Does your soul start humming when you hear music? Or have you ever automatically found yourself singing without caring about the opinion of others? Singing is like breathing for those who love to express their emotions through carefully crafted art called songs. Most of us dream to be like Shreya Ghoshal, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, and various other singers who have been ruling the Indian music scenario. India has produced legendary singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhonsle, Manna Dey and many more. They are the shining examples of success who followed their heart and made singing their lifelong goal. The fate smiled on them and they have become an integral part of Indian art and culture.

Pursuing singing professionally seems to be a distant dream for many people but with the right guidance, you can be a singing star. Here, we are here to guide you to become an acclaimed singer.

How to pave your way to become a Paid Singer?

1) Show Your Talent

Everyone has to start somewhere. You have to be outgoing to get your talent noticed. Start from any local club or form a band of your own, perform at every possible platform. Making a YouTube channel or creating an account on ChaGayeGuru would be a right step in paving your way into an extremely competitive field. Stay determined in your pursuit as you will reap the rewards once your name is out there. Do not miss an opportunity to be a live band singer and to get his or her name out there to attract possible management or labels.

2) Train Your Voice

It's true that not every singer took a formal education to pursue a singing career but if you do get a degree in singing, then it will be an obvious advantage for you. Formal musical training will keep your voice sharp and flowing. Remember, you have to stand out because of your voice. Singing casually won't help you. Fierce Determination and regular training coupled with unique personality is a perfect recipe to make a professional singer out of you.

3) Increase Your Talent List

Learn more skills which will help you in becoming as a unique singer. Everyone is familiar with Justin Bieber. Not only he is an amazing singer, but he is a dancer and song writer as well. Learn to dance and play musical instruments as well. The additional skills would increase your chances of being noticed. If you want to market yourself on social media platforms, then consider increasing your can-do list.

4) Network, Network, Network!

Singing is one of those careers which are worth a risk if your talent shines. However, you must find a place to network your work. Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, ChaGayeGuru and Instagram are amazing platforms which can increase your chances of being noticed. Try to be friends with other aspiring and established singers; find out more about their publicists; post your singing videos as frequently as possible to stay in the light and experiment with singing genres to increase your range. Networking is necessary. If you catch the eyes of some singer or even become friends, that would be the first stepping stone of your singing career. There are chances that you won't be paid much or paid at all but right connections would make your hard work worthwhile.

5) Participate in the Competitions

India's Got Talent, Indian Idol and several other popular reality contest shows are the ultimate platforms if you want to establish yourself as a paid singer. Think of Shreya Ghoshal, Palak Muchhal and similar singers who chose to step on a national platform without thinking "what if" and got rewarded for their talent. Don't let anything put your confidence down. You won't know if you have what it takes to be a singer if you won't show your talent. There are chances that you might fail, but hey, failure makes you stronger.