Your First Session
Oh my goodness – so this is it! Maybe your first singing lesson?
Don’t worry it is not as scary as it seems, your tutor is there to help you.
So first things first…
It is highly important you feel safe in the teaching space.
SAFE SPACE
It is important to recognise that the four walls within which you learn and rehearse are your ‘safe space’. Make yourself aware of the layout of the space straight away. Knowing where the toilet is, may be useful! Your teacher is there to help and assist you to overcome any nerves and get the very best out of your voice. This means allowing yourself to make mistakes. Progress can only be achieved when you are willing to take your voice beyond where it has been before. Many turn back at this stage because they only want to sound good. Remember: Sometimes you have to let go of some of the good and go through sounding average in order to achieve something great. Magical singing moments happen when you step into the unknown.
Many singers have not had this creative, safe space when growing up.
How many children, when enjoying their own singing, have heard those immortal words from their parents, ‘Shut up, you are making too much noise!'
Many people grow up with this continual response to their singing only ever to feel safe when they are singing on their own, where no one can hear or comment. If this has been your experience I suggest you develop your ‘safe space’ first and when you have learned to feel confident and begin to enjoy your singing, then you can consider taking it to a wider audience.
WATER
It is important to drink lots of water before singing and also to have some on hand in your singing session. The water needs to be at room temperature, as having it too cold can cool your vocal folds and throat.
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Your vocal fold are the last thing to receive water so drink as much as you can
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Physicians recommend 2 litres / 8 glasses of water per day
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Drinking enough water will keep your mucous (sounds yuk doesn't it) thin and unobstructive, so your voice will be clear, not crackly
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When drinking water in singing session try and sip it, as it can create wind, or bubbles in your throat.
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What you eat and drink really effects your singing too, your tutor can tell you more about this inyour sessions
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