Increasing your chances of securing your spot on each vocal reality show needs to be a carefully crafted endeavor. Just being able to sing well is a menial portion of what you really should consider when auditioning for American Idol, X-Factor, America’s Got Talent, The Voice or any other vocal reality show.
In the next article in a series of ten I hope to provide some helpful insight that many may not have thought of or would even know.
Let us explore the back story angle. You need to either have a well thought out back story or you really just need to tell the truth. I again and again advise sticking as close to your real story as, sometimes, truth is more interesting than fiction. However, it is not uncommon for someone to invent a back story. You may want to discuss an angle with trusted individuals or confidants as oftentimes you very well may not be embracing interesting stories about yourself that others find captivating. So, talk to your friends, family and others close to you. Get their advice. Occasionally, just a minimal spin on your back story might make a big difference in someone thinking you interesting. And, let’s face it. In the media hungry world we live in today, people enjoy an interesting back story.
If you adhere closely to the truth then you could have an easier time talking about yourself when you do interviews or you go to that all important, potentially life changing audition. The media want more information than you would believe. Your singing talent alone does not make for good press.
For example, maybe you overcame a life threatening ailment or had some type of surgery as a baby. You could use your experience of victoriously defeating a disease to have more content to discuss with interested parties. Additionally, entities that try to bring insight to their cause could also contact you to get your insight which, ultimately, achieves 3 things; gives you a new platform to get your story to the world, gives you more credibility, and also raises awareness for others that may be in the situation you were in. So, you become an inspiration and accumulate more acceptability outside of what your music career.
In Step 2 we will talk about your wardrobe options that best suit your character.
Dennis Duncan, former vocal producer for American Idol. Want to find out more about American Idol, then visit Dennis Duncan’s site where you can find his book on how to audition for American Idol .. This article, American Idol | Step 1 of 10 To Increase Your Chances Of Getting On The Show is released under a creative commons attribution license.