If you want to be famous, or a successful artist, you can go for Broadway, or be in a band and be discovered, or become a solo artist who sings and dances. You can be any of these, as long as you have the skills and the talent, plus the right amount of guts. But, bear in mind that you cant become famous in just one day. It takes time, even for the big stars like Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Bono, and Lea Salonga. All of them underwent intense training. Maybe you could improve by just practicing alone at home, but chances are, you will come out short.
Most stars who get a big role in a movie, play or competition go through a series of auditions first. But in order for you to be marked and noticed in one, you have to undergo extensive training to hone your skills and innate talent. You could improve yourself by practicing alone, or with a friend, hoping that stardom would come your way, but the chances may be slim.
Ask for referrals, if you think your current teacher doesn’t fit the bill. Assess your mentors and see if they can actually provide you guidance on your journey to stardom. In workshops and talent centers, you would still need to audition. So you have to be prepared, even just at home, with your parents, or anyone who can support you.
It is always best to ask for references if you think your current teacher does not suit your taste. You can shop around and ask the people within your circle to give you some names. Because it is art, sometimes you need to get the right people to teach you stuff. Maybe they could teach you the basics but not the technical stuff. Of course, you also need to audition if you subscribe to any of the dancing, singing or acting workshop.
For dancing you need to know more about the kind of music you want to dance to. Your selection will greatly depend on your interests, capability and flexibility. Some people choose ballet, some choose jazz. One good thing to remember though, that on your audition day, just dance to the music and not think about it, instead, feel it.
If you plan to dance on your audition, you have to decide on the type of dance that you would be very comfortable with. Knowing the song by heart is vital, so that you can dance to the beat and really feel the rhythm. For singing, you need two music pieces; one slow and another with a faster tempo. If you are going to act your way to stardom, you’ll need a monologue for the auditions. Make sure that you memorized everything so that you do not get lost in the middle of the auditions.
When handing your song piece to the pianist do the same. It helps a lot, everybody wants a humble artist. Being humble will actually take you to a long way. After performing, thank the judges.
Although it seems like an obscure part of the audition, your resume holds a big part in landing your dream role. It is like your advertisement in writing, wherein you write about your skills, goals, background and experiences. Like being on stage, you should positively showcase yourself in your resume. Choose what makes you stand out, your edge over the other candidates. Your photos in the resume should also be professionally done, to show your most attractive profile.
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