<p>Hello! I am a high school junior and I am thinking about majoring in MT. I am an AMAZING actor I've only been in one straight play though (The Piano Lesson: Lymon) and I've been in a couple of musicals. My problem is, I'm not the best singer. I am a baritone but I don't really have a controlled voice. I was thinking about doing Straight Acting but I have more Musical experience. I wanted a vocal coach but I don't know if it would help out much if I get one this late in my high school years. I'm not a bad singer but I'm not the best! Would getting a coach help out? </p>
<p>If you’re considering an MT major, you are going to have to sing, no way around that! I would suggest looking around for a voice teacher who has a good knowledge of MT rep and who has had success with college placement. He/she can really help you get a handle on your voice and pick suitable audition rep.
There are some schools that will automatically consider you for Acting if you’re not accepted into their MT dept, so be ready for anything. By the way, how’s your dancing?
Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Regardless of your resume, which program do you think you would enjoy more: MT or Acting? Just because your resume shows more musicals, don’t let it stop you from pursuing Acting if it is what you would prefer. Your resume matters much less than your audition. Whether you choose MT or Acting, start preparing now. Get training, work hard, and do research. When you look at a school online, find the list of required classes and imagine which discipline you would enjoy more. Give yourself some time to explore your options.</p>
<p>I would suggest finding a vocal teacher, not coach. If you can manage it, twice a week would be optimum and you’ll be amazed how you are not too late as a junior in high school. There have been a few discussions about the difference between a coach and a teacher if you search. Just my suggestion.</p>
<p>Just a note about the difference between a voice teacher and a coach. A teacher works on actual voice technique - teaching you to sing. They work on correct technique, posture, etc. A voice coach works on performance, style, diction, etc. They typically do not have a background in voice pedagogy but lots of experience in performance in voice and/or collaborative piano. Both are necessary for complete training. My S has a primary voice teacher, and then musical theatre coaches who help him with repertoire.</p>
<p>A vocal coach (also known as voice coach) is a music teacher who instructs singers on how to improve their singing technique, take care of and develop their voice, and prepare for the performance of a song or other work. Vocal coaches may give private music lessons to singers, or they may coach singers who are rehearsing on stage, or who are singing during a recording session. Vocal coaches are used in both Classical music and in popular music styles such as rock and gospel.
My dancing is best of best :D</p>
<p>Well…I’ve done two musicals so far and I get a professional vocal coach for that to teach us the songs so maybe I’ll ask him! He works miracles lol.</p>