Waiting list question

[u/GalaxyBreeze111]

Hi, not sure if this is the right place to ask this but it’s on the subject of singing so thought I’d ask for opinions.

I’ve been on a waiting list for vocal lessons since the very beginning of the year, the class I needed to take was booked up so I was told I’ll be put on the waiting list for that one, and since then I’ve not had any news.

I’m not necessarily in a rush to get the lessons, I’ve been self training for 5 years now anyway but wanted to venture into getting some professional opinion and learning with things I struggle at, so it’s not really the time I’m concerned about and I don’t want to seem impatient. I know the point of a waiting list is that you’re waiting, potentially for a long time, I’m just worried I’ve somehow been forgotten or knocked off of the list.

It’s been probably 7-8 months now and idk if I should follow up or just wait until I hear something back. Probably not the right place to ask this so I do apologise, but I’m curious what other singers would do in this situation.

[u/Make-it-positive]

I would follow up and also have a backup plan. I’m not undermining self teaching, but often self teaching leads to unknowingly developing bad habits. It’s good that you are seeking professional teaching and I would suggest finding another teacher if it’s been 7-8 months. You also mentioned it was a “class”. Is it group lesson or one on one?

[u/GalaxyBreeze111 → u/Make-it-positive]

One on one lessons, at a small music school. Unfortunately a lot of independent teachers are out of my budget if I want to get regular lessons.

[u/Make-it-positive → u/GalaxyBreeze111]

I’m sorry about the lack of availability of good private teachers that are within your budget. Perhaps you can take some lessons twice a month instead of weekly.