Voice Lessons Part 1
There are two types of people who approach me about voice lessons. The first type is a non-professional singer (perhaps a member of a church choir) who does very little solo performing. This singer has fair to good ability. They may have problems like; hearing notes accurately, breath control, strain, hoarseness or allergies. One thing is for sure, this singer has no desire to pursue a career as a solo artist, instead they just want to sing comfortably and easily. They are also very drawn to the idea of someone they respect walking them through a vocal map, step by step.
Have I just described you? Well, hold on to your hat. I have discovered through trial and error, that you may not be the best candidate for private voice lessons. Sounds harsh, right? The truth is, you aren't the problem! Due to the ultimate goal of private study, you will not derive greatest benefit from the focused, intense environment of a voice lesson. At least not at first. Let me explain why.
The purpose of a private voice lesson is to physically improve the coordination between mind and body so that solo performance is optimized. Very little time is devoted to leading a singer note by note through a song. Instead, solo singing is an athletic endeavor that requires regular lessons, intense preparation for those lessons, and an active singing schedule. If solo performance is not your ultimate goal, voice lessons may not be a high priority for you. This could lead to frequently missed or rescheduled lessons and missed days of practice and of course a lack of attention to the diet, exercise and rest regimen required to perform optimally. For some folks singing is not a discipline, it's a hobby, and that's ok.
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