What Do You Think?

I sing in groups and in choirs, that way stage fright is not a problem. When I visit my brother's very small church, I sometimes sing there. I do not feel like my talent is that needed in my very large church. The thing is, using your talent should be a blessing to those around you and to you as well. Maybe your grandmother does not want you to get too puffed up and proud.

I am not trying to sound rude or anything. But seriously until you put yourself out there for the world to hear you, you really cannot say you have a good voice. Because those closest to you always tend to tell those they care about they do good or sound good not wanting to hurt their feelings! Now there are ways to deal with you're problem of stage fright and to find out if you really are as good as you think you are? Make some videos and post them on You Tube. You are not on stage and then people can judge to see if you are good or not. Just telling people you are good and expecting them to believe you doesn't cut it. I am sorry to say that but its the truth. That happens to be most people problem with getting on stage is wondering if people are going to like them or not? Those who get booing tend to never return to stage. Those who had stage fright once they find out they are good, that stage fright tends to leave and a musician is now born!

no I think that everything God does is done for a reason. your grandnmother is wrong. You have been givebn a God given talent and you should try to use it,find a way to audition for singing jobs and practice being in front of people. its a God given talent and he must have a plan for you so try to find a way to let others hear that lovely voice of your.,good luck and God Bless.

i think you should give it a try. I am also nervous to talk in front of a large group. My voice gets shaky and i forget my words sometimes lol There was a time when i had to explain and write on the board in front of my classmates in biology class. At first, I was really nervous because the eyes were straight on me. Then after, we had to do this every single class. Week afer week, my far went away and I got used to it. If you do give it a try, you will probably begin with a small audience to begin with. It will get larger as you get popular. I am sure your stage fright will get away by that time. I don't know much about God or religions. But i learned something, life is a risk. Take a chance, you got nothing to lose anyway.

i totally agree with your grandmother, after all i always grow up with the bed time stories of grand mother....

Hi lilangel, I do not agree with grandma. You should share your talents with everyone. It is true, listening to mom sing or experiencing mom's talents will go a long way in creating a healthy environment for the children. My mom had such a beautiful voice. Our talents are one of the elements of our personality that helps us to deal with the problematic tendencies we all have to lesser or greater degrees. The better we develop our talents, the better prepared we are at dealing with life's situations. Contrary to grandma's beliefs, it is indeed important to develop our talents as opposed to living life thinking about what could've been or limiting one's inner strenghts. I like to sing, I enjoy going on youtube and selecting karaoke of songs i grew up with, helps me unwind and also helps develop my singing for our rare family gatherings and such. Develop them in you and thereby help develop them in your children. After all, if talents are God given, it is our responsibility to God to use them.

let me tell you if you can sing go for it, work on your stage frieght.. but also you can always become a studio singer. they make good money too. you're lucky i do music consult work.. i will send you my email ok and hit me up

Well yes God has given everyone of us a talent.My teacher told me before when I was in elementary that "If you dont use the talent that God gave you,he will take it away".I actually stick to that notion and got scared that God would take it away.It was good because I started discovering most of my talents.I also joined a lot of contest where I lost and I won.Even Celine Dion and other famous singers or artist had stage fright when they started because its normal. All you have to do is believe in yourself, that you can do it, and dont let anyone put you down.whatever talent you have is a gift,you open it and use it.Dont be afraid to share it to others. I honestly dont believe your grandma maybe she also dont believe in her talents thats why she's just scared for you to try using it.so go out there before its too late.Beyonce said in one of her song"if you got it flaunt it" listen to Mariah's song "Cant take that away".Some People will bring you down but dont let them. Maybe you'll be the next American Idol or something.Just believe in yourself.Goodluck and God bless!

Absolutely i disagree with your grandmother,GOD give us the talent in order to people can appreciate each other,Most of popular people comes and started with ordinary people,so it doesn't matter with you,My advice tell to your grandmother with very polite that if you can make it your kids happy and enjoy with your voice,so you wanna make some people happy and enjoy too,and you wanna make your grandmother proud and happy with your voice,someday i'm sure you can do that,just be patience and keep practice.

Every talent that God gives can be used. It is just you want to use it or you don't. Some have the talent and they use it to make their living, some even don't realize that they got the talent. I don't understand why your grandma thinks that way. Sorry, but I have to say, I don't agree in that. For me, life is about sharing. Why we keep the talent we have while we will not lose a tip of it while we share (entertain and serve others in a good way of course) it? If you have a good voice, you can use it in singing of course. If you don't plan to make your living through it, you can sing in a church choir (if you are Christian, to serve the glory of God), you can sing for fun. Once you sing will not worsen your voice. I finally realized that I have talent in writing poem. And I really on my way to become a writer. I really wish I can be one one day. Now I write on some webs. Well, every time I write a piece of my poetry, the ability of my writing will not lessen. So, why should I keep it? I can let public read my poetry. And still I can keep them on my computer. And let my future children, grand children to read. So, there is nothing that we can't do. We are human and are given free will to do what we want. We are given brain to choose goods from bads. We are given heart to feel what angels and what devils. ^^

It's a blessing to have a beautiful voice. I believe that how you explore this gift is entirely up to you. You can either share this gift with others or simply choose to be heard by your loved ones only. We have the power to choose our destiny. God showed us the way but its up to us to walk the path. So are you going to let your grandma decideds for your life or are you some who take charge of your life. The answer is in your hand .

There are two types of people in this world..one optimists who view and take everything as for our good and they do not see anything bad in any situation. On the other hand pecimists are those view every thing as bad they do not visualise anything good in any situation.Your grand mother seems to be pecismist so also yourself(Pl excuse me for this remark) You have a talent and as yourself admit it is God gift.Yes you have stage fear. That also I agree. While the talent is not in the hands of human being stage fear is a thing which can be overcome. In this connection I want to tell you an important clue. You must have heard Sir Winston Churchil the famous 2nd worldwar time Prime Minister of England. His father was a diplomat in USA and .Churchill was a boy of 6 or 7 yrs when he was lost in a public festival. The announcement in the news papers described him as an English boy who speaks very little and cannot express himself. Such shy boy became world No orator when he grew up as adult. At the peak of his career press reporters asked the secret of his becoming a great orator he simply "I was very very shy and i used to tremble before audience. I began to prepare a such speech and stand before a mirror and loudly read the speech and there was no one to listen.That is the way I gradually became to speak in public.Now you see what I am. That is the secret" MADAM YOU CAN ALSO ADOPT THE SAME PROCEDURE AND OVERCOME STAGE FEAR.All the best.

well dont be afraid thats a good talent ..share it so that many can appreciate the talent god gave you ..ok

what God gives is like a raw mud. He gives the same talent to many. It all depends on who uses it and moulds it into a good shape.

They say: once you have it, you've gotta show it! Doesn't matter how you utilize that God-given gift, what's important is that you own it and you have to learn how you can share it with others. I am a college graduate, had different jobs before, but I chose to become a Band Vocalist rather than a regular employee for the sake of my love for music. And I thank God so much for this gift that now I am able to use it professionally to earn money and support my family. So don't be afraid to breakout of that shell because you will never know what lies ahead unless you try. Never mind stage fright. You'll get used to it once you've gained that confidence and once you've started to believe in yourself. So go ahead and follow what your heart desires!