When singing, it is best to keep your hand below the grilled top of the microphone and to point it directly at your mouth while holding it about two inches away.  This avoids the vocal distortion that occurs when people sing too loudly into a microphone.  With the proper mic. control, your host can adjust the sound to help bring out the best qualities of your voice. 
     It’s also good to remember that when you sing softly, you may need to bring the mic a little closer to your mouth, but most importantly, when you hit a strong note or you are singing quite loudly, pull the mic away from your mouth so you can moderate your volume. 

Yelling or screaming into the microphone is unpleasant.  Not only is it bad for the equipment, but it can actually be painful for the audience.  Likewise, swearing or using obscene language will not be tolerated.  The show is designed for the enjoyment of all ages and not everyone appreciates the subtleties of foul language. 

Applauding for each vocalist is a nice way of saying, “Thank you.”  In some cases it may mean, “Thank you for that wonderful song.” or “Thank you for singing so well.” or even “Thank you for stopping because you’re really quite horrible.”  Regardless of the intention, everyone appreciates a round of applause.  Booing is unacceptable. 

Request slips have been specifically designed to give the host all the information he needs to set up your song.  Please fill in ALL the information.  The reason we ask for a song’s number AND title is so that we can verify that we have the correct song in the machine for you.  Incomplete request slips may be discarded and your song forfeited.  Likewise, if we cannot read your name, we cannot call you up to sing.  This may effect your position in the Rotation.

Tipping the Karaoke host is, of course, at your discretion.  It is never required but, if you have found the host to be entertaining, engaging, talented, funny, or even a bit nuts, it’s nice to let him/her know it with a tip.  The hosts will also do their best to sing songs that are requested by you.  Tips are especially appreciated when the host has connected with you personally by either singing a song you request or otherwise accommodating you.  The host usually has a tip jar (or hat) available.

Additionally, it is extremely impolite to get up and begin singing on stage with a vocalist.  This is especially true if you think they aren’t performing a song well and you decide to go “help” them.  Put yourself in their position:  If you were singing a song that might have significance to you and someone else decided to get up and “help” you sing it.  Would you not be offended?  It’s like booing.  This can also effect your position in the Rotation because it could be counted as a turn.   We don't allow people to join someone singing whether invited to do so or not.  Each singer gets their uniterrupted moment in the spotlight.

If  you wish to sing with someone, simply fill out a request slip for the song you'd like to sing and make sure your name and the names of each singer are clearly indicated.