Q&A for How to Start Your Singing Career

Yes! You should practice singing every day if you can. For instance, each day you might do vocal exercises and warm-ups, then practice your songs. That will help you improve your singing.

I recommend you practice every day if you're able to. You don't want to push too hard, especially if your voice sounds a little hoarse, but you should exercise your voice every day.

Figure out what kind of singer you are and what kind of career you'd like, such as a singer-songwriter, session singer, artist, or choral singer. Then, find someone who does something similar to what you want to do and ask to take them out to lunch so you can ask them about their career path.

Start right now, no matter how old you are. The more experience you have the better, so if you start at a young age you will have a one-up on everyone else in the long run.

Start out by performing for very small audiences like your family, friends, and even stuffed animals! As your confidence grows performing for these people frequently, you should feel that you can let your audiences a get bigger and bigger.

Learn how to play an instrument, and decide what notes sound good to you. Watch YouTube videos on how to play a couple of songs. And check out this article: how to write a song .

They can make no money (and even lose money!) or make millions. It totally depends on talent, luck, hard work and knowing the right people.

You can really post your singing on YouTube and SoundCloud or make a website. You can also try out for singing competitions or talent shows to showcase your talent in person.

One great way is to try out for big singing competition,s like The Voice, American Idol, America's Got Talent, Britain's Got Talent, etc. If you succeed in these, then often times you can even make money from this!

You need exposure. Post music videos of yourself and try to sing publicly as much as possible. Be sure to add a note to your videos with your contact information, or add it to flyers at your gigs. Upon hearing you, a manager may contact you and say that they are interested in representing you.

Participate in singing contests or perform at your school/college/university to get some exposure.

Look in your local phone directory under entertainment, booking agents, etc. You can also look online.

You can get a high-pitched voice by singing nice and high, but before you do that you have to practice until you are comfortable with your voice. Consider taking singing lessons.

No, but if you really do not like large crowds, or meeting fans in public, it probably just isn't for you.

Of course. Your nationality shouldn't come in the way of your talent. However, bigger record labels have a lot on their plates already, so if you're just starting out, it's better to approach smaller labels. That way you can build a fan base, get practice performing in front of crowds and experiment with different styles before you determine what fits your liking and what doesn't. Once you have a footing, it's a lot easier to get recognized by bigger labels.

Try taking singing lessons to improve your confidence. Don't let your shyness prevent you from pursuing your dream; believe in yourself and practice over and over again.

Search online or ask friends who take voice lessons.

Just be patient, and if your viewers like your voice, you will eventually gain many subscribers. YouTube sensations attract industry attention.

A major city is going to have the most opportunities. Nashville is the place for country music, but New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Austin are all good options.

Study music and work with a vocal coach.

Some people sing without music at all. If you still want music, but don't want to play an instrument, you can get creative using random sounds, or use an app like GarageBand.

Definitely! From a logistical standpoint, it would probably be best to move to the U.S. first, though.

You should start by posting singing videos on YouTube and/or preforming in school choir. I would also recommend you take singing lessons with a professional in order to hone your craft.

Try to sing different types of songs and see which one fits best with your voice. When you find one that works really well, check out different songs that belong to that same genre.

You should try to promote yourself in other ways, such as CDs or pamphlets.

I suppose the simplest way would be making it on a big talent/singing show.

You can practice really hard every day, and upload your singing to social media so that people can see it.

You could get friends and family that you know to share your video with their friends and family. You can also promote it on social media.

You can start a singing career at any age. Being part of your school’s choir or theater productions help a lot. Additionally, you can consider performing at school events and talent shows, and when you are old enough, start a YouTube channel and spread your music through social media. Just remember to be confident in yourself, keep trying, and be passionate about singing. That can really take you a long way.

You don't have to go to college to be a singer, but you might want to think about a degree in music or the arts.