How To Choose A Vocal Coach

Today we look at 5 imporant questions to ask a prospective vocal coach before splashing out on singing lessons. You can use these questions to get a feel for the vocal teacher’s level of experience. For questions about the costs involved in taking singing lessons see this article: how much are singing lessons . Unfortunately some of the best vocal coaches may not have the time to fully respond to all of your questions but this doesn’t mean that they’re not good. If it happens that the singing teacher doesn’t have the time to answer all your questions, you could try out a few lessons and get the answers you’re looking for then. It’s best to treat these questions as suggestions.

Essential questions to help find the best vocal coach:

• For how long have you been teaching? Clearly the more experience the teacher has, the more you’ll be expected to pay. Also if the voice coach has been teaching for a while you might try and ask former students about their experiences.

• Where did you study? You want a voice teacher who has received high quality practical training and who has first-hand performance experience. The singing teacher does not need a degree from an expensive music school to be a great vocal coach so you’ll have to use your own judgement here. More important than a fancy degree is that he or she knows how to pass on her knowledge to her students.

• Do you perform live? If yes, where? If you have the chance to listen to the vocal coach’s singing performance, then by all means go. It’s a opportunity to discover things about his or her personality that you might not otherwise.

• Do you work with many different voice types? If you want assistance with a certain voice type or singing style, then you’ll want to ensure that the singing teacher has the necessary experience.

• Where are your lessons held? The vocal coach may hold lessons in her home, at a studio, at a school, or even in your home. Expect to pay more for lessons at your home. You will want to find out if the location is convenient for you.

• What kind of songs do your teach your students? Try and find out if the singing teacher enjoys the same kind of music as you. If she only assigns songs and doesn’t allow the students to choose, think about how you feel about her preferred style of music before you commit.

Tread cautiously if you meet a singing coach who claims to have the best singing methods. Teaching people to sing is an old profession so you want a teacher who bases his teaching on facts and not experimental singing methods. A rule wouldn’t be a rule without an exception and the only revolutionary singing training I highly recommend is that of Per Bristow. All the best with it and have fun!