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What is a soloist and how to become one
What general advice would you give to a soloist?
Geoffrey Stephenson Ph.D.
Teaching Professor, Musical Theatre History and Vocal Performance, Bowling Green State University
Beyond that - and I can't emphasize this enough - a young performer needs to have faith in themselves and know in their heart that they belong in that audition, whether they're what the casting folks are looking for or not (and a lot of times you go to those auditions just to remind them that you're there, you're skilled, you're friendly, and you're a professional). One of my biggest mistakes when I was in New York was that I became so desperate to get a performing gig, I became a nervous wreck - and the casting folks can smell that desperation on you - and it isn't attractive. No one ever performed well with a loaded audition held to their head.
Avg. Salary $53,124
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 4%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.18%
Asian 5.55%
Black or African American 10.59%
Hispanic or Latino 13.28%
Unknown 5.11%
White 65.29%
Genderfemale 59.23%
male 40.77%
Age - 43American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 43Stress level is moderate
7.1 - high
Complexity level is intermediate
7 - challenging
Work life balance is good
6.4 - fair
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Skills Percentages Singers 30.53% Chorus 19.66% Tenor 18.50% Symphony Orchestra 15.87% Vocal Ensemble 15.45% Complete relevant soloist training and internships
Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New soloists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a soloist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real soloist resumes.Research soloist duties and responsibilities
- Achieve desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with singers.
- Self-Employ internationally known opera singer, award-winning cabaret singer, actor with off-Broadway credits.
- Collaborate with teachers and directors to assist in learning and memorization.
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Average soloist salary
The average soloist salary in the United States is $53,124 per year or $26 per hour. Soloist salaries range between $24,000 and $113,000 per year.
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Well I love singing a lot because I am so happy and proud to become a famous singer one day and I get so excited about things that are coming my way and music is my favourite hobby it’s and I love my music because I am in to the 60s and the 50s and the 40s so I would love to be rich and famous singer and to get married to my gorgeous partner one day and to move house in the future
I don’t like people telling me off all the time and when they are being sneaky and lurking behind your back and to get out of of my house and to get out of derby all together for good
I love my job. Music has always been an integral part of my life. I love working with the kids and watching their growth from the time they begin with us (7th grade) through when they leave us (end of 8th grade)....and throughout high school. I love knowing that I have the ability to help make a difference in their lives using music as a vehicle. At the end of the day, they will not all become music majors, but hopefully, they will love and understand a variety of music genres. I love the collaboration between the choir director and myself when choosing music, and working together to make the notes on the page into music. As an accompanist, it’s not about me...but about providing the students and director with what they need. I love hearing the final product when it all comes together. No day is ever the same, and while you have to be prepared musically, you also must have the ability to adapt lessons plans instantly...because you are working with middle schoolers, and they are ever evolving from day to day.
i get to express myself
well some times for my age i get teased people say that i'm to young to sing and singing isn't a real job
Updated January 8, 2025
