Q&A for How to Be a Professional Singer

Try to not worry about what others might think of you or your singing. Instead of focusing on the future or their reactions to your performance, simply focus on the present--that is, your singing. Also, pretend that the audience is not there; if you can't do this, then pretend that they are all close friends. Check out How to Overcome Stage Fright for more tips and ideas.

You always have the risk of ending up on drugs or something due to stress, but if you really want to be famous, you need to have control and know when and what to do and how to respond to everything in a calm and responsible manner.

No, but knowing how to play a musical instrument will help you write and practice songs. Consider learning how to play the piano; you can use it to practice melodies.

Post YouTube vidoes of yourself singing to get noticed. Once you go viral, you can try to get a record deal.

Try looking on social media and post something asking for musicians who want to be in a band.

Not necessarily, but unless you can add a certain element or flair that is different to the song, it is better to write original music. The world is looking for unique and different music.

Yes, but make sure you check it over with your parents to make sure they have the time and money to help you succeed!

Take vocal lessons, play as often as you can in public and connect with people in the industry for advice.

A record label (Capitol, Atlantic, Sony, Universal, etc.) is a publishing company that organizes music production, distribution and promotion. They scout and develop new talent (A&R, or artists and repertoire) and deal with copyright enforcement and other legalities. Record labels also hold contracts with recording artists and their managers.

Post it on YouTube or Soundcloud. Put links to the song on your social media accounts and ask people to spread the word about it.

Hello is a friendly greeting. It simply means "I'm happy to see you or meet you."

Plenty of successful singers and musicians came from impoverished backgrounds. Making the right connections, prayer and lots and lots of hard work will be your keys to success.

Practice every day. It does take effort, but anybody will improve with practice.

Because thats what it takes to become a singer. Anyone who wants to become really good at anything has to work really hard at it.

You have to get a job so you can afford a producer. For now, your best bet might be to start a YouTube channel.

The simple and quick way to record your raw ideas, also called a "scratch track", is with the voice record device on your phone. Once you have developed song ideas and are ready to make more advanced recordings with multiple tracks, you can use an app, such as Garage Band on the Mac (there are also many others online). Eventually, you will want to record your songs in a quality studio with trained sound engineers. Recording on your own is the way to start. It's not a bad idea to make connections in advance with sound engineers and learn as much as you can.

It is entirely possible to be self-taught, so you can definitely still be a singer.

Try plunking out a few notes on a piano or chords on a guitar and just start freestyling. Record yourself while doing this and listen to it after and see if there is anything you really like.

To be a great singer, talent only takes you a few steps of the way. The rest is hard work. You have to be willing to work hard, constantly correct weaknesses and keep improving. Nobody is born perfect, it takes a lot of hard work to hone a talent and even more to build new skills.

If you just want to play it back to analyze any of your weak points to work on, sure. If you're going to be a professional singer, however, you're going to have to invest in at least some basic recording equipment and familiarize yourself with its proper use.

The chance is slim, but that doesn't mean it's impossible. If you want better odds, make sure you have a decent camera, good audio quality and set up a professional-looking channel. If it doesn't get the views you want, that's okay. Focus on bettering your voice, gaining exposure through friends, and maybe even learn how to play an instrument.

Nope. You could even write a poem and try adding the words to a rhythm or beat.

Perhaps try asking for help on Kiji. Or, ask on Facebook. Or, put up posters in your neighborhood or school.

Yes, it does. By blowing on your thumb, you are activating your vagus nerve which can help you be calmer for the area around the heart relax as you blow on your thumb.

Once you get into it, slowly the stage fright goes away. Also, the more you do it the less frightened you get.

If you're ready to record, go for it! If you feel like you will be more ready once you improve a little bit more, then wait.

It is always good to know the many sides of music. However, if you don't want to know about it, it is totally fine for you to focus on the side of music you want to be good at.

As long as you still have the passion and determination for it, it's a good choice! Just keep going towards your dreams if you realize your talent and passion for it.

Try to perform more often. It will actually help a lot because once you get used to performing, you will be more positive about it! Also it is 100% normal to be nervous because you're human. Just remember that no one in the crowd is waiting for you to make a mistake and everyone is there to encourage you not make you feel bad! Sing on!

Companies have casting agents. Their social media pages have updates of openings, and auditions posted by their agents or their assistants. Contact them on social media and take it from there. Create a fun profile of yourself on social media or highlight the more positive aspects of your life on it so they know you through them. You can also contact them through their contact information mentioned on their websites.