For years I believed both of these myths and many more all the while believing there must be something wrong with me because I couldn’t seem to “get” what my teachers were telling me; created a frustration that I still harbor today. However, I have spent the last few years relearning how to sing and have come to some important conclusions:
- Let go of the idea that singing is easy. Singing may be easier for some but just being able to do it without much though can create other problems later.
- Learn how to connect the concepts of singing with how you interpret them.
- Learning to love the sound of your voice is a must. Record practice sessions (with teachers and alone) and performances and learn to listen to them subjectively. This allows you to even look at a voice you dislike and analyze what is working and what isn’t.
- Practice Practice Practice
- Experiment Experiment Experiment
- Don’t give up! It may take longer than you expect, but you will get there.
I hope to tackle these topics and others in more detail to give you the skills and musings that will make you the singer you always wanted to be. Stay tuned….