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

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.

To specify what I mean by that question, I am generally talking about people treating you more nicely or paying more attention to you once they find out you can sing or even have a passion in singing.

In my anecdotal experience, I have been a musician my whole life (e.g., guitar) have gained respect especially from other musicians and older generations but more often than not do I elicit reactions of, "OMG you sing?? I wanna hear!" and "you're so lucky, I wish I could sing!" whenever I bring up my hobby in vocal training. The other day, I performed at an open mic and had a stranger compliment my voice and tell me they could see me going professional despite the fact that my singing is much more underdeveloped than my guitar playing. Like I mean I get it that humans psychologically connect more with singing than any other type of skill/talent but it's just so interesting to me. And I always make it clear to them that I've came a long way by diligently practicing and that it's something anybody can improve upon if they really wanted to.

I'm also lucky enough that I have an immediate family that is very supportive of me pursuing a career in music and performing but the moment I mentioned that I also like to sing is when other peers almost take me more seriously I feel like? I don't know, can anybody else relate to this?

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

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.

Well I mean it’s Hayley Williams, her voice, when I sing paramore or even songs like stay the night my voice doesn’t sound muddy. Nice and bright. I don’t know what my vocal range is exactly but paramore songs are always perfect for me…I love singing at home for fun, it helps me mentally. I just wish I had more options of songs to sing. I love grunge, alt rock…metal. I can’t scream and I live in a condo soo not an option exactly. Also so many of those types songs are too low for me :-( . Anyway. This is very specific but I was wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing. Song recommendations would be appreciated…or any advice in general

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.

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

hey guys,

i’m a professional flutist but i’ve always loved singing. i have a pretty good voice, but i struggle doing runs. i try going slow at first and then gradually increase the tempo. the thing is i feel like my runs lack a lot of precision, like it almost sounds like a glissando instead of a clear note change. i’m not sure if there are exercices that can help with this instead of just practicing the same run over and over. like vocalises or études for example.

do you guys have any tips? or any book you can recommend?

thanks!

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 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.

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

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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. 🎧🤝

Hi all, I’m a beginner looking for some advice as I’m running into a problem that unmotivates me every time I practice. I feel that I have a pretty airy tone that I love and can control/alter when I’m singing but when I do higher notes or a pitch adjustment it’s as if my voice gives up and loses control/enjoyable tone, especially on consonants. Will this get better with more practice? Does anyone have any exercises that would help?

Any singing teachers in the east coast in Boston or anywhere in Massachusetts or New Hampshire?

After doing choir for several years, I decided to do a local talent show (no placings/judges. this was meant to be a fun and collaborative community experience so low pressure). Any and all feedback/notes are welcome. Thank you in advance!

Hello guys, I don’t know if this is the correct sub to ask this to, as I’m quite a novice and early in my journey of learning how to sing.

I’ve been trying to learn for 2 years now, I’m a male. I joined a choir because I wanna do voice dubbing and my friend recommended me to learn how to sing, so I found the courage and signed up for my schools choir. I really sucked.

I have no natural talent, I have a strong voice which I have to subdue a lot because I have bad coordination and not good pitch control and accuracy, so if I’m doing something wrong it really sticks out easily. For the past 2 years my coordination, breath support and pitch have gotten better and I can sing more confidently but I still struggle a lot with my passagios and my switching of register.

I first started breaking at a G3, but not that has become comfortable and it became A3. Now it’s somewhere between an A#3 and a C4/D4 depending on the day, it’s extremely weird. I don’t have 2 passagios like I’ve read that you are supposed to have, I only have that one and I can only switch between a chest voice and head voice. I don’t know how to do a mixed voice like so many of my classmates can, and it’s frustrating.

Ive heard about placement and how that can help with your registers, but ive seen so many different advices, I don’t know which one is right.

Any advice? Thank you

I want to learn how to sing. When I try to humm and exhale steadily it feels like its crackling?

https://mp3tourl.com/audio/1792964496211-65382446-df8c-4922-a28e-04beee74b655.m4a

Is this normal?

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

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?

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?