Help! I HATE My Singing Voice | Advice From a Professional

Do you wish you could sing at karaoke night or in front of your friends without feeling embarrassed? If your voice isn’t quite up to your standards, it can be easy to let that fear hold you back from something you love doing. Here, Hayward, CA voice teacher Molly R. shares her advice…

“I really LIKE to sing — the problem is… I hate my singing voice!”

Surprisingly, this is something I’ve heard quite a few times from my students, as much as I wish that it weren’t the case! I do my best to show them how they can change their attitude and appreciate what they have. Here are some things to consider if you, too, are one of those singers who wishes they were hearing something different when they sing!

• Singing is meant to be about fun and expression rather than perfection. Try this experiment: Sing one of your ballads as if you really want to make the audience cry. Think of it as a musical monologue, and use it to show off your acting skills! Record yourself. You’ll be amazed at how much more voice comes out — and you just may like what you hear.
• Simply get USED to your voice! Make it a goal to record yourself singing more often. Record lessons, parts of practice sessions, and your performances. Sometimes we don’t like our singing voice at first because we’re just surprised at how different we sound once we play it back; it’s not the same sound you hear as you’re actually singing. If you hear your true singing voice more often… well… the sound may just grow on you!
• Just do your best. Listen to your voice teacher’s advice — and practice! When your muscles build strength from proper use, your voice becomes stronger and more consistent. Having a reliable technique builds confidence. Those are the most important things when it comes to being a good singer. Sometimes we don’t like the sound of our voice because it just doesn’t have a lot of presence at first.