If, like every other child their age, your little one wants to be Queen Elsa when she grows up, then she will probably be a keen singer. Everyone knows that to become a Disney Princess or Queen, being able to sing is a must.
If your child has developed a passion for singing, then it’s important that you encourage that passion. Everyone has their own skills, and if singing is one of your child’s skills, it’s never too soon to help them improve.
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Obviously, not all children can sing, but if your child has some raw talent, helping them improve is a good idea. It might be early days, but you never know where singing could take your child. Perhaps you child could be the next American Idol star, or maybe singing could be a hobby. Either way it doesn’t matter, it’s still worth helping them improve.
There are lots of things you can do to give your child’s singing improve, here are a few tips to get started:
Help your child to learn scales
If you can sing yourself, this should be easy. If not, you can always learn to, so don’t worry. The first thing you should do to help your child improve their singing is teach them to practice scales.
It might seem a little dull at first and may take a while for your kids to get, but this will teach them how to recognize different notes. If you struggle to teach them this, there are smartphone apps you can download to help.
Record your child singing
Using a dictaphone or an app on your smartphone or tablet, get your child to sing various songs and record them. You can then play this recording for your child and ask them where they think they went wrong.
Hearing their singing out loud will allow your child to see where they went wrong and what notes need working on. Perhaps they struggle with certain pitches or maybe there is a note they can’t get right, recording them singing will help.
Invest in a karaoke machine
Karaoke machines aren’t just for fun, did you know they can also help your child to improve their singing? That’s right, a karaoke machine can teach your child how to determine between notes.
Some karaoke machines even have vocal training to show you how to improve your singing voice, which is ideal for kids. Getting your child a specialist karaoke machine is perfect for helping them to improve their singing.
Pay for singing lessons
Once you are sure your child’s love of singing isn’t just a passing phase, it’s a good idea to look into getting singing lessons for them. You can either opt for group singing lessons or private ones, it’s up to you.
While you can teach your child some things yourself, to be able to hone their skills you child will need proper lessons. There are certain things that only a singing professional can teach your child, so lessons are important.
If your child loves to sing and dreams of being the next big thing, then there are plenty of ways you can help them to improve. Lots of kids love to sing, some make it big, others don’t, but either way, if it’s something your child loves, it’s worth investing in.