CockneyMafia Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I ask "do they actually work" working on the basis that I cant sing for toffee, and you cant, as they say, polish a turd. I have always thought it would be nice to be able to sing properly - not to any fantstic standard, but so as I dont, in the words of Alan Partridge, "sound like a trapped boy" when I do. I am having a Phil Connors style epiphany on life at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie9865 Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I can gaurentee you they work im not sure how much they where but my sister has had them and she is brilliant now and is even singing at my wedding,she couldnt sing till she had them but be careful if your a smoker some tutors like you to quit smoking cos smoking effects your singing.good on ya mate charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyhark Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 You can always improve. Whether you will be anything other than competent is another matter. I've seem lots of 'talentless' people learn how do do stuff competently, so that they really enjoy the activity. Being good or exceling at it, is another matter, especially in the more creative spheres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasilRathbon Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Just done a search to see if there's any recommendations for signing tutors in the Sheffield area and this was all that came up. I'm in a similar state of mind to mikebayly; i don't want to sing professionally or even at karaoke, I just want to be able to hold a tune so that when i am working with proper singers i can record a demo with a rough 'guide vocal'. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTheo Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I quite fancied the idea as well, recorded myself over a track and thought 'wont be doing that again anytime soon' But they say everyone has a voice... its just about controlling it and using it to its best suited style I suppose...but as guitar lessons are about 18-20quid an hour I'm guessin vocals would be simliar price..and i cant afford that kinda expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysTique Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 ...but as guitar lessons are about 18-20quid an hour I'm guessin vocals would be simliar price..and i cant afford that kinda expense. Yes that's the problem isn't it? It's quite a lot of money to find out if you can sing or not. I already sing in a choir and through that have been taught basic breathing and posture techniques, but I'd love to have 1-1 vocal coaching just for someone to say either: a) Yep - you've got something we can work on b) Stick to being a voice in the choir c) How the hell did you get in a choir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bago Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I think at they do work to a certain extent. However, having watched X-factor's behind the scenes' tv programmes about the auditions. People don't even know if they are in tune or not. Their ears don't recognise tunes. I think that its safe to say even judges don't think that music lessons will help those to learn from scratch. I'm sure those who are musical and have a little bit of talent can polish up their singings. Hence lessons will help. For those that cannot sing in tune, and their ears do not recognise the sound from their own voice, music lessons may not help. [Added] Oops. Just read the OP's original post. Although, there is nothing to stop you doing anything in life or to try. Why not for the hell of it, enter competitions for fun anyway ? It didn't stop any of the X-factor contenders, and some real talents were discovered. Especially for those who had dedicated their life to the music. There were some real stunners in the 'worst and best' singers' tv programme on freeview the other day. So, for the Phil Connors moment, go for it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Singing lessons can definitely help improve everyone's singing voice. There are actually far less deaf-tone people out there than the general public thinks... What is true is that a lot of times, limited singing skills are associated with lack of self-esteem and singing lessons (provided they are with someone who is qualified and has specialized in teaching voice) can be a great boost to one's confidence. After all, the voice is an instrument and like all instruments needs training. I am an experienced musician and singing teacher and have met numerous people who were initially insecure about their ability to sing and after taking lessons with a suitable teacher managed not only to sing in tune but more importantly to feel proud of themselves. Of course, some individuals are more talented than others but you don't have to be a professional to enjoy singing; singing is a basic human activity that can fill us with joy and shouldn't be a source of frustration. I currently teach singing in the Sheffield area, if anyone is interested to learn more about my teaching methods, fees etc. please PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyesey Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 If you genuinely are tone-deaf, then singing lessons will not help you; but, as said, almost nobody is tone deaf. If you can tell the difference between the higher and lower note of an old-fashioned police siren, you are not tone-deaf; just a completely rubbish singer. Those can be improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ousetunes Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 It's a strange one. I know I can sing but don't particularly rate my voice. That is, the actual sound of it. It is too thin so I tend to play it safe when either playing live (a rare thing) or when doing the odd karaoke. The latter I'm careful to sing songs I know and have sung before usually knowing not just the words but the key it is written in (and thus, the actual chords of the song). When I actually record my own stuff, I can record most vocal tracks in one or two takes (usually 'dropping in' over any glaring howlers). In fact, I've got demo recordings where whilst there are a few bum notes in the instrumentation, my vocal performance is near to perfect. But, as I said, it's the sound of my voice which makes the difference between my being happy playing an instrument (guitar or drums, I don't mind which) and being a backing vocalist, over being a frontman and lead vocalist. I know instantly when I'm out of tune! I've had many nice comments about my singing - indeed my voice - but I know for a fact that I'm a decent singer and that's it: I CAN sing, but I'm not a potential Freddie Mercury or Elvis Presley. Pass me my guitar and let me get on with it whilst some real singer does the stuff up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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