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Develop Your Talent, Follow Your Dream, Keep Marketing!<\/h2>\nDevelop Your Talent, Follow Your Dream, Keep Marketing!<\/h2>\nIf you\u2019re reading this, the chances are you\u2019ve already started on the road to a singing career (if not, then a good place to start is an online singing course<\/a>). Perhaps you\u2019re just at the stage of trying to get your first Singing Jobs<\/a>, or perhaps you\u2019ve been gigging for years and are looking to find ways to get more work and boost your motivation. Everyone\u2019s journey will be different, since we all have different styles and skills sets. But whatever stage you\u2019re at on that journey, we have some sound advice to get you moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n And don’t forget, if you’re not already registered with us, you can sign-up<\/a> and receive job & gig email alerts, exclusive members offers & all our guides and blogs today.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n 1)\u00a0DEVELOP YOUR TALENT<\/strong><\/p>\n YOUR VOICE<\/p>\n Obviously, you have a phenomenal voice, but even the best and most successful singers need to keep their voices in tip-top shape. Make sure you keep your voice performance-ready with regular vocal exercises and top-up lessons. We can all learn something new, however experienced we are and having a new trick can really make your performance shine.<\/p>\n YOUR ACT<\/p>\n Your act isn\u2019t just your beautiful voice and your vocal performance, it\u2019s also your stage craft and your presence. For great advice on overcoming your fears and building stage confidence, take a look at our \u20183 Top Tips to Guarantee You Perform at your Best<\/a>\u2019 written by a hypnotherapist and psychotherapist. Even if you\u2019ve found your feet and are totally at home in front of an audience, keep looking at new ways to work the stage, interact with the band and bring movement and entertainment to your show.<\/p>\n A great way to review your performance is to really think about your audience \u2013 how will you build rapport with them? Think about the bands and singers that you adore and notice what it is you love so much about them \u2013 is it the character they portray, their style, their performance? Chances are it\u2019s all of these things, it\u2019s the whole package that creates their unique \u2018brand\u2019 \u2013 so start creating this for yourself.<\/p>\n Once all of this is in place you can keep improving day by day with practise, practise and guess what\u2026yes, more practise! Take any opportunity to perform, even if it\u2019s unpaid to begin with. Go busking, offer to sing at a friend\u2019s party, just keep building that experience in any and every way you can. You may not be paid cash but you will learn with every performance, and you can also use these occasions to get great video footage and photos for your marketing! If you\u2019re going for lots of auditions or planning to make a promo video it can really help to have a \u2018go to\u2019 song. Which song makes your voice sound like a dream? Is there one that shows all of your vocal range and wonderful tone? Is there a song that really means something to you and brings out that powerful emotion? Find it, practise it and use it!<\/p>\n 2) FOLLOW YOUR DREAM<\/strong><\/p>\n Your job is your dream, what could be more wonderful \u2013 so make sure you enjoy the journey and stay true to your path. There\u2019s no doubt that building a singing career isn\u2019t always easy, but here are a few ideas to help you follow your calling\u2026<\/p>\n STAY TRUE TO YOUR STYLE<\/p>\n We all find we have to be flexible to get the job we want, but the important thing is to stay true to what makes you \u2018you\u2019. Don\u2019t try to change your voice, and if you have a distinct look, stick to that too. If what you\u2019re doing is a bit different, there\u2019s a good chance that that could end up being what makes you a success. It\u2019s what marketeers call a \u2018Unique Selling Point\u2019. Find your niche, and what makes you stand out from the crowd and build on that.<\/p>\n CELEBRATE THE WINS<\/p>\n As a singer there\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ll have to develop a tough skin \u2013 we\u2019ve all been told we\u2019re not quite right, our voice isn\u2019t the one they need and even that we haven\u2019t got what it takes\u2026 That\u2019s okay, just focus on the wins and celebrate every single thing you do that gets you closer to your dream.<\/p>\n If you sing somewhere, even if your performance isn\u2019t as good as you hoped, if you got on stage, you sang and were true to your style, you\u2019ve had an amazing day. If you\u2019ve made a great promo recording or written a fantastic bio for your online profile, that\u2019s a big step closer to where you want to be. Cook yourself a special meal, have a glass of something nice, treat yourself well and give yourself a big pat on the back.<\/p>\n GET A ‘GREEN BUDDY’<\/p>\n When you\u2019re following a dream that needs all your enthusiasm and motivation you need friends who will really support you, so choose \u2018radiators\u2019 (to keep you warm and happy) not \u2018drains\u2019! It can make all the difference to have one \u2018green\u2019 buddy, a friend who will listen to all your new ideas and schemes with an open mind and give you positive support. You can make a deal between you to help each other in this way, giving you both the extra boost you need to keep going no matter what.<\/p>\n 3.)\u00a0KEEP UP WITH YOUR MARKETING<\/strong><\/p>\n Marketing comes in many shapes and forms, here are just a few ideas about things you need to do to make sure you keep the gigs coming in.<\/p>\n BUILD RELATIONSHIPS<\/p>\n Networking can help in any industry, so look out for networking events and join every singers group you can find on social media \u2013 they are a great resource for advice and support. We have a fantastic FB group<\/a> for singers which is a good place to start.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re singing at gigs, you need to really work on your relationship with your clients and audience. Make sure you talk to them before and after your gig. You never know when someone will have amazing connections, and every person you speak to is another person that may recommend you to a friend, or write you a brilliant review\u2026<\/p>\n GET REVIEWS<\/p>\n This is perhaps one of the most important tips of all – make sure you always collect reviews. It\u2019s easy on your entertainersworldwide.com profile, you can just email our link. However you collect them, wherever you perform and for however long, make sure you do ask for reviews \u2013 from friends, client and even passers by! Don\u2019t be shy, this is the best marketing you will ever get, since many singers are booked solely on the strength and number of their reviews.<\/p>\n MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE BEST POSSIBLE PROMO VIDEO<\/p>\n Your promo video is your shop window! It\u2019s what bookers will see first. Not only do you need one but it also needs to reflect who you are \u2013 that is, professional (no wobbly cameras and bad sound), talented (make sure you feature your best performances) and hugely entertaining! For more great advice on creating the sort of video that will get the booking enquiries rolling in, check out our blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n One last piece of advice \u2013 we know you\u2019re a wonderful singer, and a creative at heart, but to be successful you also need to be organised. Stay on top of your emails, DMs and enquiries by checking on them two or three times a day. When you\u2019re lucky enough to hear from a potential booker, get back to them quickly, don\u2019t leave them hanging for days, and make sure you sound like the kind of act they want to book. Use all that performer charm and go get that job!<\/p>\n We wish you all the very best of luck in your singing career, and hope you love every moment. If you\u2019re not already listed on our directory and would like to give your career an immediate boost, then register with us today<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Develop Your Talent, Follow Your Dream, Keep Marketing! If you\u2019re reading this, the chances are you\u2019ve already started on the road to a singing career (if not, then a good place to start is an online singing course). Perhaps you\u2019re … Continue reading ![\"develop.](\"https:\/\/www.entertainersworldwide.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Singers-Image-1.jpg\")
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