How does it work to be a singer? What are the pitfalls to avoid? Is being on TV synonymous with success? Not necessarily! A children’s book sums up everything you need to know to become a singer!
Manon Denimal-Cubero is the author of “I dream of being a singer” published by Castermann. A professional singer, she gives here a series of good advice for children (and their parents) who would like to become a singer: “You have to do things in order.. Take singing lessons and choose the right path to become a singer. You don’t have to tell yourself what to do The Voice will bring the fame, the stars, the glitter and all that. Take your children to schools and offer them singing lessons. They will be immersed in reality and they will see how it happens.”
“The Voice? It’s not a guaranteed winning ticket”
More and more shows are giving the microphone to children with real talent. Eurovision Junior or even The Voice Kids highlight these young children. Manon Denimal-Cubero still warns: “The voice changes. At 7 years old, we will not have the same voice a few years later. It is even more obvious in boys. But in these shows, there are little ones who have a treasure in their throat. They need to be surrounded and not expect anything from this kind of show. The fall can be terrible if we believe it. It’s TV and if it doesn’t work, you have to move on, go back to taking classes.looking for your vocal identity. Doing this kind of TV talent show can be a great springboard, but you have to know that it’s not a guaranteed winning ticket.”
“I am only known to my mother and that’s fine.”
While stars and glitter aren’t for everyone, being a singer is a real job. With or without the spotlight: “I have been working intermittently for 13 years, I make a living from my job as a singer. But I’m not a star, I’m not known to the general public.. However, it’s been my job for 13 years and I wouldn’t have time to do anything else on the side, it’s a daily job. When I told my guidance counselor I wanted to be a singer, she said to my mother, ‘I don’t know what you’re going to do with her.‘.” We will appreciate it.
The success of current musicals, the jobs you can do as a singer, the different styles of singing, the importance (or not!) of accompanying yourself with an instrument, the traps you absolutely must avoid: Manon Denimal-Cubero is the guest of Emilie Mazoyer in Decibels.
