Singers & Vocalists

A singer is anyone who sings well enough to do it professionally. A vocalist, on the other hand, is a technically trained singer. A vocalist is usually trained in classical music and sings with a high level of technical correctness.

Great singers and vocalists should primarily have good voice health and strong vocal control. While it would be great for them to have their signature style, they must also be versatile enough to adapt their singing to the needs of the client. They must also have the ability to connect emotionally with a song and its audience.

When hiring vocalists, consider their experience in your music genre. Check their portfolio for qualifications and track record in the industry. Read client reviews to see how well they have worked with other singers, musicians, or brands.

The cost of hiring a singer depends on how good they are and their experience. Hiring an amateur singer will cost you about $150 to $200 per recording or performance, while a highly experienced singer will charge about $400. If your budget is lower, consider hiring a freelance singer at an average price of $120. Make sure to carefully vet them before hiring their services.

To determine if a vocalist is the right fit for your project, ask them the following questions:

What’s your experience in [pop, R&B, opera, EDM, or whatever genre your project is for]?

How many revisions do you offer?

What services do you offer?

Do you also handle mixing and mastering of the vocals?

Do you have your own studio?

What recording equipment and software do you use?

What file formats will the output be delivered?

Before hiring a freelance vocalist on Fiverr, set clear expectations and communicate your vision for the project. Provide the vocalist with instrumental tracks, lyrics, vocal demos, and other materials that would guide them during their recording.

The words “singer” and “vocalist” are often used interchangeably, but they have very subtle differences. A vocalist is someone who uses their voice as an instrument to create different kinds of sounds. In this sense, every singer is a vocalist. However, singers are mainly concerned with singing lyrics and melodies.

On the other hand, vocalists have a more diverse range of performances. They can do beatboxing, scat singing, harmonies, non-lyrical sounds, and even experimental music. These complex vocal performances require technical, stylistic, and artistic knowledge of vocal sounds—techniques that not all singers necessarily possess.