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MissMartha

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    Someone Like You Cover (My Version)

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    Pretty good Carrie. I think you are a natural. I suspect you have the ability to imitate the singers you like. The trick is finding your own unique voice. We've all heard that before. I look forward to hearing you as you develop as a singer. You also have a grace in front of the camera which is soothing to watch.

    Wherever You Will Go Cover By Me

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    Posted · Edited by MissMartha

    as beginning singers, we tend to want to try and sound like someone else, i.e. the person singing the songs we want to cover. But our true strength comes from finding our own unique voice. The best advice I ever got from my music teacher was to be "give an honest performance" then no one can judge you. You have loads of potential, just develop it. =)

    relax your voice, think: warm space and deep belly support.

    You have a pretty voice and seem to know what song suits you best. It's growing on me more and more.

    Critique My Voice?

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    who's song is this? Sounds like Nick Cave. You have the potential for an incredible voice which the ladies will get shivers from. I speak no lie, you have a nice texture in the deep range. I agree with everything else said, it seems like you need to work on the mechanics of singing. Not a problem, youtube has some great tutorials. Or better yet, get some private lessons. You could be great. :heartpump:

    How Do You Develop Your Voice?

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    Don't underestimate the value in a basic voice class. A strong foundation is paramount in anything you do. Also, you mentioned a lisp, I understand speech impediments cause I had some strong ones when I was younger. Though they are gone, I still feel their presents in my mouth and if I rush during speech, they can tumble out and soon my words are mush.

    Unless you have something seriously structurally or neurologically wrong, you should be able to correct it. Don't give up, it is possible. If you are wanting to develop your voice in a serious way, you need as much control over your instrument as possible. Maybe you could find youtube tutorials to supplement your learning. Ask your teacher for guidance, usually they love to help.

    Lastly remember that your own unique voice is your best commodity. Incorporate your lisp in an artistic way if possible. Sometime people ask me if I am bilingual or some interesting international person, I'm not, but my unique speech impediment past seems to add something. I wish you the best, keep singing. It is good for your soul.

    martha

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    Holy Smokes...the Frustration!

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    Ahh, baptism by fire-- it's the best. Treat your practice as an athlete or dancer would . Warm up the left hand gently to preserve endurance. I'm a double bassist and this is paramount. Don't abuse your joints or muscles. Try to make your chord changes smooth, speed will come in time. Best of luck.

    Melody, Chords Or Lyrics First?

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    For me it's ALWYS lyrics first. I am an English major and a writer through and through. I'm also very passionate about good songs, I mean all my life, at any time, I can get stuck on a new song or an oldie and listen to it 10-15 times a day and have emotional climaxes each time. So when I sit down to write a song, the seed is always a cool phrase or an original metaphor I want to share. I usually can "hear" it pretty quick like you Rippinlyricist. Then I have to force myself to pick up a guitar or some other instrument and work out a bare bones music idea. I think the "lyrics first" types are more rare. =)

    Pen And Paper, Or Going Digital?

    in Musician's Lounge

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    Pencil and paper. A note book where anything goes, free writing to the max. Another note book for clean, complete versions. Another digital file for refining the meter and more technical side of writing. Then sing the spit out of it, loud, proud and alone for flow, and revise, revise...

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    Hello, *sings*

    in Performance

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    not bad for someone who has no teaching. It seems to me you are putting just as much heart into this song as gaga. Too bad for the static. I once read a bio on an opera singer and she said that she would imagine her head full of holes which light would beam out. Maybe try this visualization to release muscular tension in the head. (my 2 cents--im no teacher) =) Can only get better. Nice job.

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