many talented singers take voice lessons to improve their already decent voice. however, do people who don't have a good voice at all ever take voice lessons? would this help improve a voice at all. I am not just saying this, I really do not have a good voice, I can't hit any notes or stay in tune. I know you are probably thinking "I am sure her vpice is OK, but honestly it is not one of my strong points. I know I have other strengths and talents, but I am basically an awful singer. I am not looking to be transformed into an amazing famous singer or anything, but I would like to have a decent voice so I am not embaressed to sing out loud! Do you know anyone like me that has ever taken voice lessons? Would they at all help someone who has vritually no singing talent? Is it worth it, and would it improve me a little? Or do voice teachers expect only to work with people who are already okay at singing? I would also be embaressed to go to a professional...someone who can sing so well! Any comments or advice? Thank You!
Additional info, added Wednesday December 7 2005, 1:15 pm: where can I find a voice teacher too?. Want to answer more questions in the Hobbies category? Maybe give some free advice about: Music? iLiKEYOUx3 answered Thursday December 8 2005, 6:56 pm: uhmm im not sure about this. but i have a friend...and she doesnt know if shes a great singer but she wants to be famous. so she tapes herself singing and sends it to people. they tell her if its good or not. try that and see so that you dont ahve to be embarassed over it. they can just tell you if you have what it takes or not. hope i helped!!
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SilentOne answered Wednesday December 7 2005, 5:10 am: To keep it simple; Practise makes (erm) better.
Vocal teachers are there to help whoever pays them to improve their voice.
Going to the right one will almost definately help you. Depending on how well you listen, and adapt to their teaching then it could be fairly instant, or it could take a long time. If it takes too long for you then find excuses not to sing :)
miss_thang answered Wednesday December 7 2005, 3:10 am: Voice teachers dont only expect to work with people who already have pretty nice voices..I have a voice teacher and ive seen some of her other students and MAN they could use some work =) Dont be nervous, and dont feel like your in the way..If you want to take voice lessons, you should, The voice teacher will be happy shes gettin your money lol in exchange for the voice lessons ofcourse =)
Igotamonopoly answered Wednesday December 7 2005, 12:40 am: First of all, no professional should ever be embarassed to work with someone not great. Much of what a vocal lesson consists of is conditioning the voice. They really don't improve your voice as they do your stamina. I suggest trying one lesson or consulting with a local teacher to see if they can help you. If they can't, write back and I can help you, I teach and also sing quite a bit. Do you have a keyboard or piano, if not, consider investing in one of these and learn to play it, since tuning your voice revolves around it. Let me know. I actually mean that. [ Igotamonopoly's advice column | Ask Igotamonopoly A Question ]
Siren_Cytherea answered Tuesday December 6 2005, 11:32 pm: Okay, I have proof that "bad" people do take voice lessons. I taught for awhile before college got to be too much work to do both, and one of my students was pretty damn tone deaf, lol.
Practice makes permanent, my flute teacher always told me, and I told her that. After a few weeks of lessons and just practicing she began improving and finding the pitch much more quickly. She just has to remember to support and to "feel" the pitch before she sings it. So yes, people who aren't amazing singers do take voice lessons, and they CAN improve.
If you're willing to work and really practice enough to make a difference, it can help. If you want to improve, by all means take lessons. Voice lessons are never a bad thing.
It's up to you, though - you've gotta decide you want to improve. The first step to fixing a problem is wanting to fix it.
Go for the lessons!
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pureGLAMOUR answered Tuesday December 6 2005, 10:12 pm: HI UMM THERES THIS RUSSIAN SINGER THAT COULDNT SING FOR SHIT UNTIL HER MOM A GREAT SINGER PUSHED HER INTO SINGING LESSIONS AND NOW SHES WOW! SO YEAH IF THERE WAS HOPE FOR HER THERES HOPE FOR ANYONE. BUT IT TAKES ALOT OF WORK! ALOTS OF IT! BUT IM SURE YOU CAN DO IT IF YOU ENJOY SINGING THEN YOU CAN AND YOU WILL! YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO.
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