I absolutly cannot sing but i really want to learn because music is my life and i want to be able to sing along with my favourite songs and not make an idiot out of myself.
-How much would voice lessons cost?
-How long would i have to take them for in order to be able to sing okay-not great-just okay?
-How often are lessons and how much time does it take up?
I disagree that not everyone can sing, although I agree that not everyone will be truly great at it. I had a opera singer/music professor in college who actually wrote a book about why everyone can sing. I also studied this subject in one of my music classes. In cultures where everyone is expected to sing (think tribal chanting cultures in Africa, etc) everyone can sing. Our brains are actually wired for it! The problem with our culture is that not everyone is actually brought up with music, so they never learn. The only reason that you would truly be unable to sing is if you have a physical condition which prevents you from ascertaining pitch, such as a problem with your ear or in your brain.
This does not mean you have a voice that people will want to listen to but it does mean you can take voice lessons and learn to sing on pitch, etc. Lessons cost from $25-$75 depending. You may want to try to find a grad student or someone who won’t charge to much when you are just starting out. Try contacting your local university. The length of time it takes you to learn depends on how much you are willing to practice and really listen to your teacher and do everything he/she tells you, even if you are shy or uncomfortable. Lessons are usually once a week for 30 minutes.
everywhere u go for lessons will be different. But around here lessons range from $25 to $45. It depends on how good the teacher is, or how good their reputation is. dont always go for the most popular teacher, theyre usually just reeling in the cash. Most lessons are for half an hour. Not everyone can sing. But everyone can give it a go. Theres no telling if u will be a good singer in time, and if u think ur crap now, well it might take a little while to get good. You’ll be looking at a few yrs to get u going.
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Frankly, if you practice enough on your own, you can get better. And, well, it’s free. I don’t have a fabulous voice, but it’s decent–and I’ve had no formal training. Carrying a tune doesn’t require a fat wallet.
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It’s more about innate talent, usually.
I disagree that not everyone can sing, although I agree that not everyone will be truly great at it. I had a opera singer/music professor in college who actually wrote a book about why everyone can sing. I also studied this subject in one of my music classes. In cultures where everyone is expected to sing (think tribal chanting cultures in Africa, etc) everyone can sing. Our brains are actually wired for it! The problem with our culture is that not everyone is actually brought up with music, so they never learn. The only reason that you would truly be unable to sing is if you have a physical condition which prevents you from ascertaining pitch, such as a problem with your ear or in your brain.
This does not mean you have a voice that people will want to listen to but it does mean you can take voice lessons and learn to sing on pitch, etc. Lessons cost from $25-$75 depending. You may want to try to find a grad student or someone who won’t charge to much when you are just starting out. Try contacting your local university. The length of time it takes you to learn depends on how much you are willing to practice and really listen to your teacher and do everything he/she tells you, even if you are shy or uncomfortable. Lessons are usually once a week for 30 minutes.
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To be honest with you, voice lessons, and music lessons in general vary in price quite a bit. You should probably contact several teachers to get an idea, but in general, expect graduate students, and undergraduates who are studying voice to charge significantly less than professors and people who teach for a living. This might be the best route since you’ll get quality lessons at an affordable price. Find a nearby university and contact the program director. Usually adult lessons are for an hour, once a week. Your progress really depends on your instrument and your dedication to practicing. If you don’t go the universities in your area, try out the classified listing sites like craiglist (hit or miss), and one really great website that a lot of students use to find me (I’m a voice teacher) is classicalmusicteachers.com. Best of luck to you!
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