Become a Singer & Actor
Great storytellers are often touted for their acting ability that captivates the audience's attention, and singing has been a musical staple throughout societies worldwide. Becoming both a singer and an actor can be an exciting way to multitask your talents in the world of cultural art. Although learning to be an actor and singer can be overwhelming, there are ways to break into these fields and become both.
Instructions
1. Hire an acting and vocal coach. You do not have to hire a coach that does both, because it will be harder to find them and they may not be as specialized if they perform both tasks. Make sure that the coaches you hire are dedicated to training and coaching only and are not looking to further their own singing and acting careers. If you are unable to afford a coach, then take classes at a local college, performing arts school or studio.
2. Practice both of your skills consistently. Most singer/actor hybrids are known or discovered for one talent and migrate to another. If you would like to be both at the same time, then you need to dedicate and equal amount of time to practice between them. Balancing both of these talents will be difficult at first, but after you become more proficient, you may find that you are better in one and should hence focus on the other so that you are equally good in both. Practicing songs, expanding your vocal range, going through various emotional expressions in the mirror, and even role playing is all good practice on your own when a coach or class is unavailable.
3. Combine both talents into one. If your intent is truly to become a singer and actor, then a perfect invention has been made for you in the form of musicals. Many of these are done in a theater setting and performed live. Taking advantage of any musical you can get a singing role in will both sharpen your skills and pack your resume with actual job experience. You may even decide that you want to make a career doing musicals or even try out for the pinnacle of all musical theaters: Broadway.
4. Audition for open acting roles. When you audition for a role as an extra, always attach a resume that lists your skills as an actor/singer. Even small parts can help you become more visible, which can open doors for you quickly and boost your esteem. You can find acting roles close to your area by searching local theater listings for casting calls.
5. Create a demonstration of your singing. One of the biggest rules of music is to make a demonstration so that producers can listen to a sampling of your voice. Demos can easily be made at any studio and can be put on nearly any musical media from a tape, disc, or mp3 player. Carry copies of your demo around with you, because you never know whom you might run into that may want to hear your music and can help you go places.
6. Start locally and then expand. Traveling straight to Hollywood after you've taken singing and acting lessons may be a big mistake without boosting your resume. You may also need the help and references of the people who put on production locally if you are to move onto bigger and better things. Joining local talent clubs such as improvisational theater or even church choirs can allow you to spread your name, while pooling the resources and knowledge of an entire group.
