Question: I want to be a star too.
I sing for a local band in Goa – India. But I want to make it big worldwide? I don’t know what to do. Are there any institutes that I can/should join in India or maybe UK that will train me and do recordings?
Answer: Allow me to offer you some suggestions, although they may not be what you want to hear.
1. Continue to make a name for yourself in Goa. You’ve gotten the right start.
2. Gather up enough savings to pay for a recording to be made. Start with just 1,000 CDs (and/or DVDs) and sell them locally first. They should be available for purchase at the place you perform. If/when those are sold, use the profits for a reprinting and order/sell more.
3. Post a video of yourself performing with the band on YouTube.com, or MySpace. This is free world-wide publicity – and you’ll get some honest responses to your performing.
4. Don’t stop training. Become a better singer and performer. Find a trustworthy teacher and commit yourself to healthy singing habits.
5. Take advantage of as many invitations to perform as you can and still stay healthy.
6. Keep your “fee” moderate so that folk can afford you. It’s too easy to fall into the trap of thinking more highly of ourselves than we should. If you ask a high price and disappoint people, you’ll have shot your own career.
7. Bottom line: start where you are. Start small. You can’t dictate instant world-wide success or notoriety. But if you lay a solid foundation, prove yourself where you are, the news will spread and eventually talent hunters will come looking for you if you really have it.
8. Oh, just one other thing. Allow yourself time. Persevere and be patient, but don’t fret or try to rush things.
Best wishes to you.
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