How much does talent have to do with being "good" at something? For ex: Can anyone sing well (at least,

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on key) with the right training? Can anyone draw well too? I wanna be able to sing. But I can't! Is it worth it to take lessons?

Answer 1

I think if you try hard, take lessons, and with the right training you can become a better singer. However, that doesnt mean you have talent because talent is something your born with or you are really great at. Talent isnt necessarily meaning in the arts, you could be talented in anything in any field. Its something that your blessed with and have a keen eye for. However, someone talented could also be very lazy. For instance, say you were a talented artist. Yet, you never took the time to practice sketching, painting, or so on so forth. Your talent has gone to waste, because you have to hone your skills because if you dont have the passion, drive, determination, discipline or dedication, then why does talent matter? Talent is great to have, but even the most talented person has to work hard at it. So dont worry if you dont have talent in that area, if you love to sing or draw and have a passion for it. I say train, take lessons, work hard. And with drive, determination, dedication and discipline, you will see good results, and achieve fulfillment. I hope this helps and I didnt confuse you. Have a good one, take care.

Answer 2

Those are relative things, but you could have a talent, but you don't practice.............you will not be good. So if you have the talent of singing, but you do not practice, you are going a good singer. Then, look the best way to train your voice, and then one day you will be better than the JL. Take care.

Answer 3

Talent doesn't really have much to do with anything.

The key is to develop that particular function so well that you're able to do it without giving it much thought.

For instance with drawing, people who seem to take better to drawing than others only do so because they have already grown up with skills in that area. Hand-eye coordination being the big one, understanding how to control the drawing implement properly, and having a brain that functions efficiently in that area.

I sing pretty well. This is mainly because when I was a kid I lived on a farm, where I didn't have to worry about being too loud because our neighbours were aaaaages away. I can see how if you grew up in an area where you didn't have the opportunity to exercise your vocal range it would affect the way you control your voice when singing. Other things that can affect your singing voice include improper breathing, attempting to achieve the wrong vocal range, and using your vocal chords incorrectly (eg swallowing your voice or singing through your nose).

Lessons are very worthwhile. Tutors will be able to teach you how to overcome all of these things, and will help you work out what kind of voice you have. In addition they can help with on stage stuff like movement, facial expressions, how to use microphones, and how to sing to suit your audience.

Here's some stuff I picked up from lessons which I thought you could use:

Breathing is very important as it affects how you project your voice, especially when holding notes or going for a note that is hard to reach. Normally when you breathe you only use the top part of your lungs, which is why your rib cage moves out and in at the sides. The best way to learn how to use your whole lungs is to lie flat on your back. Exhale and place your hands on your stomach (bellybutton area) so that your fingertips are just touching eachother. When you breathe in again (use your mouth to breathe) you finger tips should part and your stomach will look like its where all your breathe is going. Go slow and pay attention to how youre breathing and of course be careful not to get too dizzy :P

For a clearer more resounding note, when you breathe in you want to feel your breath brushing across the back of your throat/back top part of your mouth. I cant remember exactly how this works but it does.

Project your voice from your throat as if it were an instrument with a funnel thing like a trumpet or whatever. Don't let your tongue move out any further than the bottom row of your teeth. And don't quiver your lower lip. While learning to hit notes properly make sure you use your mouth in an over-exagerated way, very wide for Oh and Ah or whatever. This will ensure that you hear your voice clearer and that you become aware of how you're moving your mouth to create different sounds.

Some other good excercises are to find an open space where you don't have to worry about making a lot of noise (take someone with you if you're worried about danger), and shout. Shout as if you're getting your wallet stolen and it's got $15,000 in there. Obviously you should pick some non-alerting words to shout in case someone thinks you're actually being robbed, but use the same volume. Make note of how your'e using your voice to hit that volume. Then try to project a clear note at that volume by breathing properly.

Another loud exercise is to kinda wail like a siren. Bit strange, I gotta admit, but it helps you clear your throat and gives your vocal chords a good work out. Start with a big breathe and the lowest note you can hit, then 'slide' your voice up to the highest note you can hit. Breathe in again and go back down. Remember to keep your projection clear and your mouth wide open.

If you plan on singing a song, re-write the song to use basic sounds instead of words (eg oh, ah, eeh, ooo, etc), and sing the song using those sounds. This will simplify the process of working out the way to actually hit the notes you want to sing. Words are just something you memorise once you've already gotten the tune in your head.

Slow songs are better to practice with, but if you want to work on a faster song start by singing it slow first.


Probably the most valuable lesson anyone ever taught me in this area was in fact my piano teacher who once said:

"Ameaturs practice and practice until they get it right. Professionals keep practicing until they never get it wrong."

With music and even singing, it is so so true.

Good luck with your singing. Joining a choir would be a great idea to learn tips and tricks from other singers.

Answer 4

It is TOTALLY worth it to take lessons! Once you learn the right technique you can sing any kind of music really well. You could also be in your high school choir if you're in high school. :)

Answer 5

Thats simple some people can sing good and some people can't. everyone can practice and lots of us can get better. Pick your head up your probably great.