曾经有一位成人男学生，第一次上课时唱《岁月神偷》。当时他的声音非常紧张，习惯用力把高音往上推，一到高音便开始破音。
经过音域测试后，我告诉他：「你的声音本质属于男低音（Bass），拥有厚实、低沉且带有颗粒感的音色。这并不是缺点，而是你的特色。」
很多人以为，高音越高越厉害，其实并不是。
每个人的声线本质都不同。有人拥有明亮的高音，有人拥有浑厚的低音。男低音在流行歌坛反而相对少见，因此当这类声音找到适合自己的风格时，往往更具有辨识度，也更容易令人留下深刻印象。
根据他的声音特质，我建议他尝试力量型、摇滚风格的发展方向，而不是一味追求抒情歌曲。没想到他一点就通，课后也主动做了许多功课。短短几次练习后，他不仅扩展了自己的可用音域，也开始建立属于自己的演唱风格，整体表现进步得非常快。
很多人误会摇滚就是「大喊大叫」，其实真正的摇滚唱法，并不是喊，而是在正确发声基础上，运用有力的 Belting、胸混声（Chest Mix）等技巧，把力量与控制结合起来。
当然，并不是每一位男低音都适合走这样的路线。
我也遇过另一种男低音，只要尝试再高一个音就开始破音，可选择的歌曲非常有限。这类学生需要的是不同的训练方式，而不是勉强唱高音。我至今仍持续研究与学习，希望能够帮助更多拥有不同声音特质的学生，找到最适合自己的发声方式与音乐风格。
因为我始终相信——
歌唱，不是把每个人都训练成一样的声音；而是帮助每个人，找到属于自己的声音。
Educational Reflection | Every Voice Has Its Own Unique Value
I once had an adult male student who sang 「The Stolen Years」 during his first lesson. At that time, his voice was extremely tense. He had a habit of forcing his high notes upward, and whenever he reached the higher parts of the song, his voice would begin to crack.
After conducting a vocal range assessment, I told him:
“Your natural voice type is that of a Bass. You possess a rich, deep, and slightly textured tone. This is not a weakness — it is your unique characteristic.”
Many people believe that the higher the notes someone can sing, the more impressive the singer is. In reality, that is not true.
Every person’s voice has its own natural qualities. Some singers have bright, soaring high notes, while others have warm and powerful low registers. A true Bass voice is relatively rare in popular music. Therefore, when this type of voice discovers the right style and direction, it often becomes more distinctive and memorable.
Based on his vocal characteristics, I suggested that he explore a more powerful, rock-oriented style rather than continuously pursuing only lyrical songs. To my surprise, he understood immediately and took the initiative to do extensive practice and research after class. Within just a few lessons, he not only expanded his usable vocal range but also began developing his own unique singing style. His overall improvement was remarkable.
Many people misunderstand rock singing as simply “shouting loudly”. However, authentic rock vocal technique is not about shouting. It is about building power on a foundation of correct vocal production, using techniques such as powerful belting and chest mix to combine strength, control, and emotional expression.
Of course, this approach is not suitable for every Bass singer.
I have also encountered another type of Bass voice where attempting even slightly higher notes would immediately result in vocal breaks, leaving the singer with very limited song choices. Students with this type of voice require a different training approach rather than being forced to chase higher notes.
I continue to study and explore vocal techniques because I hope to help more students with different vocal characteristics discover the most suitable way to use their voices and find the musical style that truly represents them.
Because I have always believed that —
Singing is not about training everyone to sound the same; it is about helping every individual discover their own unique voice.