How Can I Become A Singer, or A Musician?

Taking lessons is key. Even if you have natural talent, you'll need lessons to perfect it. I'm not a singer so I can't really answer anything about that, but in terms of being a musician, first really think about what instrument you want to play. Do you love what a piano sounds like? Then go for that. When I was a kid and switched from piano to flute, I chose to give up piano because I just didn't get any joy out of playing it. So connecting with the instrument is definitely important. If you decide to take lessons, it helps to rent or own the instrument so you can practice. Start out with 15 minutes a day and work from there, but makes sure that it's consistent.

Well, first you should have some talent. Not everyone can sing or learn to play a musical instrument.

Taking lessons is a good start. Then if you have an aptitude, maybe you can form a band. Then you can perform with that band to learn stage presence.

Give Simon Cowell a call. Good Luck :)......................

Start by becoming comfortable with signing for other people. With friends and at Karaoke venues. I wrote a hub about this... http://hubpages.com/hub/Singing-Karaoke

Once you pick up an instrument or start practicing, they best way (IMHO) is to start going out and playing. Look up open mics in your area. They're usually weekly or monthly and meet at nights. You can get feedback from the audience and meet up with other musicians.

I run http://www.JerseyMic.com, a website for open mics in New Jersey. You can ask me anything you want!

Whatever moves you, that is what you focus on. There are a lot of people out there with the expertise to either help you develop your talents, or let you know where your weaknesses are.

If you have the talent, work on refining it and weeding out any problems you have in your performance. Understand that talent is not for you, but for the people you wish to entertain. So being the best you can be is important.

Be realistic with yourself as well. If you have another calling besides music, be honest with yourself and don't waste your time doing anything that will not help you grow. Life is too short. You should spend the time on something that will help you grow, and also succeed.

in order to become a singer, you must do one thing -- SING.

in oder to become a musician, you must do at LEAST one thing -- play a musical instrument, sing, create scores.

wow. no one is teaching anyone anything in schools today.