Nervous About Singing Lessons?
June 7, 2013Are you feeling nervous about having singing lessons?
You are not alone. At least 80% of my students have told me that they were very nervous about coming for singing lessons to start with. This ranges from mild self consciousness to high levels of distress and anxiety.
“When I started I wouldn’t have sung infront of my friends and family – now I can’t wait for all the public performances with the choir!” Hayley
Download this to read what one of our clients said about her confidence to sing – Nervous About Singing Lessons
Some people have been so anxious before their first session that I couldn’t believe they actually came! If you feel this way, I would like to put your mind at rest that I will do everything I can to help you to feel comfortable. I understand that singing can be a deeply personal activity, and it is only natural to feel apprehensive about trying something new or the first time.
Here is some information about the first session that may help put you at ease:-
- Whatever your level of ability – it is fine! There is no expectation that you should be able to sing anything or to have anything to ‘show’ me.
- There is no expectation for you to have any singing or musical knowledge or experience at all.
- One-to-one sessions are called ‘Personal Coaching’ that rather than ‘private lessons’ because I don’t ‘teach’ all the time. We go on the journey to improving your singing together, side by side, rather than ‘me teacher – you student’. I will of course explain new information to you as necessary and appropriate to you personally.
- A ‘trial session’ or ‘assessment session’ goes both ways – it is for you to see if you like my coaching style, and to see if you feel comfortable with me. I then assess your level so that I know how coach you appropriately.
Feeling stressed?
Generally want to relax? Try these relaxation techniques –
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Guide
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Guide,
Relaxation Imagery
I hope this information has been useful – please feel free to call or email me if I can help you further or answer any more questions.
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Dielle
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