| Voice Lesson needs vary from person to person, | | | | range. You're new range opens up new possibilities |
| of course. I've learned that 1 ½ to 2 years | | | | with repertoire. You are finding your voiceo 19-24 |
| of consistent lessons makes a powerful | | | | months: You are becoming an artist. This takes |
| difference in your voice. | | | | you from being mechanical and skilled, to being an |
| Literally, it can take you from having potential to | | | | artful performer. |
| being studio- ready, with the right teacher, of | | | | *This is coming from the perspective of |
| course. | | | | becoming a pop/ gospel/ country/ r&b |
| Here's my timeline:o 0-6 months: we're getting | | | | performer. Of course classical singing takes 6+ |
| over shyness and insecurities and getting adjusted | | | | years of ongoing training to be an artful |
| to new technique. For many voice students, this is | | | | performer! |
| THE BIGGEST hurdle to overcome. Once they | | | | For those singers who are preparing to record |
| are comfortable making mistakes with their | | | | their music in the studio or have shows coming up |
| teacher, they're confidence rises and everything | | | | and with deadlines, preparation for this will often |
| falls into place rather quickly.o 6-12 months: we're | | | | include a vocal coach. In this instance, often 2-4 |
| generally locking in technique, and working to close | | | | sessions with a voice instructor will suffice. This |
| major gaps in technique.o 13-18 months : we're | | | | will help insure that you are keeping your voice |
| 'tying up loose ends'. You have overcome your | | | | healthy and will get the most 'mileage' out of your |
| major hurdles and are now polishing your | | | | voice during your show/ session. |
| technique, to have consistency throughout your | | | | |