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If I'm learning to sing in my 30s will I ever develop vibrato?

I'm having singing lessons (classical) and have noticed changes in my voice ('cleaner' and stronger and produced differently) but no vibrato. Am I told old to develop in this way?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: You are not too old. Here's how it happens.

1. Learn proper vocal technique.
2. Relax
3. Relax
4. Relax
5. See, 4, and repeat.

If you feel like you are progressing, keep at it. The vibrato will eventually appear. I say relax because most new singers are trying so hard to do all the right things, they are too tense to let the vibrato appear. When it does sneak out, they think they are "wobbling" and they "correct" things by removing the vibrato. The first few times it will not seem like things are working properly - just relax. You might not like it at first because you aren't supporting quite correctly or you're not ready to let it just happen. It's a little like sex. ;) (That's that I tell my older students)