All About Learning How to Sing for Kids

For me, singing is a way of escaping. It's another world. I'm no longer on earth. Edith Piaf

Who doesn't love to sing?

Whether we are singing along to Adele's, "Hello" on the radio or we are pretending to be a sensational pop star, shampoo bottle in hand in the shower, most of us sing just because we enjoy it. While most of us like to sing, not all of us are technically good at singing. There are, however, some people who were born to sing.

Certain people have the right voice and can just own any stage that they step foot on. Needless to say, these people can hit the right notes if they are taught how to use the voice that they have been blessed with in the right way.

When you teach a child or an adult how to sing, you are teaching them how to control their breathing, and adopt the most comfortable posture while singing, and you are helping them to sing with self-confidence.

Perhaps teaching your child how to sing is more about equipping them with a sense of self-confidence rather than just teaching them how to make the most of their vocal talent.

If you have a little songbird in your home pave new avenues for their talent by signing them up for professional singing lessons.

Remember, learning how to sing should not be confused with learning how to play an instrument. You may very well know how to play the guitar but having the power to beckon attention with the instrument and your voice is what makes you a double threat.

Are you ready to get your child the vocal coaching that he or she needs in order to sing well?

Private singing classes, group singing classes, or joining the choir are all the options that you have at your disposal when you intend to learn how to sing.

Fun Songs to Use When You Learn Singing

Parents can teach children how to sing from a very young age by exposing them to shows like Coco Melon that encourage singing and having fun while you sing. Singing along to the Coco Melon songs is a great way to strengthen your bond with your children and get them to enjoy singing as much as you do.

"Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," is a nursery rhyme that you could start with to get your child to enjoy the rhyme and the rhythm which is so prevalent in music.

But if you have been through all the nursery rhymes and are looking for other fun songs to sing along to, you can rely on the list below:

1. Wheels on the Bus: You've read the title of the song and already continued the rest of the verses of the song. The Wheels on the Bus is a song that gets everyone singing along every single time
2. Umbrella: Whether it's raining outside, or the sun is sparkling like diamonds in the sky, Umbrella by Rihanna will surely have you chanting, "ella-ella-ella-eh-eh-eh"
3. Let It Go: The soundtrack to the Disney classic Frozen has one song that you can't seem to let go of ...
4. Rockabye: The group, Clean Bandit, created this tune guided by the famous nursery rhyme, Rock-a-bye Baby. This song is catchy and enjoyable
5. Hakuna Matata: The phrase, "Hakuna Matata," means “No worries” and it also allows you to feel worry-free when you sing to it
6. Glamorous: The song that taught us all to spell the word G L A M O R O U S.
7. Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: While the song is meant to teach children their body parts, you can practise singing this one faster and slower for an enjoyable time and just the right beat

You might be asking, "What about Bruno Mars and all of the catchy songs that he makes?"  Well, the abovementioned list is just some of the fun songs that you can sing along to. There are so many songs that will make your own favourite songs playlist.

Let's face it, the more you enjoy singing a song, the better your performance will be.

Finding the Right Place for Learning to Sing

If you would like your child start learning to sing, you need to find the right place for singing lessons. Thankfully, there are many options available when it comes to learning how to better your musical talent.

Firstly, your child could join a choir. School choir groups are great places for children to start their singing journey. Learning to sing with a group of other children that they already know makes the experience more pleasurable. Children who do not have such a great voice but are keen on singing can certainly join the choir as well. This is because the stronger voices of children in the choir will carry the melody well and all the other singers get a chance to sing along without judgement or being put in the spotlight too much.

Singing is the sound of the soul. James Ruchie

If your child is more serious about learning how to sing, you could sign them up for private singing lessons. Private singing classes are the right type of commitment for children who are enthusiastic about having their voices heard.

You can reach out to a singing instructor on the Superprof website. The advantage of taking more structured private singing lessons is that you can tailor your lessons according to your personal preferences. If you find private singing lessons to be too expensive, you have the option of learning how to sing in groups. Group singing classes are growing in popularity, cheaper per person, and could still be effective and loads of fun.

When you learn how to sing in a group, you may even pick up a few singing tips from the other learners in your group. If you have a child who is not very social, a good idea would be to get them involved in group singing lessons. Singing practice with a group of other children may allow the child to come out of his or her shell.

You may want to read up about teaching children to sing before you decide if it is the right suggestion for your child.

Learning Singing with a Singing Coach

If you have never taken private singing lessons with a singing coach, you need to know what to expect from these classes. You also need to make mention to your child that being keen to join singing lessons with a private coach is all well and good but the decision to do so comes with responsibility. Sometimes these classes may be completely different than expected.

Singing lessons differ from teacher to teacher, however, you can expect that all singing classes will have certain similarities. Your child should expect to be encouraged to express themselves vocally at some time or the other during the lesson.

The singing instructor tends to get to know the students in the singing class and understands the vocal talents of each. The instructor will also speak to all students to understand what their singing goals are and what it is that they would like to achieve from singing lessons.

In terms of singing lessons, the vocal coach will mainly focus on:

• Warming up vocal cords
• Rehearsing different genres of songs and getting vocals perfect for each genre of music.

The way your child interacts with their vocal coach is very important. You want to find a singing instructor who will build their spirit and make them enjoy singing all the more.

Your child will decide whether he or she wants to keep at singing lessons from the very first meeting with their singing tutor.

All About the Payment for Voice Training for Singing Stars

If your child is determined to pursue their singing talent, you need to decide how much you are willing to pay for your child's vocal lessons.

The cost of voice training depends entirely on the type of classes that you opt for.

Perhaps if you have a child who is keen on making a career out of singing one day, you want to choose the more structured approach to singing lessons for him or her. Private lessons will then be the most cost-effective option as all the benefits gained from these lessons will pay themselves off in the long run when your child grows up and becomes a successful singer.

However, if you or your child wants to learn how to sing for the fun of it, you and your child can rather opt for group lessons. Here is what you can expect to pay

• For private children's singing lessons, expect to pay around R300 per hour
• Group lessons are the cheaper alternative to private lessons, and you can pay about R100 per hour or even less
• Beginner singing lessons are generally cheaper than advanced singing lessons
• Choir groups are the cheapest way to foster your singing talent while learning how to sing too
• Superprof tutors offer one free lesson when you sign up and this free introductory lesson helps you decide if singing lessons are your cup of tea or not.

There is quite a lot to decide upon should you be keen on developing your child's musical talents. The best thing that you can do for your child is to allow them to spread their wings and fly in the direction that they are attracted to.

If your child is keen on singing, there is no reason why you shouldn't invest in your child's singing talent. If you are worried that singing classes for your child will be a costly affair, you can always read more about the cost of children's singing lessons.