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Sharing a microphone…..singing lesson

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LynnShape123 Thu 12-Oct-23 20:48:44

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Smileless2012 Fri 06-Oct-23 10:37:40

That's a very good point Callistemon. I have one to one singing lessons and have never used a mike for the reasons you've stated.

A mike on a stand if one is used would be preferable because you stand back from it, singing just over rather than into it.

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silverlining48 Thu 27-Jul-23 15:24:55

Rock choirs are fun and all over the country.

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Kateykrunch Thu 27-Jul-23 15:11:24

Callistemon21

If you're having lessons they should be teaching you how to breathe and to project your voice, which will in turn help your lungs.
You shouldn't need a mike anyway.

Good point, I could just refuse the mike! Thank you.

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Callistemon21 Thu 27-Jul-23 14:16:06

If you're having lessons they should be teaching you how to breathe and to project your voice, which will in turn help your lungs.
You shouldn't need a mike anyway.

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Kateykrunch Thu 27-Jul-23 14:13:03

Thank you, I Thought it might be just me. I think I will look to join a choir instead. Or just sing along to Alexa!

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aggie Thu 27-Jul-23 10:44:08

I would be very unhappy with that Mike too !

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Callistemon21 Thu 27-Jul-23 10:43:47

I noticed this at meetings I've been to, the committee share the same mike as well as any guest speakers and I certainly wouldn't do that.

Covid is still very much around.

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Sparklefizz Thu 27-Jul-23 10:41:09

Covid hasn't gone away so I'd be wary about that mic, Kateykrunch, because I have health issues myself. I don't think we can be too careful. My daughter's partner is having a tough time of it at the moment despite having had all the vax.

And I would freak out at having to sing solo in front of everyone! Yikes!

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Kateykrunch Thu 27-Jul-23 10:37:30

Just wondered what your thoughts may be on this. I am trying to build a bit of confidence (lacking after some serious health issues). Ive been finding excuses not to go places or try new things (holidays, classes, mini breaks away). So, I plucked up courage to attend a group singing lesson, (I have lung damage and singing apparently helps lung health) 6 people and 2 teachers, all lovely, did breathing exercise stuff and sang a couple of songs, but then people each sang a solo (apparently the class has been running a few weeks), but of course all just passed on the microphone to each other. I am too chicken to sing solo but it did make me feel uneasy the fact that the mic was so close to peoples mouths and just passed round. I wonder if I am being germ phobic. Appreciate any feedback (pardon the pun…microphone/feedback lol). Thankyou.

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