Q&A: How do you get into the music business?

Question by andihatethatistillloveyou: How do you get into the music business?
Of course my parents and family say I have a good voice but so do my friends and sometimes even random strangers (if they hear me singing) comment on my voice. How can a 17 year old get into the music business?

Best answer:

Answer by John
Either:
1. Sing with a band
2. Send cassettes of you singing to music producers
3. Start as a back up singer for a known singer
4. Put a video of you singing on YouTube

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