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Are online singing courses worth the money and time?

  • Take for instance the SLS seth riggs "singers advantage". Is that program worth it to beginner singers? Or is it a waste of money? If it is worth it, are the begginers looking at 10 years before they are able to have O.K voices?

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    This is my point of view, The thing is, some one like Seth riggs, who is the founder of speech level singing, which is most sucsessfull and widely used technique today, does know what he is talking about. You could go and see a teacher tomorrow...who doesn't, and there lies the problem. For me, I wouldn't consider any other online singing programme, because you just don't know what you are getting, but someone like Seth Riggs, clearly is a sucsessfull and world renouned coach. Just gaining the background knoledge and idea's on the voice from his programme is valuable information and would then arm you in finding a good singing teacher locally. The great thing about speech level singing is that it is easy to understand, they will give you the 'idiots guide' rather than just saying things like 'breathe from your diaphragm' and 'sing in your head voice' Like alot of regular teachers would, and the whole point is, if you don't know how...because you've never done it...it can be frustrating, and annoying, and equally can create problems! I'm not saying people like Lynn (answered above) aren't good singing teachers (because I'm sure she is) what I'm saying is, there is no qualification needed to just set yourself up as a singing teacher, so you could end up with anyone, teaching you bad technique, or not quite understanding you or whatever. Consider that you wouldn't normally get the chance to sing with such people as Seth, at least not for a load of cash, and that his idea's are founded, undertandable, proven and valuable and have helped alot of proffesional singers, also he's only certified a few people to teach his technique. it wouldn't take 10 years to get an 'ok voice' in a couple of months, using correct methods, you would have noticable improvement. But if you want a voice like a finely tuned instrument, it will take a lifetime! Ckeck out this site: www.jacksonvoice.com And read the articles on his site, from seth (I think, my be one of his other certified teachers, not sure) To get an idea of what you would expect from the programme. best of luck!!! xxxxxxxx

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I have to agree I have never heard of this and probably would say it would be difficult to learn from online courses. I am a professional singer myself and think it would be necessary to see the vocalist/teacher as he/she uses diction and such. I was a natural from the start but have seen others who have worked very hard for years and still have a difficult time with pitch. I would say try it for a limited time and if it gives you pleasure continue and if not.....at least you tried. Angel

angelcovering

I have never heard of this before... Being taught to sing online? How can the teacher hear your voice? Is it done by microphone? Even then the quality would be distorted. I am highly skeptical. Teachers need to be able to do more than just hear, too. They need to see how you are forming your sound, etc. My instinct is that it would be an absolute waste.

xsweetariax

would you learn to drive without the instructor there in the car to make spot decisions? Yes, the beginning manuvers can be done with friends, family, etc. but for real skills, one needs to have a professional around. The same goes for singing. You can only get up to a point ( and mind you, not a very advanced one), and the danger of having made some grave mistakes which then need to be unlearned is high. Spend the money rather on good, old-fashioned singing lessons with a real teacher, one who will take you with all your specialties and idiosyncracies, rather than a package that has no idea who and what you are. Best wishes and keep on singing

lynndramsop

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