Starting a singing career is no easy feat. Thousands of talented singers struggle to make it to the top (whether their personal top be Broadway or their own solo album) in a completely subjective business. It is incredibly difficult to make it big as a singer; you'll definitely need a good bit of confidence (not to mention luck). Those who make it are often the most persistent.
Instructions
1. Practice as much as you can. Join a church, school or temple choir. If you can afford it, invest in private singing lessons. Your singing teacher is probably your best tool and he or she can help you develop your voice as an individual and possibly even help you make connections down the road.
2. Take classes in reading music and music theory. You can do this by learning an instrument such as piano. Sight reading is a great skill for singing, so music lessons will help you get there.
3. Work with a voice instructor to develop your image and figure out the kinds of music you want to sing. Focusing on a few genres will focus your career and help you find a niche in the industry. If you're interested in becoming "classically trained" and learning sing opera, you might want to seek a Bachelor's or Master's degree in vocal performance.
4. Once you become confident in your abilities, take every opportunity you can to perform. Sing at benefits, concerts, with your choir, anywhere you can. This helps you practice your singing and gets you more comfortable in front of an audience. Plus, you never know who's out there watching.
5. When you've developed enough performance experience, look for a manager to help guide your career. Send him your resume and a description of your musical talents. Your manager will help you make a demo, guide your career and ideally, get you signed to a record label. Be aware that a legitimate manager will never ask you for payment up front; she will be paid by commission. If a manager expresses interest in you, check him out by researching him on the Internet. Look at Resource 1 for more tips on acquiring a music manager.
