Hi!
Now i finally decided to take singing lessons. I really hope this lessons will help me! Does anyone have any experiense with taking lessons? What do you do the first time your there etc.
Thanks for any answer!
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Well, it very much depends on the teacher to be honest.
I can only tell you what I would do :
I would generally talk to the student about what they are hoping to get out of lessons (are they a beginner wanting to sing in the church choir, are they a professional with vocal problems, are they a beginner who would really like to turn professional one day etc) - I'd ask them to tell me what kind of music they enjoy and what they'd like to sing, then I'd ask them if they know anything about my teaching model and give them a short presentation of it if they're not used to it (so we can be certain we're using the same vocabulary).
Then I'd ask them to sing for me and I'd note what they do well and what needs to be worked on, as well as any apparent 'get around' strategies that may be masking a different problem. From there I make a basic training plan to correct their faults, build on their skills and get them doing what they want to do in as little time as possible in the healthiest, most musical way possible.
The student would leave with an CD recording of the lesson and exercises to work on at home and we'd set up the next meeting (my appointment book being as it is I can't accept students on a weekly basis, so we see each other as and when they feel they're ready for another lesson - but many teachers work on a weekly or bi-weekly system).
I imagine that most teachers would probably do a similar kind of first lesson.
Well done for taking the plunge - singing is great, you always have music with you wherever you go and - should you ever turn professional, you'll be the envy of the instrumentalists - nothing to lug around, nothing to check in on planes, nothing other than a microphone and a few leads to put away at the end of a concert (if you sing amplified) - I often point to my larynx when our show checks in for flights and I'm asked where my instrument is - it drives the banjo and guitar players crazy (heaviest instruments).
Have loads of fun!
I can only tell you what I would do :
I would generally talk to the student about what they are hoping to get out of lessons (are they a beginner wanting to sing in the church choir, are they a professional with vocal problems, are they a beginner who would really like to turn professional one day etc) - I'd ask them to tell me what kind of music they enjoy and what they'd like to sing, then I'd ask them if they know anything about my teaching model and give them a short presentation of it if they're not used to it (so we can be certain we're using the same vocabulary).
Then I'd ask them to sing for me and I'd note what they do well and what needs to be worked on, as well as any apparent 'get around' strategies that may be masking a different problem. From there I make a basic training plan to correct their faults, build on their skills and get them doing what they want to do in as little time as possible in the healthiest, most musical way possible.
The student would leave with an CD recording of the lesson and exercises to work on at home and we'd set up the next meeting (my appointment book being as it is I can't accept students on a weekly basis, so we see each other as and when they feel they're ready for another lesson - but many teachers work on a weekly or bi-weekly system).
I imagine that most teachers would probably do a similar kind of first lesson.
Well done for taking the plunge - singing is great, you always have music with you wherever you go and - should you ever turn professional, you'll be the envy of the instrumentalists - nothing to lug around, nothing to check in on planes, nothing other than a microphone and a few leads to put away at the end of a concert (if you sing amplified) - I often point to my larynx when our show checks in for flights and I'm asked where my instrument is - it drives the banjo and guitar players crazy (heaviest instruments).
Have loads of fun!
QUOTE(rosfrog @ Nov 18 2009, 10:21 PM) 
Well, it very much depends on the teacher to be honest.
I can only tell you what I would do :
I would generally talk to the student about what they are hoping to get out of lessons (are they a beginner wanting to sing in the church choir, are they a professional with vocal problems, are they a beginner who would really like to turn professional one day etc) - I'd ask them to tell me what kind of music they enjoy and what they'd like to sing, then I'd ask them if they know anything about my teaching model and give them a short presentation of it if they're not used to it (so we can be certain we're using the same vocabulary).
Then I'd ask them to sing for me and I'd note what they do well and what needs to be worked on, as well as any apparent 'get around' strategies that may be masking a different problem. From there I make a basic training plan to correct their faults, build on their skills and get them doing what they want to do in as little time as possible in the healthiest, most musical way possible.
The student would leave with an CD recording of the lesson and exercises to work on at home and we'd set up the next meeting (my appointment book being as it is I can't accept students on a weekly basis, so we see each other as and when they feel they're ready for another lesson - but many teachers work on a weekly or bi-weekly system).
I imagine that most teachers would probably do a similar kind of first lesson.
Well done for taking the plunge - singing is great, you always have music with you wherever you go and - should you ever turn professional, you'll be the envy of the instrumentalists - nothing to lug around, nothing to check in on planes, nothing other than a microphone and a few leads to put away at the end of a concert (if you sing amplified) - I often point to my larynx when our show checks in for flights and I'm asked where my instrument is - it drives the banjo and guitar players crazy (heaviest instruments).
Have loads of fun!
Thanks for a great answer!
That didnt sound to bad at all! Il probebly be a little nervouse at first, but isnt that normal:)? i would love to make a carrier out of music but it stopes a little when it comes to my voice. Iv been told that music is somtn im good at in general. I have played the guitar since the age of 12 and now im 17:) Music is a huge part of my life, and i would do anything to make my dream come true!
Thank you again Rosfrog
Hi again !
Of course it's normal to be a little nervous - don't worry at all! Teacher's are used to dealing with nervous students and will do everything they can to make you feel at ease.
Also remember that a few mistakes and slip ups in a lesson is the kind of thing we want to hear - it gives us things to work on! We don't expect you to be perfect (or you wouldn't be coming for lessons) - but people often worry that their singing won't be good enough for the teacher's ear - which is a bit like cleaning up before the cleaner comes round!
Relax and enjoy it - you'll have a ball!
Of course it's normal to be a little nervous - don't worry at all! Teacher's are used to dealing with nervous students and will do everything they can to make you feel at ease.
Also remember that a few mistakes and slip ups in a lesson is the kind of thing we want to hear - it gives us things to work on! We don't expect you to be perfect (or you wouldn't be coming for lessons) - but people often worry that their singing won't be good enough for the teacher's ear - which is a bit like cleaning up before the cleaner comes round!
Relax and enjoy it - you'll have a ball!
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