If you've decided you love singing and want to take it to the next level, you may be wondering if you have enough talent to take singing seriously and take lessons. Don't ask yourself if you are talented enough, ask yourself if you are dedicated enough. Consistently practicing proper techniques is far more important than starting vocal ability. The following tips should get you started in the right direction.
1. Practice makes perfect, so set aside some time for regular exercise. How much exercise should you do? I recommend at least three times a week for approximately half an hour. Exercise doesn't mean singing along to the radio or your favorite CD while doing housework. It involves being disciplined and focusing on the technical exercises as well as the songs and knowing what you are trying to achieve.
2. Training should always start with a warm-up. Just as warming up before a sporting event will protect you from injury, a good vocal warm-up will protect your voice from damage. If you don't already have a teacher, start with a few relaxed breaths followed by a gentle hum throughout the range of your voice. Then you could do a scale or two on the "ah" vowel.
3. Don't overdo it! When you're starting out, you should keep your workouts short and regular. Muscles take time to build strength, and exercising for too long could damage your voice.
4. If you want to increase your range, do it by practicing vocal technique, not by choosing a song that is outside of your current range. This will only increase your chances of damaging your voice.
5. Yelling or screaming can damage your vocal cords, so don't do it! It's much more important to keep your body and face relaxed than trying to make a lot of noise. Vocal strength should be built up gradually.
6. You can practice singing lying on the floor. This will support your back and may even seem easier. When you stand up to sing, imagine that he is supporting you from behind.
7. It takes about 10,000 times before a muscle gets used to doing something else. So keep practicing your singing - your voice needs the practice.
Learning to sing is about finding your own voice - don't be afraid of trying to sound like someone else. Even if you don't have a teacher, regular practice with gentle warm-ups and gradual increases in range can do wonders for your voice. I hope these singing tips help you on your singing journey.
