HERE'S WHAT TO DO:
1) RSVP by accepting invitation (or by clicking on the "Sign-Up!" link, also located on the top menu), registering for Elfster.com and joining the group/gift exchange.
[see in-depth blog for this step here]
2) CREATE YOUR WISHLIST by answering these questions:
Favorite Artist?
Favorite Band?
Favorite Broadway Show?
Favorite Song?
Favorite Christmas Song?
Write two "wild card" songs which you like, think there's a karaoke version available, and do not apply to the previous questions.
3) Once you've been matched with someone, MAKE A VIDEO of you singing one of the songs on their wishlist. You can do this in the following ways:
a. Find a Karaoke version of a song that matches your Secret Santa's favorite artist, band or Broadway show online (YouTube will have options) and record yourself singing the song using the online video clip as backing.
b. Find the song that matches your Secret Santa's favorite song, Christmas song or "wild card" songs and record yourself singing the song using the online video clip as backing.OR
c. Learn how to play it on an instrument yourself and record yourself performing the song (props to Alex).OR
d. Find a creative way to perform the song, such as finding live accompaniment or using Guitar Hero (props to Charlie and Armand).
[see in-depth blog here]
4) UPLOAD the recorded video to YouTube by 12AM Christmas EVE, so your Secret Santas can see their gifts magically delivered to them (by Santa, of course...cough, cough) by Christmas morning.
***NOTE: Uploading onto YouTube can be a time consuming process. Allow yourself time to practice, perform, record and, especially, UPLOAD your video!
Any questions, contact administrator at karaokesecret@gmail.com.
Have fun and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
