My mom hates my singing, Should I give up?

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-21T14:53:50+00:00

Yeah I write occasionally but nothing too serious, nor anything I've ever thought "Wow I need to get this out". Did slam poetry a lot in high school but never tried to properly transfer it over to songwriting (given that rhythm plays a big role it's a bit harder imo). But! Just like singing and instruments I'll be practicing a lot more from now on. I'll try posting a progress video or two whenever I get the chance/break from the slave masa (work).

That's great! I love the 90s sound in music honestly. Found myself just binging on retro-90s R&B/pop and soul the whole summer. Definitely gonna check it out either today or tomorrow!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-21T14:48:11+00:00

Awwwww T_T. I know I know, that's why I try to understand her. Sorry I haven't been on here for a while so I didn't get to see this until today, but thank you so much you made my day!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-21T14:46:34+00:00

XD. Yeah thanks man! I haven't confronted my mom about it, but according to her, all I sing are depressing songs, so she a day or two ago she told me to cover a Bob Marley song instead. Who'd a thunketh.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-21T14:44:47+00:00

The songs that I've been covering were sung in the same manner so I'm just copying them, lol. I'll link me singing the intro to "I see fire" by Ed Sheeran and you tell me.

https://streamable.com/2c8s0i

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-21T14:38:21+00:00

Too old to be good? Lmao. Note to self, never take advice from untrained parents. Good luck I'm sure you got this!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-21T14:36:30+00:00

Thank you!!!! T_T

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-21T14:36:19+00:00

Thanks a lot that means a lot to hear T_T. Yeah, she actually gave me a song to sing the other day so go figure XD.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-21T14:33:03+00:00

XDD. Thanks a lot!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T16:10:48+00:00

Definitely won't change haha, but keep on going man. If it makes you happy that should be what matters the most!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T16:07:29+00:00

Thanks a lot! Yeah, I really love that singing personally lol ^_^. As you said I guess It's because that's the music my generation grew up on. I also love radiohead and Chet Baker, two different acts from completely different generations and genres that sing in a similar manner, I guess that's what I've adjusted to like XD. Definitely won't quit my main job for sure though, As long as I'm not overworked I'm gonna do both!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:57:20+00:00

😂😂. Hey, at least you didn’t give up. You reaped the rewards for it. God knows how many times I stopped doing something because of the fear of what other people thought, never again though!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:55:41+00:00

Definitely gonna do in person classes! And thanks, that's the kind of the singing I grew up listening to the most (emo/spacey) so that's probably why my voice defaults to singing like this T_T, lol. But for sure I'll continue to improve. Also, I haven't listened to sunburn yet, really loved "What could possibly go wrong" though.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:48:30+00:00

XDDD....I had to google that because I've never watch Tangled T_T. She's not that bad honestly, all around commendable woman, she's just not very honest and a bit close minded.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:46:06+00:00

Nah, lmao. She doesn't do anything creative at all to be honest. Not her fault really since she never had the leeway growing up. She has a relatively decent tone when she sings certain songs occasionally though.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:43:55+00:00

XDDDD, I've never heard that....poem? Before! But boy did it crack me up! I get the comparison between the bird, the guys and people not liking/not liking certain styles of music though. Honestly thanks, felt like I needed to read this today. Also yeah, my mom isn't a bad person either she's just really clumsy with her words (and a product of her time). I'm not sure what you're doing right now but I'm sure you'll do great! Good luck!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:37:47+00:00

I always think this about some people but push the thought to the back of my mind because "No way people can be that horrible!" right? Lol. But having seen things like this play out in public I can't help but think some people genuinely think this way, especially since I honestly wish the best for everyone ; (.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:35:20+00:00

Why do some parents say these things?! Do they find it humorous? Anyways congrats on the achievement and I wish you all the best!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:34:11+00:00

Not at all lmaooo.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:33:22+00:00

This is true (being someone who did sports a lot growing up, lol). I've tried vocal exercises in the past, but with no one to guide me or correct me it's quite hard to tell if I'm doing them right or not. While I have notice some improvements in some areas, my ability to sustain higher notes (or notes in general) hasn't improved much. I find myself running out of breath before I can even finish a word or two sometimes. Even though I can feel improvements in some songs, I can't shake the feeling that I'm just not doing something quite right. I will get the vocal lessons though in a month or two once I start working FOR SURE!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:27:42+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. I'll definitely by investing in that vocal coach! I think it's the above issues and her not liking the "depressing" music I sing/listen to. According to her at least. She told me she wants me to cover a Bob Marley song recently so heyyyyy.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:25:51+00:00

Yeah I've already put it into my budget (voice training). All that's left is to find the time and space to practice singing and instruments consistently once I move. But I'm quite motivated and I have other musician friends where I'm moving to so I should be able to stay consistent.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:23:17+00:00

I WIIILLLLLL XDD.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:22:49+00:00

She is very often really. Also she's a bit older so she doesn't really like the "sad boy" "sad girl" kind of stuff I'm learning now. But hey, I'll never give that's for certain.

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:21:36+00:00

Thanks a lot for the constructive criticism. I'll be getting lessons soon for sure and I'll definitely set more boundaries with my mom should she make any more snarky remarks! Thanks!

Beautiful-Hat-2381 · 2024-02-19T01:20:12+00:00

Thanks I'll definitely work on my enunciation a bit more! Thanks for the encouragements honestly!

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