3 Tips for GREAT Rock Singing (Be prepared to think differently)

[@OSJordan23]

Tip 1; listen to your favourite singers live to find their imperfections. Hard to do when your idol is Ronnie James Dio

[@reubenshiflet]

Or brendon urie.

[@vickvalkyrie]

@@reubenshiflet stfu lmaooo

[@isarki09]

Or Damon Albarn, dude sounds even better in live

[@mariobrenes4264]

I thought immediately of Layne.

[@anassbouhrachi577]

Or Chris Cornell, or Chester Bennington, or M Shadows, or Corey Taylor 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chrisgoodrich46]

your second tip here is really important. Personally, I'm a baritone, I try to sing high like Chris Cornell. (yea he's one of my favorites too lol) Don't get me wrong I feel like I'm definitely making improvements, but I have a low voice. I remember I was in rehearsal with my band, and the drummer is visibly tired. Our rhythm guitarist was like, " okay, what song should we run through now?" I've known the drummer for a few years, and we love to just jam and come up with our own shit. We're pretty tight. So I just look at him, see he's kinda burnt out, and I say "How about...we just jam?" and he looks at me and just smiles. He starts playing this beat, I play a riff, everybody joins in, and I give out this kinda belt singers do in the start of a song. Not particularly high, just this cool little "Yeeaaahhh...." and the bass player stops and looks at me. "Woah, that was kinda cool man." Anyway, I dont think anybody will read this cuz this comment is kinda long, but really what I'm saying is that even if we dont think our singing is too impressive, if we can figure out how to rock the range and the voice we got, we're guaranteed to rock some faces off. If we pour our heart into something, people will notice.

[@insanejughead]

Haha, jokes on you dude. I read all of that and I know the feeling! I'm not in a band, but I will randomly add something to a song for either karaoke or while listening to music with friends and people get impressed. Keep rocking!

[@manogyabishwakarma4107]

Reassured my belief in the 2nd tip

[@lukasjamesmusic16]

I feel like it's worse for me because I'm a Bass singer in Choir, so singing anything above a baritone range is kinda hard for me, but choir has taught me how to sing higher so I'm improving.

[@Planet_B1ue]

Good lesson for me. I'm trying to sing Everlong for my school talent show. I have experience in band and vocal class but I can't sing as high, as Dave Grohl. So I have to bring it down and make my voice bigger like he sang in the song.

[@ewanmcconnell7494]

One of those magic moments that's unexpected and accidental but one of the best things yous have ever played

[@pevgenev]

I am a guitarist with a secret wish to sing. Your videos have been extremely useful, I can kinda hit c now, actually all the way to E, it is brilliant. Practicing in very loud places kicks ass, I scream my head off on the notes I thought I’d never hit, mindblowing, thank you.

[@EvgeniySlipchik]

Was same as you. Now - 2 to 3 years of vocal practicing. And, maybe 1 year of those is the decent one. And now im kinda lil bit "not so bad" in some things. Dunno about links, if Chris allowed that or not, but here... Just for reference. instagram.com/p/B3ZgECsoaJH/

[@Vaeren222]

Same😆

[@AA-xm7rt]

I don't get singing Sometimes i can sing really loud and sometimes i can't even sing a note xD

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

@@AA-xm7rt If it isn't reliable, you're missing something. Not enough warm up. Not a good warm up.

[@AA-xm7rt]

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 yes i should warm up better thanks for the tip! It's going a little better already since i commented this :)

[@vegeta1885]

One thing seems obvious but worth to note here: Doesn't matter how agressive, loud, confident if you are shouting and doesn't sound good. Grit, power in the voice are ALL controlled elements in singing. Shouting your head off helps to discover something you thought you might not have, but don't lose your voice over it.

[@davidr686]

Chris could easily become one of the best modern rock singers, killer vocals, range, intensity, he has it all

[@PopslovesAU]

Good job Chris! Not being afraid to make “silly noises” helps to lower body tension. Seeing you uninhibited makes it easier for me to experiment without feeling “silly”. Although I have to say it’s much easier in the car, lol!

[@chrisliepe]

The car is a great place to practice!!

[@ForeverJade.D]

Working on doordash has been a godsend for making time to practice lol. I get paid to drive around listening to vocal lessons 🤣

[@Mantarochen72188]

This tipps immediately improved my singing Amazing thanks

[@jeffreymusser8450]

Tip 2: took me forever to realize this. Obviously, I knew studio recordings were typically the “best version” of a vocalist’s performances, and I started noticing that some of the best vocalists will even change the melodies in live performances as opposed to just cutting out some of the higher embellishments. But what took me a long time to realize was that a person can sound like they’re singing higher than they really are because of the intensity and grit they produce…Brent Smith is a perfect example - I realized one day that if I just relaxed and sang the notes as opposed to trying to SOUND like him, I could sing more of his stuff comfortably…it’s just not necessarily my “sweet spot”… Huge breakthrough!!!!

[@Timliu92]

Yes! Live performing is not about getting a perfect take like in studio. It is all about giving your all and being in the moment.

Chris you are a great teacher and I love how you are never afraid to look and sound silly during singing / teaching!:D Thank you for all your work and videos.

[@chrisliepe]

My pleasure!

[@vereuson7]

You are the first voice teacher I see telling students to go for the feeling rather than the techniques. Great tips!

[@CarlosWadeMusic]

I’ve done your free lessons and I’m in the middle of taking your 12 week course and I’m convinced you’re a natural singer

[@sloanlyrix]

This is helpful because i’ve been searching for ways to help with my singing. When i record I worry too much about how i sound, and it sounds bad when i think too much about it

[@paulhavoc7131]

Man, this is so true. Long live rock'n'roll!

[@Roses1401]

Rock is very direct and i love how you explain it. Pop singing is more like you are in an certain feeling or in toughts and you want to present it like in theatre or in movie to be able make pictures in heads of everyone in audience. Rock is very direct. It says loud and enregetic and true this what is to say, it shock the brain and this shock is very extetic! Two different arts but every of those two arts are great on his ownway.!

[@jarrodf_]

02:30 Watching your favourite singer live and studying their humanity (or a term to that effect) is such a simple, helpful tool. Thanks for sharing

[@scene6289]

I honestly love singing when its raining I can be as loud as I want even when I think other people can hear me

[@AckzellMusic]

Yo, I just stumbled across your lessons dude and I gotta say that for me, these are some of the most valuable lessons I've come across on KZbin. It might be because I too am a Baritone, so your voice and methods make more sense to me than others. But you unlocked my voice almost completely in just a few lessons, particularly the one about voices cracking and using that sound to your advantage. I'm sustaining high notes loud crisp and clean OR gritty if I want all of a sudden. Still a lot more control to learn and time will bring experience with it, as I know from learning many instruments. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Yesterday I was unsure if a Baritone really can sing high, now I'm crushing the stuff I wanted to sing yesterday. I teared up a little.

[@solymarherrera1967]

I sing Mexican music but I’m trying to embrace the rocker in me. Thank you for the great advice and for being so raw, it’s inspiring 🙌🏼

[@renemuller6967]

I am wotking a lot on developing my "rock" voice and I think I can learn a lot from my favorite singer Chester Bennington. As I started teaching myself how to scream and sing agressively I watched a few of your tutorials and some live performances of Chester what gave me a better imagination how he used his voice and how I have to use my voice. I recognized that I often used my voice in an unhealthy way but now I am on the right way.

[@panda_knight5037]

Thanks bro. I am the bassist in a rockband and am trying to learn how to sing as well. This really helped me. Keep it up!

[@Tripletkayla]

good video man. I think the confidence part you talked about in the beginning is the most important, but uncoincidentally, the hardest part... just gotta do it!

[@trexbisnar2541]

Man, I really love your first advice. When someone wants me to listen to a song they suggest, I always say that I'll listen to their live performance on youtube. I love live performances, it doesn't matter to me if it isn't a hundred percent perfect. I just want to hear the humanity in that song

[@manderbandit3478]

This is so important! It's critical to me not to compare myself with the polished recording of another singer. Its far too easy to tear yourself apart when listening to your favorite songs from your favorite artists

[@jakeorzali]

Very rad to see a person give advice about exploring and then let me watch the exploration. Thank you for being comfortable enough to get uncomfortable with us.

[@Misternoname100]

I've just recently discovered your channel, and your videos have already helped me so much. Ive been looking for this on youtube for years, and im finally understanding these concepts with your lessons. Great stuff!

[@unfree.radical]

I'm a karaoke host who has a great group of regulars and some genuinely good singers. I have my equipment set to help everyone sound as good as possible in person. Good equipment, good eq, lil reverb, etc. I recently started teaching myself how to record live off my board. The faults you don't hear in the room are almost shockingly apparent on the dry vocals. A couple singers wanted to listen to themselves. One accused me of messing up their recording intentionally. The other thanked me for lifting the veil and is using the recordings to understand where they can work on themselves. There is a LOT to be said for "record and listen back" in addition to just live monitoring.

[@FoxerLen]

Layne stayle live is just perfect, he’s imperfections are perfect

[@kauangabriel3657]

Credits to Jerry too

[@NeonBeeCat]

❤❤❤R.I.P.

[@nedzlasagdati7444]

True , he was vocal perfection

[@wiremuparker7811]

Awesome 1st tip, I started doing this about a year ago. It's even better if you can find a clip of them singing an acoustic version with no mic/vocal processing.

[@Roses1401]

I understood. But never mind if mic/vocal processing in recording. Do you know why i think so? This is because, if you can imitate your neighbor at all, you can imitate him also if he speaks or sings through his micro. Hahahha 😂

[@theechothief5594]

I'm currently working on a solo music project, (finally doing it) and your tips have been invaluable. Appreciate your enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge. Much love man!

[@middledog466]

i loveeee love that you show yourself singing in demonstration with what you explain

[@ericanderson7059]

Prince Piano and a microphone and then listen to a Susan Rogers interview . Pure gold Coach thank you !

[@stevengrantofthegiftshop1549]

Thank you for this! I have watched Chester Bennington live (in person and on Yt) and now have a very good idea of the subtitles of his voice. Of course I shouldn't copy him 100%, but it's sometimes hard not to copy when your favourite singers sound so good!

[@vincent_vidal]

Interesting third tip. I’m realizing that I’m not prepping enough (getting in the zone), as if someone is looking at me, yet I’m alone most of the time when I’m recording vocals. So the third tip is pretty inspirational. Thanks for the video!

[@elliottsmithscowboyhat]

I'm a 14 years old girl trying to sing like Axl Rose 😅😅 thanks for your tips! I'll definitely try this

[@paola9615]

good luck, mate :)

[@fandom4589]

I’m 13 trying to do the same thing lol

[@Will_278]

​@@fandom4589 I'm 15 and I'm trying to do the same lol

[@jaybarbosa3365]

try Sebastian Bach from Skid Roll, Ronnie james dio and Dan Macferty from Nazareth 😁😜 and good luck ✌

[@katestone7929]

Totally agree on feeling the needed vibe to add the needed energy into singing, I can do decent scream singing at rehearsals when we just fool around with the band, but when somebody asks me to do that like in the street or at a lesson I'm like...errr..not sure I can 😄 great content by the way, I'm your fan now😊

[@MrMrJameskeegan]

Excellent teacher great communicator and understanding.

[@ankurtripathi1633]

Hey chris .. really loving your videos..you are the best coach for all the rockers out there who can't afford expensive training..please do a video on voice compression ❣️

[@paolomolinelli666]

This is absolutely the best singing channel on youtube

[@maximumaverage]

Great video man. I think that's so important to explore your range. I always try to sing Chris Cornell's songs and get discouraged. This is really motivating me to explore my own range better and find out what works for me

[@XynonXD]

Thank you so much!! I recently got into my friends band as the lead vocalist, it’s kind of weird trying to actually learn to do something I’ve always just done naturally as a kid, your videos have helped me discover my mixed voice & how to put grit into my higher notes :D thanks for being awesome!!!!

[@MaxTheannoyer]

I love the amount of info in this as someone starting up a rock bad this is super helpful

[@wulf5247]

I've played Guitar for about a year and began singing about 3 months ago. Being a 14 year old, my voice isn't that great, my impression of Chris Cornell even less so, but these tips have helped a lot!

[@ultraviolet3584]

That last tip with getting into the vibe or "energy" as whatever your listening to and getting into a movement with it can help for freestyle rap or singing, i found that out when i was just listening to some freestyle beats 'n combined it with some vocals and that vibe you were speaking of and i came up with some good lyrics. Kinda peeved i didnt record it. I just wish i could have a better memory for stuff like that.

[@johnathanagpalo1602]

Eddie Vedder and Cris Cornell always sound better singing live,even with their imperfection.

[@johnnybillyeager6703]

Agree!

[@deathguy5263]

I think Eddie vedder is one of the best live singers I’ve ever heard

[@robertvondarth1730]

It’s the mushrooms Seattle suburbs are carpets of magic mushrooms There, Now you understand Seattle

[@rome8180]

Thanks so much for the tip about keeping your body loose and moving to the music. I was afraid to do this because I thought it would cause problems with the levels in my recordings. I thought by staying still I could be more perfect. But it turns out when I move I feel the rhythm much better and I get more power and style in my performance. I still suck, lol. But that one trick got me to record some of the best vocal takes of my life last night.

[@RuneXdisorient]

Hey Chris! Thank you so much for your videos! I've been taking lessons for years and your videos give a lot of perspective

[@justinrinehimer442]

Listen to live recordings so you can hear the humanity in your favorite singer. Me: *puts on Myles Kennedy* Also me: Dude's not human

[@aquafinabottle]

Hell yeah Myles Kennedy is my favorite singer

[@txkyx4004]

Very useful...I been transitioning from making RnB and hip hop to Rock and I've been trying to sound less smooth and more aggressive with my singing...it happens sometimes and I used to not know why...this video just broke down exactly what happens when I unlock that aggression...most of the time my emotions have built up and I don't care about who's listening 😂😂and I don't even care about my vocal range...I just go 😂😂🔥

[@TamaraChaos]

Very cool video. I've watched and paused to listen to my favorite artists, and am going to take your tips to sing a song I wrote.

[@speedysmith1617]

man i respect you for trying to help others so much. and as part of that i want to say please deal with and seek from my following words. i was left with feeling empty at the end of this video. there was no depth to your voice either singing or speaking. but i can hear the potential and i know its there in you............... but a teacher you are not ready to be and if that was to harsh then youll never find your true voice because you are done searching...with total love and respect, keep searching please, i want to hear what you can do if you find it.

[@BJ-fj6jw]

Chris you got something good here. I've subscribed. Great video-- valuable content.

[@sassyshakiella2905]

Steven tyler is an "Art" rock singer the way he perform is such a class

[@jamesrara]

Would be awesome to hear you tackle Kurt Travis. I've always been a fan of his studio performances.

[@rodrigolaporte274]

THIS IS PURE GOLD. Well, like most of your videos

[@comotuabogada]

Thanks for these videos Chris!!!

[@arcadefortress3108]

Thanks Chris! Really useful.

[@kreimer1756]

THIS WAS SO GOOOOOOD. Thank you!!!

[@edelcorrallira]

Honestly I found the motorcycle to be great in this respect. The helmets resonance, physical engagement while riding and good ol VTwin engine noise are really ideal for loud loose singing.

[@robertvondarth1730]

I practice in my helmet

[@ElectromagneDikk]

I subscribed because I appreciate your unorthodox methods

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the sub!

[@ElectromagneDikk]

@@chrisliepe absolutely man, i like what you got goin on here

[@Roses1401]

You said very, very much! Really, really great Video Chris Liepe! You done excellent presentation about rock singing! Thumbs up! Please, continue great work!!!! 👍

[@SHADOW-vd5yo]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@deathguy5263]

Scott weiland was like flawless live, he was absolutely incredible

[@chrisliepe]

He deserves a video!

[@deathguy5263]

@@chrisliepe I would be very interested 👀

[@Rezzorito]

0:33 this is all I needed, kinda figured that's how it goes down

[@CHIBIXULTRA]

Thank you for making these videos! Ive heard from so many sources to coach a vocalist not to move around as much when tracking, but just like you demonstrated, its truly the life of the take.

[@পাগল-থ৯প]

Big fan of yours from India Sir.

[@rustyart1863]

Wow your voice is sick dude!

[@narutouzumakidattebayo7357]

Thank u soooo much 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@philipplippusch6999]

Thanks chris! i love the way you´re getting at the mic :) for a future video i would love to see/hear some of your warm up exercises.

[@artreemusic2646]

You are great teacher :)

[@TammyLouize666]

Glad I came to this thank you ♥️

[@scottthebot2779]

Great vid! Going all out is a good way to recognize your voice and what it can do. It allows you to expand once you can do that. Be safe though! Using frye or glottal compression (which is what i use) is crucial in maintaining you voice. Can't sing if you lose it! False chords are good but can be dangerous if overused though that might be the easiest sound to begin with as most people can make that sound naturally. Clearing your throat = a false chord for example

[@wachiravichamorndachaphon5257]

Thanks my teacher

[@FableFrenzy]

This whole video in a text. Get angry and confident on the microphone.

[@murilooliveira9175]

It's mindblowing to think that i can listen my favorite singers different, but i can't avoid the professional production because my favorite singer is Layne and he really didn't have so much production and he sounds 100x better live sometimes it's hard not to be jealous. Not in a bad sense, it's just admiration.

[@JustSomeSound]

Thank you again!

[@lucashatt8871]

great tips , thanks for sharing

[@mr.tajtas4259]

Thank you very much for these tips.

[@nathanadnitt]

A couple weeks ago I had a good rock n roll voice very gritty and punchy but I haven't sang for a while now and I've completely lost it hopefully I can get it back I hate my soft singing voice but love my grit box lol

[@Danielovesrock247]

Serj tankian has a song called “gate 21” the only version I like of it is the live version cause I love how it’s one take and he can control it so well

[@Postposterous]

"I am a guitarist with a secret wish to sing. Your videos have been extremely useful - I can kinda hit c now - actually all the way to E - it is brilliant. Practicing in very loud places kicks ass - I scream my head off on the notes I thought I~d never hit - mindblowing - thank you."

[@xeviusUsagi]

I've written so many songs with a base and melody I really like... but my voice just can't fulfil the space my instruments need, and I can either ask someone else or improve... well here I am!

[@LonelyJuan]

Ayee I was the 2000th like, I appreciate these tips🔥🔥🔥

[@chrisliepe]

Awesome thank you!

[@gerddrexler]

1 ! 2! 3 ! 4 !!!😂😂Great video really interesting thanks😊✌️🦄🙌

[@onelife-celebrateit]

Came here cause someone told I sound like classical singer when i tried immortal by Evanescence. Thank You for helping me .

[@matteobillia6922]

your videos are really useful.. Thank u so much

[@narangalimun6677]

Amazing video, thank you

[@jacobhendrickson9718]

I saw the band I Dont Know How But They Found Me fronted by Dallon Weekes and he sounded almost exactly as he did in the studio recording.

[@cabalnicholas]

Thanks a lot for your kind information.. 🙏

[@AhtoRashied]

Thank you

[@Conspire6]

Thank you bro

[@gabrielblender]

I would really LOVE to see you making a cover of Crawling from Linking Park!!!

[@lyricvideos-musicwithlyric4015]

Wow...great info, Chris. This may sound funny, but the first artist at a live concert I was at that was better than his recordings was Pat Boone (my mom's favorite). I couldn't believe how good he sounded. The 2nd was a gospel signer. Dam, can't remember his name. I'm not into gospel music, but his voice mesmerized me for 90 minutes. I heard Mick Jagger live - Hmmm, Thanks, Chris, for all you do. We appreciate it.

[@restopinns8356]

Great vid! The last bit had me pissing myself laughing too 😂

[@o6kievdrill498]

I love your lesson, its so incredible, tnank you so much)))

[@SG-go4gu]

Thanks for the lessons mate it’s really helped me. Went from an awfull singer to a mediocre singer in a week:)

[@thedorkknight7605]

I always wanted to sound like Adam Gontier and now I'm a step closer, thank you Chris!

[@Mr.Nafi10]

Love from Bangladesh, Asia

[@rosemarryane06]

I can find a lot of imperfections with Chino that what makes his music good

[@chrisbitely9108]

Loved the vulnerability on the 3rd tip/take. To be fair, they weren't all your best in terms of making a vibe we could connect to, but that was the whole point and instead of just talking about it, you showed that you just have to release and do it if you want to grow and learn. I'm sure in an actual musical setting where you weren't singing numbers, you'd connect more easily. But when we practice and experiment, we have to embrace less than stellar. It was still good. It just wasn't "hell yeah, that's good!" Every sound we make isn't going to be.