<p>Ok so i have heard all these things about how the audition is fun and i have nothing to worry about and blah blah blah…but honestly is it easy? i need some advice about what i can do to improve my skills. i am going to be a sophmore in high school starting august 24. i am currently in musical theatre but we havent really focused the overall aspects just acting…(my teachers NOT that great! >_< …) so what should i do to prepare for these next three years to improve my craft…i am a very low alto so my voice isnt like fabulous… and i dont have any dance technique so i was wondering if you could possibly map out a plan that i could stay dedicated to throughout my highschool year…like map out how many dance classes i should take a week and blah blah blah…</p>
<p>THX AGAIN… =)
I KNOW IM A PAIN RIGHT???..LMAO</p>
<p>Hi CxC
You have some time here since you’re a sophomore so is here’s some information about my daughter’s audition preparation for musical theater - and I think this is kind of average as to time commitments. She studied dance from freshman year to senior year an average of 10 to 12 hours per week. (ok - that’s probably more than average but she was in an arts high school). She sang and took singing lessons as much as possible - lessons about 2x a month and sang in musical theater productions, local fund raisers, competitions. Some years she did back to back musical theater productions September through May in addition to her lessons. Acting classes were more sporadic but she interned at a theater for 2 years of her high school years, did summer workshops, and took private classes. She studied with an acting coach to work on monologues and to choose songs for her auditions. She exercises her voice pretty much every day - just a habit by now. This is just to give your some ideas. She was accepted by several top and “very good” colleges so this is a success story! As you can see it can take a lot of hours and dedication but since she absolutely loves it it has been a wonderful experience for her. Good luck with your plans - perhaps there are some dance teachers in your area to help you “map out” a plan as to learning technique. Also don’t think you cannot improve your voice or expand your range. It can be done to some extent. It’s hard to advise with only our own experience to look to and not knowing your talents / potential - just a few ideas to share. Every one is different so your plan will be the right one for you.</p>
<p>hey mt mom thx…i am courtneyxcoral but i just made a new account because the courtneyxcoral one was connected to my old email and i didnt feel like changing it. lol i have a question…when your daughter started singing, were her high notes low and then they got louder over time??? because thats a big concern to be…my high notes i sing are so soft! (i am an alto) do you think my voice will be ready in a mere three years???</p>
<p>Hi Ms BB! I think she was a “belter” from the time she was about 8 years old. Every voice is different so a voice teacher could be really helpful to you where I can’t. I do know that her voice strengthened with exercises and training. Three years is lots of time for you to work on your voice and decide if this is the way you want to go. i know her vocal coaches were very helpful and especially helped her learn how to keep her voice healthy - which is so important. Best of luck sweetheart.</p>
<p>thx sooo much for the advice! i am going to start training as soon as possible!!! =)</p>