Hello from Halifax Nova Scotia
MikeyParent
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Hey everyone! Older singer (51) from Nova Scotia Canada, After waffling for some time I FINALLY pulled the trigger on Ken's course!
I have sung for a long time but I always felt mediochre as a singer, despite singing in bands on stage. Looking to improve my pitch, chest voice range, my stamina and to smooth out those breaks! Last two bands I have been a co-singer and I am getting a little tired of being the "second best lead singer in the band".
Back in early August I left the 80s band I was in due to life/personal reasons. I would like to get back into things but I also want to really come out strong and be a brand new singer with a voice I can be proud of.
Any pointers anyone has I am very open. I am sure I have lots of entrenched bad habits to unlearn LOL
I couldn't find much very recent of me - there are some older videos that I think don't show my voice in its current state
Doesn't Really Matter - Platinum Blonde.
Difficult song (for my natural range) with lots of flat notes to prove it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9vlJtFTLfs
Are you Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz - also a little flat in a lot of places
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ_oZayc2b4
A couple compilation videos from my last band - short snippets:
I am sandwiched in the middle singing Dancing in the Dark - two semitones down. I would love to get to a point where I can sing everything in the original key, without straining or fatigue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0RUzSb3i4U
Love Shack and Jessies Girl - also a full tone down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xk0AiDh_WI
I have sung for a long time but I always felt mediochre as a singer, despite singing in bands on stage. Looking to improve my pitch, chest voice range, my stamina and to smooth out those breaks! Last two bands I have been a co-singer and I am getting a little tired of being the "second best lead singer in the band".
Back in early August I left the 80s band I was in due to life/personal reasons. I would like to get back into things but I also want to really come out strong and be a brand new singer with a voice I can be proud of.
Any pointers anyone has I am very open. I am sure I have lots of entrenched bad habits to unlearn LOL
I couldn't find much very recent of me - there are some older videos that I think don't show my voice in its current state
Doesn't Really Matter - Platinum Blonde.
Difficult song (for my natural range) with lots of flat notes to prove it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9vlJtFTLfsAre you Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz - also a little flat in a lot of places
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ_oZayc2b4A couple compilation videos from my last band - short snippets:
I am sandwiched in the middle singing Dancing in the Dark - two semitones down. I would love to get to a point where I can sing everything in the original key, without straining or fatigue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0RUzSb3i4U Love Shack and Jessies Girl - also a full tone down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xk0AiDh_WI
Comments
a warm Welcome also from Germany. You come from a very promising starting point. I am curios to hear you after doing the course for some months.
Good to have you here,
Doc
I will probably ask lots of questions about course progression and stuff.
The best thing you could ever do. Stay with us!
Doc
Thanks Doc!
that is great to hear. Do you know our assignments? - They are a great way to practice songs. You should consider joining them. We have great discussions there.
Doc