Have you ever met a person who doesn’t like their picture taken? Chances are you have. They’ll tell you, “I don’t look good in photographs,” or “I don’t like the way I look in pictures.”
People are very self-conscious and self-critical these days, especially in the era of selfies.
Many people don’t like the way they sound in recordings. “I don’t like the sound of my recorded voice,” is something we at Sing Like a Star hear time and time again, especially from beginning singers.
Your recorded voice is always a shock to listen to at first. There are two reasons- technology, and the fact that we don't hear our own voices the way they really sound.
What happens to a voice when it’s recorded? With today’s modern technology, there’s such a thing as compressed files. That means the data is stored in such a way that the sound is modified, taking some of the robustness and “color” out of it.
Some might say compression removes the emotion/life out of the voice, making for a colder sound. A lot of today’s pop music– the kind that hits the Top 10 on the Billboard charts– is compressed. Perhaps that’s why people are going back to vinyl records, to get a richer, fuller sound? Probably.
Compressed files produce flatter, less rich sounds.
And, on some devices, the low quality of the speakers may actually distort voices and eliminate the richness of the tone.
Also, as the saying goes "tape doesn't lie". This means you might hear pitch or intonation problems more clearly on a playback.
The truth is that no one hears their own voice the way it actually sounds to others.
Anyone who has ever recorded a voice-mail greeting has probably been surprised at what their speaking voice actually sounds like. What we think we sound like is not what the world is hearing!
For some people, they just don’t like the sound of their recorded voice because they know they need to develop the vocal skills.
Every element of your singing can be improved with training- tone quality, pitch, intonation, power, high notes, and even emotional interpretation.
Becoming a great singer is similar to becoming a great athlete- you have to develop muscles and coordination over time with training and practice. No one is born being a great singer. Everyone has to work at it.
You need the right training, and you need to work hard, and then you will fall in love with the sound of your voice.
If you would like to learn more about your voice AND learn to sing from home- or how to be a successful voice teacher- for less than you probably spend on lattes every month, check out our amazing YOU can Sing Like a Star online subscription courses for singers and voice teachers.
You can learn to sing with a self-study method- IF it's the right method. The ONLY method that can take you from beginner to professional is the YOU can Sing Like a Star online subscription course with over 600 recorded exercises AND an extensive science-based manual that teaches you all about the singing voice.
This is the best method available and the ONLY method that takes you all the way from beginner to professional singer- for far less than the cost of in-person voice lessons!
If you are a singer, check out the YOU can Sing Like a Star online subscription course.
If you are a voice teacher who wants to up your game, check out the YOU can be a Successful Voice Teacher online subscription course
With over 600 recorded exercises, including Riffs and Runs- Style, you don't need to be a great pianist or vocal stylist to be a great teacher!
