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To: "VOCALIST" <vocalist>
Subject: Re: Help, nice teacher, poor technique
Date sent: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 12:43:12 -0500
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Hi JC,

> studied with this teacher for a year, I am becoming concerned about
whether this method is good for me. I have signed up to "audition" with
some other teachers, with the idea that I would continue with this teacher
as well. I'm not sure if I should, though, but I really like this person,
and this teacher has been very kind to me. I feel torn between loyalty and
doing what's best for my voice and my education. Any advice would be
greatly appreciated.
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You didn't have a reply to address, so this is going to the List - hope
that's OK...

I think you're right to be asking this question at this juncture. Where do
you want to go with your singing? What sort of music do you want to study
and perform?

If your goal is to develop as a "legit" or classical singer, I'd find
someone in your area that teaches technique and works well with adult
learners (I specialize in teaching adult learners; they are my absolute
favorite students in the world, but such a different experience from
teaching young people).

If your goal is to sing with a
blues/R&B/oldies/AC/metal/punk/grunge/acid/House/ska/
reggae/rock/soul/gospel/folk band, you have two choices: stick with your
current teacher only, or go to a technical expert for "voice lessons" while
continuing to "coach" with your current teacher.

Does your current teacher have any formal voice training herself?

Anyhow - good luck.
Peace,
Carol Spradling