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To consider singing lessons in my 40s?

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vetprob · 27/08/2025 14:43

I love singing, just for fun.

I can hold a tune but my voice is pretty weak and starts to hurt after a while (belting out songs in the car - I wouldn't inflict it on anyone else!)

So does anyone else do this or is it a bit frivolous at this point?

I feel like it's the first time I can afford to do something like this for myself.

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Octavia64 · 27/08/2025 15:07

I had my first singing lesson yesterday!

I’m not very good but it was so much fun and do nice to do something for myself.

RatCamHeyHey · 27/08/2025 15:06

Go for it! It will definitely make a difference and if you love singing, you'll definitely be glad you had some lessons

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vetprob · 27/08/2025 14:53

Thanks for the feedback so far. Quite overwhelmingly positive! ❤️

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vetprob · 27/08/2025 14:52

loveyouradvice · 27/08/2025 14:45

Go for it - singing is joyful - investing in singing lessons could be one of the best investments you make!

I did in my 40s and both loved the lesson and loved the voice I now have

Did it make a real difference to your voice? Hope you don't mind me asking, but what did you notice changing?

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Illegally18 · 27/08/2025 14:51

vetprob · 27/08/2025 14:43

I love singing, just for fun.

I can hold a tune but my voice is pretty weak and starts to hurt after a while (belting out songs in the car - I wouldn't inflict it on anyone else!)

So does anyone else do this or is it a bit frivolous at this point?

I feel like it's the first time I can afford to do something like this for myself.

Are you serious? Of course you go for it! If it gives you joy, then it's worth it.

mediummumma · 27/08/2025 14:49

Do it! I started piano lessons when I was 44 so I don’t see why you shouldn’t take singing lessons!

CarolineKnappShappeyShipwright · 27/08/2025 14:47

Do it! I've learnt to play the drums and really enjoyed the challenge. I've considered singing lessons too but my commitments this year are such I doubt I'll have time to practice. So yes get stuck in and then join a choir!

PiggieWig · 27/08/2025 14:47

I’d love to learn to sing nicely. What I lack in tone I make up for in enthusiasm!

@loveyouradvice did lessons change your voice drastically?

TheKeatingFive · 27/08/2025 14:45

I think if you'd get something out of it, it's worth it, not frivolous at all

loveyouradvice · 27/08/2025 14:45

Go for it - singing is joyful - investing in singing lessons could be one of the best investments you make!

I did in my 40s and both loved the lesson and loved the voice I now have

Ihaveneedofwaternear · 27/08/2025 14:45

God, yes, go for it. Life's short, enjoy yourself!

TheKeatingFive · 27/08/2025 14:44

No real advice, but I'm thinking of this too.

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