Hello,
here is my problem:
I have taken singing lesssons for nearly two years. I feel it is improving but I dont think my technique is that good for now. Howver, I would love to sing with other people instead of singing on my own everytime .
But I am afraid if I join a choir that I will not be able to hear myself and to focus on the technique. I dont really want to have bad singing habits..
Did you have good experiences in choir?
I think I would love to be in a small group like a quartett or something like this, but I dont know anybody who sings around me...

I was in a church choir for seven years and it was a very positive experience indeed. I miss it very much!

I consider myself as a solo singer, but I am perfectly happy within a group, you definately don't need to comprimise your own technique within a choir! Although in my experience a choir has a different purpose to being a soloist, and as such a different style of singing is often needed, this in no way comprimises your own technique. For example some choir masters might ask you to roll your r's, and things which are not often used when you are on your own.

If you enjoying singing I absolutely recommend you try out a choir. It's not for everyone, but is great fun, improves you aural skills massively and your technique.

Do your research, do a search on the internet, see what is around your area. I definately recommend it!

I too was an active choir member. It helps with so many different musicianship skills not juts your voice. It is also great fun and puts you often puts you in contact with other like minded people.

I am busy setting up a local choir school for children in the area, hopefully I can get a number of people taking part as I strongly believe in singing for both social and music skills.

As for your solo skills, dont worry! I do not claim to be a solo singer, but choirs that I currently sing in, give me solo work and opportunities for smaller group work.

good luck in your search!!

Thank you for your nice advices! It really makes me want to join a choir as soon as possible!

go do it. learn to blend and get in tune with others...good ear training.

dj

I, like most above me have said, go for it. There is nothing better in life then singing in a choir filled with a room of people who love singing and making music, I wouldn't suggest singing in a small ensemble or quartet till you are 100% confident in your self, and you other members of this small group. It is much harder and nerve-racking, in smaller ensembles it may be 1 voice per part which is a big change from a choir, anyways HAVE FUN! singing, you will never regret it.