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How to Write a Bio for a Singer

Professional singers and amateurs wishing to break into the business must possess the chops to perform their craft night after night in front of audiences. However, the business side of music is just as important as the talent side, a fact that means that singers must sell themselves. They must market themselves as a product, building a cult of personality and charisma that will attract people to their shows and assure them future performing gigs. Part of this process is coming up with a compelling bio for a singer, which can be used on the singer's website, in press packets, and concert advertisements.

Instructions

    • 1

      Write an origin story for the singer. You should include where the singer was born and under what circumstances. Focus on how the singer became interested in music, whether it was through an important member or a musical family. Be sure to gather accurate facts and isolate the most compelling details of the singer's early life. Look for superlatives -- what were the individual's highs and lows, what were the most unusual circumstances encountered, who helped the individual more than anyone else?

    • 2

      Specify the training and experience your singer has had in becoming the pro she is today. You can ignore concerts performed for vacant rooms in favor of focusing on more positive experiences. Detail any past bands or important venues in which the singer has performed. It is also crucial that your develop a persona for the singer by describing their worldview and take on life. You may do this by including a humorous or observational quote in the bio.

    • 3

      Describe the singer's influences and the connection they have to specific musical genres and artists. People want to know what to expect from the singer if they are unable to listen to the music first and must base their opinion simply on a written bio. Make note of popular artists in a similar vein and any bands with whom the singer may have shared the stage.

    • 4

      Lay out the future possibilities of your singer's career. If the singer is new and up and coming, you can hint at forthcoming albums or performances that fans may want to check out. Create a promising future that sends a positive message about the singer's career.

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