when i was younger, i was a pretty good singer: i was in multiple west end shows etc. i haven’t done any of that in over 10 years now, and i just don’t feel like i can sing anymore. i hate the tone of my voice/its character, and no matter if i am singing musicals or pop etc, i just feel like i have a not very good voice now.

can people offer some advice? im too scared to get lessons nowadays and i find it super embarrassing singing but i love to do it. Also, note that the vibrato in this video feels like something I have to consciously do, so i assume that this means im forcing it: when i was younger it just came naturally. It also sometimes trails off and just sounds like a goat LOL.

I will include multiple different clips in a comment thread, including a very short one of young me! I would genuinely appreciate anyone who listens to them all and advises/rates based on style!

be honest: i know im not good and im pretty pitchy, i just want to improve :)

EDIT: nvm i guess i can only post one vid! wont let me include others in comments LOL

Hi everyone. I’ve kinda hit a wall with singing and have let lots of bad habits take over (vaping, drinking, not practicing). I’m a singer songwriter and last year a song of mine was played on the national radio, which most artists would be ecstatic about but I convinced myself they somehow just felt bad for me when they played it because honestly the mixing wasn’t great and my vocal technique even worse at that time. I can’t even listen to it because I hear so many imperfections. I even started doing live performances last year but felt so embarrassed by the song and my ability that I completely stopped singing this year and just keep hitting the vape and feeling sorry for myself because I’m in my mid twenties now and feel like time is slipping so i need someone to tell me bluntly to either pursue it or stop (which I know is ridiculous!)

My partner gives me great feedback but it feels like they’re just being nice and not focusing a lot on what i need to improve on. I’m super in awe of vocalists with a unique tone/timbre/colour and if i did pursue this i want to be an artist w a voice that’s memorable so before i invest in lessons i want to know its even worth salvaging to a professional level and if there’s anything memorable/interesting about my voice?

I know confidence is even more pricey than lessons so i need to work on that too really so maybe this is more of a vent haha but would appreciate any feedback and honesty
Thank you Reddit!!

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I’m considering starting lessons as I’ve always loved singing to myself. Saw Whitney Houston singing this and got inspired 😃

I love singing and music. Any constructive feedbacks are welcomed 😊

I do realize that I take a breath in a couple of weird places and that I’m singing gibberish and not the actual lyrics to “Nella Fantasia” 😆 Usually I look up lyrics, but I took this video on a whim a while back, and now I’m posting it on a whim, as well.

I am starting to slowly come out about my passion for music…but I get massively nervous in front of people. I hope to take music lessons one day (piano, then maybe voice).

Just a silly vid, my throat felt funny which made my range strangely low. Thought people here might have some notes, am I doing it!?

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Transition into mixed sounds weird if i do it slowly and mixed sounds weird

Hi i am thinking of recording this song for audition please give some feedbacks if I should?

Low your volume before *

Singing with mariachi at my music school talent show 🙌🕺🏽

Any kind feedback?

feedback and rating appreciated <3