voice lessons?

[metalhead51105]

hey all,
i've been heavily considering taking some voice lessons but i don't know where to turn or even the going rate these days. having never even taken a guitar lesson before i don't know the best places to look. now i know it depends where you live and all but first i ask how much of a difference can it make? also how much should i be looking to spend per lesson? assuming i'm the worst singer in the world (just for worst case scenerio's sake) how many should i plan on taking? such questions i understand are vague (as usual for me) but just wanted some feedback from those of you who have done so personally
thanks guys,
tony

p.s. people tell me i have a decent voice already but i have a rasp that is underdeveloped and needs to be controlled a bit better ... almost as if the rasp needs to be used for effect as opposed to all the time

 

[mikey383]

The rasp works well for Chad Kroeger from Nickelback

Being in Cincy, I would think there's plenty of places that you could look. I would think that any music store should be able to point you in the right direction. I've been thinking about lessons myself, but haven't got around to it yet.

I'm a self taught singer, and I spent quite a few hours practicing every week. I'd suggest just listening to music, and see how various singers approach everything, while singing along with them.

 

[highwaynine]

Best wishes for honing that rasp, you lucky dog. It works for a lot of people...almost too many to list. Dang, I wish I had even a hint of one. My voice is so thin...

Do stay away from "classical" voice lessons like college-arts programs though. Holy wow, would that ruin you.