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voice teacher - 2008/05/04 01:50 Here recently when I decided that I wanted to move from regular to muscial theatre, I decided I needed a voice teacher. My parents aren't very supportive of my performing (my mom says that I'm wasting my brain), but my drama teacher and the head theater proffesor at a local college have both told me that I had tons of potential (in acting, at least. They haven't heard me sing). I figured that being able to sing would definitely help me with my pursuit of performing. I found a lady who works at my school to teach me who used to sing opera. I was super xcited, but after my first lesson, incredibly dissapointed. We didnt use a piano to help me tune (a severe problem of mine) even though there was one in the next room, and she doesn't sing all that well anymore (she had to have cancerous tumors removed from her throat). I'm good friends with her, and don't want her to be angry at me... Should I stick it out or find a new teacher? And is it wrong to have two teachers at once (this would work better for me, as I wouldn't have to hurt her feelings... She was really excited to teach me)? Any opinions??? Current Role: Louise Lerman/Eve (Judy's Assistant) in "Ruthless!" by Marvin Laird.
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Re:voice teacher - 2008/05/04 11:44 I would find new teacher. if you present it in a respectful way, she will understand. it's definitely wrong to have two teachers at once; at least let your current teacher know you are looking around for a teacher more suited to your ability level and let whoever you take trial lessons from know that you already are with a voice teacher, if you are really hooked on keeping your current teacher until you find someone else for sure. it sounds like the teacher you have now is doing nothing beneficial for you. good luck!
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Re:voice teacher - 2008/05/04 13:08 If you have only had one lesson, giving up on this teacher might be premature. Perhaps you just haven't communicated your needs clearly. She may have different goals in mind, and hasn't communicated them to you.

I would start by making a list (actually writing it down) of the specific things you would like to work on - such as matching specific pitches, as you have mentioned. Then, sit down with your teacher and explain that, since you are interested in improving as quickly as possible, that you have made a list of the skills you would like to focus on in your lessons.

Once you have communicated this clearly, it is quite possible that she will be able to help you. If, however, she isn't able to, and things don't improve in the next few lessons, then you need to explore other options.

DON'T keep on a teacher who is not helping you, no matter how much you like her. Remember that certain teaching and learning styles just don't match, and you should be able to say that to her without being hurtful.
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Re:voice teacher - 2008/05/05 09:31 Thanks for the advice. I'll go talk to her today. Current Role: Louise Lerman/Eve (Judy's Assistant) in "Ruthless!" by Marvin Laird.
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Re:voice teacher - 2008/05/05 12:06 Just a suggestion: A way to help you in singing is to get involved in choral singing. Is there a choir at your school? I'm not talking about an advanced choir. A "beginning" choral music class. An "Intro" type of class. It may not be musical theatre, but it was very helpful for me. It will teach you basics on how to read music and will definately help you to find tones and with singing techniques. Often when you are just starting out in musicals, you start out in the chorus of the shows. You will want to know basic information about your voice and know how to sing with a group. Choral music will help build your confidence. Also, a good choir teacher can help you in your search for a good voice teacher.
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Re:voice teacher - 2008/05/05 14:58 I go to a really small school, so we don't have any kind of choir classes at all. I can read music already, though (we do have band, but I'm only in that so that I get my athletic credits from marching season, even though I don't march.) Current Role: Louise Lerman/Eve (Judy's Assistant) in "Ruthless!" by Marvin Laird.
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