About

A singing career is any type of job that involves singing in some capacity. While most people associate a singing career with famous singers and musicians, there are several other opportunities to work as a singer. There are also a number of different positions a singer can have, such as a wedding singer or singing teacher. Regardless of what type of position a person holds in the singing industry, they ultimately spend much of their professional time singing, teaching singing or assisting in the creation of music.

Education

High School

Any Stream

Bachelor's

in Music/ Fine Arts/ Performing Arts

Training

in Vocal Performing

Master's

in Music Performance

Skills Required

Passion
Presentation
Patience
Cohesive
Extraversion

Job Prospects

  • Voiceover Artist
  • Club Singer
  • Opera Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Broadway Singer

Salary / Annum

400,000

Fresher

1,200,000

Average

5,000,000

Experienced

Cities Data


Jobs Outlook

  • Professional singers record their tracks in studios and often will spend hours in the editing booth with producers. This requires both patience and passion.
  • Singers often freelance and are contracted on a per job basis, either as a singer or as a consultant or judge in singing competitions.
  • Singers will be required to tour cities for months at a time performing on stage and promoting their music in stores and events, and will have tour buses to live out of while on the road.

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