Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to

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−	If your parents want you to grow up and do something more "practical" than singing for a living, read these notes.	+	If your parents want you to grow up and do something more "practical" than singing for a living, read this article for foolproof success regardless of your singing ability or personal circumstances.
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	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
	#Make sure you practice singing as much as you can every day, even if this is in your bedroom or even in the bath / shower.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 1.jpg|center]]		#Make sure you practice singing as much as you can every day, even if this is in your bedroom or even in the bath / shower.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 1.jpg|center]]
	#Watch your favorite singers sing live - listen to their voice and try to hit the same notes. This is good for your voice, but if anything hurts or strains, stop.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 2.jpg|center]]		#Watch your favorite singers sing live - listen to their voice and try to hit the same notes. This is good for your voice, but if anything hurts or strains, stop.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 2.jpg|center]]
−	#Enter karaoke and other competitions.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 3.jpg|center]]	+	#Enter karaoke and other singing competitions.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 3.jpg|center]]
	#Don't tell them you want to be a singer if you think they won't encourage you. However, if they bring it up in a conversation, be honest and tell them why. They should understand. If not, don't give up! Many singers started very basic and without much encouragement / success.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 4.jpg|center]]		#Don't tell them you want to be a singer if you think they won't encourage you. However, if they bring it up in a conversation, be honest and tell them why. They should understand. If not, don't give up! Many singers started very basic and without much encouragement / success.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 4.jpg|center]]
	#Talk to your parents about having vocal lessons just for fun. Say this won't affect your schoolwork and you will do better academically. If they don't let you have vocal lessons, persuade one of your friends who is taking vocal lessons into helping you out with some of the stuff they learn there.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 5.jpg|center]]		#Talk to your parents about having vocal lessons just for fun. Say this won't affect your schoolwork and you will do better academically. If they don't let you have vocal lessons, persuade one of your friends who is taking vocal lessons into helping you out with some of the stuff they learn there.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 5.jpg|center]]
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	#Remember, the younger you are, the better chance you have at improving your voice, and you have more time to try to get better.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 7.jpg|center]]		#Remember, the younger you are, the better chance you have at improving your voice, and you have more time to try to get better.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 7.jpg|center]]
	#Write your own songs! It promotes you as a singer and helps you express yourself.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 8.jpg|center]]		#Write your own songs! It promotes you as a singer and helps you express yourself.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 8.jpg|center]]
−	#Try to create your own voice[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 9.jpg|center]]	+	#Try to create your own voice.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 9.jpg|center]]
	# Ask your friend how you sound and if you don't think you can then go on the computer and download Audacity, record your voice and listen to yourself on there.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 10.jpg|center]]		# Ask your friend how you sound and if you don't think you can then go on the computer and download Audacity, record your voice and listen to yourself on there.[[Image:Become a Singer Even if Your Parents Don't Want You to Step 10.jpg|center]]
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	*Don't be too upset if you don't become a famous singer... maybe you will find something else that you love and enjoy!		*Don't be too upset if you don't become a famous singer... maybe you will find something else that you love and enjoy!
	*Ask your friends whether becoming a singer will suit you.		*Ask your friends whether becoming a singer will suit you.
−	* Don't be discouraged if your parents are not allowing you. Show them that you can do it.	+	*Don't be discouraged if your parents are not allowing you. Show them that you can do it.
−	* Most celebrity singers started from the bottom, such as busking or performing on YouTube. Don't aim too high straight away, get some experience before working your way up the ladder.	+	*Most celebrity singers started from the bottom, such as busking or performing on YouTube. Don't aim too high straight away, get some experience before working your way up the ladder.
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