Where can singers work?

As a professional singer, you can work as a performer in nightclubs, bars, on cruise ships, and more. Depending on your interests, you may even go into vocal teaching. You often work as a freelancer under contract with record labels, venues, and others who use your singing services. You can become a backup singer in a local band or part of a choir. Other available career niches include singing at weddings, parties, dances, corporate events, or festivals. You can sing live in a theater, especially as an opera or classical artist. You can also specialize in recording for business purposes like commercials and other marketing materials.