217936 1112 Performing Arts Music Shows and Concerts true Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:29:35 -0700 american, Idol, auditioning, appearing, winning, television, competition, competing, performing, chosen How To Get on American Idol http://www.howcast.com/videos/217936-How-To-Get-on-American-Idol http://www.howcast.com/videos/217936-How-To-Get-on-American-Idol/edit approved 0 blairfell http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 492 87025 1 0 Step Be committed Be committed. The process you’ll need to go through is not easy, and it certainly isn’t for the squeamish.

]]> 87026 2 0 Step Go online Go to americanidol.com to find out about audition details, including the location and dates of the audition closest to you.

]]> 87027 3 0 Tip Auditions tend to take place in the summer, so keep checking the site as soon as spring arrives.

]]> 87028 4 0 Step Download the release Download the release form from the web site. You’ll need to bring it with you to the registration. You’ll also need two forms of ID, proving you’re an American citizen between the age of 16 and 28, and a parent or guardian if you are under 18.

]]> 87029 5 0 Tip Know what you’re getting into. In the release form, you’ll agree that your portrayal on the show might be disparaging, defamatory, embarrassing, or of an otherwise unfavorable nature which may expose you to public ridicule, humiliation or condemnation.

]]> 87030 6 0 Step Register A day or two before the audition, head to the audition site – usually the biggest sports arena in your town – and register. You’ll get a wristband and seat number for the actual day of the audition.

]]> 87031 7 0 Step Prepare for the audition Prepare two songs to sing without accompaniment. You’ll probably just get to sing a tiny bit of one song before you’re cut off mercilessly, but, in case they really like you, be ready to sing both.

]]> 87032 8 0 Tip Be outrageous. If just getting on American Idol is more important than winning it, your best bet is to somehow shock the judges.

]]> 87033 9 0 Step Arrive early Arrive early on the day of the audition with your release form and two IDs. Having a wristband and a seat number doesn’t guarantee you’ll get to sing for the judges. Time may run out—so get there at least two hours before the audition begins.

]]> 87034 10 0 Step Wait You’ll have to wait several hours before you’re called on to do anything.

]]> 87035 11 0 Step Sing your song It’s not yet time to sing in front of the actual judges, but here’s your chance to impress an assistant with your performance. If you’re good—or bad—enough, they’ll give you a golden ticket to move on to sing in front of a producer. If not, they’ll send you home.

]]> 87036 12 0 Tip Tell a sob story. Just make sure it’s true.

]]> 87037 13 0 Step Sing again If you get to proceed, sing your song again – now in front of the show’s producers. These are really the ones to impress, since they decide if you’re “good television.” Again, you’ll need to either vocally wow them or convince them you’re laughably untalented or crazy.

]]> 87038 14 0 Step Perhaps perform again At this point you may or may not perform for the show’s judges – and in front of the cameras. Even if you don’t make it this far, there’s hope: Footage of you standing in line could make it on to the show.

]]> 87039 15 0 Fact Calling in to vote for American Idol is so popular that scam artists have bought toll-free numbers similar to American Idol’s number in order to try to charge callers who misdial.

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