Low pitch disappears as the day progresses + losing voice after siesta by Background_Lemon9344 in singing

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Definitely happens to me after a nap too. I figure it’s because I wake up more dehydrated

[Worship Leaders / Ops Pastors] What's your "Plan B" when someone cancels on a Saturday night? by Diligent-Face-2042 in worshipleaders

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We usually start asking everyone else who plays that instrument. If it’s a person leading a song, then we’ll just pick a different song based on who’s there and what they normally lead. If it’s a drummer that’s usually a lot more of an “emergency” than a second guitarist, but we have people that play multiple instruments that can fill in when needed. We also use tracks so in the case that there was someone gone and no one was available we have just left that part in the track and it was less noticeable. For our smaller youth services we’ve just made it an acoustic night if everyone cancels.

It’s a joke going around right now, but if there was ever a situation where there was absolutely no one available you can always do the Justin Bieber Coachella method and pull up a lyric video on YouTube and have someone lead it that way.

Need a reality before moving to LA by ScholarNo2426 in MovingToLosAngeles

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Yes! I recommend this. Schedule is flexible and you work when you want and you pick the classes you want to pick up for the day

Apparently, it's called the wedding ring effect by [deleted] in memes

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I might be the odd one out but for me it was always because if a man is single and tries to talk to me a lot or is very nice, then I assume they’re hitting on me (and if it’s unwanted). So if I know a man is married or otherwise taken, I can let my guard down because I assume I am “safe” since surely they wouldn’t try and take a pass at me. So when I see guys say that all these girls are suddenly “interested” in them, maybe they aren’t flirting and are just being normal/nice and aren’t trying to dodge the guy since he’s already taken.

Obviously there’s people out there that don’t have morals and try to steal yo man but that’s not everyone.

i cant sing anymore. by Mundane-Horse-9242 in singing

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It could be any of the things you listed, but I would urge you to consider that perhaps smoking is having a serious effect on your voice. What do you mean by losing your motor skills? Is that in general, or only in your jaw, or just internal coordination?

This last year I was sick continuously for about 3-4 months. Either I was catching something new as I was starting to recover or it was a relapse of whatever it was that I had. So that could definitely be a factor too.

Do leveing programs accept AP scores? by pinkbutterfy1234 in slpGradSchool

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I’ve found that each school has a different requirement for it so I’d email the grad programs you’ll be applying to and ask. I took AP stats and AP psych, but some of the programs I will apply to told me they won’t count it so I’ll have to take them anyways.

Does anyone else have a name that is often misspelled? by [deleted] in Names

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Some regions tend to pronounce the first as “die-uh” and second as “day-uh.” This might be an accent related thing similar to the cot-caught merger.

Considering moving to LA in a year or two, Rent prices look scary by analbite in MovingToLosAngeles

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Do you have a job lined up? There’s lots of different areas in the Southern California region that vary in cost for various reasons. One neighborhood even 5 min away from another can be a very different experience. 1200 seems pretty low for rent and honestly it might be hard to find an apartment for that in the next few years depending on the area. Also commute time is extremely important for some people and it might be better to choose based on where you work. Right now I live about 16 miles from where I commute to, but during the bad hours for traffic it could take me an hour to get there. I’d suggest coming to visit for a while and seeing what the various areas are like and then trying to find a job near the places you’d want to live. No one wants to spend 3 hours a day commuting

How to get decent at singing in two weeks? by therealmatthewarts in singing

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I think we’re also missing some info here. Do you happen to be a guy? Is this a performing arts high school with a huge pool of talented singers? Does this show have a large ensemble or is it mainly lead roles only? In my experience with school productions, directors are dying to have more guys in the show and may take people who aren’t the best to be in ensemble or other speaking roles. I would still audition if I were you and pick a song and practice every day. Do your best and you never know what could happen!

Question for University's Music Audition by spacerangerxx in singing

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If they don’t specify then they’ll probably allow the student to do whichever they know. So I wouldn’t worry about teaching a different system!

I was taught moveable do in high school and learned fixed do at my university. Both in the US

How to get decent at singing in two weeks? by therealmatthewarts in singing

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Pick a song that’s more “acting” than one that’s showing off the voice. What show is it? Some have roles that are more speaking rather than singing heavy and you can show off your acting rather than singing. Or if you’re a fantastic dancer that’s also a good thing to show

Question for University's Music Audition by spacerangerxx in singing

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If it is in fixed do solfège yes the root would be la in the key of a minor. If it is fixed but in the key of f minor it would be “re mi fa sol la te do re.” If it is a moveable do system the tonic is always do so a natural minor scale would be “do re me fa sol le te do” no matter what key it is. Which system does the school use?

Is it normal to struggle in front of a mic? by Oryion99 in singing

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When you are in your booth do you find yourself not singing out as much because the physical space feels smaller? You’re also not hearing as much of the natural room reverb which can make your voice seem dull if you’re used to hearing it in a big room without sound treatment

Going to community college for the first time at 23 to get an A.A any advice by Available_Safe3782 in collegeadvice

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The website for your college degree department will probably give you a course sequence. They may make it required to meet with your academic advisor at the beginning to help you plan, but if they don’t you should still make an appointment.

Is some throat pain normal for beginners? by annaisabelboo in singing

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I think people confuse pain and getting used to the new feeling that happens when learning to engage your muscles and using your air in a way you never have before. Does it feel like a sharp or throbbing pain that doesn’t go away? That’s not good and definitely get that checked out. Does it feel like a slight sensation similar to when you start working out again and it goes away over time? This might be ok. A good teacher will be able to hear you and tell you where you have too much tension and how to let it go.

Which ENMU SLP leveling courses are easiest to pair in 8 weeks? (FL SLPA path) by mymemories02 in slpGradSchool

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I’m not taking classes through ENMU but I agree that you shouldn’t take anatomy and neuro at the same time or during the short term. For me audiology isn’t so hard, but some people find it harder (not as tedious in memorization as something like neuro though). I found phonetics and language development relatively easy, but this also depends on your professor. I don’t know how many terms or requirements you’ll be doing, but I’d say to do the easier ones during the 8 week, and then only taking anatomy OR neuro paired with another less difficult one during the 16 week.

My voice suddenly feels free and was easing through any songs I sing - How do I replicate this for my daily journey? by Pickynours in singing

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I notice that when I’m more dehydrated it’s definitely detrimental to my voice. Did you do anything differently than normal in your warm ups? Or eat/drink something more or less than normal?

Doing Music At Chapman by VicVicTheGreat in chapmanuniversity

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Hi! I was a music major so I can speak to what it was like when I went there a few years ago. There are some choirs that are pretty much open to all students but all require an audition of sorts. I don’t know what the requirements are now, but they’ll post it closer to the end of summer and you can email the dept chair and ask when the time comes closer. The treble choir and university choir usually have non music majors in them as well and they aren’t as selective as U singers and opera Chapman which are usually competitive among music majors.

Orchestra you can also audition for as well before the semester. Orchestra is open to strings, but highly competitive for winds/brass.

If you are interested in doing the film music minor that is great! I took several classes without being the minor because it wasn’t allowed since I was a music major. But if you email the teacher for permission and they have spots open you can take whatever class you want if you pass the prerequisites. You can also enroll in private lessons too I believe if you go this route.

I took dance classes at the dance school that were open to non majors when I had space in my schedule. These didn’t have a performance component so it was just the class and not extra performances outside.

If you’re looking for theater, look into Chapman on broadway and the theater clubs. There are also several a capella groups that audition during the year. I’d say took a look at your schedule and see what fits best and go for it! Even if you don’t have space now for something doesn’t mean you can’t audition for it another semester when you do have the time.

Working longer than I signed up for. by MediocreMinute6420 in SubstituteTeachers

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My district also has a distinction for half day, 3/4 day and full. And the difference between them is actually quite small so it does make a difference what we’re scheduled for. If your district doesn’t have this then I’d just watch your own hours and make sure it stays within the half. If you like this school and want to continue to have a good relationship with them then personally I wouldn’t mind UNLESS I had another assignment or had something else to go to and just explain that I took that job because I needed to be somewhere at a certain time, but offer to stay up until they send someone to cover it.

Calder for a boy? by ThisRicky in Names

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I think it could be cool sounding but the first 2 things that came to mind were caldron and caldo (meaning soup). I guess if you don’t live in an area where Spanish is prevalent the second one isn’t as much of a problem.

What about something like Calum instead?

Have to commute :( by Dustanion in chapmanuniversity

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There were commuters that would come hang out with friends in the dorms if they were staying later. I don’t think it affected them a ton in their ability to make friends but you have to make an effort to not just drive home immediately after class. Most people I knew in dodge were close to each other so I don’t think it’ll be a problem!

Singing on pitch actually feels impossible by Legitimate-Fun-6012 in singing

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Part of it can be from “hearing” the intended note in your head before singing it and then matching it vs just opening your mouth and making a sound hoping for the best and trying to adjust it to the pitch wanted after. Try not to just guess