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It is widely known that the voice is one of the most difficult instruments to learn, but it is also the most beautiful and fine one. Good singers can move their audience by demonstrating what miracles their bodies can perform because the source of those beautiful sounds is inside us; in our way of breathing, using our muscles, listening and feeling.

Someone might think we aren't talented enough, but singing is learned like any other instrument or activity like writing an email. Learning the technique will awaken all your hidden - and not-so-hidden - musical passions. Indeed, most of the great contemporary singers have studied since they were very young before they sang in an opera theatre and put a lot of time and effort into music. Becoming a lyric singer or a famous vocalist can take more than a decade of constant work, with many hours of daily practice. Many people even devote their main attention to music during their childhood and adolescence, putting their singing career above their studies at school.

What's more, whether you live in Auckland or a suburb, it is a great place to sharpen your vocal skills. It's the first-largest city in New Zealand with a young population and a flourishing cultural scene. Auckland has great musical bands and artists performing in a variety of different modern styles like jazz, pop and rock. You certainly know by heart a couple of Opshop or The Phoenix Foundation songs. Listening to other musicians can be inspiring and instructive from a musical point of view as you'll discover new manners of singing and get new ideas on how to combine your voice with other instruments like the piano or the guitar. Another good idea for students is to view professional concerts on the Internet.

In addition to its popular music scene, Auckland is famous for having outstanding classical music artists. It's home to New Zealand Opera, the only permanent opera theatre in the country. And there'll always be a music school close to you in Auckland, whether you live in the city centre or a suburb. Still, the most efficient way to get better at singing is to book a private lesson with a teacher who'll give you lessons responding to your musical profile and will explain all the aspects of musical theory to you. Professional teaching is very efficient and can save you years of studies to become a great singer and record your CD in a famous studio.

Why take singing lessons?

First of all, it's essential to take lessons to learn some basic music theory. It won't improve your vocal skills right away but it will help you understand how to sing alone or with other musicians who can, for example, accompany you on the piano or the classical guitar. You'll learn about rhythm, musical notation and note reading, do vocalising, and breathing exercises, and learn about abdominal breathing which will strengthen your diaphragm and your rib cage. At the same time, singing scales will train your musical ear like you train your muscles at the gym. 

The best way to develop all these abilities is to work under the guidance of a professional singing teacher. Although many people feel comfortable singing together with others, it is a fact that it's not the most efficient way to develop one's personal voice and explore its originality. What's more, when singing in a classical choir it is possible to make some intonation or breathing mistakes that can slow down a student's progress. Do you want to be the singer you've been dreaming of? The best thing you can do is to hire a singing teacher to give you private lessons tailored to your particular needs. Then you can ask them to send you exercises by email so you can practise a bit on your own.

Private singing lessons Auckland

The advantage of studying with a private teacher is that you'll get their full attention and so work exactly on what you need. Your private teacher will know exactly what your difficulties are and what vocal technique you should focus on right now. It will also be up to you to choose the music you're going to learn. If you're interested in non-classical styles like jazz, pop or rock, maybe you can work on your technique using songs you enjoy listening to. The goal of private lessons is for students to have fun so they can enjoy what they're doing. This is the key to success in any area.

If you decide to search the internet for a teacher you'll see that the number of offers is vast, and it can be hard to choose. That's where Superprof comes in. On our website, you'll find numerous singing teachers in Auckland or a suburb. On Superprof, you can view useful information about each profile, such as their prices, experience, vocal register or teaching methods. You'll also be able to read reviews written by former students to get a complete idea about each teacher. Finally, most of our teachers offer their first lesson for free, which means that you'll know you've found the perfect teacher even before you hire them.