In this post we will take a look at how to interview a prospective vocal coach so that you can be sure that you find the best vocal coach possible for the price that you are willing to pay. These questions are used to assess the vocal coach’s experience. For price related quesions refer to this article: singing lessons cost . Bear in mind that these questions should be treated as a guideline. Some of the best vocal coaches may not have the time to answer all your questions in advance as they may be too busy. If it happens that the singing teacher doesn’t have the time to answer all your questions, you could try out a few lessons and get the answers you’re looking for then. It’s best to treat these as suggestions so don’t worry if you don’t get answers to all the questions below.
Things to find out from a prospective vocal coach:
- How many years of teaching experience do you have? Clearly the more experience the teacher has, the more you’ll be expected to pay. Also if the voice coach has been teaching for a while you might try and ask former students about their experiences.
- Where did you study? Preferably you want a vocal coach who has had years of performance experience or years of lessons or training in a degree program that focuses on the voice. The vocal coach does not have to have a degree from an Ivy League school to be a good teacher. More important than a fancy degree is that he or she knows how to pass on her knowledge to her students.
- Do you perform as a singer? Where? If you have the opportunity to hear the vocal coach sing, then by all means go. It’s a opportunity to discover things about his or her personality that you might not otherwise.
- Do you work with many different voice types? If you want assistance with a certain voice type or singing style, then you’ll want to ensure that the singing teacher has the necessary experience.
- Where does your vocal training take place? Lessons could take place in a number of different locations including the coach’s home, your home, a studio or a music school. You will want to find out if the location is convenient for you.
- What kind of songs do your teach your students? Try and find out if the singing teacher enjoys the same kind of music as you. If she only assigns songs and doesn’t allow the students to choose, think about how you feel about her preferred style of music before you commit.
Tread cautiously if you meet a singing coach who claims to have the best singing methods. Teaching people to sing is an old profession so you want a teacher who bases his teaching on facts and not experimental singing methods. Every rule has an exception, and the one exception I can think of for this rule is Per Bristow’s Singing Zone Training (The Singing Zone review). All the best with it and have fun!
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