Every chorus teacher I've had has told me I have a unique voice. I've been in select choir up until my freshman year of high school. When I applied for select vocal ensemble in my high school, my teacher told me I have a unique and beautiful voice but I'm often out of tune when I'm singing without instrumental accompaniment.
My sister tells me I have a lovely voice but my mom tells me I suck, not that she has much music training herself; she has no music training.
When, I listen to myself, after recording with my iphone, my voice sometimes sounds a bit flat, I don't know if it is just bad recording quality or what…
So, my main question is, do I or do I not have a good voice that could be trained? Are my teachers just trying to make me feel better or?
I want to try out for vocal ensemble again. I've practiced this summer with accompaniment by playing the piano, myself so my pitch isn't weird.