Saturday, October 18, 2014

Qualities To Look For In A Good Session Singer

By Patty Goff


Being a singer is a great way to jump start your singing career.Although, this position only exposes you to limited gigs, it also opens you to numerous opportunities. To make the best of your time as a hired session singer, there are some qualities you need to develop.

Professionalism is one of the qualities necessary for making it in the music industry. This means being on time, promoting your shows in advance, preparing for rehearsals and replying to messages in a timely manner. A budding musicians main aim is to gain respect and one way to do this is by exercising professionalism.

Identify your role model. Having someone you admire is great motivation for a budding vocalist. When you focus on the style and strengths of a particular musician, you are learning. When you are able to follow the footsteps of a seasoned performer, you will be able to come up with your own style which will propel you to fame.

A good musician should be good at doing what the people want them to do. Whether you are hired to perform at a wedding, studio or act as a side man, you need to follow directions. In most cases the instructions are poorly given by those who do not know music. Anyone who is aspiring to make it as a musician should learn how to translate all kinds of instructions quickly without being frustrated. In other cases, a music director will give you instructions. Making a good performance in this scenario will earn you recommendations and develop your music career.

A good professional learns from others in their profession. For you to make it as a musician you need a role model. A musician who performs in your genre and who you would like to emulate. All great musicians have been inspired by other musicians who came before them. Determine your role model, learn from them and develop your unique style.

Every good musician is flexible. This means you should be ready to sing in a genre that is different from what you are used to. For instance, if you are a rhythm and blues singer, you should be able to also perform in reggae. Having flexibility is what makes you appeal to different people and this will grow your demand in the growing music industry.

A good singer has to practice professionalism. First, you need to be on time for your appointments and performances. You should understand what your client requires of you and meet your clients requirements. Professionalism also means that you should be prepared with all the instruments for the job. You should also rehearse thoroughly in order to offer a great performance.

A professional musician is one who is prepared. You should show up for a gig dressed appropriately, carrying the right instruments and fully prepared to sing. Learning to be fully prepared for performances is one essential quality for a singer aspiring to advance their solo career.




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