When you’re going to a singing audition, be warned that it’s very different to choose songs to practice singing than choosing songs for a singing audition. You want to practice songs that expand and challenge your vocal technique. But songs for the audition should highlight your strengths and accomplishments from all those long hours of practice.

It’s important to choose one ballad and one up-tempo song when you get ready to audition.Within your choice of songs, you need a variety of stories, acting choices and range. Everyone has a preference, some love ballads and others hate them. Those singers that only love up-tempos usually agonize over their choice of the ballad. When you choose a ballad, pick one that you can really relate to and the slow tempo areas will not seem so long. Choosing the songs will probably be the hardest part of your audition. The songs you choose should be songs that truly show off your talents. This artful skill takes time to develop, so keep looking at songs to continue expanding your book of songs.

Variety is the spice of life, and your choice of songs should offer variety. This will allow you to bring forth a well-balanced set of songs. Why not start with some high notes in the first song and then try a belt song afterwards to show your versatility.

You definitely want songs that will show off your strengths and versatility. Always make sure you search for songs that show off high notes once you’ve finished your belt song. Be sure to demonstrate your all the highest and lowest notes that feel comfortable to you. The biggest thing that you want to avoid is having every song be the same kind of character and same kind of vocal sound coming out of your mouth, because the auditioner won’t get to see that you’re a skilled actor who can sing and play different kinds of roles and can add variety and spice to your character’s life throughout the show.

At many musical theater auditions, you may be asked to sing a pop song, but to show a variety of song styles, you want to have early musical theater songs, later songs, and pop/rock songs, too. Don’t fall into the trap of confining yourself to singing contemporary songs. Hey, it’s a great choice, but there is a lot to be said for a singer who can portray an earlier time period.

Once you walk through the door everyone will have their eyes on you, even before you sing. You want to show your body and look great in your outfit. Picture what the character looks like. It’s good to suggest the character, but not dress exactly like them. Also remember that you may not be cast the first time you audition, but you need to make a good impression. It’s possible you will be asked to come back for a second audition, so be at your best every time.

Now that you know how to to choose the best songs for sinigng auditions, you might also be interested in perfecting your singing voice. For the best vocal training and singing tips, be sure to check out Singing Success. And if you and your band are still struggling to get auditions and gigs, you’ll definitely want to check out Social Bandmaker.   

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