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Singer

Singer. By Preksha Ashk . Why did I choose to be a singer?. Music is literally my life. =) I am a singer myself. http://www.last.fm/group/Music+saves+my+soul.+%E2%99%A5. The Career of a Singer. Entertain audiences Produce albums, thus making money for you and your company

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Singer

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  1. Singer By Preksha Ashk

  2. Why did I choose to be a singer? • Music is literally my life. =) • I am a singer myself. http://www.last.fm/group/Music+saves+my+soul.+%E2%99%A5

  3. The Career of a Singer • Entertain audiences • Produce albums, thus making money for you and your company • Write and perform songs

  4. The Education and Training Needed to be a Singer • Formal music training (for example: vocal and piano or guitar lessons; they are not needed, but they tend to be helpful!) • Talent is THE MOST important part of being a singer. If you don’t have talent, people won’t like you! http://fr.toonpool.com/cartoons/Listening%20to%20music_15207

  5. Sample Career Path LEVEL  1 Music Student • EARNINGS Unpaid • REQUIREMENTS • Enrolled in a post-secondary music program • Singing talent • Ambition • RESPONSIBILITIES Taking music courses at a college or private institute; practicing; performing wherever possible, such as at school events or in talent competitions.   LEVEL  2 Beginning Freelance Singer • EARNINGS $10,000 to $25,000 a year • REQUIREMENTS • Preferably a degree in music • Performing experience • RESPONSIBILITIES Practicing; attending auditions; performing at various events, such as weddings.   LEVEL  3 Established Freelance Singer • EARNINGS $25,000 to $60,000 a year • REQUIREMENTS • A strong reputation • An established client base • RESPONSIBILITIES Practicing; attending auditions; performing at a wider variety of events; possibly offering private singing lessons to individuals and groups. http://www.openclipart.org/detail/i-love-music-wallpaper-by-mystica

  6. Working Conditions • Long, unusual hours • Variety of studies • Singers must be persistent, and able to handle criticism and rejection http://laviesportive.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html

  7. Minimum Wages • Massachusetts: $8.00 per hour • Colorado: $7.36 per hour • Louisiana: N/A • Texas: $7.25 per hour http://readingeagle.com/classifiedsite/employment.htm

  8. Youth Labor Laws • You have to be at least 14 years old to work • 16-17 year-olds: • -must do non-hazardous work • -unlimited work hours http://www.penn-olson.com/2010/07/23/creative-ad-child-labour/

  9. http://dailypostal.com/2010/04/04/is-target-open-on-easter-sunday/http://dailypostal.com/2010/04/04/is-target-open-on-easter-sunday/ • Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN • Profits: $2,488,000,000 • Competitors: • Wal-Mart • Sears Holdings

  10. Monster Job Search • Elementary Music Teacher: Helena School District #1, Helena, MT • Middle School Music Teacher: Weston Public Schools, Weston, MA • High School Band Director/Music Teacher: Oakcrest High School, Mays Landing, NJ

  11. Resources • Career Cruising • Department of Labor • Youth Rules • CNN Money • Monster

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