How can i get into the music biz?

[Alexandria]

i'm 13 years old and i really want to get into the music business...i can sing and i can do choreographed dances but my family doesn't have much money and we live in a small town in ms...can anybody give me some advice or some help to get into the singing business?

[Jcori]

Market yourself....
If you say you can do something then you need to have samples of what you can do so ppl can see.
Perfect your talent.
NETWORK. NETWORK. NETWORK.
Hang around like minded individuals.
If you live near a small town go to the next biggest city where a lot of events are going on and talk to ppl and show them a sample of your work.
You never know who might run across it.
Build your brand.

[Phantomsweater199]

You should make a YouTube Channel so people will give constructive criticism on your singing.
If you do have the voice, personality, and look--- that's amazing, record labels are looking for that.

To IMPROVE your vocals get LESSONS in-
*vocals
*piano (or guitar)
*music theory

and if you want to be a "triple threat"-
*theatre
*dancing

Get local---
*festivals
*birthday parties
*weddings
*performances
*gigs

Go to coffeeshops/ clubs and tell the owner you will perform for FREE--- if they like you they will eventually PAY you to perform more )).
Basically, get your name out to everyone.
Tell family & friends--- spread the word.

Social networking sites are GREAT--- PROMOTE your MUSIC and YOURSELF!
LEARN the music industry business to see what your getting into!

Prepare copies of your resumé.

Attend a recording session and produce a CD of your vocals and songs. Recording studios will charge you by the hour for studio time. You’ll need to record at least three songs for a good demo CD.

Make copies of an 8 x 10 photo featuring you (and your band, if applicable) singing. Professional photo duplicators such as ABC Pictures can produce great photos.

Audition for singing roles in local theater stage musicals and, if you desire, join your church choir. You can also audition in talent contests. Many clubs hold open microphone nights where amateur singers can compete in talent contests.

Prepare press kits. Kits should contain an 8 x 10 photo, news clippings, resumé, DVD of any of your performances, presentation folder, promotional materials and favorable reviews from print and video media.

Find a talent agent and submit your press kit by mail or via delivery. Although not required, you will be much busier with the assistance of a booking agency.

Locate record companies that you are interested in working with in the future. Call the record labels prior to submitting your demo package to make sure that they are accepting submissions. Most major record companies don’t accept outside submissions. “Songwriter’s Market” contains information about record labels and each company’s submission process as well as names of people with the record label who you should contact.

Submit your CDs and press kits to record producers and/or record labels. You should address your submission to the attention of the A & R Department of the record company.

Perform live as much as possible. Record company A & R representatives frequently go to clubs to scout and recruit new artists.

NEVER give up on your dreams )).
I have faith in you )).

Have a BEAUTIFUL day,