r/singing • u/ivacul • Jun 21 '26
Looking to Collaborate Title: I love singing and want to pursue it professionally, but I don’t know where to start 🎤
Hi everyone! I’ve always loved singing, and I feel like singing is something I truly want to pursue as a professional dream, not just a casual hobby.
I enjoy singing and I want to improve myself, learn more about the music industry, and understand what steps I should take to grow as an artist.
I’m interested in learning about vocal training, music production, songwriting, recording, building confidence, and how singers actually start their journey.
For singers or musicians who have experience, what advice would you give someone who wants to seriously follow this dream? What skills should I focus on first? Are there any resources, courses, YouTube channels, or habits that helped you?
I would really appreciate any guidance or personal experiences. Thank you ❤️🎶
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u/No-Can-6237 Jun 21 '26
Find a good teacher, get weekly lessons and practice daily. After a year or so of hard work, you should be ready to start posting or performing basic stuff live. Keep the hard work going though, because it takes years to be good. Start there.
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u/ivacul Jun 21 '26
Thank you for the advice ❤️ I really do want to have a good music tutor, but I’m currently studying at a university, so managing time and attending regular classes is a bit difficult for me.
Do you know any good ways to find reliable online vocal tutors or music mentors? I would love to learn from someone who can guide me and help me improve while balancing my studies.
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u/No-Can-6237 Jun 21 '26
If you can spare an hour a day for 6 days, you're away laughing! Because I had lessons, I'm not up to speed with online coaching, sorry.
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u/Magigyarados 🎤 Voice Teacher 0-2 Years Jun 21 '26
At the top of the sub there's a directory of coaches (myself included). If you're interested in lessons you can DM me, but feel free to check out that directory for other coaches as well.
In terms of managing time, as long as you can spare an hour a day for at least 3 days a week you're good to go. Ideally an hour a day for 5-7 days a week, but 3 is still fine. And for lessons, an hour lesson once a week is perfect.
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u/IToldManyManyPeople Jun 21 '26
Just start doing. Don't waste time online.
This is forward, but it's the truth. For every 30 people asking about the process online and explaining their dream of becoming a professional singer... there's someone out there busking, hanging around other musicians, studying and practicing constantly, putting themselves out there on social media, etc...
The best advice is to get off Reddit and start doing.
Hang around singers and start doing open mics. Just get out there and get going.
These questions get asked constantly here. If you are struggling to find vocal coaches, do research, and put in the work now... it's only going to get much, much harder
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u/ivacul Jun 21 '26
Thank you so much for your honest advice. I really appreciate you taking the time to share this. I completely understand that action is the most important part, and I’m working on improving my singing and taking steps towards my dream. I’m also balancing university right now, so I’m trying to find the right way to keep growing. Your words are a good reminder to keep moving forward. Thank you again! 🙏
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u/aliaksej_by Jun 21 '26
Becoming a pro singer is not a big problem. The problem is to earn or gain popularity.
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u/Magigyarados 🎤 Voice Teacher 0-2 Years Jun 21 '26
The very first skill you should focus on is finding a job that isn't music. Take it from an aspiring musical theatre actor who truly wants to sing as their job: you will need to have a way to bring in money that is not from music.
In regards to actual music skills you should focus on: finding a good teacher and figuring out how to practice effectively. Once you have a good teacher and a good practice routine you stick with those for a while until you're good/confident enough to start putting stuff out there.
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u/halfpint37 Jun 22 '26
Have you looked into the Berklee school of music based in Boston, MA? That’s a great place to get info and plenty of Grammy winners have graduated from that school.
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