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How To Sing Like A Pro by Johnpele: 10:14pm On Jan 03, 2015
Do you want to learn how to sing like a pro? It’s easier than you think, but it will take time and dedication.

Below are some helpful tips that you can apply to your own singing career.


Overcome Your Fears


What is keeping you from being a professional singer? For many people, the answer is fear. Some are afraid of performing in front of strangers and there are those who are held back by their fear of rejection and failure.

Fear is normal. Everyone get’s scared, it’s how you react to it that either makes you or breaks you.

One of the first steps to singing like a pro is learning to overcome your
fears. It’s perfectly understandable if you find singing in front of people
scary.

Every performer has encountered
Stage Fright at one point or another,
but it is something you will have to
control if you want to be a professional singer.

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out
there. Rejection is a part of a professional singer’s life. Many of the biggest stars today were rejected and dropped by record labels more times that they care to mention.

If you get turned down, just pick yourself up and move on to the next.

Tip: Lean into your fear. Expect the
worst and know that no matter what
happens you can push through it. The good news is that, when it comes to stage fright, it’s only scary before you start singing.

You’ll start to relax as soon as you get into it. Feel the music and let yourself get lost in the song. Feed on the crowd’s energy as well.

Tip: Be confident. If you don’t feel
confident right off the bat, then fake it!

Fake it till you make it. The audience
will sense fear and it can affect their
impression of your performance.
Instead, try to engage them. Make
them feel part of the performance.
Connect.


Take Singing Lessons or Take an
Online Course


Talent only gets you so far and unless you’ve lived your life around
professional singers, chances are that you are going to need singing lessons.

There are a lot of different techniques involved in singing. You will need to understand pitch, learn the proper breathing techniques, different voices (head, chest, etc.), and a whole lot more. Singing lessons will help you with all these.

Lessons will also help you understand your vocal range. This is very important. As a professional, you will need to work within your range.

Lessons will also help if you want to
improve your vocal range.

Tip: If you can get a vocal coach or
attend scheduled singing lessons, go for it. But, if you do not have the time for one-on-one coaching, you can take online courses instead.

It’s a flexible option and will allow you to work around your own schedule.



Practice

Professional singers practice a lot. If
you want to be a pro, then you have
to do the same. Keep practicing and
honing your voice. Sing as often as
you can.

Play with different types of songs.

Don’t give up when you encounter
sticking points, find ways to get
around it, and never stop pushing
yourself.

Practice in front of family and friends.

Have them give their honest opinion.

Be prepared to accept criticism. Take
what they have to say and use it to
improve your singing.

Tip: Amateur nights at local bars or
lounges can help you practice singing in front of an audience. It also provides exposure. You can also post videos of you singing on social media sites.

Again, singing like a pro is easier that
you think. Don’t be afraid to go for it.
Don’t put too much pressure on
yourself. A learning curve is expected.

Keep in mind that even if learning
how to sing like a pro takes hard
work, it can still be a lot of fun! , just
relax and enjoy the process.

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Re: How To Sing Like A Pro by Daronyk(f): 10:53pm On Jan 03, 2015
Thanks. Helpful enough
Re: How To Sing Like A Pro by Johnpele: 12:39pm On Jan 05, 2015
you are welcome

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