subject: Singing Lessons: Taking Full Advantage Of Them [print this page] If you are going to invest in singing lessons, you might as well put all of your effort into them and learn as much as possible. This just makes common sense, but many people do not know how to get the most out of their lessons. They sacrifice a lot of knowledge and advancement just because they do not know some simple strategies to get every last drop of learning out of their lessons.
The first way to get the most out of singing lessons is to make sure the lessons are completely free of distraction. If you have to take lessons with a group of other aspiring singers, you will only receive divided attention from your instructor. You will be held back by the distraction created by the rest of the class. This is why students who take private singing lessons tend to progress much faster than those who only take group classes.
You can find some very effective online programs that offer singing lessons, but you will have to make sure your home environment is free of distractions to get the most out of them. Set aside time when there are no children, spouses, television sets, or ringing phones to distract your attention away from the lesson. Take this seriously and give yourself the chance to really focus and develop new skills.
Once you have a private setting free of distraction, it is time to consider the ability of your chosen instructor to coach you to higher skill levels. Look at what your instructor has accomplished in their own singing career. Never expect an instructor to take you further than they have gone with their own singing abilities.
This means you may need to seek out online singing lessons offered by professional, well known singers if you aspire to a professional level in your own career. If you cannot find that type of quality instruction in your local area or cannot afford the prices of those established singers, then you can find online programs that meet your requirements. There are lessons now offered from some of the top artists around the country and the programs are very affordable.
The next strategy to get the most from your singing lessons is simply to practice the new skills introduced in each lesson. You should never advance from one lesson to another until you feel confident with the skills presented. If you are still shaky or do not understand something, then you should insist on further instruction before you progress.
You will not progress in skill very quickly if you are not practicing on a daily, or at least near daily, basis. Drills should be practiced over and over. Scales should be practiced regularly. Every new concept should be on your brain whenever you have a moment to think. Written materials offered with your singing lessons should be read at least a couple times between lessons. This is where you will really grow as a singer. It is all in the practice.
Finally, you will get more out of your singing lessons when you really challenge yourself. Don't stick with easy lessons because you feel safe and accomplished. Always push yourself to go to the next level. Strive for perfection. If you feel uncomfortable or shaky at times, then you are probably pushing hard enough for real progress.
