Tara Simon Studios

About two years ago now, I began vocal lessons at Tara Simon Studios. My coaches were Nikki Hollins and J.None. Both taught me extremely valuable vocal techniques during the five months I was a student at this masterpiece of a business, which I am more than happy to get into, in separate posts, because they each deserve their own turn under the spotlight. However, this is going to cover the ten things I, personally, believe you should know, before taking vocal lessons here.

1. Room temperature water. You have to keep your voice powerful and strong, so drinking plenty of water is an excellent way for you to sing well, with ease.
   2. The courage to sing to a professional in the music industry, at least once per week, in either a thirty minute, or hour-long lesson, without panicking.
   3. concrete goals, such as knowing whether or not you want singing to be a hobby, or being on TV shows, like ‘The Voice.” You should also have a good idea of which genres suit your current and future vocal abilities, and why.
   4. A willingness to listen, regardless of how you feel about what your professional coach is saying. They live this every single day, and have your best vocal interests in mind. I have never had anything bad happen to me, whileentrusting them with the greatest instrument I carry.
   5. Practicing constantly, in between lessons, since vocalists operate like athletes do, in that you’ll have to exercise your voice to keep it in good shape.
   6 The money to pay for the lessons. Regardless of the coach you get, just know that these lessons are high quality, and are not cheap, by any stretch…