Surely anyone can sing without vocal training? Many people are gifted with natural singing ability, but whether you want to become a professional entertainer, a casual performer, or sing for fun, it is important to learn how protect your best asset and to increase it’s potential.
CAN YOU SING?
Before you pay for tuition, take time to do the following steps
You will need:-
A Tape Recorder and Microphone.
Writing Materials.
Something to sing with – Use one of your favorite singles/backing track/midi file.
Record yourself singing along to a song.
Listen back to your recording.
Take notes on the following points:
Are you in Tune with the music? – your notes should match the song.
Is your voice weak or strong? – shouting is NOT Singing!!
Are you breathing correctly? – you should not be short of breath
Do you struggle to reach the notes – pick an easy song to start with!
Are you gasping for air between phrases – learn to breath in the “rests” between phrases
Record yourself again with another song
Listen to the difference in your practice recordings as you progress.
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