Just my two cents: almost any voice can benefit from some instruction. I have taught numerous people over the years who, if I had merely looked for fine instruments in my audition process, would never have had the opportunity to study and improve as they have. One lady has turned into a lovely singer and yet, at her audition, intonation, quality of sound, breath control and aural skills were quite poor. She now sings (quite confidently)in a ladies choir and is considering doing a solo in our Jan. recital. I also worked with a fellow one time who truly sounded tone deaf and just wanted to play his guitar and sing for his own enjoyment. Once I helped him develop his ear he could do just that. It wasn't the greatest voice but it suited his purposes. I wouldn't keep someone like that for a major long term study time but rather, take them as far as it seemed they could go. I'm no scholarly pedagogue but as a teacher these have been two of my experiences. Jacqueline www.tbmall.com/slightlyoffbroadway (gifts/costumes/classes & more) Read my articles at: www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/musical_theatre) "There's no business like show business"
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