American Idol season is in full swing again in the US and in Canada the auditions for Canadian Idol are well underway. In South America the search for their Idol is about to kick off too. Yes, Idol fever hasn't diminished after all these years. If you're one of those hoping that one day you'll be the next big thing, the next American, Canadian or World Idol, listen up dawg! There's a lot more to becoming a successful singer or entertainer than winning a contest. IDOL DREAMS is here to help you with some useful articles. Read on!
Does American Idol Produce Real Stars (16 Jan 2007) It's like a grand experiment, this "American Idol". It starts with a thesis: "There is an identifiable "X" factor that contributes to super-stardom".
Dream Big And Sing Big - Tips For A Successful Singing Career (20 Jul 2008) Since you were small, you have been dreaming of a packed concert arena, thousands of screaming fans, deafening applause, with you on stage and a mic in your hand. You have always dreamed of this moment, it is what you have always yearned for and worked so hard for, the sweet smell of success.
Get Noticed As A Singer (01 Feb 2007) Why is it that most singers never make it big in their singing career, not to say becoming superstars? Well, for starters, most singers begin their career as a ...
Gone Country: Idol Contestants Find Country Success (16 Jan 2007)
Quick: name any pop single released by an Idol contestant who didn't win. Did it take you a minute to think of songs such as Clay Aiken's "Invisible", Kimberley Locke's "Eighth World Wonder", or Diana DeGarmo's "Dreams"? I bet it did.
Great Tips For Getting On American Idol (25 Mar 2007) Whether you want to get on American Idol because you feel you're the next idol, or simply because you want to get on TV, here's some handy information.
How American Idol Successfully Changes Average People Into Stars (27 Feb 2007) Many critics suggest that a contestant in American Idol should bring confidence to the competition if they want to win. Standing in front of an audience of 36 million viewers and three brash judges does take some self-confidence, but confidence will not make an untalented contestant a better performer.
How Do Singers Find Work? (06 Mar 2007) Finding work as a singer is not difficult because there will be restaurants, clubs, pubs, private and public functions looking for competent well trained singers like you.
How Posture Affects Recording Vocalists (30 Aug 2007) Pitch, tone, breath, control, range... almost anything you need for great vocals will be affected by posture.
How To Audition - In Pursuit of Talent (24 Mar 2007) Are you talented enough to get the part? Do you know what the casting director you are about to meet is looking for? Well you'd be surprised, regardless of what the audition is for, they only want to see one thing!
How To Be An American Idol or Australian Idol (16 Jan 2007) Take the plunge and follow your dream. With the right advice and plenty of practice plus a will to achieve, you could one day be up there on the stage, viewed by millions of people, as the next IDOL!
How To Break Into Acting And Commercial Modeling (22 Jan 2007) They're on magazine covers, catalogues, newspaper ads and inserts, billboards, posters, brochures and even on packages in grocery stores. "They" are models. But these models are not famous like supermodels, but they can entice you to buy everything from food to shampoo, jeans to health insurance, and can earn between $25-$250 an hour across North America.
How To Launch A Singing Career (15 Jun 2007) How do you make a name for yourself as a singing talent so that you can launch your singing career successfully?
How to Learn Bollywood Dance (22 Jan 2007)
Bollywood dances are gaining popularity around the world. People are passionate to learn bollywood dance steps as they are easy to learn and entertaining as well.
How To Record a Demo Cd (08 Oct 2007) Since the advent of home computers, many people now have the equipment to record singers and musicians. The problem is that good equipment alone is not enough to produce a recording a high quality. So, you have a few options to choose from.
