Can I Sing?

[LukeFranks]

Hi, I have been in a choir for 7 years now going from treble-alto-tenor. I am a baritone singer and I want a career in musical theater. But there is 1 problem I don't know if my singing is good. I am a very self conscious person. I have been told I have a good voice but I don't know if that is to stop my self-confidence being affect or I am a genuinely have a good voice. The reason I ask is I have my options in 5 weeks and I need to know if I can sing or not so I know what options to take for GCSE. I have a cover recording on this link https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/171561456/meh%20%20cover.mp3 this is a cover of bring him home. So can you leave comments on the piece and if I am good or not with reasons why.

P.S. I have practiced this about 3 times with my tutor. Also I have 2 awards in the Royal School of Church Music.

[chrissa1]

Hi, LukeFranks. I don't think your voice is very strong. When you listen to Alfie Boe sing this song, his voice is much stronger and more powerful than yours.
I know he is a professional so it maybe a bit unfair to compare your singing with his. However, I think you could do well in a Chorus, but not as a soloist.

This is just my opinion and I wish you luck in whatever way your future moves.

[mackfender]

Hi, Sorry, but in my opinion, singing is not for you, even in a chorus.
Reasons...
You cannot hold a note without your voice breaking.
You have a problem controlling your breathing
You cannot stay in key.
Sorry, but you did ask.

[LukeFranks]

I need to mention I'm 13 my voice has been broken about 2 months . I was a very strong treble in my youth.

[chrissa1]

So you have been in a choir since you were six? That doesn't sound quite right to me.

[boxtops]

If it's a church choir, that's quite feasible. I'm not clear how singing affects your GCSE options - what would they be, if you are deemed a good singer?

[Ann]

Hmmmm - trying to be kind here, but as they say "don't ring us we'll ring you" You will be fine singing in a chorus though Luke - more confident.

[chrissa1]

Have you listened to the singer, boxtops?

[boxtops]

No, I can't download mp3.....

[boxtops]

...but he says he with the Royal School of Church Music?

[ferlew]

Hi, take a while to adjust to your new voice, it's a little reedy right now.
It's new to you, give it some time.

[chrissa1]

Ah, so you were a Chorister, LukeFrank?

[jomifl]

There are several issues you need to address, your breathing, timing and pitch. You sound a bit nervous on the recording so that may not be showing you at your best and singing unaccompanied is hard even on an experienced singer. You really need to wait until your adult voice develops fully before you can make a decision. There would be a lot of voices better than yours if you were in the top 5% of voices.

[shoota]

There is no reason why you should not bias your GCSE choices towards music/drama/dance as there are many career options open to you along those lines if your voice does not develop into 'star' quality.
You can always choose another path should the need arise when it comes time to choose A levels.
Don't forget piano and a second instrument will be a bonus if you do go on to study music/singing and will increase your employability enormously.