Looking for Singing Opportunities in and around Seattle?

The best way to get performance experience is to perform!  If you've never done it, I suggest you go to a venue near by as a spectator first, get an idea for the way the event is run, then plan your songs for next time.  I went unprepared to Egan's - had a blast! - but wound up forgetting my words.  Be prepared! And if someone else is playing, bring sheet music or a chart for the musicians.

Here is a partial and growing list.  Please send me more links to add!

Egan's in Ballard:  Vocal Jam on Wednesdays 9 - 11 pm.  Outstanding Jazz trio backs you while you sing!

Victory Music:  Various Accoustic Open Mic locations north and south of Puget Sound.  This is great if you play guitar or need to find someone to accompany you for future reference.

Here's another Jazz Open Mic:

Martin's Off Madison:  Karin Kajita is at the piano on Tuesdays 8 - 11 pm.  Sing Jazz, standards and more...

And of course we can't leave out the Karaoke singers!  Here's a comprehensive link to Karaoke locations all over the region:

NW Karaoke Guide

Need a band behind you?  Tired of singing to CDs that already have a singer?

Check out ProSound Performance Music for Singers.  They have 100's of popular songs with full instrumental back-up without the vocals, so you can sing and sound like a pro.  This is an ideal way to sing in an Idol competition or make your own CD.

Click here to browse and purchase a CD:  ProSound Music Library

This is an excellent resource for single copies of music that can be transposed to your key:  Musicnotes.com

And if you're looking for anthologys and sheet music in the originally published key, I recommend Sheet Music Plus. They have the world's largest selection, guaranteed low prices, and great customer service.

Then there's always http://www.wikifonia.org.  Check here for lead sheets that have already been created and free to download and print!