What do i do?
2007-07-09 10:02:56 · 10 answers · asked by blah 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Singing
Stop making excuses and just go and have fun! If you could already sing good...then you wouldn't be going for lessons. People shouldn't make fun of you for it...just relax and enjoy yourself.
Thistle
2007-07-09 10:11:12 · answer #1 · answered by Scottish Thistle 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends upon what you mean by "bad." If you are coughing a great deal, then you should not sing, because coughing has caused your vocal chords to scrape together and they should not be used until they have healed. However, if your throat hurts, but you have not been coughing or shouting or anything like that, then you can certainly go to a voice lesson. Your voice teacher understands all of these things if he/she is a quality instructor. This is part of reality, too. Sometimes you will have to sing under less-than-ideal conditions, so you might as well get advice from the teacher on how to handle those times.
2007-07-09 17:12:31 · answer #2 · answered by conductorbrat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you could either call your instructor and cancel, or you can start slamming cups of lukewarm tea with lemon and honey (no milk), which is a very good lubricant for the vocal chords. You can also try gargling with warm salt water, which can soothe vocal chords. Whatever you do, don't eat/drink any spicy foods, dairy products, or alcoholic beverages before your lesson, as that will further irritate your vocal chords.
If your sore throat is due to a cold, just cancel. It can do permanent damage to your vocal chords if you try to sing with a cold or some other bronchial ailment.
2007-07-09 17:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the lesson. A good teacher will be able to tell that you are choking up, and that your voice isn't at it's best without you saying much. He/She will make sure you get the best warm up within the time alloted, and your singing will be fine. Don't worry about singing well for your voice teacher, sing as what comes naturally to you, you're not there to impress them, they are there to help you get better at what you can do naturally.
2007-07-09 17:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by Rebeccah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a throat lozenge and say a prayer.
Just kidding, don't worry about it. Your singing teacher has seen the throat problem a million times already, and next time you go to your lesson you'll probably feel better and sing better. It's not like your first impression will stick with her forever.
Good luck!
2007-07-09 17:05:59 · answer #5 · answered by Meredith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, tell your teacher. I'm sure he/she will understand. Bring a bottle of not hot or cold water. To get rid of mucus in your throat, right before your lesson, sing "meeeeeeeee" on many notes slowly and controlled. To keep your voice from sounding worse, avoid dairy and nuts before the lesson.
2007-07-09 17:09:05 · answer #6 · answered by ilovehedgie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.....1st of all Congrats on getting professionally trained.
Just tell her/him about your problem. Just becuz it is a singing lesson doesn't mean you are obligated to sing. She/he will probably prefer working on other things such as breathing, diaphragm excercies, posture etc.
Just make sure to not do any excessive talking or shouting.
Drink some soothing liqourice tea...It will really help your vocal cords.
2007-07-09 17:27:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well me i love to sing and in my school it is required for u to take music but i dnt mind cause i love to sing and anytime i have to go to competition i drink tea hot tea thats why i sing more louder so thats what i always if u really love to sing do that
2007-07-09 17:09:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
fake it just have a recording thing and record what the teacher tells u to do then just play it and lip sing to it
2007-07-09 17:06:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
drink lots of liquid
2007-07-09 17:05:08 · answer #10 · answered by Tina 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋