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Starting Out

In-depth guides:

Find people to work with
Form a dance group
Professional singing auditions

Improve your vocals
Song writing basics
Improve your practising skills

Why playing live is important
Get first gigs
Develop your stage prescence

Choosing a band name
Choose tracks for a demo
Get ready to approach record labels

Get training from The Prince's Trust

Download music

Starting Out in Action

	Auditions An A&R man on what its like auditioning people

	Sugababes The babes give advice on coping with criticism

	Professional songwriting Pam Sheyne on songwriting success

	Daniel Bedingfield How Daniel became one of the biggest UK stars

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