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Re:Ask HN: I'd like to learn vocals, any suggestion on how I... by pen2l on Saturday May 30, 2020 @04:26PM (#23364365)
Where does one even begin to look for a teacher? Where do these guys publicize their services?

For context, I'm an amateur guitarist with an interest in singing Sufjan Stevens songs.

Re:Ask HN: I'd like to learn vocals, any suggestion on how I... by CSSer on Saturday May 30, 2020 @04:39PM (#23364497)
Usually local music shops or chains that sell gear also employ or rent space to instructors. Qualifications can vary a lot, which is why I strongly support the suggestion others have made to try out multiple teachers.

For lessons particularly, err on the side of thinking you’re not the problem. You’re paying hourly for this, and if you don’t click with the teacher it could be fairly expensive to “make it work”. Some people are also great artists but terrible instructors. That wouldn’t be so bad if it weren’t for the fact that they are also often completely ignorant of that fact.

Re:Ask HN: I'd like to learn vocals, any suggestion on how I... by jimhefferon on Saturday May 30, 2020 @05:28PM (#23364912)
In addition to the other excellent suggestions, you can check in with the music department of a local college or university.
Re:Ask HN: I'd like to learn vocals, any suggestion on how I... by 5555624 on Saturday May 30, 2020 @05:08PM (#23364740)
Check local churches. If they hae a good choir, the director might teach people or know of teachers in the area. (Growing up, my local church the director of the choir was a first tenor in the US Army chorus for 30 years.)
Re:Ask HN: I'd like to learn vocals, any suggestion on how I... by sigstoat on Sunday May 31, 2020 @12:10AM (#23367109)
"$state music teachers association"

"music lessons near $location"

the challenge will be entirely in trying them to see who you like, not finding them.

Re:Ask HN: I'd like to learn vocals, any suggestion on how I... by jp_sc on Saturday May 30, 2020 @10:14PM (#23366622)
Ideally, try to find a facebook group of local musicians. If that fails ask at the nearest musical instruments shop.
Re:Ask HN: I'd like to learn vocals, any suggestion on how I... by BurningFrog on Saturday May 30, 2020 @06:05PM (#23365178)
Ask local singers or musicians. They know, or they know those who know.
Re:Ask HN: I'd like to learn vocals, any suggestion on how I... by BookPage on Saturday May 30, 2020 @07:20PM (#23365719)
What website am I browsing?? Google it my friend... Also Craigslist.
Re:Ask HN: I'd like to learn vocals, any suggestion on how I... by nolite on Saturday May 30, 2020 @07:49PM (#23365901)
superprof.com