Many musicians working in popular music genres, like hip hop, rock, and folk, are self-taught. Musicians and singers need a great deal of skill, tenacity, and sometimes luck to earn a living from music. While they may find work through competitive auditions, most need to promote themselves to find consistent work. Gigs (or performances) are often scheduled in the evenings, weekends or holidays and can require travel away from home. The Singer, or Vocalist, sings the vocal parts in the music, and is the main focal point of the song for the listener. Whether in the recording booth or on a live stage in concert, the Singer’s job is to deliver the song melody and lyrics to the audience. This might also include dancing, or stage movement, and some Singers also play instruments such as guitar or piano to accompany their vocal performance.
