Singing like almost any skill you can acquire will take dedication and perseverence. In my view anyone can sing if they work at it hard enough and want to succeed. There are some basic fundamentals to singing e.g. Breath control, microphone technique, diction, pitch and overall vocal fitness to take account of but these skills can be learned over a period of time and if you truly have a passion for music are all able to be mastered.
Singing in Public for the First Time
When you feel you have the basics down and feel at ease with your voice you must look to get on stage or find an opportunity to perform in front of folks. This should not be competitive however, avoid singing competitions for now. If you haven't performed in front of a genuine audience before trust me when I say that you do not need the extra pressure of competing. Look for an opportunity that is a little less threatening such as the local karaoke bar. Karaoke is a great way to get acquainted with performing and as almost all of the crowd watching you may end up performing themselves you wont feel the same level of intimidation as when the crowd is there for listening only.
Song Selection
Good songs to sing at your first live performance will be those you are fully comfortable with. You should be able to perform your song of choice without considering the words and the track should fit comfortably in your vocal range. Performing live isn't the appropriate time to test your vocal range.
Some Basic Microphone Tips
This should be an article in itself so we shall only cover one or two basic tips. Rule 1 - when you first walk onstage don't tap the mike to check it is working. Nothing looks worse than this. If you are doubtful about the mic speak into it and quickly introduce yourself. You will soon know if there's a problem. Secondly hold the microphone steady, you need to maintain a consistent volume. If you are prone to moving the mike too much you'll notice this becomes an issue. As you become more advanced you'll learn when to move the mic farther away when you're actually belting it out and closer when you are singing more quietly but for now try to hold it steady.
Singing in Public for the First Time
When you feel you have the basics down and feel at ease with your voice you must look to get on stage or find an opportunity to perform in front of folks. This should not be competitive however, avoid singing competitions for now. If you haven't performed in front of a genuine audience before trust me when I say that you do not need the extra pressure of competing. Look for an opportunity that is a little less threatening such as the local karaoke bar. Karaoke is a great way to get acquainted with performing and as almost all of the crowd watching you may end up performing themselves you wont feel the same level of intimidation as when the crowd is there for listening only.
Song Selection
Good songs to sing at your first live performance will be those you are fully comfortable with. You should be able to perform your song of choice without considering the words and the track should fit comfortably in your vocal range. Performing live isn't the appropriate time to test your vocal range.
Some Basic Microphone Tips
This should be an article in itself so we shall only cover one or two basic tips. Rule 1 - when you first walk onstage don't tap the mike to check it is working. Nothing looks worse than this. If you are doubtful about the mic speak into it and quickly introduce yourself. You will soon know if there's a problem. Secondly hold the microphone steady, you need to maintain a consistent volume. If you are prone to moving the mike too much you'll notice this becomes an issue. As you become more advanced you'll learn when to move the mic farther away when you're actually belting it out and closer when you are singing more quietly but for now try to hold it steady.
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