Vocal Lessons - How Many Do You Need to Take to Make Them Effective?

By Judy Rodman

So you decide to take voice lessons. How many should you take? The short answer: as many as it takes to get you voice where you want it to be.

The longer answer: it depends on your needs:

* If you are looking for a vocal assessment as to how you are singing right now, one lesson should do it. At this assessment lesson (one or two hours is recommended), you should get a professional opinion as to how well you're singing right now, and what it might take to get your voice ready for where you want to go. You should also get help with your weakest area(s)at the first lesson... so no matter what, you will get real and immediate benefit for whatever money you spend on vocal training.

* If you have vocal problems such as straining, weakness, breathing issues and/or performance communication disconnect, you should take as many as you need to conquer those problems. At the first lesson, major problems the vocal coach notices should be spelled out for you.

* If you have limited funds, you should be honest with the teacher and seek options such as longer intervals between regular lessons (once every other week or even less), supplemented with vocal training products on various media such as CDs, DVDs and books.

* If you are a long-distance student, I recommend scheduling an assessment lesson, getting the CDs and coming back for a lesson whenever it is convenient for your travel schedule.

* If you can't get to a personal lesson, you can also schedule telephone lessons. With today's long distance rates so low, this is a very good option if you're out of town or otherwise unable to get to the vocal coach's office.

* If you are a professional vocalist, my recommendation is to stay in touch with your vocal coach throughout your career. That doesn't necessarily mean weekly lessons, but it does mean touching base with a lesson or two in between your road tour; phone lessons or when you feel something going wrong; updating your vocal warm ups from time to time. In my humble opinion, a professional vocalist being "watched over" by a competent vocal coach is non-negotiable...protective of your career, preventing subtle, limiting vocal dysfunction from setting in.

* If you, for any reason, want to increase your vocal ability, keep coming to vocal lessons.

Most importantly, however many lessons you choose to take: KEEP PRACTICING the correct vocal training you have received! To paraphrase an old adage... use it correctly or lose it! If you practice correct technique, you will find your voice continuing to improve well into your golden years.

For more information on vocal lessons and products that have successfully transformed contemporary voices all over the U.S. as well as internationally, see the links below:

Judy Rodman -singer/songwriter/producer/vocal instructor, developer of...
Power, Path & Performance" vocal training - Learn from a pro who's been where you want to go!

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Judy Rodman has over 30 years of professional experience as a session singer, award-winning recording artist, stage and television performer, a multi-genre hit songwriter, a studio producer and vocal consultant, and a highly sought-after voice teacher.

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