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A voice teacher is always a good place to start. Using the correct technique when singing is vital, and lack of knowledge on the subject can be detrimental to your vocal chords. Another good idea is joining a choir, it will expand your knowledge on music theory and help you learn to read music if you do not yet have the ability to do so, besides that it's incredibly fun and gives you an oppertunity to draw inspiration from the voices around you.

I have been singing rock, hard rock and heavy metal for a few years, and though I have thrown out much of my vocal technique (shame shame shame) in the process, I know that my experience with vocal instructors and choirs have saved me from losing my voice all together.

And I will also take the liberty of suggesting that you not get a voice coach who specialises in rock, they will make too great an impression on your voice, and the most important thing in rock is letting your voice be your own, and letting it be overwhelmed with emotion every so often.

Cheers, and keep singing,
Josephine