Singers can perform at various places and some of them will surprise you and some really won’t. I believe having the awareness of what is possible and what isn’t goes a long way in making choices for yourself.
Singers can perform in gardens, pubs, public spaces, and even stadiums. Depending where you are with your career will determine where you are able to perform and you will find the same to be true for other singers and performers as well.
Let’s dive in a bit deeper into realizing what other factors matter and how they come together to realize how this all works.
Different Places Singers Can Perform
As mentioned above, there are so many places where a singer can perform. It’s safe to say that it’s not that there aren’t enough places for singers to perform but the right environment.
Location Matters
The thing is if your local city doesn’t have a bustling music scene then you have that to deal with and there is little to nothing you can do about it unless you are willing to take up a business and its risks to mitigate that. Not everyone’s cup of tea and certainly not mine.
Anywhere You Decide to Play
Anywhere you set your mind to play becomes the place you can perform. Of course, keep in mind that you are actually allowed to play there. It’s also called ‘busking’, something which is not allowed where I am but would be very interested in it if given the choice of doing it.
I think funny and weird experiments like these are important and one should try them at least once in your life. Of course, I can’t and have no authority to say that this is the best way to go about performing your originals. I don’t think so and I don’t think it’s the best way to go about it.
Having an Online Presence is Important
I am not going to lie and I have said in another article here that the only time you ought to have a manager is for your socials. It matters so much because you are able to show without much effort that you are competent in your craft.
As you can imagine, you’d have ten times more leverage to ask to give a performance and negotiate details that go in for favor if you only had a stronger social media presence. It goes a very long way. A very long way.
What Matters When You’re Performing
The most important thing when you’re performing is your ability to enjoy what you’re doing. The money and the marketing can all happen online. Be in the moment. In a world where everything is stuck and frozen in their cell phones, it would be great to let certain moments just be.
There will be plenty of time to enjoy and look back at the Instagram posts but never again will you ever get to play again, not in the same way at least.
Professional or a Hobbyist?
Coming to this. I think it’s critical that you make this distinction. You may think it doesn’t matter but it does. If I were casual about music I wouldn’t be sitting here writing these words to make my readers understand things about singing and music.
The line matters because it determines what standard you have for risk. If you have nothing to lose you’re probably not going to worry about losing a gig. But, if you’re serious then you probably will care a lot about it.
Performance is an Art in Itself
Performance truly is an art in itself. It takes a lot to be a great performer. Performers are remarkable because they leave an impression.
These days pop stars are putting up a dance act along with their singing.
Metal bands like Iron Maiden and Metallica use fireworks and bands like Within Temptation are show-stoppers by themselves. I suggest you at least watch them once.
If you plan to go in that direction make sure that competition is high but creativity is highly rewarded.
Artists can portray what they want to in another medium other than music.
What If You Want to Perform?
If you’re looking to perform yourself, you ought to have your network and a good portfolio ready to go.
Network
Your network will determine a lot about where you might or might not be able to perform. You must be able to find people who are looking for people to perform for their own venue.
Remember you’re adding value to someone else as they are to you. I am not saying you have to be necessitous but you should be glad and be aware that you too are important. A balance, never to one side or the other. Balance. Like all things should be.
Portfolio
Your portfolio is what you have to show. A demo, a released song, or whatever set list you have decided. My friend currently plays cover songs and sneaks in his originals here and there.
Maybe you’re lucky enough to get a gig where you are able to play all of your originals and maybe you’ll get recognized for it as well.
Would You Like to Learn to Sing?
Before you set out to perform anywhere, the most basic thing you’d need is your ability to sing. Even though I am a big believer that practice is finite, You still ought to take it seriously whenever you’re doing it. I would suggest taking a good hard look at online courses and I have not just outlined but described their benefits in this article right here.
If you’d like a far more dedicated page on which courses you ought to buy then you should check this page out here.
I know you’re going to have a blast learning to sing!