Learn Singing your way with a TakeLessons expert

By Varin I. - Los Angeles Vocal Instructor

Do you want to be able to sing your favorite songs? Are you looking to take singing lessons in Diamond Bar? Lucky for you, Los Angeles is the best place to learn how to sing and get involved in an amazing music community. There are many famous vocalists around the area. For example, Snoop Dogg lives and raises his family in Diamond Bar. Lead singer Gwen Stefani from the band No Doubt grew up in Fullerton, and Stacy Ann Ferguson (better known as Fergie) from The Black Eyed Peas is from West Covina.

In pursuit of your dream to reach stardom and become another local celebrity, you should try to attend a live show and watch professionals perform their craft. To start, check out some small, local performances, and be sure to keep an eye out for flyers posted in shops. Most nearby cities with a downtown will usually have a small music store, coffee shop, or dance studio within a short distance of each other. These places will usually offer a open mic night, which can be a great opportunity to practice what you’ve been learning in your singing lessons in Diamond Bar. At these venues, you can hear a variety of music, from classical to punk rock. Attending these musical acts is a great way to bond and be with people who share the same taste of music as you. Other than that, it's just fun attending and enjoying the shows.

In downtown Pomona, there is this venue called the Fox Theater, and every once in a while, they will have a big artist in town. I remember Ed Sheeran opening there for Snow Patrol before he became super famous. Same thing with Paramore before they signed with a major record label. Venues like this one offer acts that are in between amateur and professional levels. http://www.foxpomona.com/

Community colleges offer good shows at an affordable price. I have numerous students who sing at local colleges. In addition to your private lessons, taking a singing class at a local community college is an awesome way to network and make friends. I also highly recommend seeing a show. (Sometimes, the shows are even free!) Check out a few of these community colleges, and take a look at their upcoming performance and class schedules: https://tickets.mtsac.edu http://www.haughpac.com http://fcfinearts.fullcoll.edu

Additionally, since music is practically free on YouTube, it has been an important source for studying singing. As I tell all of my students, YouTube is a great source for getting ideas for their music. Other good singing resources are online concert venues, such as Stageit, where fans are able to interact with their favorite artists in the comfort of their own homes. If there is a singer whom you are dying to ask a question, now you actually have a chance to do it! Definitely check out Stageit: www.stageit.com

Keep in mind that singing and listening are skills that are developed over time. It is not difficult or impossible to do, but it requires diligent work, time, and effort. I honestly believe that anyone can sing, as long as they don’t quit or judge too quickly about the way they sound. I hope you’ll attend a show, get inspired, and make a friend while taking singing lessons in Diamond Bar. Good luck to all those aspiring singers out there in Los Angeles area. You are sure to benefit from the many wonderful and local resources available to you. Have fun doing what you love, and enjoy the experience of singing in Los Angeles.