When you search in Google “How much do professional singers earn”, a confusing list of answers appears.
Some sites will say that the professional singer earns around R$160/hour. We can say that the answer is not so straightforward.
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First of all, it is important to define what we are calling a singer. For our purposes, we are treating the term "singer" the same way we would treat the term "guitarist".
If you want to become a professional singer, you don't necessarily need to write songs or play a lot of instruments.
You might do that sometimes, but it's not your main focus. You can even be in a band, even if it's not your main band.
You are a voice for hire.
You do things like: sing backing vocals on shows and recordings, tour as a contracted member in a band, play in nightclubs, weddings and corporate events, sing at birthdays or similar. You are a paid singer.
The reason we need to make this distinction is that singers who are also writing their own songs, recording them, selling their songs, selling merchandise and touring, have other sources of income. revenue.
Artists make money from royalties, merchandise, and ticket sales, among other things. They also have a lot more workload.
Professional singers are like professional musicians. They are hired for a purpose, paid and that's it.
Of course, if you're singing on recordings, you'll earn some royalties, but those are royalties earned by signed musicians, not royalties earned per songwriting.
That said, there are plenty of opportunities for singers.
When songs are being recorded, it is often necessary to have backup singers and/or singers who can sing in harmony.
Usually the singer in question will be hired based on their professionalism, studio experience and vocal quality. For example, a friend of mine just hired a female singer to sing harmonies on a track because she has a really strong country voice.
Singers are paid a per-song fee equal to or comparable to other musicians performing on the track.
This can cost from 250 to 1500 reais per song. Generally, 750 reais is the average paid per song in the current market.
Not all artists will pay their employed musicians the same. Make sure you charge what you think you're worth.
There are many situations when singers and musicians are paid a daily fee.
For example, I was hired for a live music video (along with several other musicians) and received a daily rate of 750 reais for about seven hours of work.
This is a standard fee.
If you're singing for a musical theater production, your per diem rate is likely higher.
Likewise, if you are running a singing workshop or something similar, you can set your fee however you like.
The average daily amount can vary from 500 to 2500 reais, depending on the job, the person being hired and the budget of the person hiring.
Since the beginning of the music industry, there have been famous singers who sang songs they didn't write. Rihanna, Beyoncé, Gusttavo Lima, Anitta, Roberto Carlos are just a few examples.
All these artists are singers but they don't always compose the songs they sing.
In that case, a singer does not earn public performance royalties for this song. When the song is played on the radio, the songwriter earns royalties.
In almost all countries, except the United States, the interpreters of the tracks (singers, musicians of support, sound engineers, etc.) will receive a portion of the royalties for the so-called “rights related”.
This value varies from song to song.
Going back to professional singers – most singers earn their income from live performances.
Unfortunately, pay fluctuates a lot.
For standard bar shows, cover shows and private shows, the singer will earn from 150 to 1500 reais per show.
150 reais would be for a quick show or a small artist show. Most singers charge between 150 and 1000 reais per show.