Is Singing a Correct Choice for Career-Making?

A singer is an artist. The singer performs songs using various techniques. A singer can work independently or with a band. The singer is starting professional work after basic training and coaching to improve voice modulation. Singers may write their songs or may even sing songs written by others. Professional singers go through hard training and have a crystal clear understanding of tone and pitch. There are several genres in singing after choices to build a niche in singing. Examples – Indian classical singer, Playback singer, Indian pop singer, Ghazal singer, Qawwali singer, Western Pop & Rock singer, Jazz singer; Rapper, etc.

Singing is a good career, but not the best. Successful singing is very important. Singing builds self-confidence, promotes self-esteem, engages emotions, promotes social inclusion, and supports social skill development. Singing can influence people of different ages and abilities to come together successfully to create something special in the arts

Singing is a very competitive field and to come up is extremely difficult. Because the path towards success is really difficult, competition is a tough, very slim chance of success, etc. In this path success is a kind of “luck” situation. But, nowadays I have seen some singers making around 60–90 thousand INR per month through this route. I have seen many brilliant singers go into depression as they were unable to make something good out of singing. Singing is a very good hobby, but making it a career is one of the bad decisions in student life. If students are thinking that they can make money by singing cover songs on Youtube, please hold your ideas. Copyright laws are being implemented very strictly on YouTube. No one can make money on youtube on copyrighted materials. But, someone can make a name by singing those songs. .

Name of some professional singers:

Singing is an art. In singing, the mood is expressed through the voice. Here are some names of professional singers-

1. Michael Jackson (American singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer).
2. Justin Bieber (Canadian pop singer).
3. Justin Timberlake(American actor, singer, and dancer often labelled as the Prince of Pop).
4. The lead vocalist (or lead singer) is a member of a band who sings the main solo vocal.

Advantages of Being a Professional Singer:

You may start learning to sing. Try in every possible way by which you can reach out. Put in a lot of effort and try harder and harder until you achieve something. If it’s your dream and if you are trying harder to reach your goal, then definitely you will reach your road to success. Be positive, never leave your passion and hobby.

• Singers can work on various occasions.
• You can help your friends.
• You can change your passion into a profession.
• Working as a singer can be exciting.
• You may become famous.
• Singers can leverage social media channels.
• Teach other people how to make his/her career in singing.
• Singers don’t have to do heavy work.
• You don’t have any pressure about office work.
• You can give people a good feeling.
• You can work for legacy.
• Start your career as a side hustle.
• Singers can work self-employed.
• You can express yourself as a singer.
• You will have flexible work.
• Singers can work solo/ in a band.
• Singers can work on many different occasions

Disadvantages of Working as a Singer:

• Only a small number of singers make decent money.
• Many singers need a second job.
• You may not be able to afford any luxury things.
• Singers often can’t be safe enough for retirement.
• Unable to afford the best medical treatment.
• Almost no job security at all.
• Hard to choose a singer as a career.
• Singers are away from home quite often.
• Many people don’t consider singing a real profession.
• Be spontaneous as a singer.
• Singers often have to work at night.
• You frequently have to sing on weekends.
• Singers often can’t work remotely.
• You may get in contact with stress directly.
• Pressure can be enormous.
• Can be problematic once you get older.
• Singers don’t learn many important hard skills.
• Hard to work in a different field.

Some rules for singers:

• The Singer sings the vocal parts in the music. This is the major point of the song for the listener. Singer’s job is to deliver the song’s melody and lyrics to the audience. Some Singers play instruments like guitar or piano to accompany their vocal performance.
• Singers regularly work with a band, DJ, or use recorded backing tracks. Singers sing songs that they have written or that have been written for them by a production team. Their days are spent in the studio or rehearsals.
• The Singer must first learn the vocal parts of the music and be able to perform them at a high level. They must master many techniques like proper microphone techniques, movement, and how to follow a Conductor. Singers also need to take care of their precious voices.
• Singers must also be musicians. They must also know how to watch for cues, and communicate confidently with their audience.
• Singers have to attend music school and also take private lessons with an accomplished Vocal Teacher and Coach. They will have to learn all about how music is put together. Hence, they can figure out the best key for a song they will sing, and work with other singers, Musicians, and Producers.
• Most Singers will specialize in a specific style of music like Pop, Jazz, Rock, Musical Theatre, or Opera. Some Singers cover many styles while working on a particular song. Background singers must be able to blend their voices in a group of Singers.
• Successful Singers enjoy huge popularity with audiences, touring the world, working with prestigious musicians, Producers, orchestras, winning accolades, recognition, and awards such as a GRAMMY.
• A good singer will have to think of many different things in a performance. Good vocal technique, a large vocal range, feeling the song through emotional language and breathing. This gives a song to the soul.
• A good singer may be able to learn a song quickly. A lead singer has to be a strong singer. Because other vocalists must sing accordingly.
• Singers can sing as a solo/in a group /a choir.
• Singing may want to share their feelings with other people. Sometimes singers have mixed feelings like happy about something, sad, excited, frustrated, or angry.

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FAQs:

1. Describe some disadvantages of singing as a career.

Ans:

1. Only some unique singers make decent money.
2. Some talented and lucky singers make really good money.
3. You will have to work for free at the beginning of your career. It will continue till you build some reputation in this field.
4. Many singers need a second job.
5. You have to work many hours. Sometimes you may just lose faith in succeeding as a singer sooner or later.
6. You may not be able to afford any luxury.
7. The singing profession can’t be safe enough for retirement.
8. Old-age poverty may become a real issue.
9. Almost no job security at all.
10. Unemp[loyment for several years.
11. Hard to plan your life as a singer- Low level of job security, you will also really struggle to plan your way of life.
12. Singers are away from home quite often.
13. Many people don’t consider singing a real profession- Bitter truth.
14. Be spontaneous as a singer.
15. Singers often have to work at night.
16. You may have to destroy your natural sleeping rhythm.
17. You frequently have to sing on weekends.
18. Singers often can’t work remotely.
19. You may get in contact with stress.
20. Pressure can be enormous.
21. You have to perform in front of a crowd.
22. Can be problematic once you get older.
23. Singers don’t learn many important hard skills- because they are busy singing.
24. Hard to work in a different field.

2. Differentiate some pros and cons of the singing profession.

Ans:

Pros of being a Singer Cons of being a Singer

1. Famous as a singer. Poor work-life balance.
2. Singing can get you good money. Most singers don’t do well.
3. You can avoid hard work. You may need a second job.
4. Some singers make a fortune. Singers often have to work on weekends.
5. You can play for legacy. Sleeping problems are common.
6. Singers can be creative at work. Use certain substances.
7. You can leverage digital channels. High level of insecurity.
8. Singers can make money on the side. Hard to plan your life as a singer
9. You can give people a good feeling. Hard to get out of this industry.
10. Singers don’t need fancy education. Singers to have no job security

3. List 3 rules for the singer.

Ans:

• The Singer sings the vocal parts in the music. This is the major point of the song for the listener. Singer’s job is to deliver the song’s melody and lyrics to the audience. Some Singers play instruments like guitar or piano to accompany their vocal performance.
• Singers regularly work with a band, DJ, or use recorded backing tracks. Singers sing songs that they have written or that have been written for them by a production team. Their days are spent in the studio or rehearsals.
• The Singer must first learn the vocal parts of the music and be able to perform them at a high level. They must master many techniques like proper microphone techniques, movement, and how to follow a Conductor. Singers also need to take care of their precious voices.