I've noticed that there are some misconceptions about how a voice is supposed to age and mature so I wanted to clear them up. Because of the music industry, one would think that a singer is in their prime between ages 15-21 since that is the age that many singers get signed at start their careers. The truth is, a woman's voice does not reach its prime until she is 30-35. By this time, many teen star's careers are long over. Of those who still have careers, many of their voices are in decline due to busy touring schedules or bad lifestyle choices.
         As a voice matures, it becomes fuller, warmer, richer sounding. There is more control over the diaphragm  and tone. Many older singers have an air and confidence about them that says their know and are in tune with their voices. This is something most younger singers lack.         A wobbly vibrato can be avoided as you age depending on the technique you use to sing. If you take care of your voice, it will take care of you . :0)

I love my job. The best part of it is seeing my voice student's reaction when their voice begins to transform into what I envisioned it could be when I first heard it. There is usually much more work to be done with a new student, especially one who has never even taken as much as a chorus class in their life. I usually have 3 major focuses with a new student, regardless of vocal skill.

1. Breathing techniques- Strong breathing techniques lay the foundation for vocal endurance and vocal control. Being aware of when and how you inhale and exhale will enhance any singer's skill.
2.  Projection techniques- This explores how to make sound, independent of 'singing sounds'. It frees the voice, because you are learning to free your throat and allowing your voice to sound more natural, as if speaking.
3. Tone control-  This is where your singing starts to sound polished. You learn to avoice shounding 'shouty' along with was to attack, sustain and release notes.

        This is an exciting process  for a new voice student. It opens up a world of ppssibility for their singing. Within this time they will havve learned to sing higher notes, sing with a stronger voice  and for a longer period of time with the least amount of effort. Who could ask for anything more?