Can anyone learn to sing???

I hear this question all time time.  

Do you have to be born with talent or can anyone learn to sing?  

Yes, I believe that anyone can learn to sing!

I can't argue, some people are just naturally talented, but that's more and exception that rule.  

Think about athletes.  

Some people are simply more physically gifted than others and seem destined to be top of their game.  

Some voices have more capability than others.  

But does that mean, if you're not born with it, your voice is useless??? That would be like telling someone that is not a top athlete to just forget it...pig out, eat what you watch, never exercise...and give up!

Even if you are not a gifted athlete, you have the ability to stay in shape and be healthy.  You have to believe you can and work at it.  

Give off your butt and WORK!  

Everyone has the ability to sing...and not just sing, but sing beautifully.  Just like any other instrument, singing needs to be studied and practiced for years, in order to master.  If you are willing to work hard and practice, anyone can become a great singer.  

The problem is that we live in a "NOW" culture.  

You may have tried it out for a few days and you weren't satisfied.  Just like working out at the gym, IT TAKES TIME to see results! You don't walk away from your first workout with a six-pack!  Vocal exercises should be done DAILY!  Learning to sing takes discipline.  

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On another note, I've had students that have sang for years.  They are the people that sing in church and in a band and they're performing in a musical next month...yet they can't sing well.  They have developed bad habits over the years.  I have encounter people that have damaged their voice so much that they couldn't sing for more than 30 minutes without becoming hoarse.  Just because they have "natural" talent, doesn't mean they are singing properly and they can actually be destroying their voice.  

Working with a vocal instructor can really help!  Voice instructors can point out bad habits  and give you tips that will keep your voice in shape for longer.  Wanting to improve is the perfect attitude for success at any skill. Singing lessons can help you to understand your own voice, and help you to figure out how to do the things that you want to do in a healthy way, without harming your voice. A teacher’s job is to guide you to your full potential. Singing lessons can help anyone, no matter what their skill level. 

Athletes with natural ability will still spend hours slaving away at the gym, even once they reach a professional standard. They are pushing themselves further, learning new skills and keeping their bodies in top condition.

Why should singers be any less committed?

Ask yourself...are you serious about this?  

Take courage and keep working hard on your voice!  

I believe you can do this!