Just starting out with vocals

hooverdlh

Hi, I'm Diana and live in the United States. I retired from the corporate world and started learning to play guitar about three years ago. I have lots of friends who have encouraged me along the way. I started taking voice lessons a few months ago; but there's been a lot of scheduling challenges. I learned a lot from her. One of my friends asked me to play with them at a local pizza restaurant. Given that was my first real public performance, I did get a little nervous. My voice range reduced and I cracked at points. I also sang a little softer than I should. I'm over the trauma and ready to go again. My friend invited me to play during his break on Friday this week at a local hotel bar, so I'm getting another opportunity to improve.

I'm excited to take the course. I'd love to jump to Volume 4 on Head Voice, but I'm planning to follow the schedule. I've already started Volume 1 as I continue downloading the course.

Looking forward to the challenge!

Wigs

Welcome to the course and congrats on leaving the rat race behind Im looking forward to that as well but ive still a number of years before I can even think about it. Also good on you for not letting the first experience bring you down.

Have you been looking all around the forum for hints and tips? a good place to start would be here

https://forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/discussion/14670/this-is-how-to-do-volume-1#latest

hooverdlh

Thank you Wigs! On my second time out, my voice was much stronger and I avoided the cracking problem. But watching the videos, I think I need to put more excitement or drama into my singing. Well, that's why I'm here, so glad to have the support and critique.

Thank you for pointing out the tip area!

Diana