Singing is an art form that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Singing is a universal language that transcends borders and barriers, enabling communication with anyone, anywhere, at any time!
There are many different ways to make money from singing, with many opportunities for professional and amateur singers around the world. You can take a traditional approach and look for gigs at karaokespots in your local area, or you can explore the vast world of online singing where you can take advantage of the reach of the internet to find global audiences and sponsorships that will support your singing career.
Traditional Gig Gigs
One of the most traditional ways to make money from singing is to take gigs at karaokespots around the world. These venues pay well and you will usually get to sing what you want – sometimes there will even be a pianist or band to accompany you!
The disadvantage of this approach is that you will have to be connected to the internet to find these venues, and they will only book a certain number of singers at a time so you will have to be constantly booking gigs to make sure you will get to perform at least once a week!
Amateur and Professional Leagues And Concerts
Another way for amateur and professional singers to make money is to take part in singing competitions. The World Singing Championships are a great example of this, as amateurs from all over the world come together to vie for a spot in the grand final. If you qualify for the final you will get to sing for a large international audience and potentially win big money!
Singing competitions can be a great way to make money from singing, but they can also be a way to launch your singing career. If you achieve fame and recognition as a result of taking part in these competitions you will have plenty of opportunities to make money from singing. Just keep in mind that if you get too good at taking part in singing competitions you will never get a break and you will be in danger of losing your singing voice due to overuse!
Teach And Learn
If you are really passionate about singing and want to make a career out of it then you could try teaching people. You can find teaching jobs in your local area, or you can explore online teacher directories to connect with potential pupils in your geographical area. Online teacher directories also enable you to teach people across the world, enabling you to spread your knowledge and experience of singing!
You will need to prepare proper lessons for your students, setting goals and working on their weaknesses. Just be sure to put in the extra effort and connect with your students on a deeper level to ensure they really understand what you are trying to teach them!
Pianos, Flutes, And Clarinets Are Hot Now
If you were playing the guitar in the 1960s, you may have noticed that it became a bit passé. Now that the guitar has been resurrected as an electric instrument, it is experiencing a bit of a comeback. As a result, pianos, flutes, and clarinets have become somewhat fashionable again and people are once more looking for ways to play and compose music for these instruments. If you are passionate about music and want to make a living out of playing instrument, you could look for jobs in orchestras around the world, or look for teaching opportunities with a professional organisation such as the Royal College of Music or the Joffrey Ballet School. Schools will often look for graduates of applied music instruments to teach music in their establishment. These are the kinds of jobs that will enable you to play the piano or other stringed musical instruments, as well as clarinet, saxophone, and trumpet.
Whether you are looking to make a living out of playing the piano or other stringed instruments or just want to play for fun, there are plenty of opportunities for you out there to make some good money and have a great time!