Hello everyone. I am new here, and looking for some advice. I graduated last April with my degree in Vocal Perf/Ped. and I still do not have a vocal studio. I know, I know. Believe me, I know... I've been working full time in the job I had during school to get me through. It's been too hard to leave the benefits and the stability. I also recently got married, so there have been many reasons for my lack of "getting with the program." Anyway, excuses/disclaimers aside, I am now feeling like my life and talent are being wasted. I need to bring music back into my life, and I want to start teaching. Now, that's actually quite intimidating at this point, because I've lost a lot of my technique, and I don't feel all that adequate. I have a lot of natural talent, and didn't really have to struggle with problem after problem to achieve the sound I wanted. Good for me, not so good for my potential students. I'm relatively unexperienced on how to solve many problems that I know I will be presented with. You see? Intimidating! :) Anyway, I'd love some pointers on how to get started, how much to charge (I have been thinking about $15/lesson - I'm in Utah), good books to read (I'm engrossing myself in the Richard Miller book - again - forgot a lot after that class final...), etc, etc, etc.
I sure appreciate it, and I wish you all a good voice day.
Thanks, Tracy
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