London, Feb 13 : Pop star Lily Allen is taking vocal training for the first time in 10 years - after she was blasted for her recent comeback performance.

The British singer was slammed for singing out of tune during her first London gig for two years last month.

And it looks like the `Smile' hitmaker has taken the criticism to heart, for she has admitted on her Twitter. com blog that she is taking singing lessons in New York.

"I had a singing lesson this afternoon, first one for 10 years," the Daily star quoted Allen, as stating on the blog. (ANI)