| To: "VOCALIST" <vocalist> Subject: Re: Help, nice teacher, poor technique Date sent: Fri, 17 Dec 1999 12:43:12 -0500 Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>
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. _____________
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
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