Here is just a quick list of tips for karaoke singers in no particular order:

1. When you step on stage be sure to check the microphone. Make sure it’s on or in the on position because sometimes the previous singer will accidentally turn it off as they are exiting the stage. And that can mess you up when you go up to sing. I wish I had a quarter for every time this happens. Sometimes once a hour! Check the mic!
2. Hold the microphone close to your mouth. This will prevent feedback and enable the audience to hear you sing clearly without the karaoke host having to turn your microphone volume up excessively. If you know you have a soft voice you will need to project. And please do.
3. Project your voice to the back of the room. It’s easy to make eye contact with those in the front row, but you really want to move your eyes around the room, and look for those folks in the back as well, make sure they can hear you. If you can do that you will surely be connecting with people. Good for you!
4. Don’t be nervous because we are all friends out here just having fun. Act like you have been there (on stage) before. Yes I mean it. Act like it’s not your first time even if it is.
5. Song selection is key. Smile as you sing, unless you’re singing a real somber song. But why would you ever want to do that? It’s a karaoke party remember? Pick a song the people will get into. Pick a song that will resonate with the people who are watching you. Pick a song that they can dance too. Keep it fun. Sometimes people try to sing songs off the beaten path, choosing to sing broadway selections or esoteric showtunes. Just shoot me. Can’t they tell, it doesn’t really fit? Nope. They can’t and it’s just crazy. Sure I am picking on a certain genre and I do love all kinds of music. but it’s kind of strange when you’re at a bar and people are singing Broadway tunes or Gospel. I have always felt a karaoke night is supposed to create a fun party atmosphere. If I want to hear Broadway, I will go to Broadway show, not the corner bar hosting karaoke.
6. It is not necessary to announce or disclaim to the entire room that you’re not a professional singer. Yes people quite often do this when they are nervous. Whether you are or are not a professional singer — we will figure it out soon enough. We don’t really care. Please just have fun and don’t waste our time by not enjoying your moment on stage. We want you to enjoy the spotlight. Roll with it. Think of it like a rodeo and you just have 8 seconds.
7. Never drop the microphone(s) on stage. It’s not cool to abuse expensive sound equipment. Trust me you won’t want to be on the hook for replacing microphones out of your pocket.
8. Make sure the karaoke host knows if you are bringing a guest with you up on stage . Make sure the host knows you plan to sing a duet, trio or group sing-along. It’s best not to surprise the host with this before your time to sing because it causes delays. Karaoke hosts prefer to put extra microphones on stage whenever there is a group singing.
9. Always be close to the stage when it’s your time to sing. It should not take you more than 60 seconds to get yourself set. It’s actually rude to the other singers when you’re not ready to sing on your turn. If you pay attention and are close to the stage you will be singing very quickly and that will enable more singers to rotate in throughout the night. It really adds up, so less time spent with dead air and singer delays provides more time for actual singing. Hooray!
10. When on stage work the stage, don’t just stand in one place, put some feeling into it.