It sounds like you didn't have a very good coach. My first coach wasn't very helpful, my second was amazing. Keep looking! Open mic nights at your local bar ar

It sounds like you didn't have a very good coach. My first coach wasn't very helpful, my second was amazing. Keep looking! Open mic nights at your local bar are a great source of data. Approach people after their performance, compliment them, and ask them if they have a coach they'd be willing recommend.