Are you MEANT TO BE a singer? 3 Signs to Know for Sure

Many beginning singers wonder whether they have the vocal talent it takes to become a great singer.

If you know my channel, you'll know that I believe ANYBODY can become a better singer. It just takes the right vocal techniques and singing exercises.

But what are some of the ways you can know FOR SURE that you're meant to become a singer, even if you don't believe it yourself yet?

I'll show you...

[MasonzeroDigitalWorks]

that Ed Sheeran clip is great. We were all there once. I know I've got some recordings I'm not too proud of!

[petragergely]

I've loved singing since I was a teen. I used to sing for HOURS when I was home alone. But I heard my parents make fun of it, and it gave me so much anxiety, I couldn't sing if there was anyone around me. No sound would come out, if I tried. Even my speaking voice was strained, and if I heard it on a video, I'd cry and sweat.
When I turned 30, it hit me that one day I'll die, and I'll be very sad that I never tried singing. So I started going to a teacher, and it took months to overcome the anxiety and sound somewhat like what I sound when I sing alone. She was extremely supportive and 10 months later I could show her my first recording. It's probably (definitely) far from perfect, but it really helped when she pointed out all the things I did do right. So it's definitely a game changer when a kind professional gives you validation.

[whatimintothisweek]

I love to sing, I don’t dream of doing it professionally but I love to do it. I can’t even read sheet music and I can only mimic what other people sound like, which hurts my voice sometimes. I don’t even like how I sound, but one day while I was at work, I was singing and a customer took the time to tell me how beautiful my voice sounded. It was definitely a pick me up.

[suvasika]

I've always wanted to become a singer songwriter and still I do... I practice everyday and I have that confidence that someday I'll be on the stage performing my own songs. But in the middle of these encouragement and self confidence is the one that keeps me going. And your videos really help me get good at singing. Thank you

[theresasimmons]

I recorded my self singing. I was so painfully shy, I wouldn't allow anyone to hear me. So after 30 yrs of marriage, I played the song for my husband😂. He said they are really good who is that? I started singing in church after that and have been singing solo and with the choir since 1994

[briannataylorakabritellerm]

You have no idea how much this resonates with many of us. I can’t even begin to explain how much fate has changed my perception of music and my understanding. It’s been my path since I was 12. I’ve been signed by Universal, on multiple TV shows. discouraged, belittled, others didn’t believe in me, mentally drained, physically and emotionally beaten...shit, throughout it all, music is my path. I honestly do believe though, that if something is in your soul, you know it. You’ll stop at NOTHING to achieve what makes you happy. Music is the most beautiful drug that has ever existed. 🙏🏽💖

[furallds]

I really enjoy singing as a hobby, but I'm very shy, so I try extra hard to only sing when I'm alone and not let anyone else hear me. I started this hobby when I was in junior high school. When I finally entered high school, I had to choose an art class to take, and I picked mixed voices (basically a choir). That was my first experience actually getting vocal training from a professional teacher. My parents didn't really know I have this hobby and my mom was skeptical when I told them what class I took. I still remember the words she blurted out that day, "Can you even sing?". I don't remember what reply I gave her, but those words still occupy my mind even now. But I totally understand her point of view, all of a sudden, her child decided to pick up singing out of nowhere. Well, I got top marks for that class, so that certainly boosted my confidence a little.

Here's another story. I was in high school when covid started and because of the lockdown, my school implemented online classes. One normal day, I accidentally unmuted myself before class started (the teacher hasn't joined yet) and started singing. Look, I was alone in my room, bored waiting for the teacher, so yeah I just started singing. The whole class heard me and someone reminded me through the class group chat. It was super embarassing, but I quickly composed myself and just sent a brief "Oh, sorry for that". But what happened after gave me quite a boost of confidence. Two well-known singers in my class started complementing me saying I sounded great. One of them complimented me by saying that I was better than the other guy and then they proceeded to roast each other lol.

I still continue to sing at this current point of my life, and I learned to build my own confidence. I still like to sing alone and I like my own voice, so I'm mainly singing for myself because I enjoy it :)

[itsyagirlmay]

I'm currently 18 years old, but I had started singing when I was 13 during the start of my highschool years. I at first only stuck to instruments such as the guitar, the flute and piano, but from time to time I'd practice singing with some of my friends who had singing tests, exams or performances, and a lot of them encouraged me to sing more often, and also to join the singing lessons; at first I was hesitant but I gave it a shot, and before I knew it I was singing in my music teachers all females world, award winning chamber choir for 2 years called "Cgals Chamber Choir".
At first my teacher identified me as a first Alto/Second Soprano, but sometimes she'd seat me with the first sopranos because she said I had a wide, versatile vocal range, although the lower notes are my best vocal features, and during choir or even solo performances, and even just singing amongst close friends and family, people time and time again tell me not to shy off because of what great off a voice I have. I'm still somewhat insecur, nervous and lack the confidence in my voice, but hearing these words have made me not give up, even if I don't attend music lessons or sing in choir anymore, I'm still able to take to heart all those words of encouragement and all that I've learned through my journey with music.

Also any tips anyone? I'm trying to avoid tension, straining my voice, work on my chest and mixed voice, and also some vibrato and falsetto notes, and the whistle register.

[ElyWill]

You’re right. Just that small positive feedback or compliment really skyrockets my confidence. The voice is such a personal and vulnerable display of ourselves. It’s an extension of us and when we feel judged it can shrivel us up. For me that happens at least.

I just started singing lessons 2 months ago. I’ve been a musician since the age of 9 and only focused on that. I never liked my voice and wasn’t a naturally gifted singer either. Now at 30, I decided to just do it. The process is there & it’s showing. It makes me want to cry because I always thought you were born with it and I never sounded good.

I also wish I began 20 years ago. Anywho, thank you for being vulnerable for us & going out there to get your voice improved. That’s an excellent thing I wish I could do—perform at the subway stations to get over the fear of singing & improve. I enjoy your enthusiastic spirit & encouraging energy.

[Seventeenstan]

I know it sounds very childish, but my dream has always been to be a K-pop idol. I simply love singing and have gotten selected for choirs, solos, etc. My hobby is dancing and fashion is just a part of my life. I have always felt shy and insecure about myself. When I heard most of the people in my choir unable to sing without the piano, I thought to myself, "Can't everyone get the right key without the piano?" but surprisingly for me, it's really tough for people to do so. I have just started realizing that I'm not just a singer--I'm a GOOD singer.

[breannapiscitelli]

I love the energy that’s going around recently. Everyone is so positive and I think that’s beautiful.

When I was younger, I loved music and I love singing in anything involved in it. I was constantly told that I should never even bother looking into it because I would never be a singer.

I honestly didn’t really want to be a singer. I just wanted to enjoy music. When I watched your video the first couple minutes, I thought for sure it was going to have some line of the statistics and how it’s not worth looking into.

I was completely wrong everything was very positive and you have no idea how much I appreciate that.

I have a daughter myself now and she absolutely loves music. She’s only a year and a half but it’s beautiful seeing her reaction when music comes on. (She goes to a little piano and start singing like Elton John. It’s freaking adorable.)

Music is a skill just like anything else the more you practice it the better you will be. I had no idea. This was even a thing until recently. I actually thought that I was not very great of a singer but I’ve heard. Differently.

I think people forget how much goes into music, the notes, the dictation of the words, breathing from your diaphragm, and just actually feeling what you’re singing. After I realized that part, it didn’t matter what anybody thought of me when I was singing. That’s when singing for me became a way to express my feelings.

I just think it’s beautiful that you guys are so encouraging. Please keep up that positive energy! ❤

[Asianbreed]

Few people have complimented my voice on social media, I sing a lot this day and I've been writing songs since my teenage now I'm in my 20s hope one day will be able to live my dream.

[joslinhuron]

Okay, that was very encouraging. Thank you so much and keep on making videos! They are very helpful!

[RinniRae]

I think this is a motivation that I can’t exactly express. For me, I’ve conditioned myself to think I’m a bad singer because in a music department where there are a bunch of good singers, I didn’t feel like I was as able. I think for me it’s a huge confidence issue that I need to work on.

[billharrisjazzbluesandmore]

Definitely true I was told to stop I had no chance at ever being any good. This was by the first person I went to for voice lessons. That was in 2011 and I just went and got the help I needed from some one else. Now I sing in quite a few places here in Houston Texas. If you want it put in the work and you can be the singer you want to be

[NastasiaKruso]

Wow!! What an encouraging video! Exactly what I needed right now!! Thank you so much for it!

[KrupkatS]

To be honest I didn't think about being a singer until the last conversation I had with my aunt before she passed away I got brave to actually sing in front of her to see her reaction as she would tell you if she didn't like your voice and she stopped singing and listened to me and told me afterwards that she could see herself listening to me sing anytime. I'd thought about being a songwriter as I do like to write but I struggle with confidence as well as I'm shy and an extreme introvert so overcoming those obstacles is not an easy task. I was surprised to hear her say that as singing isn't something I've ever really done in front of people so I decided to look up how to sing and get and stay on pitch etc and came across your channel recently. thanks. :)

[aparajitasristy]

I didnt like music that much when i was in middle school...but when i was a new student in high school i started to listen to multiple music...i liked it the most...i started practicing everyday...It became like if i dont practice oneday i used to feel devastated..thats my voice grew...by the time i learned how to produce own music... Now i make my own songs...those songs are becoming good day by day...Like singing is my life...I will die if i dont sing...But the fact is my parents dont support me...Plz pray for me and my dream❤

[KmNry]

I’ve always loved singing. From the age of 5 I used to sing with my sister recording onto tape. I dabbled a bit as a teen in at church got pregnant at 20 and had health problems from the age of 37 to 51.

I didn’t sing again til I was mid 40s and feeling life passing me by when I found a karaoke bar which was the first time I sang in public since being a teen. That progressed to open mic many years later if I could find someone to play for me and being in a band for a few years which fizzled out before lockdown.

Ive been told I’ve got a good voice and some say it’s quiet some say its strong or it’s sweet. I’m now 60 and not sung in public for over two years. Lost my confidence, feel old and that I never really got started. I don’t play an instrument. But singing makes me feel alive. I wish I knew how to get back out there. I was never hugely confident and often came away from an open mic feeling like a crap singer. That’s why I want to partake in the live stream. I really want to get back to my passion. Really feel lost since covid.

[anushehrahman]

I used to sing with my mom at my relatives house all the time and when I do I receive a LOT of compliments such as “Wow I love your voice” or “I liked your singing voice” and I think these compliments helped me to keep on going through my singing journey