Everyday, more and more people want to know how to sing for all kinds of reasons, but some people question if they are too old or too young to learn.  The question of age and singing comes up a lot and this is my perspective on it. As a vocal coach, I know firsthand that our voices do change as we age.  However, it’s also true that our singing voices don’t fully mature until we’re in our 30s. That’s great news for singers wondering if they are too old to learn to sing.

Many students seek out voice lessons to improve their karaoke performance. Some students love it so much that they attend weekly karaoke sessions and events with their friends.  They’ll often say that, even though they love singing, they feel shy and unsure of their voice, and that they believe they can sing better but aren’t sure how to accomplish this. What’s the key ingredient their singing needs?   

When we see and hear professional singing, something makes the singer inside us want to join in.  We’re constantly surrounded by the sounds of professional vocalists - on streaming services, in our cars, even over the speaker in the grocery store - so it’s no surprise so many of us want to know how to sound like a pro.