[Locked from Erik Garnier and his students]
There is nothing more exasperating than spending a good ten minutes per lesson sitting there while Mister Garnier attempts to explain to students that what they should be singing is a diminished fifth, not a true fifth. It's like ... You can see them nod and agree, but their eyes glaze over and they obviously have absolutely no idea what is happening.
While I realize not all vocalists read music, at least make an effort to try and absorb some of the information. Singing is all well and good but if you can't sing it right, it's just.
Ugh.
Maybe I'll offer my services and give basic sight reading classes.