hessodreamy
New member
I've been playing guitar a long time but recently started singing lessons to improve on the caterwauling I normally do. In terms of pitch and technique, I'm improving, but I just can't figure out what kind of character I want my voice to have.
My natural singing voice sounds pretty flat and inexpressive, but on the other hand I'm wary of sounding affected and contrived. In a lesson I did a Damien Rice tune and, in trying to imitate him, ended up with a John Lennon/Jim Morrison/Kurt Cobain mashup which sounds decent enough, but doesn't really feel like me.
I'm mostly into alternative and indie music, and my bandmates would, I'm sure, crucify me if I turned up with some gravelly growl that is so unlike my speaking voice.
Any suggestions as to finding a voice that is yours, when you don't like your natural voice?
My natural singing voice sounds pretty flat and inexpressive, but on the other hand I'm wary of sounding affected and contrived. In a lesson I did a Damien Rice tune and, in trying to imitate him, ended up with a John Lennon/Jim Morrison/Kurt Cobain mashup which sounds decent enough, but doesn't really feel like me.
I'm mostly into alternative and indie music, and my bandmates would, I'm sure, crucify me if I turned up with some gravelly growl that is so unlike my speaking voice.
Any suggestions as to finding a voice that is yours, when you don't like your natural voice?