Thanks so much for taking the time to encourage, advise, opine--I don't take your valuable time for granted.

So far I've gathered a concensus that, if one has good vocal tone, most of you see vibrato as unnecessary to a good voice. Also that, though vibrato may not be developed, tone CAN be improved.

Second, relaxation is key. I'm admittedly not. It's a catch 22 though as I'm not relaxed because I know my voice sucks.

Great link Kat, but even there they say that singers argue over whether vibrato is a natural occurance or not (they agree with the forum).

I do think I'll swallow my pride and embarrass myself in front of a teacher.

Interesting ommission. Still nobody has offered up what is "vibrating" when vibrato occurs. The closest anyone has come is the diaphram/solar plexus. It's like one of those referred itches--you know the kind...you have an itch on your leg or arm but realize that you can't exactly pinpoint the source of the itch in order to scratch it.

Rick, thanks for the encouragement--you described my esperience to a tee.

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