Ok so i really want to pusue singing and acting as a career but my mother refuses and will not even let me join choir. Why would she do that? I have talent. I have some good experience, and its a really strong drem of mine. If you're a mom what kind of reason would you have? Please help!
2007-01-24 10:32:32 · 11 answers · asked by maddy 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
I don't think my mother is trying to protect me from disapointment. Wheni was trying out for middle school, we battled for 6 months straight every single day!!! I only had time to relax at my fathers house on weekends. Every fight we had i asked, " Why Mom? Why? Why cant i try out?" all she siad is that "i dont like the fact that you will be singing or acting4 days of a week, besides you have no practice" She knew this was a lie and in the end sent in the form. For art, and math. I got in but every single day there was the agony of " i dont want to be here i DO NOT want to be HERE" Im still in art and i think i suck.
2007-01-25 08:40:45 · update #1
The life of an entertainer is very difficult. There is no steady
income to count on, you have to have the instincts of a street
hustler to succeed, it is fraught with disappointment and
rejection and you have to have incredible talent to make it.
On the other side, it is a profession that can be one of the
most fulfilling in the world. It comes from your heart and
soul which can balance some of the hard times. You are
up against other immense talents and this can inspire you
to be the best you can be. You're mother might recognize
that you have these talents and doesn't want you experience
the pitfalls out of her love for you. Perhaps she"s never had
the desire for these demanding professions. Perhaps she's
never experienced the joy of singing or acting herself.
You might want to sit down with her and seriously
explain these goals, pointing out that if you don't at least
explore them, you will always resent it. Meanwhile see if
they have a music program at your school somewhere
and talk with the teacher about this. Maybe he/she can
convince your mom to relent. Just remember, after you're
18 you can pursue any career you like, and there are
colleges for the performing arts that you can audition for.
They have scholarships they offer also. Break a Leg.
2007-01-24 13:13:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well your situation is very interesting. I do think its a little strange that your parents say that. I myself started with choir and am now doing voice lessons. It is possible that your parents want you to learn how to work with other singers before you start to learn solo stuff. That is extremely important if you want to be a singer. Regardless you should be able to do lessons. Its just it is extremely suggested that you at least try to do choir for learning purposes. p.s you can take art classes other places.
2016-03-29 00:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow your dreams. I have been a professional musician and singer for over 25 years. I never became rich or famous, but I worked with some big names and made a good living at it. When I was younger, my family was only supportive of me when I was playing the organ in church, but not when I started to play sing and write rock and roll. I have a six year old son now and the best time I have with him is in the studio with my band.
Don't worry so much about lessons, just keep listening to music
and singing along...but it couldn't hurt to learn correct breathing techniques. I studied classical piano, organ and voice for 15 years; even went to Temple University Music School....but my experience has been if you do not have natural talent, nobody can teach it to you, but if you do, nobody can take it away either.
2007-01-24 11:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by Vertigo S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i'm not a mom but i was in the same boat. maybe your mom has some experience or knows some one who has had experience in that field and knows how competitive it is, she just doesn't want you to get hurt.
2007-01-24 10:45:10
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my suggestion would be to take an extra music class at school and use it towards your score of credits for graduation that way she can't say anything against it. then talk it up with your teachers, you'll get some backing, experience, have fun, and hopefully boost your gpa. <
She is prolly protecting you from disappointment. Over the years, I have been in countless choirs, orchestras, and plays, and almost every one has let me down. The people who run or lead these usually have an agenda and are discriminating. I hated it, but if you really enjoy singing and acting despite where it may lead you, pursue. I am not the one to tell you you shouldn't do something.
2007-01-24 12:11:38 · answer #5 · answered by miss elinor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mum the only reasons I wouldn't let my child do this is a fear of opening them to a world they aren't ready for, or that they're too young to deal with rejection which frequently happens (even Elvis got told he wasn't good enough to start with!). My advice would be to sit down with your mum and explain to her that you're ready for this (if you truly feel you are) and see if she can talk to you about it.
2007-01-24 10:40:56 · answer #6 · answered by Beth D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try talking to her about the situation, and explain, why you want to act and sing, if not signing to your self, and working on it, even singing in the shower, and critiquing yourself, is all that can help
2007-01-24 10:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by a_n_marion 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your mom. Tell her that you would like to persue singing and acting. If your still in school, tell her that you will keep your grades up too.
2007-01-24 10:37:17 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. Nick 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Run away from home. Try to get on American Idol and see if Simon agrees with you ... or with your mom!
2007-01-24 10:39:10 · answer #9 · answered by Bryce 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends upon your age!
2007-01-24 12:34:26 · answer #10 · answered by Blessed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋