freakin' FIELD here in Chicago, and the line was half-way to Midway Airport...\n\nBottom line, dear stay away from "American Idol". From what I have read, and heard, it is a long way to find n one home.\n\nI hope that this helps...
895331
This is one that I did in my High School and I think that it went off really well.  It was a battle of the bands aka BOB we first went around to different recording studios in the area to find a place that would offer so type of prize to the winners, if you can't do that go around to places like wal mart or target and ask if they will donate to your school for the event and normally they will go and find something to donate or even give you a gift card to find something for the event, but they do ask you most of the time that you find a prize if they do that and they want you to use up the gift card.  At the same time that someone is doing that someone else is calling other high schools in the area and talking to the student council or some other student leadership group, to see if any of the other schools would like to join in to the battle of the bands, at my school we set a limit to three bands from each school and that included ours.  Now at my school we charged an entrance fee of $2 a person you can charge more or less just go to the students first to see if anyone is willing to pay that price to see it.  and if you want to make it a competition get some impartial judges to do the judging ex. if you do get a recording studio to donate some recording time you might want to ask the owner to come and to be one of the judges for the event you could even ask some of the teachers if they would be interested in doing that but also try and get some of the students from the schools that you invite could be the student body pres. or just some random student in the hall if you get one student from one school you need to get one from them all so that it is fair.  also have them judge on a number of things and not just how good they sound like did their instruments overpower the vocals, how well did they sing/play, etc.\n\nIf you do something like that it may seem like a lot of work but it is tons of fun.\n\nGood Luck!!
166261
If you are really good, try out for American Idol.\n\nEven the ones that don't make it to the top are becoming successful.\n\nMost important thing is to SMILE and really be friendly.  A frown turns everyone off!
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I have on several occasions.\nUsually depending on your locality, it may be different.\nIn Los Angeles, basically on your first day, the only day,  you need to show up, it is all about being signed in.\nThey give you a brief run down of what is expected of you, and show you a short documentary of what happens in court.\nOnce that is over, you sit and wait. There are usually about 100 people there, and  you sit and wait, until your name is called.\nThen you go to a court room, where you are asked questions by the Judge, who will tell you what his trial is all about, and how long it will probably take.\nYou can tell the judge, that because of the length of the case, and pressing problems you may have, that you can't sit on that jury. You will be excused and returned to the waiting room, for another possible trial.\nIf the trial is a short one, usually three to four days, and you can sit on that trial, you will be held there for questions by the Attorneys. They will decide on whether they wish you to be on their jury panel.\nThen if you are accepted, you will be given a date and time to show up for that trial.\nIf not, it's back to the waiting room again.\nUsually, the day lasts from eight in the morning to five in the evening, with breaks in the morning, lunch and an afternoon break.\nIf you aren't called for a trial duty, by five o'clock, the jurors are released to go home.\nYou are only required to spend the one day in Jury pool.\nIn Los Angeles, when you reveive your summons, it gives you a pool number, and a telephone number, to call each day, for a period of one week. When they call, they will give you the numbers of those who have to come to Court the following day. If your number is called, you show up the next morning and the above happenings, will occur.\nAt the end of the day, if not chosen, you will receive a statement, stating you have completed your Jury duty, and will not be needed for one more year.\nSo far, I haven't sat on a trial, so someone else may have to fill you in on that.\nCheck your Courts website, they have all that information there, as what to wear etc. \nGood luck.
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Go to each show's website and apply. You can also go to casting calls. They are having "The Bachelor" casting call in Dallas this weekend, not that I would go on there but that is just an example. There are usually all kinds of casting calls in bigger cities.
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Go to their website. They have info on auditioning and give examples of readings given at auditions.
605548
I HONESTLY THINK THAT THIS SHOW, JUST MIGHT BE RIGGED! Because last nights show...Kathrine was the one that was supposed to go, but right at the last minute, the announcer was told to pick CHRIS. It was so very obvious. How "CRUEL"and How very "HOUND-DOG-GISH"! Wouldn't you all agree? I am very "MAD" about how they tricked CHRIS. He is very, very, very good! And he did not deserve that at all. "BOO.....AMERICAN IDOL"!!!! BY THE WAY, ELLIOTT? well what can I say....YOU ARE! ALWAYS HAVE BEEN! AND WILL BE ....THE NEXT AMERICA'S FANTASTIC, GLORIOUS VOICE, "GOD" LOVING IDOL...AMEN!!! AND MAY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU!  GOOD LUCK!
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I agree with Theo.  Record yourself and listen to yourself to see if you sing well.  Just don't go on to American Idol unless you've done this and know you can sing well or just want to make a fool of yourself!  But the whole recording thing reminds me of that Friends episode where Pheobe finally gets to hear herself on her music video, completely oblivious to the fact that someone else sang her song.  So make sure someone else doesn't sing for you if you do record yourself!
1149562
Well, I'm not an expert on the music industry, but I can tell you that the chances of succeeding on American Idol are fairly slim.  Really, 12 people out of how many thousands actually get famous?\n\nI'd suggest joining the union.  He may not ever make it big, but they'll find work for him, and keep him busy singing, if that's what he really wants to do.  I have two uncles who travelled the southwestern US with their rock band as young guys...they played at a lot of bars, and opened at concerts for a lot of different acts.\n\nAlso, as the wife of a man who has been chasing his dream for five years now, I'll tell you that the most important thing you can do is to be patient!  It's not easy making a dream come true, but it helps to have someone by your side who believes in you.  Love him, and don't let him forget that you're behind him all the way.  He'll need your support and faith.  Good luck!!!
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You can't simply just sign up to be on the show.  You have to audition.  If you're lucky enough, they might have an open casting call for contestants in your area, which will usually be announced on your local NBC affiliate.\n\nIf not, visit http://www.nbc.com/Casting/#dond on what is required to send in a video tape audition through the mail.
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use the bottom of your stomache to breath. it sounds weird but it really makes your voice stronger. good luck with american idol! ill vote for u.
591522
Keep checking their websites to find out when and where they will be holding auditions. Good luck. \n\nWhen you become a big star don't forget who help you get started.
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A few ideas:\n\n1) Research any talent agents in your area. \n2) Start creating your own CDs using a variety of music creation software on the market, and seek to promote them at local businesses that may sponser rap music.\n3) Try out for the next American Idol.\n4) Compete in a variety of talent competions to get experience on stage.
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I am a studio musician (have been for 35 years).. but don't understand your question...\nYou want to be a singer... well there are so many variables in your question (OR LACK there of)...\nI along with ANYONE here that would honestly think about helping you would need to know answers to SEVERAL questions which you've not addressed.\n\n1). How old are you.. \n2). Do you have a demo, \n3).Do you have any ANY experience singing in front of people... \n4) Do you have any formal training (if not THATS where I'd suggest you start... via vocal lessons)\n5). Have you even even been to a recording studio\n6). What are your aspirations\n7). Have you ever been to or participated in a Karaoke event\n8). Do YOU think you can sing\n9). Do OTHERS think you can sing (NOT just your friends or relatives)\n10). If you DO have a demo... did you sign up for a BAND site at myspcae and get feedback from the general populace about your vocal abilities\n11)...the list goes on and on and on...\nUnderstand that you can't possibly expect anyone to give you any sort of USEFUL advice unless you ask your question in as much detail as you can\n\nIF I were to say....\nI want to be a race car driver... I visited the NASCAR website and noone will help me be a racecar driver.......you see how stupid the question sounds when worded like that????
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I wouldn't say the season has been a waste since we saw a lot of talented singers.  However, if the purpose of American Idol is to find a talented singer,  I think they failed.  Mandissa was the female singer that was the strongest vocally.  For males, hands down Chris and Elliot were the best vocals.  I think Taylor has been successful in entertaining the crowd every week.  Katherine however, has had to stoop to using her appearance and sex appeal to remain in the competition.  Her sultry looks into the camera, low cut and skimpy attire, etc kept her in the competition.  How many times did we hear the judges comment on her appearance instead of her singing?  OUt fo teh remaining contestants..my vote is for Taylor.
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OK, It was a long time ago. The Orange County Sheriffs Dept. in California. About 250 people applied and took the written part. of that only 50 people made it. Then it was off to the physical test. It was a cake walk. About 2 weeks later I had to show for a verbal interview. Before the interview they gave me a stack of paperwork to do. Lots of questions, Too many questions. Questions about drugs, date, time and place. Questions about sex. Date, time, place and who. questions about family and their friends.\n After all that. It came down to the interview. A big cop told me in the interview, That my job history was too short and I didn't look like I wanted to be a peace officer by the fact I never was in the explorer scouts and never took any law classes. (nevermind I just got out of the Marine Corps) Needless to say, I didn't get the job. Now i live a life of crime. lol\n\nReally.......good luck
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American Idol's 5th season is now down to it's second to last week and only three finalists are left! On Tuesday, for the first time this season, the finalists will sing three songs each: one of their choice, one chosen by the Judges and one chosen by legendary music producer Clive Davis. Don't miss a note Tuesday, starting at 8/7c. Then, come back Wednesday for a special 1-hour results show, featuring Clive Davis, starting at 9/8c. Only on FOX!\n\nI was SHOCKED also!  I thought the final 2 would come down to Chris & Taylor.  In the hopes of Taylor winning, but Chris is very good also (much better than Elliott or Kat in my opinion.)  Although Im pulling for Taylor I could not believe he was voted off especially befor Elliott!