heartosunshine Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Cue the violins: :nopity: When I was in early middle school, I was told after a chorus concert (where I had a solo!) that I couldn't sing well. It most likely was an offhand comment, perhaps not meant the way it sounded. I don't know but I was a moody middle schooler and that was the last year I took chorus. Since then, I've been very self-conscious about my voice but I love to sing. I sing all the time when I'm alone but rarely around others and not even in church. I had this crazy idea recently to try voice lessons. I don't want to sing professionally, just not be embarrassed by my ability to sing, or lack thereof. Can people be taught to sing reasonably well or is it something they're born with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sure, you can be taught to sing reasonably well unless you cannot identify pitches at all (tone deaf). I think that's a wonderful idea to take something you enjoy and to learn how to do it to increase your own enjoyment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica in OR Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Definitely can learn! I only took a year of voice lessons in high school, in addition to singing with the show choir, and I still use some of the techniques today. Go for it! :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I say do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Who said that! If you got a solo, I bet you have talent. Take the voice lessons and be amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I know of a man who was told in middle school he couldn't sing. (probably also in high school.) but he was determined to sing, and also took voice lessons. he's a professional tenor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I'm wondering who told you that. I don't think lessons would help if a person is tone deaf and can't tell whether they're hitting the right notes or not. I doubt that's the case for you. If your teacher didn't think you could sing, you wouldn't have been chosen to sing a solo. I say put middle school out of mind and go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 My son has been taking voice for a year and a half. I've been to some voice recitals. It's kind of like going to a piano recital. Some people are beginners never bound for broadway. Some people have been working at it for years and are amazing. Anyone who pigeon holes a kid in junior high is a jerk. I remember hearing some awful hurtful words during those years. So I have been attending my son's voice lessons for a year and a half as a note taker. I have learned a TON. My singing voice is so much better too! So totally go for it. It's funny - my ear has changed too. Singers I would have thought amazing a couple years ago are sounding untrained to me. It's pretty interesting. My son's teacher also said a lot of students don't practice, don't know music theory or read music at all, and think they're going to be on American Idol or something. He actually only takes classical and/or musical theater singers now. My son has taken piano for 8 years, so the teacher absolutely loves him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartosunshine Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Thanks for the encouragement! The person who made the comment was not a teacher or anyone who had any voice instruction themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Thanks for the encouragement! The person who made the comment was not a teacher or anyone who had any voice instruction themselves. If you were selected for a solo, I'm sure you had a good voice for your chorus! Even girls voices can be in flux in junior high as well with big growth. My son was a treble when he started voice and now he's a baritone and possibly still shifting. He was actually lower a few months ago. It's been a crazy ride for him. I'm sure he wouldn't be singing at all right now and getting cast in musical theater without his voice teacher helping him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Go for it! I've been thinking about it for years, too, mostly because my kids' voice teacher is so cool. She's really into vocal safety, and I think simple things like singing in the shower would be more fun if I had a more of a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkwynn Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Deja vu - I actually googled this exact question last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Much of quality singing is developing the muscle--it's not all musicianship. With good instruction and practice, you can most certainly improve your singing muscles' strength and skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Someone said that to you when you were in MIDDLE SCHOOL??? Your voice wouldn't have been fully mature for many years. It still may not be. (I don't know how old you are.) I say, go for it! There are so many things to learn in regard to singing technique. I hope you enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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