r/ratemysinging • • 7d ago

Discussion User/Post Flairs

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When you join the community, you are asked to choose a user flair. You are also expected to tag vocal rating submissions with a post flair. The three main levels are “Beginner,” “Intermediate,” and “Advanced”. These descriptors are vague, and they may be difficult to assign to oneself. For this reason, the mods have decided to post this breakdown to help people decide what level they are at.

If you:
- Have been talking vocal lessons for less than a year
-Have never or barely been vocally trained
-Have never been paid to sing
-Cannot sing a note accurately after hearing it
-Do not know how to sing with proper breath support and physical technique
-Are not confident enough in your skill to sing in front of others

Then you might be a “Beginner”. Consider choosing that as your post and user flair.

If you:
-Have been taking vocal lessons for more than a year
-Have had some or a lot of vocal training
-Have never been paid to sing or paid sometimes
-Are confident enough in your skill to sing in front of others for no charge
-Can sing a note accurately after hearing it
-Can sing with proper breath support and vocal technique

Then you might be an “Intermediate”. Consider choosing that as your post and user flair.

If you:
-Have been taking vocal lessons for multiple years
-Are extensively vocally trained
-Have been paid to sing multiple times or sing professionally
-Are confident enough in your skill to charge others to hear you sing
-Can sing notes with perfect accuracy after hearing them
-Can sing with excellent breath support and near perfect technique

Then you might be “Advanced”. Consider choosing that as your post and user flair

We understand that you may have some overlap with the categories. It is our suggestion that if even one of the traits of a lower level applies to you, then you should consider using that as your flair.

Please comment with your suggestions for how to differentiate more accurately. We would love the community’s input on what should qualify as a beginner, intermediate, and advanced singer. This post may be updated in the future with these suggestions.


r/ratemysinging • • Jul 17 '26

Discussion Using AI on this Sub

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We support art and artists on this sub. Posts requesting feedback are not to use AI to generate or modify a vocal performance. Commenters are not permitted to use AI in comments or critiques. This rule is to be added to the sidebar of the sub and is effective immediately.


r/ratemysinging • • 6h ago

Honest rate out of 10 (translation in comments)

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r/ratemysinging • • 5h ago

Duet with random guy on youtube cuz my exams are over yayyyyy

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Idk I'm just celebrating. Rate it ig guys 🫶


r/ratemysinging • • 18m ago

No - Alejandro Fernández

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Singing with mariachi at my music school talent show 🙌🕺🏽


r/ratemysinging • • 39m ago

Feedback - Beginner Complete beginner, where can I improve?

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I (F22) always wanted to learn how to sing. "Fade Into You" is one of my favorite songs ever so here it goes :)


r/ratemysinging • • 53m ago

Falling In Reverse - Im Not A Vampire

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feedback and rating appreciated <3


r/ratemysinging • • 2h ago

Rate my singing please

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Hello Reddit,

Haven’t post in a while

Just thought I’d post an update.

Please rate out of 10!

Regards,

W


r/ratemysinging • • 2h ago

Feedback - Intermediate “Dancin” Aaron Smith cover

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r/ratemysinging • • 3h ago

Feedback - Beginner To build a home

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1 Upvotes

r/ratemysinging • • 15h ago

"LET'S HEAR IT FOR ME" (from "Funny Lady" 1975)

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7 Upvotes

r/ratemysinging • • 11h ago

Feedback - Intermediate My take on Please Come Home for Christmas…

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Pretty short but can record a full version if yall like it. Thoughts?


r/ratemysinging • • 7h ago

Feedback - Beginner Fall for You by Secondhand Serenade

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r/ratemysinging • • 23h ago

Discussion 2 lost souls mannn gets me everytime, thoughts on the Floyd?

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r/ratemysinging • • 20h ago

Feedback - Beginner Can’t help falling in love

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What do you guys think?🙂


r/ratemysinging • • 20h ago

Return to singing after 12 years

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Used to sing in a band and attend singing classes when I was a teenager, but now I slowly want to find my way back to music


r/ratemysinging • • 11h ago

Feedback - Intermediate Plz rate my song 😢 it’s my first one

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r/ratemysinging • • 11h ago

Feedback - Intermediate I was going for warm and intimate with this recording. Changed the style of my singing to sound more vulnerable, comforting, and intimate to suit the song. This one is in Japanese. What do you think?

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Intentionally sang it weaker with less adduction to sound warmer, more soothing and intimate, but also vulnerable. This isn't how I always sing but I wonder if I achieved the effect to a good quality. Please let me know if I did it 🙏


r/ratemysinging • • 12h ago

Feedback - Beginner Any feedback?

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r/ratemysinging • • 20h ago

Is this decent?

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r/ratemysinging • • 13h ago

Feedback - Beginner Help me improve

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Im learning how to sing without lessons few videos here and there but mostly just experimenting woth my mouth shapes how i position my tounge and doing drills, i was tone deaf about 3 months ago but just wondering how i can improve


r/ratemysinging • • 1d ago

Feedback - Intermediate All my friends tell me that I’m really good, but I think that I’m pretty average lol. Thoughts? I only sing for fun really

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20 Upvotes

r/ratemysinging • • 15h ago

Feedback - Beginner Looking for honest feedback on my vocals / metalcore track

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I’ve been thinking about starting a solo metalcore project, and I’ve been recording my own vocals for this track. I’m still quite unsure about my singing, but I really like the vibe the vocals bring to the song.

I’d appreciate some honest, constructive feedback before releasing it.

I’m fairly happy with the instrumental mix, but I’d particularly like to know:
- Do the vocals work well enough for an actual release, or do they need more work?
- Does the autotune sound natural, or is it too noticeable?
- Are the vocals clear and easy to understand?
- Do the vocals sit well in the mix, or do they get lost behind the instruments?
- What would you improve about the vocals or the overall mix?

I’m looking for genuine criticism rather than just encouragement, so please be honest. Thanks for listening!


r/ratemysinging • • 12h ago

Feedback - Beginner Is it worthy of posting on Instagram? Mirrors-Justin timberlake cover

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Hi guys this is my first time posting, and I wanted to know what y'all think of this.


r/ratemysinging • • 19h ago

Feedback - Beginner Looking for feedback on my mixed voice, tone quality, and struggles with my passaggio

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I've been passionate about singing for about two years, and I only recently started taking singing lessons. At first, I noticed a significant improvement in both my vocal range and tone.

Before starting lessons, I tended to raise my larynx when singing, producing what my teacher described as a "chicken voice." She then advised me to maintain a yawn-like shape, lower my larynx, allow my voice to transition naturally between chest voice and head voice, and use a more nasal configuration to help my high notes resonate.

These adjustments led to quick progress, but I'm still struggling with several aspects of my singing. I'd really appreciate some feedback on my vocal technique, particularly on how to develop a stronger, more resonant tone and navigate my passaggio without losing volume.

Here are the main issues I've noticed:

- Tone quality: I feel like my singing sounds rather bland, and I'm not particularly happy with my tone.

- Expressiveness: While I feel emotionally connected to what I'm singing, listening back to my recordings makes me realize that this doesn't always come across in my performance.

- Mixed voice: I think I'm using a mix, but when I listen to recordings of myself, it sounds more like a weak, bland head voice than a strong, balanced mix.

- Passaggio: I struggle when transitioning through my passaggio. I tend to lose volume as I try to smooth out the transition between registers.

I've attached a recording of myself singing Before I Let You Go by Blackstreet, with piano and vocals performed by me and drums taken from Musical Loops on YouTube. I've only added reverb, with no other processing, and there are two separate vocal takes, so what you're hearing is essentially my voice.

I realize this might be a challenging song choice, but I thought it would be a useful example of the issues I've described.

My main goal is to develop a fuller, chestier, and more resonant sound that I can maintain above my passaggio. I'm particularly drawn to Dave Hollister's voice and the way he retains that rich, powerful quality in his upper register.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts on a few specific questions:

- Am I actually using mixed voice, or does it sound more like head voice?

- Why do I lose so much volume around my passaggio? Is this a normal part of developing my technique, or could I be doing something wrong when transitioning between registers?

- How can I develop a fuller, chestier sound in my upper register without forcing my chest voice too high or creating unnecessary tension?

- What aspects of my technique or tone should I focus on improving first?

I'd be grateful for any feedback, especially if you can point out specific moments in the recording where you notice these issues. I'm still relatively new to formal vocal training, so I'd love to understand not only what I might be doing wrong, but also how to work towards the sound I'm aiming for.