"If you can walk, you can dance. If you can talk, you can sing." ~Zimbabwe
Proverb
Everyone Can Sing
In many cultures around the world, everyone sings. The children are brought up singing.
It is a part of their
culture. In these cultures, the idea of tone deafness doesn't
exist.
It is a common misconception here in the United States that not everyone can
learn to sing. I'm not sure where this fallacy first started, but it is
absolutely wrong.
Everyone can learn to sing.
All you need is the proper training and a desire. Time and time again, I
have seen a student who has a strong desire to learn to sing pass up a student
who has a natural gift for singing. I have even witnessed students with
disabilities (both mental and physical) who have learned to sing. Granted, some
disabilities are severe enough to prevent a student from learning to sing, but
for everyone else it is simply a matter of training and desire. ( A great
example is Jamie Gibson. Visit www.ebinfoworld.com/jamiegibson.htm
for an inspiring story about overcoming a disability to be able to sing. I have
one of her CDs and have heard her sing. She is truly inspirational.)
If you think you can't, you're right. It's called "self-fulfilling
prophecy." A positive attitude is important for learning any new skill.
Singing is no different. You have to believe you can and have the humility to
learn. Not everyone will learn at the same speed. Patience is also necessary.
Adults who come to voice may be ahead in some areas, but have to unlearn bad
habits. That's why it is important to start when you are young.
That doesn't mean you should give up if you are an adult. I came to voice as
an adult. I had an average range and an average voice. I had been told once at
an audition for a musical that I was off key the entire song. Within four years
of private voice lessons, I had a singer's voice, a five octave range, and a
trained ear that heard things I had never heard before.
It's up to you. Do you have the desire to learn? If so, click on the private
lessons button at the top of the page. If you are one of my Fox Hollow
students/parents click on the Fox Hollow Students button at the top of the page.
Mrs. Brown's Favorite Websites
Here are some of Mrs. Brown's favorite links:
www.pbskids.org/music
www.bsokids.com
www.dsokids.com
www.sfskids.org
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