Are Music Talent Contests Worth While?
Do contests like American Idol, participating on some music talent search contest, open call audition or some talent competition actually help an amateur break into the music business? A lot of people have been asking me this question lately and so I decided that perhaps it might be a good idea to bring a little clarity to this issue. Does participating in a talent competition in itself guarantee you a bright future in the music or entertainment industry? The answer is NO. Developing any career takes time and hard work and singing songs and hoping to win the talent contest will not guarantee that you will be the next rock superstar. It does however accomplish a number of very important small tasks that can be instrumental in helping you become a new music talent. Every one knows that training and practice are important but it is not always obvious that certain physical abilities like having an ear for music or a flare for performing are also necessary for success in the business. I am
