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Title: Quit job to sing
Post by: shawna on March 26, 2006, 12:11:02 AM

 :) Hello LGM family,
I am currently a fifth grade teacher who would really like to quit my job and sing backup for a gospel artist.  However, I have no idea how to do this. I was wondering if anybody could give me some tips on how to break into the background vocals industry.  There is a lot of information on how to come in as an artist but not as a background singer. I would like to know the salaries of background singers as well. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Quit job to sing
Post by: bishopcole on March 26, 2006, 08:50:15 AM

Quote from: shawna on March 26, 2006, 12:11:02 AM

:) Hello LGM family,
I am currently a fifth grade teacher who would really like to quit my job and sing backup for a gospel artist.  However, I have no idea how to do this. I was wondering if anybody could give me some tips on how to break into the background vocals industry.  There is a lot of information on how to come in as an artist but not as a background singer. I would like to know the salaries of background singers as well. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Shawna, I posted a reply to someone else on this same topic, but you are asking a little bit more. Email me and I will give you some more specifics on the topic.  God Bless, Bishop Lamar Cole

Title: Re: Quit job to sing
Post by: 4hisglory on March 27, 2006, 12:35:36 PM

Personally, I think the real issue is going to come down to money.  Its goikng to be hard to make money doing this.  But if money isn't an issue, you should be able to do it.

Title: Re: Quit job to sing
Post by: bishopcole on March 27, 2006, 12:46:47 PM

Quote from: 4hisglory on March 27, 2006, 12:35:36 PM

Personally, I think the real issue is going to come down to money.  Its goikng to be hard to make money doing this.  But if money isn't an issue, you should be able to do it.

Right, right, right!!! That is what I was going to explain to her from my years of experience from being on the road!  Bishop Cole

Title: Re: Quit job to sing
Post by: silky on March 27, 2006, 01:58:07 PM

how much money can one singing background?  singing background is something i want to some day.

Title: Re: Quit job to sing
Post by: 4hisglory on March 27, 2006, 04:47:27 PM

Some where in the negatives.  :)

But I'm actually serious.

Title: Re: Quit job to sing
Post by: Bruh Kell on March 27, 2006, 07:07:01 PM

There's nothing wrong with singing background............................. ..but if you ask me you could be underdoing it just a bit. I mean if anyone is anointed to sing for the Lord, I would be at serious doubt that it is to sing background (BUT I COULD BE WRONG SO JES' LET ME KNOW).

Anyway speaking on what you said about quitting your job...............................THE LORD HAS YOUR BACK AND IF YOU LEAN ON HIM HE'LL HOOK YOU UP.

Title: Re: Quit job to sing
Post by: JoyCH1 on March 30, 2006, 08:50:59 PM

This is my honest opinion - unless you got a contract in you hand that include a good salary, pension plan and health ins. I would make a move.

You don't just work for today - a job is for your future when you get old. We all want to do what we love most but is that something that can bring home the beacon. Or, are we living in fantasy land.

Again, unless you are with a group and on your way......don't move.

Joy