a likeable personality is no doubt an asset, a good vocal quality is no doubt an asset, good phrasing is no doubt an asset, interpretive ability is no doubt an asset, but unless you can sing in tune and in time none of those mean a damn thing. you need more than just good pitch and good time, for sure, but you cannot do without those..not ever. there are no good singers w/o those..none.

2 shortcuts to good pitch/time: imagine the notes and the
phrases you are about to sing just before you do so..If you
hear the note in your head, you can usually hit it on key,
unless it is out of your range..and even then you can
pop up to the note in falsetto right on target..if you
imagine your phrasing in advance it cures the tendency to rush--the biggest time problem for most. an advanced technique on this is to actually picture yourself
singing across the room...a "second you"..

you can take voice lessons forever, and nothing you
learn will equal the value of what I just stated above.

for those that think this seems arrogant or presumptive,
try it first, and if it doesn't improve your pitch/time
immediately, then write back and make me eat crow.



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Miami Mo