<p>Can I still get into a good music school without a vocal coach? I don’t have any musical experience with a vocal coach. I don’t mean to sound conceited. But I’m naturally talented. I’ve been singing for a very long time. I sing in the choir and read about music. I practice all day. I don’t even watch tv. I just listen to music and teach myself different styles. Everybody tells me I should go to a music college. Because it seems like what I’m in now isn’t my passion. I just don’t want me not having a vocal coach to affect my chances of getting into a good school. So please let me know your opinions. They will be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Where I live is an extremely small place. I’ve been looking since I was like 16 and I’m 19 now. I don’t sing classical music. Contemporary is my style. I can’t find one. But I haven’t stopped looking. I want a vocal coach really bad. Because they are things I’ve observed that I need to get help improving.</p>
<p>There is no one at Ole Miss who can at least give you an evaluation?</p>
<p>Misstee01, I am a little confused. In the other thread you indicated that you are attending the University of Mississippi. There is a School of Music there and plenty of resources. Even if you are not a music major you can probably take lessons outside the school program. You might even find a good graduate student that can work with you and might be more flexible regarding contemporary music. </p>
<p>I think what you really want is a voice teacher, not a coach. The teacher will work with you on developing a healthy technique. A coach usually works on your presentation. You might have better results if you inquire about a voice teacher. But if you really want a coach there is a coach accompanist listed on the website, too. [University</a> of Mississippi Music: Faculty and Staff Directory](<a href=“http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/music/faculty_and_staff/directory.html]University”>http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/music/faculty_and_staff/directory.html)</p>
<p>I’m still looking. I’m not sure if they will teach me contemporary. Because that’s all I’ve heard so far. I haven’t been here long. So I don’t know everything I need to know.</p>
<p>And I am going to get a vocal teacher not coach. Sorry for the mistakes in the threads I typed.</p>
<p>To clear everything up. I’m at the University of Mississippi. But I’m looking to transfer from here to another school.</p>
<p>It’s fine to plan for a transfer but you do have resources to help you where you are. Ask for some information from the music office regarding arranging sample lessons and some informational interviews with those in the music school. Hang out in their music building lounge area and talk to current students. See if you can post a notice on their bulletin board to reach grad students. You won’t know what they will do until you ask.</p>
<p>Ok. I’ll do that today after my last class. Thank you so much!</p>