Importance of belting

College Majors Musical Theater Major
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<p>I'm mainly a soprano through mezzo soprano, though I can sing alto as well. I was wondering how important belting is for college auditions, and how much it is considered in deciding who to accept. I don't have a very clear understanding of belting in general, and neither does my choir teacher, so I am hoping to start professional vocal lessons soon with an expert who can help with that, but until then, what exactly is belting, and how important is it for college auditions?</p>

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<p>Here is a thread that might answer some of your questions:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1142862-how-important-belting.html?highlight=belting[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1142862-how-important-belting.html?highlight=belting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Play to your strengths. If that isnt belting, dont hurt yourself. Schools look for potential, not a finished product.</p>

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<p>Okay, thank you!!</p>

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<p>Don’t belt if you don’t know how, but definitely seek out a teacher who teaches a solid belt technique. Classical technique does not prepare you to belt, so find someone who understands that and teaches you what you need to know.</p>

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<p>No. </p>

<p>Legit singers are necessary. Sing clear, colored and beautifully. Act the song. You will be sought after. If you don’t belt, don’t attempt to for the auditions.</p>

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<p>I’m an alto/mezzo, and although I can hit up to a D6, I normally don’t sing anywhere near that range. That’s because I feel more comfortable singing low notes and belting. You might be the opposite. So like JakeRoku said, play to those strengths - show off your voice in a more classical style, if that’s the range you shine in. Don’t worry about belting, at least until you get into a program. Then, you MIGHT be required to learn to belt the healthy way, but most programs need legit singers. I can’t tell you how frustrated I used to get at myself for not being able to belt like Idina Menzel - but after much training and patience, I was able to achieve a healthy belt using my mixed voice. But all too often, young singers strain themselves trying to belt!! Break a leg!</p>