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Well, as the title says, i am not much of a singer. I don't know what it is but i think my vocal just completely suck and is always flat or sharp when singing. I've been a musician for 8 years, guitarist for 6, and i am able to tune instruments with my ear no problem. However, i can't seem to support my vocals to match the pitch.

I would like to start taking lessons, however, i have no time; for i am in the USAF and school 24/7. I know it's not because i am nervous or have stage fright because i let loose and just don't care, but no matter how hard i try i just sound horrible. Any suggest in what i can do?

When I sing I remenber what each chord sounds like..and the pitch of the sound..when Humming along with a tune. Its wrong to listen to your voice when singing a song ..your alway correcting yourself.............listen to the music!!!...the sounds!!!
Its hard to put into words, sorry...but your mind can remenber what the proper pitch is for sounds, if you practice.
hope something I said makes sense ?

Pitch, like many other physical activities, is partly a function of muscle memory. Practice, practice, practice.....scales, scales, scales

Get with a voice teacher to work out a good practice routine if you need to. They can also help you define your best placement and level of 'force' on your breath to support that placement. Very often 'over-blowing', 'under-blowing' or resonating the sound in the wrong part of your head can cause pitch problems too.

If you can determine between rising pitch and falling pitch (and it sounds like you can) you're most likely not tone deaf.

Hi this old chestnut again. My advice for new singers or people trying to develop their voice. Record yourself singing along to a backing track. It need not be studio quality. Any Mini disc or tape deck etc connected to your amp or mixer will do the job. Play it back. If you have a good voice you will know. Voice tuition will always help. Give it a try. Some people over sing ie they put too much into it and lose the tune. Whilst others under sing ie hold back and stifle their voice. Try to control pitch with volume. and remember all songs have light and shade try to reflect this in your voice.