So I've been thinking....

i-am-me · Post by **i-am-me** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 4:17 pm

for a long time now about getting voice lessons. But i want to know, do i even have potential to be a good singer? at this point i konw i'm bad, and i've heard that you either have it or you don't. would you guys say that its even possible at this point?

in essence....am i that guy who starts singing and you want to kick me and tell me to shutup but oyu feel so bad that you don't say anything to him? lol.

mdel21 · Post by **mdel21** » Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:19 pm

I'm wondering the same thing. It drives me nuts that I can't sing and don't know if I have the potential to learn.

Ranting Thespian · Post by **Ranting Thespian** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 12:39 am

um, I was crap. I sounded so bad 4 years ago. Now, I am a pretty good singer. Just work at it, and you will find your range (some have more and are better at certian things, but you will discover your pros and cons by working on it).

lyrics101 · Post by **lyrics101** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 1:16 am

You can definitely learn the technicalities of vocals, breathing, control, strengthening your voice. But if you don't have a nice tone, it's not going to change that.

On the other hand, look at people like Billy Corgan and Thom Yorke. Not the best tone, but they worked their asses off and made it. So if you're determined, go for it.

i-am-me · Post by **i-am-me** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 1:42 am

thanks guys. that's the kind of thing i knew already though....

what i was asking was more personal. like...go listen to my tripping billies cover or something, and i was asking. do I have the potential (emphasis on I) but thanks for the encouragement anyway.

lyrics101 · Post by **lyrics101** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 1:53 am

I like your voice, I think with some work it could be excellent. Go for it.

2StepGranny · Post by **2StepGranny** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 4:23 am

Yeah, you've got to know your range, know what you can and cannot do with your voice. Granted it may sound bad to you, but most people that think that end up sounding not all that bad. Just don't force it, or try to sound like someone else. I don't think that I have the greatest voice, but when I put a guitar in my hand and a few people around me to listen, they tell me that I don't sound as bad as I make myself out to be. Go for the lessons if you think it might help, but I wouldn't do it just to see if you really can sing or not. You'll just have to find your singing voice, it will come in time

mikee · Post by **mikee** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 11:38 am

Anyone can sing to a somewhat harmonious state. Practice, just like you have to for everything else.

Listen to early Dave from 91 and then listen to the recent stuff. Dave's vocals have improved 10 fold. He used to sound whiny and very high pitched, but now he's grown so much vocally. Just an example though.

mdel21 · Post by **mdel21** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 2:06 pm

You definitely need to record yourself, that helps. You don't hear what other people hear.

i-am-me · Post by **i-am-me** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 2:33 pm

i have. i've recorded a couple covers. and i'm planning on doing more just so you guys can hear me (and so i can hear myself more) that way you can say if i have any potential or not.

mikee · Post by **mikee** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 2:35 pm

I'd like to hear some more. Lemme know when you post some more sheeeeeeyit.

MWR · Post by **MWR** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 3:18 pm

I hate it when people say that you have it or you don't. That's complete bullshit. Obviously certain people are gonna have more natural ability than others for whatever reason but I think anyone can be a GOOD singer. The thing you have to keep in mind is that singing is HARD. You have to learn how and when to breath, how to sing different vowels, posture etc. These things have to be learned just like anything. That being said I think vocal lessons (if you find a good teacher) are an extremely good idea. You can be more than a decent singer if you put the work into it.

NoNotThat · Post by **NoNotThat** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 3:25 pm

even being in choir class at school has helped me

i-am-me · Post by **i-am-me** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 3:40 pm

MWR wrote:I hate it when people say that you have it or you don't. That's complete bullshit. Obviously certain people are gonna have more natural ability than others for whatever reason but I think anyone can be a GOOD singer. The thing you have to keep in mind is that singing is HARD. You have to learn how and when to breath, how to sing different vowels, posture etc. These things have to be learned just like anything. That being said I think vocal lessons (if you find a good teacher) are an extremely good idea. You can be more than a decent singer if you put the work into it.

thanks dude. i just gotta find a teacher now.....

and i'll be posting more stuff now that i got a good recording program. haha. it'll sound better too. i''m gonna try out double track stuff.

MWR · Post by **MWR** » Sun Apr 11, 2004 3:43 pm

Schweet dude. I think thats a good call and I'll look forward to hearing it.