Singers sing in recording studios or for live audiences in a variety of settings. Many professional singers have the ability to perform in a variety of styles like rock, classical, jazz, country, opera, or hip-hop. Though you can hear professional singers on the radio, you can also be a professional singer in a Broadway play, sing for commercial jingles, or even entertain on cruise ships. Singers perform a variety of music for recordings and live audiences. They audition for positions in choruses, orchestras, bands, plays, and other types of music groups. They may also play instruments along with singing. Often times singers promote themselves through websites, photoshoots, social media, and interviews.
Singers may choose to specialize in a particular vocal style like jazz or opera, while others perform in a variety of styles. Some singers become background singers supporting a lead singer. Opera singers act out a story by singing and may perform in different languages. Sometimes singers write their own music to perform and record. They may also choose to teach in which case, a bachelor’s degree and teaching license is usually required. A singer needs to have dedication, discipline, musical talent, physical stamina, and self-promoting skills. Singers work a variety of hours but usually includes a lot of weekends and nights.
