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I watched this 3 minute video and replaced words in these quotes to apply to songwriters. This is a great way to have something to write about every day. "Every unhappiness is really a new business [song] waiting to be born. Your frustrations are nearly an inexhaustible source of raw materials out of which the businesses [songs] of the future can be built [written].” What are you unhappy or frustrated about today? Write a song to fix it.
Don’t seek out a vocal coach based on a particular method. Seek out a vocal coach who will work for you.
I have studied with many vocal coaches and several singing methods and continue to do so to improve upon my skills. Every single student has a unique sound and style and it’s my job to help them not only get better but to be consistent. What works for one student doesn’t necessarily work for all. As long as the approach isn’t damaging, it may help you out. I have tried some pretty zany ideas on my students that have actually worked! Don’t get yourself caught in a vocal method net. Or do - if it works for you! There are thousands of amazing teachers all around the world. A vocal coach should be secure enough in his/her knowledge and shortcomings to never feel threatened by any other vocal coach or methodology. “Today what you wear is more important than who you are, and that's just plain sad.” Are you putting the cart before the horse?
Recently, a colleague of mine speculated that she wasn’t hired as much for her services because she didn’t have a trendy image. She noticed the record labels she was working with tended to recommend artist coaches who dressed “cool.” Whether this is true or not doesn’t affect me at all. I know that I study my craft daily to be the best vocal coach and mentor that I can be for my students. In doing so, I am teaching them that content must come before image. Who cares if you’re not the cutting edge of fashion as long as you are working and practicing your craft every single day?! Let your art shine thru and start generating a following, then you can spend some time on your image or find someone whose passion is fashion! |