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How do you get a stage name?

1. Consider your real name:

- Use your initials, like "DJ JZ."

- Shorten your name, like "Ally" to "Aly."

- Combine 2 names, like "Nick" + "Miller" = "Nick Miller."

2. Borrow from your style or sound:

- "The Soulful Singer"

- "Mr. Funky Beats."

3. Check availability (if music-related):

- Avoid names already used by other artists.

4. Think metaphorically:

- "The Firestarter" for a rapper with high-energy tracks.

- "The Queen Bee" for a female musician.

5. Use foreign phrases:

- "La Sirenita" = The Little Mermaid in Spanish

- "Le Rouge" = The Red in French

6. Alliteration:

- "Melodic Mike."

7. Combine words/sounds:

- "Beats + Rhymes = Breymes"

8. Punny twists:

- "A Sharp" (pianist)

- "LyriKal (rapper)

9. Play with words:

- "The Piano Gal"

- "Miss Tres" (singer-songwriter)

10. Keep it simple:

- Sometimes your real name is best!

11. Consider your genre and audience:

- If you're a rapper, a catchy, edgy stage name might work well.

- For classical musicians, a more formal stage name may be more appropriate.

12. Avoid names already used by other artists.

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