Practice Makes Perfect – Tips For Singers

I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “practice makes perfect.” And no, singing in the shower doesn’t count. If you’ve decided to pursue singing as a career, then it’s time you develop a consistent practice regimen to prepare yourself for the road ahead. To develop a successful practice regimen you’ll need to:

- Make a schedule of the days and times you will reserve for practicing

- Research vocal exercises that you can use during your scheduled practice

- Develop a system for charting your growth

Whether you’ve set aside 20 minutes to practice, or two hours, be sure to begin with a warm up. It’s also important that you prepare the exercises you’ll be working on before your scheduled practice time. If you spend your practice time searching for exercises, or trying to comprehend the instructions, that’s less time that you’re actually working on your voice.

In addition to helping you improve the tone of your voice, committing to a practice schedule will also help you to…

…build endurance. If you’re considering becoming a professional singer, then much like an athlete, you will need to train your voice so that you can sing for long periods of time without your voice fatiguing which can result in pitch problems.

…become a well-rounded singer. Longer practice sessions not only help improve vocal quality, but also help you become a better sight reader, memorize more material, and develop your poise and stage presence.

…gauge your progress. As you practice more often, you will begin to see marked differences in your voice, and begin to note how you’re improving. It’s also advisable to chart your progress on paper so that you can visually see how you’re developing.

Curious to learn more about how other Elite Casting Network members improve their vocal technique? Visit our community forum at http://www.EliteCastingNetwork.com to network with other singers. And be sure to check out singing auditions in your area!

Increase Your Exposure

We’re getting more and more testimonials each day. It’s amazing how many Star Search Casting ( http://www.StarSearchCasting.com) members are booking auditions and jobs in the entertainment industry. Some of the testimonials are really inspiring. If you’re ever feeling like you just don’t know if your dreams of landing a great Hollywood job are going to come true, reading the testimonials is a great way to pick up your spirits and assure yourself that it really is possible to land the role of your dreams.

Sometimes people pursue careers in the entertainment industry, but they never really get the necessary exposure to get their careers off the ground. Did you know that although Star Search Casting was created initially to help aspiring singers, dancers, actors and models who didn’t have representation get their foot in the door, the site is also helping members who have agents too?

Well it’s true. Never underestimate the importance of exposure. Even if you have an agent, it’s still a good idea to explore all avenues that can put you in front of the right people. Brandon Garland is one of many Star Search Casting members that already has an agent. But he decided to build a profile on Star Search Casting website to increase his exposure. And it paid off!

“After about 3 weeks on this site I received a call from Tyler Perry Productions stating they would like to meet with me to be in the Meet the Browns movie coming out soon,” says Brandon. Meet the Browns hits theaters in 2008 with an all-star cast including Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett. Not to mention Tyler Perry’s last movie opened in the theaters at #1 at the box office and grossed $21 million in its first weekend. So you can imagine that this was really exciting news for Brandon!

So if you’re having a hard time, ask yourself, what you doing to maximize your exposure? What’s your membership level on the site? How many pictures have you added to your Star Search Casting profile? Have you included video?

Don’t leave your career to chance. Take full advantage of any opportunity to really sell yourself and your talent!

Thousands Of Aspiring Actors, Dancers, Singers & Models Use Star Search Casting To Book The Role Of Their Dreams

Known as the #1 casting website where casting directors and agents go to discover fresh, new faces, Star Search Casting (www.starsearchcasting.com) is helping record numbers of aspiring performers make their Hollywood dreams come true. Just in the past week nearly 20,000 contacts were made on the site. While other websites may promise results, Star Search Casting has the statistics and the testimonials to prove it.

Nowhere else on the web can actors, singers, dancers, and models register, create a profile, and be contacted almost immediately by an agent or casting director. “I love SSC, I have been on this site for 2 weeks now and have gotten two callbacks from agencies wanting me to be in a print ad,” wrote Kayla Sharp from Illinois. Hundreds of actors who have top Hollywood agents don’t even have this kind of success.

Jobs in the entertainment industry have often been categorized as elusive and almost impossible to get. Star Search Casting grants thousands of singers, dancers, models and actors access to Hollywood and a chance to make their dreams come true. With nearly 50,000 contacts made in the last month on the website, thousands of Hollywood hopefuls are realizing their dreams and making their mark in the entertainment industry.

“I signed up with Star Search Casting about two weeks ago and have gotten so many casting calls and modeling offers. I would like to give a big thanks to SSC for my big success!!!” wrote Lita Logan from Los Angeles. And there are hundreds more testimonials just like this one.

Star Search Casting is free to join and has members of all ages and levels of experience. By simply registering on the website and completing a profile with a photo, members greatly increase their chances of landing an agent or manager, and booking exciting roles in television, film, theater and more. In addition to the numerous entertainment professionals that use Star Search Casting as their primary portal to discover new talent, there are thousands of opportunities available through the website for members to browse and take advantage of.

Members from across the globe have written in with their success stories. From as far away as Australia & India, members are tapping into the power of the internet and learning from firsthand experience how Star Search Casting harnesses the power of the web to help aspiring singers, dancers, actors and models launch viable careers in the entertainment industry.

For more information on the thousands of Star Search Casting members that are enjoying record success in the entertainment industry, or to learn how a Star Search Casting membership is vital to launching a career as an actor, singer, dancer or model, visit www.starsearchcasting.com.