Q. I didn't start singing until I was 22 years old and I'm 23 right now. I have good timbre, slightly folky sound with a range from A below middle C to G/G# above middle C in mixed voice. I can sing A and up but it either is head voice or very strained belting. My problem is I didn't learn anything about music growing up. I know basics such as notes on the guitar/piano and reading the notes and rhythm on sheet music but that's it. I want a future career in singing but I just feel so disadvantaged with no experience and info. There's so much about chords, control, theory that I need to learn. New melodies take me forever to learn and I can't sing the songs acapella and my rhythm needs work. I plan to hire a music teacher next year but I just feel like professional singing is a pipe dream at this point despite my good timbre and breathing technique. How long will it take for me to get the rest of these things down? How can I keep motivated and hopeful? And not just give up
A. Well, it all depends on you. Your voice is far from maturing, so you still have plenty of time. A male voice doesn't fully mature until their 50's.
Find a voice trainer. No matter what genre you plan on sining professionally, find a voice trainer. It always helps. They can teach you all the tricks of the trade, if you find a good one. It'll work your voice into the proper techniques, make it sound great, and keep it healthy.
Theory is tough, I'm not going to lie. It's not something that will just happen to you in a few weeks, but it's still not something that is impossible to learn. You can actually learn it all on your own. You can order work books online, or at any music store, and teach yourself. It will take a little time, but don't let it discourage you. You can do it. I'd recommend Ear Training, too.
Just because you were not born with an instrument or theory book in your hand, and could sing Mozart as a Pre-teen, doesn't mean a thing. You're just as likely to make it in the world as they are. Don't let anything get to you. It's not going to be easy, but if it's something you really dream of, then go for it. If you really truly want this out of life, then put forward the work, and you'll succeed.
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Title : How long does it take to learn music theory, new songs, rhthym, etc?
Description : Q. I didn't start singing until I was 22 years old and I'm 23 right now. I have good timbre, slightly folky sound with a range from...