[musictlk] Asking for advice

adrijana prokopenko adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com
Mon Mar 21 04:45:32 UTC 2016


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On 3/21/16, Lauren Merryfield via musictlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi,
> My current church isn't allowing me to sing with the "praise singers." We
> have to audition, which I think is crazy and I passed the audition.
> However,
> they were worried about the stairs that go along the front, like I haven't
> dealt with similar steps in quite a few other churches? However, I now have
> the added problem of foot issues so I cannot stand for long so I wanted a
> chair behind me, (something I've also done in other choral settings). And
> they balked at that. They want everything to look "professional" and I
> guess
> I don't qualify in that regard.
>
> So, for now, I am helping the congregation sing by singing from my pew.
>
> I may not be finished though, with this issue.
> I think they think that I think I'm not readdressing it in the future. Oh
> yeah?
> Thanks,
> Lauren
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: musictlk [mailto:musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert
> Moore via musictlk
> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 8:32 PM
> To: 'Music Talk Mailing List' <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Robert Moore <robertjmoore at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [musictlk] Asking for advice
>
> That is funny since I can play the bass guitar, six string guitar, drumbs,
> and sing, (not saying just how well.)  but can not play the piano. Go
> figure.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: musictlk [mailto:musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of adrijana
> prokopenko via musictlk
> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 10:27 PM
> To: Music Talk Mailing List
> Cc: adrijana prokopenko
> Subject: Re: [musictlk] Asking for advice
>
> THey only think we can play the piano but nothing more.
>
> On 3/21/16, Robert Moore via musictlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> At the  risk of straying too far off of the topic of music.
>>  I think most all of us have been on  the short end of that stick. I
>> was with a bible group a long time ago that always declined my offer
>> to help out
>> with   things like meeting setup and such. After a while  I literally
> found
>> it quite offensive. I  eventually left but that is an entirely
>> diferent story.
>>  Looking back I  suppose they are the ones that should be pittied for
>> their ignorance.
>> That's all I'll say.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: musictlk [mailto:musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Anne
>> Martin via musictlk
>> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 9:35 PM
>> To: 'Music Talk Mailing List'
>> Cc: Anne Martin
>> Subject: [musictlk] Asking for advice
>>
>>
>> I do agree with that mindset, that some people think we are less
>> because we are blind.  A couple years ago, I told a lady in charge of
>> our Lady's Ministry at my church that I would like to be added to the
>> list to sing or give a concert at one of the meetings.  She laughed at
>> me, with the kind of laugh like yeah right, I don't think so.  So I
>> told her again, but explained what I meant explicitly, and she laughed
>> at me again.  So yes, there are people out there who don't think we
>> are capable of doing some things; I guess they think you have to see
>> to do anything...  I heard someone say one time, how can she sing in
>> the choir, she can't see.  Someone told her that you don't have to see
>> in order to sing.
>> Anne
>> 	-----Original Message-----
>> From: musictlk [mailto:musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob
>> Kaiser via musictlk
>> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 10:17 PM
>> To: 'Music Talk Mailing List'
>> Cc: Rob Kaiser
>> Subject: Re: [musictlk] Asking for advice
>>
>> That doesn't make any sense.
>>
>> I guess it will take a while for everyone to understand that we can do
>> everything everyone else can.
>>
>> Rob Kaiser
>> Email;
>> rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: musictlk [mailto:musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> adrijana prokopenko via musictlk
>> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 7:03 PM
>> To: Music Talk Mailing List <musictlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: adrijana prokopenko <adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [musictlk] Asking for advice
>>
>> Actually, everyone all over the world knows about Stevy Wonder, Ray
>> Charles and Andrea Bocheli. They all admire them, but still think the
>> rest of us are less.
>>
>> On 3/20/16, Robert Moore via musictlk <musictlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Rob I am not a vocalist but I have an idea. Would it be  advantageous
>>> to start by simply trying to tune your voice to the notes on a  piano
>>> until she can find some professional help?  Or could that potentially
>>> set up some bad habbits. Just a thought.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: musictlk [mailto:musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob
>>> Kaiser via musictlk
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 2:32 PM
>>> To: 'Music Talk Mailing List'
>>> Cc: Rob Kaiser
>>> Subject: Re: [musictlk] Asking for advice
>>>
>>> The best advice I can give is that (IF YOU CAN AFFORD IT) to find a
>>> reputable voice teacher to help you. I know there are things out
>>> there through email that can improve singing. Those kind of things
>>> will never work. Good luck to you.
>>>
>>> Rob Kaiser
>>> Email;
>>> rcubfank at sbcglobal.net
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: musictlk [mailto:musictlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> adrijana prokopenko via musictlk
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 12:15 PM
>>> To: musictlk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: adrijana prokopenko <adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [musictlk] Asking for advice
>>>
>>>  Hi all,
>>>
>>>  I am from Macedonia and am not a professional musician, but was
>>> wondering if anyone can help me with any advice and resources on how
>>> to improve my singing voice. I enjoy singing, but never have much
>>> luck in finding much support or ways that someone can help me
>>> directly, so I would appreciate any advice you give me. If you would
>>> like to email me directly, my email address
>>> is:
>>> adrijana.prokopenko at gmail.com
>>>
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