Sing, Sing, Sing!

If you’re thinking about being the next American Idol or dream of having your own band someday, here are a few tips my friend Jen Moore and I came up with:

1. Figure out your favorite kind of music and start using your voice to sing along!

2. Take lessons. You can find out more at www.nats.org.

3. Practice makes perfect. Whether your’re in the shower, on a walk, or just in your room, start singing. Then, find other places you can sing with others like your school choir, a community theatre, or a youth group.

4. Join a group. Whether you start your own, or find one that is already started. Surround yourself with other people that like to sing too.

5. Read about some famous songwriters, such as Carole King, Ani Difranco, and Tori Amos.