How to choose a Singing Teacher

Choosing your singing teacher is just as important as choosing a diving instructor. You need to build a relationship of trust, honesty, and productivity. It needs to be a team effort, where everyone is listening and sharing the journey, which will go through many highs and lows. It is up to you to decide which teacher you prefer. You should be able to make a fair choice from having a conversation over the phone. Ask questions. Not just about their skills, but try to find out how they tick. Here are some great questions to start with:

• How do you teach?
• what can i expect in during lessons?
• What do you expect from your students?
• can you help me with goal setting?

You should ultimately find someone who is passionate about the craft, and has a personality you can get on with. Remember too, great singers aren't always good teachers, so that perfect performer you saw on saturday night might not be the one for you.

Another thing to bear in mind is what else your teacher can offer you. If you would like to do live performing you would benefit greatly from a teacher who regularly performs themselves. If you want to learn more about the industry, a teacher who is in the industry is very handy.

Unfortunately there are many people who call themselves teachers who shame us all. These people primarily see teaching as a way to make a quick buck, and, can you believe it, that some of them aren't even singers at all. Qualifications don't tell you much. Some very highly qualified teachers HATE teaching, but do it to get cash whilst they're waiting for their BIG BREAK. They are not happy people generally, and you should be able to get a feel for where they are coming from in your discussions, and during your first few lessons.