Singing Lessons

PRUNEFACE · #1 10-20-2009, 03:25 PM

My voice cracks when I (try) to sing. Do singing lessons fix this, or is it just how it is? I dont need to be able to sing but it would be a nice skill to add to my resume.

PJSShearer · #2 10-21-2009, 05:13 AM

Define "Cracks"

Phalex · #3 10-21-2009, 05:46 AM

If your voice cracks because you're trying to sing outside of your vocal range, lessons won't help.
I don't think lessons are ever a bad idea though.

PRUNEFACE · #4 10-21-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PJSShearer

Define "Cracks"

Ya know, the popping crackly sound

Bruce Lindfield · #5 10-21-2009, 07:38 AM

Well I believe everybody can sing - lessons might help you to breathe properly and to determine what your range is...?

For the last 10 years or so I have been to Jazz Summerschool and every year they have compulsory singing - for all the instrumentalists - it's a great way to improve your playing/improvising.

A lot of the people on the course are sceptical initially, but usually end up enjoying it and wanting to do more. You don't have to be a great singer to get a lot out of singing and as I was saying it can help your playing in all sorts of ways, as well as being good practice for sight reading.

So I know I sing in the bass range and it is great to sing stuff written in bass clef - I know that if I tried to strain to sing higher my voice wouldn't sound so good - so there is scope for lessons to help.

PJSShearer · #6 10-21-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PRUNEFACE

Ya know, the popping crackly sound

Take singing lessons, it'll help definitely.

PRUNEFACE · #7 10-21-2009, 08:47 PM

Hmmm.... I guess I might seriously look into this, then.

**Howlin' Hanson** · #8 10-21-2009, 09:46 PM

A voice coach / instructor should be at least be able to help you identify what range works best for you. Not many have a range as wide as (for example) Mariah Carey.

If you are singing a song where your voice cracks, you will have to convince the band to change the key, or someone else will have to sing. Or sing songs best suited for your range. (Think Bob Dylan.)

Your profile doesn't indicate your age; if you are young, it could be your voice is still undergoing changes. Just go with the flow, and find a coach to at least listen to you sing, and analyze what you should be doing.

Good luck.

cassanova · #9 10-21-2009, 10:02 PM

I've been taking professional vocal lessons for about 3 years now. Now, the only time my voice ever cracks is if I don't warm it up first.

AmbrosFriedrich · #10 01-28-2011, 09:46 PM

Improve your singing ability! Patrick Degennaro provides excellent Basic and Private Singing Lessons online.

CindyB · #11 01-28-2011, 09:56 PM

Yes, voice lessons (especially lessons that teach the importance of proper warm up) will help with cracking and can greatly improve your range. I'm taking lessons from a really good teacher who uses the "bel canto" technique. I'm astonished at the improvement. I'm sure some would disagree, but I don't think you can learn this from CDs or DVDs. You need a good trained teacher (not just a voice coach) who will really listen to your voice and make proper corrections. A bad teacher can really mess you up. See if you can find a college with a good music program near you and see if you can hook up with a grad student in voice. They are always looking for students. Don't stress about learning classical technique. It all translates to rock and other styles.

ShredderMaximus · #12 01-29-2011, 12:06 AM

Or get ins a brootals bands of metals music style and yells, yes? High yells, low yells, there are many different yells