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#390349 - 07/06/14 03:13 AM
Re: Were you taught by someone to sing or play?
[Re: Mark79100]
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Registered: 09/21/02
Posts: 5520
Loc: Port Charlotte,FL,USA
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I switched from trombone to organ in 1964 while singing only in church choir. I took lessons at the store for 6 months, after telling the teacher I wanted to play a Hammond B3 with a fake book. He proceeded to teach me the rudiments, but insisted on theory being included.
Looking back, I could have benefited from classical training for piano, but I improve everyday and am quite satisfied. I need some instruction on breath control in my singing however.
Bernie
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#390362 - 07/06/14 12:04 PM
Re: Were you taught by someone to sing or play?
[Re: Mark79100]
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Senior Member
Registered: 10/20/09
Posts: 3223
Loc: Dallas, Texas
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I started with drum lessons as a kid. I had a hardcore technique teacher. He focused on hand technique, smooth, flowing hand/arm movements, posture, breathing, rudiments, rhythmic counting/reading. As this served me well for when I took up piano, guitar, singing, and harmonica as an adult.
Currently I'm studying with a vocal teacher. She gives me a bunch of vocal warm ups and tips on breathing. Also she listens to me sing and gives me all sorts of useful feedback. Studying with a teacher keeps me focused. If I had the time and money, I'd love to have a piano teacher too...
Through my studies with various teacher's, my biggest take away is that it really comes down to fundamentals. If you want to be a great improviser you need to really be able around your instrument with the various scales types. Singers (and instrumentals) need to able to hold long tones and breath...
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