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I am often asked this question and will probably delve into the topic further as time goes on since it can be a confusing topic.
First and foremost: The music industry can be very attractive to many individuals. However, it can literally chew you up and spit you out. A "true musician" is born with their brain wired for music. When it is right, it is right and there is no reprogramming the brain to not think in the terms of a musician. Still, the vast majority of those in the industry do not have "what it takes" and are usually chasing the dream or the desire for fame. The industry not only wants the natural gift of musicianship but the marketability of the individuals outward looks and physical attraction. It's sad to say but true. If you have torturously exposed yourself to television programs such as "American Idol" or "X-Factor" you will see that the vast majority of people attempting to enter the industry do not have what it takes.
Unfortunately, many of these individuals continue to attempt to enter the industry as they are "masking" or avoiding the "talent handicaps" that they possess. Again, it is a gift to be able to understand and manipulate tempo, verse and music. It is math that your brain is literally juggling creatively. Many people go through life never fully understanding their language, tempo, upbeats, triplets, backbeats, harmonics, timbres, etc. or cannot engage in the cerebral "multitasking" that is needed to write, author, play and/or conduct music. Many may also not possess the dexterity involved in playing the musical instrument of their choice or not able to use their voice as a vocalist either from lack of learning through repetition and practice or because their many mechanisms that make up hearing and brain functions cannot translate what they are attempting to interpret and manipulate.
That being said, many times the industry seeks out unique singing voices with unique characteristics. Very often if you hear your favorite vocalist talk in every day conversation (if you have a keen ear) you can hear very unique and sometimes quirky aspects to the tonal characteristics of their speech. This can translate into a unique and attractive singing vocal quality.
First and foremost: The music industry can be very attractive to many individuals. However, it can literally chew you up and spit you out. A "true musician" is born with their brain wired for music. When it is right, it is right and there is no reprogramming the brain to not think in the terms of a musician. Still, the vast majority of those in the industry do not have "what it takes" and are usually chasing the dream or the desire for fame. The industry not only wants the natural gift of musicianship but the marketability of the individuals outward looks and physical attraction. It's sad to say but true. If you have torturously exposed yourself to television programs such as "American Idol" or "X-Factor" you will see that the vast majority of people attempting to enter the industry do not have what it takes.
Unfortunately, many of these individuals continue to attempt to enter the industry as they are "masking" or avoiding the "talent handicaps" that they possess. Again, it is a gift to be able to understand and manipulate tempo, verse and music. It is math that your brain is literally juggling creatively. Many people go through life never fully understanding their language, tempo, upbeats, triplets, backbeats, harmonics, timbres, etc. or cannot engage in the cerebral "multitasking" that is needed to write, author, play and/or conduct music. Many may also not possess the dexterity involved in playing the musical instrument of their choice or not able to use their voice as a vocalist either from lack of learning through repetition and practice or because their many mechanisms that make up hearing and brain functions cannot translate what they are attempting to interpret and manipulate.
That being said, many times the industry seeks out unique singing voices with unique characteristics. Very often if you hear your favorite vocalist talk in every day conversation (if you have a keen ear) you can hear very unique and sometimes quirky aspects to the tonal characteristics of their speech. This can translate into a unique and attractive singing vocal quality.
Probably the best advice that I can give is that I highly recommend getting assessed and trained/instructed by qualified academic educators. Many musicians who do not themselves possess the necessary equations of talent and inherent gifts spend their lives "masking" their shortcomings. If you are assessed or instructed by these individuals, they are merely passing on their handicaps and misconceptions of music or it's understanding.
Again, I look forward to addressing these topics at length more in the future.
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