From: Jeremiah Shaw
To: VOCALIST <vocalist>
Subject: Re: how old
Send reply to: VOCALIST <vocalist>

In a message dated 1/11/00 3:07:19 PM Pacific Standard Time,
jessicadw-at-earthlink.net writes:

<< a child that young can be taught songs
and taught things about music, can be taught notes, intervals, scales, etc.,

perhaps even some elementary foundation skills about breathing but serious
lessons in technique of most any kind are best left till much later when the

child will have a better ability to grasp the concepts and when the voice
has developed more. Many people think the ideal time to begin formal
technique training is about 15 or16 or so.

However, it's never too early to encourage a child who shows musical
aptitude, and never too early (or too late!) to teach things about music to
anyone who wants to learn. You also might want to check the archives for
earlier discussions of this topic.

Good Luck,
Jessica >>


<>


Like Barbara, I totally agree with the above comments. I think if a child
started taking voice too early they would not be able to grasp the
conceptual nature of vocal technique, resulting in misinterpretation of what
the instructor may be teaching and as a result, improper singing. Plus, I
think if a younger child were bombarded with technique at an early age they
would be so clouded that they would forget the joy of what it feels like to
"just sing."

Just my humble opinion of course. Along the same lines, are there any
instructors out there that have had very young students or any listers that
began study at a very young age? I would like to hear your stories and
opinions about this. I began singing in church very young, but did not
start indepth study until high school, and am on a bit of hiatus right now.

Jeremiah
Milwaukee





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