I'm 13 and I want to take voice lessons to improve, I know a music producer who says i sing quite well, but he also says I need to get a little better if I ever had thoughts of becoming a singer. Oh and if you know of any voice lesson places in Iowa I'd be very happy to know the names! thank u
You can sing for fun at any age, but it's not recommended to start studying seriously with private lessons until you're a teenager.
The exact age really depends on the person. The idea behind it is that you should be done with puberty or nearing the end of puberty. The reason is that you need to allow your body to develop, and if you start singing while still going through puberty, it can put too much strain on your vocal chords and you could suffer permanent damage.
If you're not sure if you should start taking voice lessons, 16 is a safe age for most. The age could be younger (especially for girls, where the age might be 13 or 14) or older (especially for boys).