The Top Five Tips for Making a Difference (and some money) as a Classical Singer
by Susan Mohini Kane

If you are a singer who has a degree in vocal performance, then you are ready to stop doubting your greatness and start living your awesome life by singing in the world right now. If you are a voice teacher or coach, you will recognize the need for your students to make a difference in the world with their singing and even make some money. Singing gigs and projects for classical singers are not just in opera, symphony orchestras, and churches anymore. In fact, most of the more meaningful (and lucrative) destinations for the vocal arts are not on the traditional stage but out in the world helping people.

The key is to sing for people who want to hear you for their own reasons and who value what you have to offer. Lots of people value singing for lots of reasons. If you are willing to gain the skills that you may not have gotten in school, you can find meaningful and lucrative places to sing. There is plenty of work out there for everyone!

Here are the top five tips to get you started:

5. Get familiar with what is already working in the world. Peruse the arts news and blogs daily to see what is happening with classical singers all over the world. You’ll be surprised to see how classical singers are making a living these days as teaching artists, wellness performers, cultural ambassadors, corporate consultants, independent artists, etc. For a good list of blogs and news sites, go to www.the21stcenturysinger.com and click on Morning Coffee.