Picking the Right Voice Teacher
Posted October 15th, 2008 by adminThere are many people who teach voice lesson, but not all voice teachers are created equal. That being said, how do you know who can help you and who cannot? Here are a few good tips to help you figure out who you should and shouldn’t take voice lessons from and why.
1. Ask them about their experience as a singer. This sounds horrifically obvious, but something you want to find out is your voice teachers experience. Have they ever been a professional performer? If so, doing what? Have they ever performed at all? What about their education? Did they take voice for a year and decide they know enough that they can teach others, or have they invested serious time and effort into their talent? Many people receive their college degree in music education or performance… did they? I ask all these questions because you can get a good feel for how much a vocal teacher can help you as a singer by finding out what they have accomplished. If you ask the right questions you won’t end up taking voice lessons from a piano teacher that hides behind vague terminology like, “Sing from your diaphragm.”
2. Find out what their students have accomplished vocally. Sometimes voice teachers can master the art of singing themselves, but lack the ability to help others develop their voice. That’s why I always suggest finding out what some of their students have accomplished. Another thing you could ask for is a free introductory lesson. This isn’t too much to ask from a teacher that you’re planning on handing over hundreds of dollars of your hard earned money each month for lessons.
3. You pay for quality. While there are certainly going to be teachers out there who charge less than others, most voice teachers who have the knowledge and ability to help you sing better quickly are going to know their value. Good quality voice lessons in a normal sized city can run you anywhere from $40-$65 or more an hour and if you’re in a big city like New York or LA you can easily spend two or three times that. Seek out the teacher who’s right for you and your needs. If you’re looking to simply have fun singing, then you decide to spend less than someone who’s interested in becoming a professional performer. However, if you are looking for the best quality, be willing to look at lessons as an investment in yourself and the future.
Beyond all that, remember that you’re taking lessons not only to get better, but to have fun! If you’re in the Memphis area and looking to have fun improving your voice, feel free to check this place out for voice lessons. They offer a free intro lesson, have produced high quality talent and the head teacher is very talented… I should know, because we are the same person.
Good luck with your search and happy singing!
http://alwayslearningsharing.info/
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