I can sing a bit but I want to get better. I want to learn how to add vibrato and more complex things like that to my vocals. Is there anyone here who sings who might be able to give me a couple pointers?
Yeah that's a good idea. I'll try that and see if I can find anyone. Thanks.Originally Posted by Natalie_ca
Why not contact your local university music department and see if there are any grad students majoring in voice who are willing to tutor you? You can often find a grad student willing to take the job at a lesser price than a professional.
That would be great. I hope to hear from you soon. Thanks.Originally Posted by butzie
I love to sing and have sung at the local performances at our swim club.
Our daughter, who is in college took chorus and voice lessons. I emailed her and will let you know if she has any suggestions.
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Yeah I'm looking for a sound kind of like that of James LaBrie of Dream Theater. I can sing mostly mid range like him and I can hit extremely high notes like him but I'm not always in tune when I go high.Originally Posted by strange_wings
Are you aiming for the more clean wide/high range that is in a lot of prog metal? If that's the case you may want to try looking around for someone who is a retired metal/rock vocalist but is now primarily a vocal coach.(side note - anyone remember the Mythbuster's episode with the guy that broke the wine glass with his voice?)
Yeah I've heard some horror stories about it too. But I still think it is a good technique to learn. I just find that it adds so much to the music.Originally Posted by strange_wings
As for vibrato, I believe that's actually frowned on if you're learning proper singing technique. It's more of something that added in because it sound pleasing to our ears. Supposedly it can mess up a person's vocal cords though?
Well unless you go see a teacher for that, i would advise against it. A friend of mine thought he could do it so he did it with his band for about a year and now he can barely talk. The bands that use that actually have a lot of skill to not destroy they vocal chords.Originally Posted by strange_wings
Somewhat unrelated... but I recently discovered I can easily do a black metal rasp growl.No one will ever hear that, though.
I know and agree.Originally Posted by TigerOnTheProwl
Well unless you go see a teacher for that, i would advise against it. A friend of mine thought he could do it so he did it with his band for about a year and now he can barely talk. The bands that use that actually have a lot of skill to not destroy they vocal chords.
Yes James is operatically trained. I hope I can find someone who is a good teacher. I know someone from my high school and maybe she can teach me a bit but I don't think she has the full operatic sound I'm hoping for. But maybe I'll get lucky and stumble upon someone who can teach meOriginally Posted by strange_wings
I do believe LaBrie is operatically trained? ...In fact I think most of the really good prog and power vocalist have some opera training. If that's what you're aiming for you're going to need a lot of training.