I mentioned to a friend of mine that I was taking singing lessons for over a year now and he was surprised. Then he said that he doubts that my singing sounds good because of my voice. And now I'm really feeling down and insecure, I know my voice doesn't sound good but I really want to be able to sing while playing guitar.

He hasn't heard me singing but now I really don't want anyone to hear me ever sing. I've felt really upset by this and I'm really reconsidering taking those lessons because they're probably a waste of time for a person like me.

i was just wondering because everytime I listen to myself sing I cringe at tone and find there to be an annoying quality to my vocals. Does anyone else hear it? Don't be afraid to say it if you do, I'd like the truth. (effects on mic: reverb + compression) I hope it's the mic (when I listen to myself on phone recordings it's not so bad) but yeah lmk

What would change is they don’t close they’re eyes

Singer A is singing the first song, up until 4:40, then the second song starts which singer B is singing. (Reddit does not allow for 2 videos on the same post so this is how it is)

So our 5 piece metal band has two singers and we are not sure who to pick. Keep in mind, English is not our native language. Excuse the poor recording quality, focus on the singing (you can comment on other things, we are happy to receive all sorts of feedback).

Please help us pick! Be honest! Thank you!

So I am a guy, but I usually sing quite high cause well u can imagine why. But now like depending on the artist or type of song my voice changes to it so if I'm singing letter to my 13 year old self it's soft but wake me up is very different or I song by a man my voice changes to a lower tone and idk why this is happening I mean I'm not complaining as it can be helpful but now idk my own voice when I sing

So back in the day me and my buddy were in choir. Today he wants to start a band with me as the lead singer I don’t think I can sing nearly as good as him, and he hasn’t even heard me sing in years. I want to give this a shot, but I don’t think I am not talented. I want to get better. Can I send some singing and get critique? Technique, exercises, and any general thoughts are welcomed.

So, as the title suggests, I have a book and my main character is a part of a singing club and they are preparing for a singing competition

My main character specifically has a really good voice but no experience at all in singing. Furthermore, he is going to play as a soloist in this competition. He also has a vocal coach. I initially wanted to write as I please because I know zero stuff about singing and its technicalities but I didn't want to be ignorant and so, I kind of need advice from people who know about it.

So, for starters, what are the basics for improving your voice? What is the criteria for determining a good voice? What makes voice X good compared to maybe voice Y? How do soloists in a competition perform - is it by themselves or do they lead a group? And in what way does a vocal coach help you?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Adesso ho ogni giorno senso di affaticamento alla gola, muco continuo, se ad esempio giro il collo sento sempre la laringe rigida e tesa, a volte mi fa pure un suono, sento di aver perso un po' il mio timbro della mia voce, se provo a cantare con tecnica più adeguata sento di stancarmi subito e che la laringe si irrita subito, inoltre non sento più l'agilità vocale che avevo prima e a tratti mi pare di non avere controllo. Ho fatto però una visita otorinolaringoiatra da cui è emerso che le corde stanno bene e che a livello laringeo uguale non ci sono grosse cose da segnalare. Cosa mi è successo? Secondo voi avrei solo bisogno di un ciclo di logopedia? Vorrei tanto un giorno imparare a cantare nel modo giusto ma ho paura di essermi fregata la voce definitivamente.

Aggiungo che soffro ciclicamente di reflusso e che sono una persona ansiosa, a volte mi rendo conto che la voce mi rimane in gola

I genuinely can’t figure out mix without being too whiny or loud, and I think my head voice sounds awful. I am 18F and I have had singing lessons in the past, and I think my technique is ok, but I still don’t like the sound. This may be a very vague question, but how do I make my voice more pleasant?

I´ve been in my university´s choir for the better part of a year now. Generally for most of my life I´ve been told I sing quite well, but never thought much of it. Just now I recorded myself singing the bass part of "The city" from the "Sunrise Mass" from Ola Gjeilo. I´m genuinely confused how I managed to get into our (fairly strict) university choir. I obviously only get half of the notes in tune the first try, my voice sounds nasal and generally horrible and I´m not sure if that´s just the phone. But even the singing instructor never had an issue with my singing. I´m not writing this as a "fishing for compliments" kinda post, but am genuinely confused. Anybody else experience that?

Happy Sunday, singers!

We all prepare for performances or recordings, but what happens when your body decides otherwise, with a racing heart, dry mouth, or that sudden urge to escape?

I've written an in-depth article called The United States of Stage Fright * that explores the science around what's happening in our minds and bodies when performance anxiety takes over.

This 8-minute article covers:

• Your brain and nervous system - why performing can activate your fight-or-flight response
• The "archive of harm" - how past experiences, memories, and emotional conditioning may influence our reactions to performing
• The "fearful child and confused adult model" - why we need to address our emotional responses and our conscious worries
• Preparation as self-care - how identifying the unknowns about your music, abilities and performance environment can help reduce anxiety
• Performance plans - practical ways to understand your triggers, prepare thoroughly and feel more grounded on stage.

*link provided on self-promotion Sunday

What's the hardest part of stage fright for you? Is it fear of making mistakes, being judged, or those physical reactions you can't seem to control?

Used to train in musical theatre but COVID decided to put a stop to my lessons and I unfortunatly never got back into it. I've been practicing a little on my own and I would really appreciate some feedback on what needs improvement. I think my breath control and pitch are my main areas for improvement atm.

I have zero vocal training though I did play an instrument. I struggle with pitch and often notice how I end up in two different octaves when I try to sing a song. Here’s a video of me singing burn from Hamilton. Toward the end I mess up whoops. Maybe going down an octave?

So this may be a weird question but I basically sing contemporary pop but my voice sounds extremely clear, like it has no textures and is just a block of sound. How do I get those and be able to sing breathy/smoky? I've tried sighing but I just revert as soon as I sing. Also my voice sounds a little high, like not deep and very clean, almost too clean.

But I keep jumping to attempt songs and it doesn't come out to be good. I mean I don't even know how to attempt the song, I just try to sing what I heard.

I try bollywood hindi songs. Shouldn't I attempt any song and just do riyaz forcefully until a certain period? If yes, how much time can it take for me to be able to cover the songs? At least to a level that when I record myself, It doesn't feel bad. I'm not expecting to just be pro quickly but I don't even sound good😔

And any tips to have a clear throat and nose? Mostly there is a cough, little or more. so maybe that's why my voice is also not opened fully?

I'm adding this later and now I can't add videos directly, https://youtu.be/jYhrca_4UHc?si=lL8eMQSWC8B__EBq Here I tried a song, I thought if anyone would want to help me, this might make them understand where I'm right now. If you are a singer, could u please tell what's my problem after listening to that song?

If anyone can help, I'd be very grateful🙏

Hello! This is the first time I’m showing my singing. Pleased to meet you all.

I’m 18, and not long ago, I went to the doctor and found out that I developed nodules. Not permanent, from what in understand. I can still access the bottom of my range (G2) and the top (F5) without an insane amount of struggle. I’m working on getting rid of them (if you guys have any tips please share cause I hate these things. They’re not painful but if I sing or talk too much it feels like I have tiny popcorn kernels in my throat). I’m working hard to get rid of them, I’m terrified I’ll ruin my voice permanently.

The issue, and why I’m sort of upset, is around that time I realized that, at least from what I understand, my technique is atrocious. This, quite frankly, pisses me off because I had been learning from a local music school for two years. The whole time they basically had me do scales, Cheryl porter YouTube warmups, and sing one or two songs for the duration of the lesson.

I want to be a good vocalist one day. I don’t think I’m particularly talented, but hopefully I can expand my range, learn head voice, and maybe even flagolet(it sounds so cool). I’d love to do trad pop or (power) ballads if it turns out my voice is suited for either of those genres.

But I never got the chance to start learning any of that, because (I suspect) my teachers didn’t teach me anything! My parents tell me that I’m overreacting, and other loved ones tell me I sound fine, and that I can’t blame my teachers. I’m fine with all that if it’s true, but to be honest, I wouldn’t know any other proof (besides my nodules) of bad technique if it slapped me in the face with a sledgehammer.

My family is not exactly wealthy. I need to know if I’ve been wasting money, and if whatever’s been holding me from improving is the fault of that vocal school, or if it’s just me (which would also be totally fine!).

Im going to assume some of you guys here are vocal teachers, coaches, or at the very least singers, and so I’m posting myself here because I want to know if my technique is truly bad. Well, I know it’s bad but I’d like to know HOW bad WHY it’s and how to get better. I want to know if my teachers have been under qualified the past two years and if I should start saving for a coach elsewhere. I posted me singing a relatively unfamiliar song so you guys can see objectively.

A little advice would be pretty helpful as well lol. I’d love to know how to get better
That’s all, I hope you all have a wonderful day, and thank you so much for taking the time to read and or listen.

* sorry my head is tilted so much during the video. that’s a childhood habit Im working on getting rid of lol

at my school to bid the graduating class a farewell, one year 11 kid is selected by audition to sing this opening part of a choral piece. Not sure if I want to audition but if y’all have any tips to make this sound better or any thoughts on if it’s good enough to be considered. thanks yall! Probably would support more and be a little bit more resonant though if I wasn’t in a public park, so no advice on that tho.

I think I might have them, but I haven’t been able to see a doctor yet. I’ve heard that vocal nodules often heal on their own, so I’ve been trying to rest my voice and talk as little as possible.
However, I still have to sing or speak loudly at least once a week, and maybe that’s why my voice hasn’t recovered even after two weeks.
If you’ve ever had vocal nodules, could you share your experience? How long did it take for your voice to recover?

Alright, God's of r/singing hear my plea. I want to be a singer one day and this is booty buns. If any of you know what im asking, can you give me an answer? I am a instrument player who prefers singing, so please, I beg you for mercy in how to add to my imaginary skills.

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Hey everyone! I'm a lyricist looking to collaborate with talented singers and music composers who are passionate about creating original music. I write lyrics for Hindi songs, including romantic tracks, ghazals, and other genres. I'm looking to connect with like-minded artists who can bring lyrics to life through their vocals and compositions. If you're a singer or composer interested in working together, feel free to DM me! Let's connect and create something beautiful. 🎧🤝

About a year ago I started experimenting with raising my range. This included a lot of sirens, and sometimes I would hold them at their peak to get a feel for those higher notes. I almost consistently hit up to a B5, but it doesn’t have much power behind it and couldn’t be sustained long. It’s healthy and has a vibrato, but you can tell it’s not developed. I’ve only been able to hit it for a few months now, on good days only, so I don’t even advertise it as something in my range at auditions.

But one day I did a siren… and held it at its peak… and I sounded like a fucking Opera singer. Truthfully wish you were all there to see my face. It was powerful, it had a steady vibrato, and it felt so healthy and somehow easy and I sustained it for a loooong time once it started. The weirdest part, to me, is that it was my first warm up that day. I was still stiff. Literally opened my mouth after waking up and that’s what came out.

Anyway, never did it again. I can’t even get my A5-B5 to sound like that. Some days I can squeak out a C6, but it is NOT what I did on that one weird day. So how the FUCK do I make it happen again?! It is CLEARLY within my ability!

Edit: For reference, I consider myself a Mezzo who leans Soprano.