I have the opportunity to go to a conservatory/university since its affordable for me, but I'm wondering about I can do to prepare and what to expect during it (im going through year 11 in HS with not so much vocal experience)
thanks in advance!!
#To anyone who has gone to or is doing a vocal performance degree
deft iris
whole prism
I have the opportunity to go to a conservatory/university since its affordable f...
Plan your days so you do your assignments on time, build good relationships with your professors, always prepare your music, when practicing your songs, don't try to learn the whole song at once focus on the sections you're struggling with most and make goals
deft iris
Plan your days so you do your assignments on time, build good relationships with...
And I would guess also learn music theory/solfege but in not sure about that still
Thank you for the advice tho! Planning my time has been a weak side of me for a while
whole prism
And I would guess also learn music theory/solfege but in not sure about that sti...
Oh those will help you, trust me
As someone who is already a university student, I wish I had learned theory earlier
deft iris
I think I know how to do chords on the piano intuitively, but I have no idea what chords are
deft iris
I think I know how to do chords on the piano intuitively, but I have no idea wha...
Like, yea I'll play a 5 note chord that resolves whatever was before, but ask me what it is and I'll just list the notes in it
whole prism
I think I know how to do chords on the piano intuitively, but I have no idea wha...
Chords are basically multiple notes played at the same time
deft iris
Chords are basically multiple notes played at the same time
Ik what chord are, idk the chords themselves
Major minor fine
deft iris
Some weird ones from guitar practice too like Em7+9
deft iris
Three are youtube videos and music theory websites you can use to help you
I'm blessed to personally know a good jazz musician
whole prism
Some weird ones from guitar practice too like Em7+9
Those are advanced chords, you don't have to know those unless you want to be a classical composer
Though learning some advanced chords will help so you know how to make good music
deft iris
Those are advanced chords, you don't have to know those unless you want to be a ...
Ik only a few of em+ how they are made
Like
D7 is just a D major with an added C
whole prism
D7 is just a D major with an added C
Yes
deft iris
Though yea I gotta learn sum stuff
I don't find using DAWs enjoyable, but improv on piano or guitar is something I've been trying to learn for a while
What did you all do before going to uni/college?@whole prism
@crystal girder
(Sorry for ping)
crystal girder
Uhm... I was musically inclined since I was little so erm. But I did do things like chorus for a good bit of years.
Not much if I'm being honest.
whole prism
What did you all do before going to uni/college?<@881663271898345492>
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Well I did take voice lessons a few years before I went to college, but I didn't really have experience learning music theory
crystal girder
I actually had fun learning theory this semester.
I took my finals and passed with an 81!
✨️🤸
deft iris
I took my finals and passed with an 81!
Yoooo let's go!
crystal girder
YIPPIE 💃
deft iris
Uhm... I was musically inclined since I was little so erm. But I did do things l...
So kind of the same as me then huh
deft iris
So kind of the same as me then huh
We didn't have any chorus/choirs here so I settled with anything I could
Did guitar, some dancing, drums for like a month, and now picked up vocal lessons
crystal girder
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deft iris
Well I did take voice lessons a few years before I went to college, but I didn't...
Taking vocal lessons definitely helps even if it's not a requirement to apply right?
whole prism
Taking vocal lessons definitely helps even if it's not a requirement to apply ri...
Yes it would help, even if you don't plan on being a vocal major, having at least the basics of singing down can go a long way
crystal girder
That would seem fun.
deft iris
Yes it would help, even if you don't plan on being a vocal major, having at leas...
meanwhile me basically putting all my eggs in the basket being a vocalist
crystal girder
I like learning about the voice because it can really be beneficial.
whole prism
*meanwhile me basically putting all my eggs in the basket being a vocalist*
Then definitely take voice lessons loll
deft iris
It's not a good idea I know, and I can't take more than like 3 vocal lessons a month
whole prism
I like learning about the voice because it can really be beneficial.
And even for non-singers, it's just good to learn vocal health because that's important even with talking
deft iris
But as far as I'm concerned I wouldn't enjoy anything more (maybe drums but that's eh)
deft iris
And even for non-singers, it's just good to learn vocal health because that's im...
Oh yea absolutely
whole prism
It's not a good idea I know, and I can't take more than like 3 vocal lessons a m...
3 lessons a month is a good amount
deft iris
Especially in highschool where it's always so loud you gotta be able to yell
deft iris
3 lessons a month is a good amount
Got one this Saturday too so I hope for the best
whole prism
Got one this Saturday too so I hope for the best
The important thing is to practice what you learn
That's ultimately how you improve
deft iris
The important thing is to practice what you learn
That's the one issue I, and probably many others, struggle with
Living in a commie block with no soundproofing and being too shy to really yell in public
Or anxious I guess? It's smth most people go through I think
whole prism
Living in a commie block with no soundproofing and being too shy to really yell ...
There are ways to practice without having to sing loud!!
You can speak the words in rhythm, hum the melody, conduct your tempo, etc.
deft iris
There are ways to practice without having to sing loud!!
Low notes are one of those, probably my strongest suit (well, as low as I can really go which is alr)
deft iris
You can speak the words in rhythm, hum the melody, conduct your tempo, etc.
Nono thing is
whole prism
Low notes are one of those, probably my strongest suit (well, as low as I can re...
So you would be a Bass
deft iris
My ears are surprisingly accurate, same as voice in terms of notes
deft iris
So you would be a Bass
Nah I'm not that low, I'm just good at being low in my register
Which is like D#2
whole prism
Nah I'm not that low, I'm just good at being low in my register
Oh ok so more like Baritone probably
deft iris
Ye
So far if we exclude falsetto it's like D#2 to G#4
Maybe a bit higher but I'm not sure
whole prism
My ears are surprisingly accurate, same as voice in terms of notes
I was meaning when learning your songs outside of your lesson
whole prism
So far if we exclude falsetto it's like D#2 to G#4
Yeah ok that's Baritone
deft iris
Straight down the middle innit
Though my issues aren't in terms of notes, but intonation and volume
whole prism
Straight down the middle innit
Baritone is like in between Tenor and Bass
deft iris
Can't practice high notes without going loud, same as proper intonation or specifically belting in my case
deft iris
Baritone is like in between Tenor and Bass
Ye
And I think I'm as in the middle of a barritone as it gets
Ik a dude that's a lyrical tenor and man it's one hell of an experience singing with that lad
whole prism
Ik a dude that's a lyrical tenor and man it's one hell of an experience singing ...
Loll woww
So using a lotttt of falsetto
whole prism
Ohh 😅😅😅
deft iris
He once sung a song I literally can't reach even with full falsetto
whole prism
He should use his falsetto then lol
deft iris
Lemme find the original for it one sec (it's not in English but you can still understand the techniques)
Or rather the tone/notes
Wish I recorded that duet
whole prism
I will listen to it tomorrow morning, it's late here lol
deft iris
I will listen to it tomorrow morning, it's late here lol
Oooof