Would You Benefit

from Lessons?

 Before seeking voice lessons, consider whether you identify with any of the following sentences:

* I get hoarse after singing for a long time
* I get hoarse after singing loudly
* My voice sounds too operatic
* My voice sounds too pop
* I want a better range
* I frequently get a sore throat or laryngitis
* I run out of breath while singing
* My voice sounds too breathy
* I feel tense when I sing
* I don’t know how to use a mic
* I don’t know how to sing with vibrato
* I don’t know how to sing without vibrato
* I need a better repertoire
* I can’t sing high notes
* I can’t sing low notes
* I can’t sing fast songs
* I don’t think my emotions are coming across when I sing
* I don’t think my style is original
* I don’t know how to interpret a song

If you identify with any of these sentences, lessons will benefit you greatly! To talk about the possibilities, call me at 077897950989(UK Only). You may also email me at ronlomax@singandplay.co.uk or

have a look below to help you decide what sort of teacher you want

Finding a Teacher

in YOUR Area

 
So many people ask me for recommendations for voice teachers in their area. There are many sites where you can find information on tutors in your area

Get Recommendations

One way to find a teacher is to ask around. When you hear great local singers, don't be shy! Ask them if they're studying, and if they'd let you know of their teacher. You can sometimes also get good recommendations from local school teachers involved in music and theatre or opera. If a certain teacher's name comes up more than once, this is a good sign.
 

Pick From A List

There are several places to go online to find a teacher. You can begin by going to The Music Teacher's List or tutor sites . But you'll have to be selective when wading through such lists. Just because a teacher belongs to a certain organization or is on a certain list, doesn't mean they're good.  Also, don't pooh-pooh the telephone directory; many competent and successful teachers advertise. You'll find them listed under "music teachers," "voice," and "singing." in Yellowpages or try Google search for the UK.

And Then...

No matter where you find a teacher, call and ask for references. Then be sure to actually call the students you've been referred to and find out how (and if!) they've improved with the teacher. Also talk to the teacher about what her methodologies are. If you have particular concerns about your voice, be sure to mention them and see what the teacher says. (You're not looking for free information about how to correct problems, just an idea of how they might deal with your personal singing issues.) It's also important that you're personally comfortable with the teacher.

A few teachers even offer a reduced-price first lesson, or will let you "sit in" on another students' lesson. This can be helpful if you already know something about solid singing technique.

I personally like to invite the pupil (and their parents) to an interview session so that they can ask questions and I can get to know the pupil before we start serious work and to help get over the first day nerves.

Once you choose a teacher, assess your lessons frequently. After the first 2months you should notice an improvement. In fact, within a week or two you really ought to be able to feel things are moving in a better direction. (I'm not saying you should have mastered technique, but you should feel, when the technique is applied, that singing is easier and sounding better.) If not, discuss this with the teacher.

Each teacher has their own aproach to teaching singing so you may find that after time you are not happy with the content of the lessons. In that case find another teacher, the teacher you have is not going to change their technique because of you!