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How to be a paid successful singer by malissiamiao

"I produced, sang and performed a show!!! I GOT PAID TO DO WHAT I LOVE!!"

How I did it: I looked on Craigslist for a new vocal coach to help me get over my unnecessary insecurities and hone in my talent by working on pitch, tone and vocal agility. I then asked for her help in finding other musicians to work with to form a band to sing with.

I then decided I'd start with Christmas music as the holidays are approaching and I wanted to sell my Christmas CD for charity... so I put a set together, wrote new songs and found an affordable studio that let me work on an hourly deal and gave me an awesome discount so I could afford to go in... went into the studio to lay down tracks for the new songs and backing vocals when I wanted to do shows the band played with the tracks. 

Finally... we choreographed the show, practiced everyday and rehearsed with the band. When the show was about ready, we had photos taken, made a brochure about the show and our band bio and contact info, created a website and contacted bars, wineries, hotels and casino locally to get bookings for our show! It was a success!! I DID IT! I got PAID to do what I love - SING!!

Lessons & tips: Be sure to find professional people to work with - there are a LOT of insecure backstabbing "professionals" that will talk a BIG talk and not deliver. Remember - its your career - your show - don't let anyone tell you what to do - take advice from people who aren't working with you so you can know who to trust and then be sure to keep focused and keep your group focused. If you are the leader - lead. Too many bands break up over lack of focus, too many "chiefs" and too many musicians with BIG egos and little talent. If they want to work - they need to act like it - that means rehearse, show up and do great! This is supposed to be fun but it should also be AWESOME and a performance worth seeing - EVERYtime. Remember stay positive and never give up! Its worth it!

Resources: Craigslist
Constant Contact ( 30 day free trial!)
Prints Made Easy (look for discount coupon code on google)
Hostbaby (6 month free trial and create your own website - for bands)
My website: malissiamusic.com


 

Dec 27, 10:54PM PST | 0 comments


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I want to get paid doing what I loooove! 2 years ago

I have been singing for most my life… started out very shy and singing in school choir and got picked on a bit so withdrew some more… then I said screw it, grew some confidence and started singing in little bands with friends (nothing big – not even in public or live just at their homes in a basement or apt)...

then I started taking more singing lessons, first classical because I have a big voice for Opera… then I decided to Go For IT and moved to London England to be with my (then) boyfriend and went to VocalTech and worked on singing Rock and blues etc… met some friends & started Karaoking out in public! (it was a huge step for me!)

then I met a friend at school who went to Leicester square for Karaoke with me and was a huge support (you need lots of support in the arts to keep you going!!) and she introduced me to a Producer who recorded me singing some cover songs (which was great – I was SOOOooo nervous! & had the flu!) and then I brought in my original songs/lyrics and started to record my original work (what a dream come true!!)...

then I broke up with my boyfriend and sadly had to move back to the States (Seattle) and I had to take a really full-time job which kept me from singing… but they went bankrupt and now I have been unemployed for 8 months and trying to get a singing career off the ground! I audition and have found another Producer to record at his studio for cheap and have flown back to London to work with my very helpful & nice producer there… I have a MySpace where you can hear my songs (yeah!! I’m online!!) www.myspace.com/malissiamusic and a few other sites to showcase my songs/voice… I have placed ads for singer available and looking for a band… (I always seem to be the most serious, others are in it for a pass time)
now I am at the stage of…

How can I make money doing this? I got paid to sing the National Anthem at a political rally – I get paid to coach and encourage others (which I love so much since I have spent years getting all kinds of techniques learned) but now I really want to know how can I become a successful singer/performer and get paid doing this Full-Time – because I just LOVE it!

Nov 17, 2007, 06:07PM PST | 0 comments



 

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