Learn Singing your way with a TakeLessons expert

By Kit R. – Aurora Vocal Instructor

If you're looking to take singing lessons in Aurora, Colorado, you don’t have to look far for great singing opportunities! Want to see a concert, partake in a performance, or just have fun? Here are some great options while taking your singing lessons in Aurora!

Aurora Singers A mixture of show tunes, pop music and musical theatre, Aurora Singers performs four months out of the year. Concerts feature group performances, along with optional solos and smaller groups like duets and trios. Visit their website for audition information! http://www.aurorasingers.org/contact/auditions

GigSalad Create an account to catch a few singing gigs! Describe your style of performance (solo vocalist, band, country, pop, etc…), and get booked! https://www.gigsalad.com/join/promokit

Family Karaoke This locally-owned venue does not have your typical opportunity to “sing in front of a crowd.” You pay for a private room, where family and friends can sing their hearts out with quality sound and lighting. http://www.yelp.com/biz/family-karaoke-aurora

Bistro Al Vino This wine and martini bistro features karaoke every Tuesday night at 7:00. Professional light and sound is provided by Open Stage Denver. http://www.bistroalvino.com/entertainment_openmic.htm http://openstagedenver.com/

Aspen Music Festival and School If you’re up for a trip, this is a festival you won’t want to miss. With more than 300 events, there’s something for everyone! Full orchestras, staged operas, chamber music, children’s events, lectures and more. Audition for groups like the opera chorus, or focus on private study. Open to musicians of all ages and levels. http://www.aspenmusicfestival.com/

Mile High Vocal Jam Offering clinics, workshops and competitions for high school, college and beyond. Held every fall, this event features Grammy award-winning artists, music producers, recording artists, and great professionals. http://mhvj.org/

Young Voices of Colorado A training choir for children ages three to 18. With six choirs, Young Voices of Colorado offers children the chance to sing with peers. It provides development in vocal technique, music theory, music history, sight-reading and more. Participants are given the opportunity to perform at concerts, festivals and eventually foreign travel. http://www.youngvoices.org/

Sports Team National Anthem Auditions Mail in a recording for your chance to sing the National Anthem live at a local sporting event! Details can be found at the following team websites. Colorado Rockies- http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/col/ballpark/information/index.jsp?content=guide#N Denver Nuggets- http://www.nba.com/nuggets/dance/game_entertainment_index.html Denver Broncos- http://www.denverbroncos.com/fans/national-anthem.html

Aurora Symphony Orchestra Keep an eye on their website to ensure you don’t miss out on guest soloists, who are sure to inspire all levels of singers! http://www.aurorasymphony.org/masterworks.html

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Visit downtown Denver, and experience a professional show in one of the theaters or in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. Interested in performing with them? Auditions are held in late April, so check their website in March for details. http://www.denvercenter.org/about-us/careers

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Although located about 40 minutes outside of Aurora, Red Rocks is a one-of-a-kind venue. Offering a huge selection of concerts, you’ll be sure to find a performance by your favorite artist! http://redrocksonline.com/

So practice well during your singing lessons in Aurora, and be sure to take advantage of these wonderful resources in your own backyard!