About This Career Path
Sing songs on stage, radio, television, or motion pictures.
Salary Breakdown
Singers
Average
$52.77
HOURLY
Entry Level
$12.02
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Singers
1,820
Projected job openings through 2028
Sample Career Roadmap
Singers
Degree Recommendations
Vincennes University
Purdue University West Lafayette
Indiana University South Bend
Indiana State University
Ball State University
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Purdue University West Lafayette
Indiana University South Bend
Indiana State University
Ball State University
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Indiana University South Bend
Ball State University
Purdue University Fort Wayne
Indiana State University
Indiana University South Bend
Top Expected Tasks
Singers
01
Memorize musical selections and routines, or sing following printed text, musical notation, or customer instructions.
02
Sing as a soloist or as a member of a vocal group.
03
Perform before live audiences, or in television, radio, or movie productions.
04
Interpret or modify music, applying knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
05
Practice singing exercises and study with vocal coaches to develop voice and skills and to rehearse for upcoming roles.
06
Sing a cappella or with musical accompaniment.
07
Observe choral leaders or prompters for cues or directions in vocal presentation.
08
Make or participate in recordings.
09
Seek out and learn new music suitable for live performance or recording.
10
Collaborate with a manager or agent who handles administrative details, finds work, and negotiates contracts.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Singers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Fine Arts
KNOWLEDGE
Sales and Marketing
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Coordination
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Memorization
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Originality
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