I actually started doing voice classes at my college, and it was actually the most unexpected learning experience I've ever had.
Let me break a few things down:
Vocal Tonality
When it comes to speech or singing, there are two things you gotta make sure: 1) Make sure you're heard, and 2) Make sure you're understood. As we were singing "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", there were some people who sung so shallow that I perceived them to be weak and unconfident; they didn't want to embarrass themselves or make others judge them, so they decided to lay low. The problem was that I couldn't even hear them despite them standing right across the piano. What the alpha man has is a strong, booming voice that can grab attention. I took a deep breath and sung the verses, and even though I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, I was able to at least stand out from the betas. A strong voice is something that's expected from a person who wants to hone their leadership capabilities, so keep that in mind.
Diction is defined as "the style of enunciation in speaking or singing." Amongst other things, the reason why musical artists are able to captivate their listeners is because we can understand what they are saying. Who'd want to listen to a mumbling, stuttering, and stammering musician? We'd totally lose interest in what they're saying even before they get to the chorus. Reading sheet music allows us to pronounce words carefully and correctly while at the same time raising and lowering our pitch. You said before how you sounded somewhat monotonous; vocal classes can certainly change that. Can you imagine hearing a song that played and replayed one single note? You're ears will bleed.
Body Language
On the first day of vocal class, I sensed a seriously nervous vibe coming from some people. By feeling very nervous, they're body language projected it clearly:
• Crossed arms and legs
• Looking down
• Legs shaking
• Hands in pockets
• Slouching
Of course, it was going to be the first time the students will be singing amongst each other, but I had to be the exception and not do what they were doing:
• Uncroseed arms and legs
• Chin up
• Legs rooted
• Hands clasped in front of body
• Straight back
When in conversation, do the latter body language, not the former. You want to display the kind of body language that'll make you stand out.
Hope this bit of information helps, bro.
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I will definitely appreciate that.