Nooshafarin: A popular singer and actress in Southern California

Set goals and work hard. Succeeding as a singer takes a lot of work, and more than likely you will encounter setbacks and rejection on the way. Being patient is really important. Despite some stories of stars who seem to break out overnight, most singers put in a long time and a lot of hard work before making it.

• Define the success you want to have for yourself. You can create a five-year plan to define where you want to go as a singer. However, embrace change and accept that you plan will likely change, at least somewhat.