1. Click to edit Master title style Singer By Preksha Ashk

2. Why did I choose to be a singer? Music is literally my life. =) I am a singer myself. http://www.last.fm/group/Music+saves+my+soul.+%E2%99%A5

3. The Career of a Singer Entertain audiences Produce albums, thus making money for you and your company Write and perform songs

4. The Education and Training Needed to be a Singer Formal music training (for example: vocal and piano or guitar lessons; they are not needed, but they tend to be helpful!) Talent is THE MOST important part of being a singer. If you don’t have talent, people won’t like you! http://fr.toonpool.com/cartoons/Listening%20to%20music_15207

5. Sample Career Path LEVEL 1 Music Student EARNINGS Unpaid REQUIREMENTS Enrolled in a post-secondary music program Singing talent Ambition RESPONSIBILITIES Taking music courses at a college or private institute; practicing; performing wherever possible, such as at school events or in talent competitions. LEVEL 2 Beginning Freelance Singer EARNINGS $10,000 to $25,000 a year REQUIREMENTS Preferably a degree in music Performing experience RESPONSIBILITIES Practicing; attending auditions; performing at various events, such as weddings. LEVEL 3 Established Freelance Singer EARNINGS $25,000 to $60,000 a year REQUIREMENTS A strong reputation An established client base RESPONSIBILITIES Practicing; attending auditions; performing at a wider variety of events; possibly offering private singing lessons to individuals and groups. http://www.openclipart.org/detail/i-love-music-wallpaper-by-mystica

6. Working Conditions Long, unusual hours Variety of studies Singers must be persistent, and able to handle criticism and rejection http://laviesportive.blogspot.com/2009_03_01_archive.html

7. Minimum Wages Massachusetts: $8.00 per hour Colorado: $7.36 per hour Louisiana: N/A Texas: $7.25 per hour http://readingeagle.com/classifiedsite/employment.htm

8. Youth Labor Laws You have to be at least 14 years old to work 16-17 year-olds:  -must do non-hazardous work  -unlimited work hours You have to be at least 14 years old to work 16-17 year-olds:  -must do non-hazardous work  -unlimited work hours http://www.penn-olson.com/2010/07/23/creative-ad-child-labour/

9. http://dailypostal.com/2010/04/04/is-target-open-on-easter-sunday/ Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN Profits: $2,488,000,000 Competitors:  Wal-Mart  Sears Holdings

10. Monster Job Search Elementary Music Teacher: Helena School District #1, Helena, MT Middle School Music Teacher: Weston Public Schools, Weston, MA High School Band Director/Music Teacher: Oakcrest High School, Mays Landing, NJ

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