I Need Constructive Criticism!
I Need Constructive Criticism!
#1I Need Constructive Criticism!
Posted: 8/20/13 at 5:12pm
Hello, I've been taking voice lessons for about a year now, and I think they've helped enormously. So, I've worked up the courage to post this video, to show you all where I am now. I need criticism so I can get better, and I won't be upset, as long as it's helpful. Thank you so much!
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dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#2I Need Constructive Criticism!
Posted: 8/20/13 at 6:47pmDo not film with the light behind your subject.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
#2I Need Constructive Criticism!
Posted: 8/20/13 at 6:55pmJust an observation, it looks like you are taking many of your breaths from your chest. That may be something to work on with your vocal teacher.
#3I Need Constructive Criticism!
Posted: 8/20/13 at 8:16pm
What does that mean, ljay? (I'm seriously interested, though not a singer.) Do you mean breathing with the pectoral muscles rather than the lower abdomen?
To the OP, I'm sure you've watched American Idol (waiting for the board to crash at the mere mention) auditions. You might notice that the best singers usually sing something relatively simple in their first, a cappella audition.
I like the tone of your voice, but it's really hard to sing power ballads without accompaniment.
#4I Need Constructive Criticism!
Posted: 8/20/13 at 8:31pm
.) Do you mean breathing with the pectoral muscles rather than the lower abdomen?
Correct. You can read more about it here.
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/breathing-basics-for-singing.html
#5I Need Constructive Criticism!
Posted: 8/20/13 at 8:37pmI think you need to work on having a stabled vibrato. I can't really tell what are the things you need to work on due to the song you chose.
#6I Need Constructive Criticism!
Posted: 8/20/13 at 8:41pm
Thank you, ljay. I always preface my remarks in threads like these with the caution that I am not a vocal coach.
Although I can't do it myself, I think I'm learning as much as anybody in these "How Am I Doing?" type threads.
dramamama611
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
#7I Need Constructive Criticism!
Posted: 8/20/13 at 8:47pmTo the OP: when I opened this thread, I really thought you were posting a sarcastic thread in response to all the other "critique me" threads. (Sorry if my earlier post was snarky.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
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