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Sunday 26 August 2007

Online singing lessons or learning one-to-one from a teacher?


Making the decision between taking online singing lessons and having private one-to-one lessons can be a tough call. Most people would probably make the decision based on one thing... and that's cost.

But I'll tell you something for nothing ...as much as cost might be an important factor to consider, there are other things on the list which are equally as important, if not even more crucial to think about for later on down the road.

Let's go through a couple of these things.

We'll start with the obvious.


Cost: "It's not about my wallet... or is it?"

Having one-to-one vocal training means you'll pay between $30 - $100 (£25 - $75) per hour. I know it sounds like a lot, but usually you CAN find a good vocal coach for around $40 per hour.

If you're going to go down this route, you better be sure you put in the practice in your own time, otherwise it's simply not worth it. I have students that pay me to teach them, but then don't put in the time and practice themselves outside of lesson time.

Of course there are many who want to sing for fun. This is cool if you have the cash to spare. But if you don't, try to be some what serious about wanting to improve your vocal ability.

Having online vocal lessons means that you will more likely pay a one time fee for a singing course that will guide you into becoming a better singer. Prices range from around $47 all the way to $300. I'm sure there are courses which charge around four figures, but personally I haven't seen any.

With online vocal lessons, you won't be paying weekly for a 'live' vocal coach. This option is good for your wallets.


The Personal Touch: "The Constant Nagger or The Perfect Mentor..."

Having a real vocal coach means that you can interact with one another. This is great if you are comfortable around those who tell you what to do. You can have any questions you have answered instantaneously. Your teacher (if he/she is a good one) will motivate you and inspire to become a better singer each and every time you have a lesson.

With online vocal lessons, you don't have that direct 'live' interactivity. You will need to motivate yourself as there won't be a teacher on your back reminding you to practice :-) Self discipline will be the name of the game.

Location: "I love my space... do I need to get out?"

Having a live vocal coach will often mean that you'll have to travel to where they teach from. Sure, some vocal trainers do 'house visits', but in my experience a vocal coach is at his/her best when they're at their own domain.

So, this means the student (ie. a potential YOU), will have to go to their house/studio to take your singing lesson. If you don't have a problem travelling, then this is a good option. Sometimes, you will find that travelling outdoors before talking a class in learning can really help you absorb the information.

On the other hand, taking online singing lessons will mean that you can learn from the comfort of your own home. Again, the only thing that will get in your way is self-discipline. You will need to get yourself up, dust off the cobwebs and DIY (do it yourself) on a regular basis to get the best results.


There is no 'right option' here. Everybody is different. You need to take a look at yourself and figure out how you might be able to learn in the best possible way.

Some will prefer online singing lessons while others will prefer private one-to-one vocal lessons.

Make the decision and then move forward...

Shamir

Saturday 25 August 2007

Grab these singing tips and start practicing TODAY...



I've met a flood of people recently who are keen in learning singing tips, tricks and techniques that will help improve their quality of singing. The truth is, most people don't want to 'learn' anything. They want a quick fix. They want instant gratification. Something that will instantaneously transform their vocal abilities into what they envision only in their dreams.

Now don't get me wrong ...dreams are a good thing. We all need something to strive for. After all, it's all about passion. But we have to start somewhere. We have to do a little bit of the 'right stuff' everyday to then eventually see our progress.

Singing is like a musical extension of your natural speaking voice. The only difference is, you gotta' learn some techniques which will allow you to a) not damage your vocal chords ...and b) to sing the best you possibly can.

This is regardless whether you're trying to be the next Whitney Houston ...or if you're simply tyring to get to the next level.

Do you mind if I quickly share some core singing techniques with you? These tips can go a long way if you let them...

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*Breath Control*
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You shouldn't be taking in gulps of air when you're singing. This is the wrong approach. Take 'sips' instead. Take what is required - a sufficient amount of air. There is nothing worse then feeling giddy because you're taking unnecessary deep breaths.

Also, don't hold your breath when singing.... EVER. This only wastes energy - which you could use on things like performance and tone control.

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*Use Tone Control*
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Forcing out notes to make them sound louder is a common mistake amongst aspiring singers. What you should aim to do is use (what we call) 'vocal resonance'.

Stay with me here.

Don't get put off by the term 'resonance'. All this means is that we can use certain parts of our upper body to amplify (ie. make louder or richer) our singing tone.

So, for example we can use our chest to amplify a lower notes for a more robust sound. Or, we can use our head to reinforce the more higher or 'nasal' sound.

As you aim to sing higher, try to use your head to create a bigger sound. As you go for a more lower sound, try to use your chest to make that sound richer.

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*Forget About Increasing Your Vocal Range - Strengthen it!*
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Ah, I think the most common misconception is that you can improve your vocal range by another octave (ie. 8 notes). This is rarely the case. The truth is generally most people who take singing lessons will not drastically increase their vocal range. They may get an extra two or three notes, but usually this won't change much.

BUT, this should NOT be your focus.

Your focus should be to actually strengthen the voice across it's 'whole range' ...from the lowest notes to the highest notes.

Quite often people will use the 'middle' of their vocal range completely neglecting the lower or the higher parts. They're blissfully unaware that there is another world of 'notes' to be discovered! And it's these notes that we can work on... thus strengthening your entire vocal range. Not just the middle part.

I will do my best to update this page with more singing tips as I get more time.

Until then, use the above to your advantage.

Chat soon...

Shamir