8/13/2016

Vocal Lessons Help Build Stamina

By Donald Meyer


In Los Angeles, CA there are many individuals who want to make it in the music industry as a performer. However, part of the secret is to have longevity and take care of the gift. Whether a person sings, raps, or is more of a hard rocking screamer, vocal lessons not only help with range but how to maintain the same tone through the duration of a career.

Many feel that because they are just beginning, or are young, that this is not necessary. Starting early is one of the best ways to preserve the voice. Some popular musicians will not see a coach until after a few years of performing. While this may seem to be the practical way to do things, often it is not.

Getting someone early can also save money down the road. Recording artists who are fortunate enough to make it without lessons may find they need help after years of performing or other factors that can affect the voice. Once chords are damaged, this can cost a lot of money. Musicians that earn a modest living may not want to pay a lot to reconstruct their chords. At the same time, they may not be able to afford a long vacation from recording. Since there is little money or time to waste, strong vocals are a necessity always.

This can help in a number of ways and should not be looked as an unnecessary expense. A strong voice with range can be bankable, whether fronting a band or working as a session singer. Getting voice lessons can also help aspiring singers overcome challenges such as hitting high notes or breathing while performing.

This process is similar to getting in good physical shape. Many people are born with good metabolism so they rarely gain weight but may work out because it makes them feel good. This habit helps them stay in shape as they get older and metabolism slows down. They are usually better off than people who never work out and need to in order to get into better physical shape.

People who smoke or have respiratory problems, like asthma, should use a voice coach. They can help relieve anxiety and fear from hitting broken notes, as well as use breathing techniques that can improve the chords so there is less hoarseness from hard singing. Performers that do a lot of yelling should also know these techniques so that they do not go flat during tours.

In a business that is super competitive, having a voice that is both melodic and strong can be marketable in other careers. Being a background singer for more popular recording artists can be lucrative, especially if one is open to touring. Another way to make money is to sing with a major artist or composer and be credited as a guest voice. Sometimes good singers can work with advertising agencies to perform commercial jingles.

So the rewards for treating the voice can be endless. There is much more to this than resting or having something hot to drink after a rigorous recording session or performance. By getting an expert on your team early, the voice will remain strong for years to come.




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