By LK F. - Fort Worth Singing Teacher

Are you a singer looking to take singing lessons in Fort Worth? In Texas, where everything is bigger, the opportunities are vast - especially in Fort Worth, Texas. Fort Worth is a great place to be a singer. The Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex is one of the busiest places for musicians of all genres. Singers at every stage of their training (pun intended) can find multiple opportunities to supplement their private singing lessons in Fort Worth by performing in local groups, joining music clubs, local auditions, classes, workshops, festivals and more.

Before you sign up for that next audition or join a band and start booking gigs, make sure you have your priorities in order. Know what it takes to move forward as a singer. As Malcolm Gladwell argues in “The Outliers,” it takes about 10,000 hours to master a particular skill. So, as a singer, know that it will take much time and practice before you can start gigging, auditioning, etc.

Fort Worth Opera, a world-renowned company, offers a full season of programming with many additional programs and opportunities for students. Bass Hall hosts national tours and productions with many options for students, as well as summer camps and workshops. National talent agencies like Fort Worth Talent (www.fortworthtalent.com) offer weekly classes and seminars, as well as free showcases to show off new and emerging talent.

If you’re interested in karaoke, there is a website just for you: Dfwkaraoke.com. Additionally, be sure to check out “Karaoke On The Fly”, a karaoke show at Cassidy’s every Thursday evening (http://www.cassidysfortworth.com/). Have fun showcasing what you’ve learned in your singing lessons in Fort Worth!

If you are a competitor - it is all here. Dallas Opera. Check. “The Voice.” Check. Six Flags Amusement Parks. Check. And of course, if you think you’re the best singer in Texas, you want to visit www.thebestsingerintexas.com or try and find a recording contract through the competition at www.unsignedonly.com.

Some great options for musicians to perform, to listen and to network include the many open music groups throughout the metroplex. In Grapevine, there is a live music Meetup group that meets once a month for acoustic musicians and singers. There is a DFW Karaoke and Music Lovers (live bands) open group that singers can sign up for notifications. “Step Stool to the Stage” in Bedford invites a wide variety of performers to share their talents. There are also Irish music, folk music, Bollywood groups and more for singers at every level. Information on many of these open groups is here: http://group-singing.meetup.com/cities/us/tx/fort_worth/

Come sing in Fort Worth! It’s time for you to be heard!