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In this post we will take a look at how to interview a prospective vocal coach so that you can be sure that you find the best vocal coach possible for the price that you are willing to pay. You can use these questions to get a feel for the vocal teacher’s level of experience. For questions about the costs involved in taking singing lessons see this article: cost of singing lessons . Unfortunately some of the best vocal coaches may not have the time to fully respond to all of your questions but this doesn’t mean that they’re not good. If you encounter this problem you might want to try out a couple of lessons and get your answers to your questions then. It’s best to treat these questions as suggestions.

Good questions to ask a prospective singing teacher:

• How many years of teaching experience do you have? Expect to pay more for a vocal coach with a lot of years experience. If the prospective vocal coach has been around for a while you are more likely to find some current or former students who can tell you about the vocal coach’s strengths.

• Where did you get your singing education? Preferably you want a vocal coach who has had years of performance experience or years of lessons or training in a degree program that focuses on the voice. The singing teacher does not need a degree from an expensive music school to be a great vocal coach so you’ll have to use your own judgement here. He just needs to know a lot about singing and how to pass on this knowledge to his students.

• Do you perform live? If yes, where? Should you have the possibility to listen to the voice coach sing, then do yourself a favor and go. It’s a opportunity to discover things about his or her personality that you might not otherwise.

• Do you work with many different voice types? If you want assistance with a certain voice type or singing style, then you’ll want to ensure that the singing teacher has the necessary experience.

• Where does your vocal training take place? The vocal coach may hold lessons in her home, at a studio, at a school, or even in your home. Expect to pay more for lessons at your home. You will want to find out if the location is convenient for you.

• What kind of music do your students sing? Try and find out if the singing teacher enjoys the same kind of music as you. If she only assigns songs and doesn’t allow the students to choose, think about how you feel about her preferred style of music before you commit.

Tread cautiously if you meet a singing coach who claims to have the best singing methods. Teaching people to sing is an old profession so you want a teacher who bases his teaching on facts and not experimental singing methods. The only exception to this rule that I can think of is the Per Bristow’s Bristow Voice Method (Bristow Voice Method review) Good luck with your singing and have fun!