Are You A Singer Wannabe?

It seems like everywhere you turn nowadays, there's a new reality show on television for people to find their one minute of fame as a singer. If you've watched the early singing auditions for some of these shows, you might well have wondered whether you could do a whole lot better. Well, maybe you could, but a lot of the people who make it through to the final rounds of the shows have been having singing lessons for years - and it shows.
Deciding to get singing voice lessons is a big step, because it's going to cost you some money. But if you're serious about singing, it's a step worth taking. Proper singing training will help you to develop a strong, healthy voice, that will continue to grow and mature even after the singing lessons finish. You will also learn all sorts of singing tips, including ideas on how to do well at singing auditions, if that's what you want to do.
However, don't make the mistake of thinking you'll walk into your first singing lesson and immediately learn how to sing like a professional. Singing training is long process, with many stages to pass through before your voice can reach its full potential. Some people even find their singing deteriorates initially, as they try to adapt to new singing techniques. But this is only temporary, and you will soon be rewarded with rapid progress. Many professional singers continue to take singing voice lessons, because they find it helps them to maintain the quality of their singing voice.
There are some CDs available that contain singing voice lessons. While this can be helpful for practicing at home, it can't replace proper singing training with a trained professional. Still, many of the CDs offer a useful variety of exercises, which can help to supplement what you're learning in your singing classes. However it might be worthwhile letting your singing teacher listen to the CD first, so that he or she can tell you if any of the exercises are inappropriate for you.
Finally, when you're starting out, it's important to choose the right vocal coach for your singing lessons. It's always good to have a coach who is flexible and can sing a wide variety of musical styles. That way your coach will be able to adapt to your musical preferences, which is particularly important if you're preparing for a singing audition. A coach who's worked in the singing industry will also be able to give you lots of singing tips. You may even find that the best teacher for you doesn't live close by - you might have to travel some distance to get good quality singing training. But the results will make the travel worthwhile.
Remember, too, that singing is meant to be fun. It's great seeing all these singing auditions on television, but make sure you also notice how much stress and pressure is involved. So make a commitment to yourself that you'll enjoy your singing training, and if at any stage it stops being enjoyable, think about whether it's really what you want to do. In the meantime, go for it and you might surprise yourself with how well you really can sing with a little bit of singing training.
Andrew is the publisher and editor of http://www.singingidol.info The website provides hints, tips and training resources for singers and idols wannabes.
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