If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to become a better singer then you may be considering taking voice lessons this year. Training is a very important part of seriously pursuing a career in the entertainment industry, so when you’re searching for a teacher or coach, you want to make sure that you are working with a top notch professional that will really help you take your talent to the next level.
Finding a teacher or a coach is no different than purchasing a car, or making a huge financial decision. You want to be sure that you do your homework, as well as ask lots of questions to be sure you’ll be happy with your choice.
If you’re looking for a vocal coach or singing teacher, here are a few questions you may want to ask:
- What formal education and/or training do you have?
- How long have you been singing? How long have you been teaching?
- What’s your vocal range?
- What styles are you most familiar with? (Ex. musical theater, jazz, pop, opera…)
- Have you received any awards or commendations?
- What’s the age range of your students?
- Are you a member of any professional organizations such as the National Association of Teachers of Singing or the Voice and Speech Trainers Association?
- What are your primary areas of instruction? (Ex. singing technique, performance coaching…)
- Where are your lessons held? (Ex. in a studio, in the home…)
- What’s the cost of each session?
- Do you have a list of references?
You should also meet with the prospective teacher to be sure that you would be comfortable with him or her. Additionally, you should ask them to sing for you, which will also aid you in your decision.
Another great way to find a teacher is by asking friends and trusted sources for references. Visit http://www.StarSearchCasting.com and check out some of the vocal coaches we have listed on our site. You can also post a request for references in our community forum. Happy hunting!
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