Common FAQ

Q: How long will it take to learn how to sing?

This is a question we get asked often, and the answer is - It depends on how far you want to go. Like any Art, the journey is endless and we never stop learning. That is a question that you can only answer yourself once you start singing, and then decide how deeply you want to explore your voice and what level you want to achieve.  To put it into context, Micheal Jackson was taking vocal coaching his entire life.

Q: What if I am afraid of being heard?

It is OK! It takes a tremendous amount of courage to show up for your first session! Singing makes us feel vulnerable, and the thought of being heard can feel very uncomfortable. You are not alone. For the exact same reason that singing in front of others makes us feel scared, is also the exact same reason that we find it so thrilling. Once we accept our voice, without judgment, we accept ourselves, and we enter into the joy of singing and the beauty of music.

Q: What if I am tone deaf?

If you enjoy listening to music - you are not tone deaf. I promise. Many students think they are tone deaf in the beginning. The chance of you actually being tone deaf is close to 0.01% and we have never met a person yet who truly is. Inexperience is often mistaken for tone deafness. After adequate training, you will learn to sing the songs you love and will forget that you ever had a challenge with pitches.

Q: I think I sound really bad...How much can you help me?

Absolutely! Once you learn to sing from the correct place, without forcing yourself to sound a certain way, you will discover your own natural voice which you will love, guaranteed.

Q: I have never sang before, what can I honestly expect to happen?

You can honestly expect to be surprised at how beautiful you actually sound.

Q: Can I learn to sing from YouTube videos instead of having a vocal coach?

In this age of information overload, there are endless singing lesson videos online. Some of them are incredibly well done. However, self directed learning from videos carries a high risk of developing bad habits. Once bad habits set in, it can be very difficult, and sometimes impossible to unlearn them. Furthermore, there is the long term risk of vocal chord damage.

The conundrum is that we can’t actually hear ourselves sing. Think of how weird it is to first hear our own voice on an answering machine message…the recording doesn't actually sound how it sounds to us. What we hear in our head when we sing/speak is the resonance of our skull along with the physical sound waves reflecting off whatever room we are in. This is the reason that often when we are learning to sing, we are not the best judge of what is good or bad.

Q: Can I learn virtually?

Absolutely.  We do our online lessons over Zoom.  All you need is a computer, a webcam, a microphone, and a decent internet connection.  No fancy equipment is required.  We will help get you set up for online lessons.  

Q: What is better, online or in-person lessons?

Both are great options, and it is up to the student.  Lessons can be a mixture of in-person and online.  Many people prefer online lessons simply due to the convenience.  However many people still prefer in-person lessons as the screen can never replace being in person one-on-one.

Q: What are voice lessons like?

Fun! As you discover new parts of your voice, you are also discovering new parts of yourself that you didn’t knew existed.

Q: What should I bring with me to my first lesson?

Yourself 🙂

Q: Am I too old to learn to sing?

Nope! If you can talk, you can sing.

Q: What style of singing do you teach?

You will learn how to use your natural voice. We will teach you how to sing the music you want, from a healthy natural place. Without any extra placebos or over complications. Just straight to the point. Once you understand how you use your throat, you can sing any music you want from classical to pop.

Q: I’m a performing singer. How will vocal lessons help me?

Lessons will help you sing longer, with more power, and hit those high notes with ease and clarity of tone. Lessons will help you perform night after night, finishing your performance without a hint of vocal fatigue.

Q: What and how do I practice?

This will be discussed during lesson time as every singer is different.