I had my first lesson 4 weeks ago. Today was my 2nd lesson. She wasn't there for the past 3 weeks. She said she was having a stressful time. She doesn't know how to play the piano. She said her boyfriend sat on most her CD's that had audio exersices on them. She fell asleep during my lesson today. The things that I do like about her is her personality and that I can move at my own pace.
2006-12-16 08:13:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Yes. Find a new one. Sounds like she is unorganized and irresponsible. Who isn't stressed nowadays. She still has to do her job.
2006-12-16 15:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did she cancel the lessons 24 hours in advance? Did she tell you that she would not be able to teach those three lessons after she canceled the first lesson? Or did she cancel each lesson every week? Sometimes we all go through stressful times in our lives and have to put some things on hold to deal with more important issues. However, if she did not give you notice or was late with her notice of cancellation (didn't give you at least 24 hour notice) then just on that alone I would find a new teacher.
I'm a vocal instructor and do not play the piano well, but I can play it enough to warm my students up and play along (at least the right hand) to every piece I give them. If she can not at least do that, then yes - again - find a new instructor.
Falling asleep during a lesson? Now THAT is one thing I would never let happen. You may like her personality, but if you truly want to learn and move forward in your vocal training, I would find an instructor that pushes you a bit and isn't quite so unprofessional.
2006-12-16 08:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by ladyshanae 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try staying with the vocal teacher for a few more lessons, say three at the most. If this behavior continues, then you should switch teachers. Going through stress and needing to be absent, is understandable. However, falling asleep during your lesson, if she's doing that then she's not paying attention to you which is what you are paying her to do, is unacceptable. So switch teachers if this continues, otherwise you'll more than likely just be wasting your money.
2006-12-22 16:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Faye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your teacher does not sound very professional in the way she conducts her business. However, if you like her & have made a connection with her that you think will help you attain your vocal goals - then you should: Make your goals clear to her, Try to get a regular schedule going (ie: once every two or three weeks, if that's what you want) and Record each lesson....then you should use your recording to practice, practice practice. Most good voice teachers split up the time between doing vocal exercises and then working on a performance piece.
2006-12-16 13:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vocal coach can be very helpful if you have a voice to work with. You definitely want to do your research to find a good one or yes it will be a waste of money. You should keep in mind though, 90% of artists out there have had no formal training so its not necessary. You can search on the internet for breathing excercises and little tips that could also help. So before paying money to someone look around the net and see what you can find. I have included a link that you may find helpful.
2016-03-28 21:27:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of voice teachers don't play piano very well (myself included, believe me!) Based on the information you have provided, I would encourage to give this teacher a little more time. Obviously you can't learn anything if you aren't getting your lessons, but perhaps the situation will change.
If this type of thing continues you should talk to your teacher about it before finding a different teacher. Good luck, though, sounds like a tricky situation!
2006-12-16 15:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by snide76258 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change your teacher at once. She is a case. She is having a stressful time, she sleeps during lessons, she gets absent without information, she can't play piano; why do you need her? Just because of her personality? Be sure first, whether do you need her or a teacher?
2006-12-17 03:33:22 · answer #7 · answered by dancer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds pretty unprofessional, to say the least! I have never heard of a voice teacher who doesn't play the piano, either.
Any voice teacher you hire SHOULD have you progress at your own pace in order to get the best voice.
She sounds like a real loser. Find another teacher!
2006-12-16 08:26:33 · answer #8 · answered by holey moley 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be exaggerating... she actually fell asleep? if so then i would defiantly get a new voice teacher, even tho you like her personality, she's holding you back ALOT!! and your wasting your money. as long as your w/ her your not going to be getting the best you can out of lessons.
2006-12-17 09:06:51 · answer #9 · answered by dancing_diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur kidding! sleeping during ur lesson that u r paying for! maybe she is really going through a stressful time and talk to her first that you are paying her and ur really counting on her to be there. don't fire her on the spot. let her know you are there becuse she might of had a relative pass away or soemthing taht is amking her act this way.i don't think she will act like this for no reason.so just try to help her and know her problems before firing her.
2006-12-16 16:09:40 · answer #10 · answered by pinkprincessof09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she can't be prompt and is missing a day, you definitely need to work with someone else. " Most experienced vocal teachers can at least play an instrument. Its best for you to choose someone else, she doesn't seem interested in your passion. You need to be encouraged and practice with a teacher who will actually come!
2006-12-16 08:23:04 · answer #11 · answered by ♪♥Annie♥♪ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋