Wanna be a karaoke star? Here's how...

King of karaoke

By Cody Rodriguez
Special to Metromix

In an epic quest to become a king of karaoke, I've traveled to Japan, Korea, China and Australia to do battle. Frequenting Honolulu's karaoke hotspots has only further enhanced my skills and knowledge. I admit, there have been trials amid the triumphs. But no night out has been in vain.

If you're intent on being a karaoke star, even if you're just starting out, here are some tips on becoming the star of your own karaoke domain.