What kind of tools do you think a person would use to be a singer?

Answer 1

The main tool they would use is their voice. Of course, the following items, activities, and services would help too:

Microphone. That helps boost a voice, helps to record the voice, and helps an average singer to be heard throughout a large auditorium.

Musical Instruments. Those are good for practicing one's voice and produces music to be played while the person is singing.

Voice lessons. It always helps to be taught the proper way to sing so as to not strain your voice or the ears of the audience.

Recording equipment. If you are recording your voice, then you'd need access to recording equipment or a studio with such equipment.

An appropriate wardrobe. If you are singing in public, it helps to look your best. If you are singing with a group, it helps you to feel a part of the group if you all dress in a coordinated way. For instance, church choirs wear robes and stoles, and there is a psychological effect in that you feel that you are all equal, and that what you are doing is important. The choir director tends to be dressed in formal wear which suggests that they are the leader. In a band with featured singers, you'd want the lead singer(s) to wear the most elaborate outfits and for the musicians and backup singers to dress in a somewhat similar manner, but not as flashy since the focus is not on them. They are there to support the lead singer(s) and make them seem their best but not to compete with them. They might have a director present, but they are not seen.