the top 5 mistakes beginner singers make

[@gabrielasanchez2028]

WOW....this video was life changing....I've always been the person who just mindlessly sings in the shower, sing all the time but never improves...but this changed everything. That mistake #4 really hit me. Focusing on what FEELS good for the voice and your body instead of it sounding good...I swear in the process of this video I noticed a direct and dramatic improvement in my voice just by realizing this!! Thank you so much!

[@ocdplaylistmaker7032]

Thank you for your generosity in telling us. What he wish he had known: 0:55 don't only practice/warm up by singing songs 1:46 singing requires the undoing of bad habits. You were born screaming. That voice is no different than the one used to sing. 2:19 fix: do things that are creating the fundamentals to doing sound that are not tied up with those bad habits you learned over time. Get out of the idea of singing and into the idea of creating noise. Allow yourself to be free and make weird sounds. Using isolated exercises that target specific muscles. Get these from his subscription service. 4:09 how to practice. No matter whose training program it is, know that vocal cords are delicate and prone to permanent damage if used improperly. There is a limit to how long you can use it every day. Try not to vocalize for more than an hour every day. 20 minutes should be enough. An hour should be for strengthening and improving the voice, not for warming up to get it ready. Don't sing for more than an extra hour or two. Unless you're a professional, no more than 3 hours a day. 6:33 getting louder as you go higher (cross ref: his secret to singing higher notes video). Every note we are able to sing, we should be able to sing it quietly. If one can't do this, they have no business trying to sing it loudly. 7:01 the remedy. Four things. 1. Breathing. Labored/chest heavy is what causes louder notes. Rather, keep the chest relaxed. Every time we breathe {in}, we allow the stomach to come out. Breathe out, stomach comes in. Make the lower abs kick. To activate: Cough, then say "ah, ah." Chest should not rise as you sing. 8:05 2. Larynx. If it's going up as you go to higher notes, you'll feel like you have to push more air pressure/volume to get those notes. Mum mum mum exercise. 8:25 3 What are jaw/tongue/muscles on the outside of larynx doing? We only needed lower abs and vocal cords. No tight jaw. Instead drop the jaw. 9:20 4 Widening of mouth as the vowels get higher? Problem! Don't spread the mouth as the notes get higher. 9:47 Fix: he shows how. Relaaaax (lol). ah ah ah ah ah exercise 10:07 That was an example of getting louder as they go higher. Now for getting softer as they go higher. Start louder on the bottom and quieter on the top. (He shows how) Mistake 3: 10:38 This would have shaved off years of work for him. Not working on falsetto. Many coaches/singers profess doing a connected sound versus an airy sound (he shows what it sounds like) 2 problems with this: 1 Falsetto is often used in modern music 2 A lot of beginning singers cannot make a released connected sound (he shows example). Falsetto shows them how, and you can build on that foundation of release. Don't be afraid to go in falsetto. Don't be afraid to allow your voice to break. To avoid that break, people will often squeeze and push to make it through that break, which will cause severe habitual problems. 12:20 remedy. Allow it to break (he shows example). That's where we begin to find our mix, where both registers come together (*Makes Tarzan noises*) A break bounces between the mouth and head. A mix is in the middle, where both operate at the same time. Also gives flexibility to start from falsetto, move to full voice sound. (He shows example) Starting from falsetto, and being able to connect, you're gonna be in much better shape vocally because you have ultimate control. 13:32 Mistake 4 Trying to sound good at all costs Stops improvement They ironically will develop bad habits that make them sound bad Instead focus on the sounds *feeling* good. Learning what feels good (throat relaxation etc), Focus on mindfulness of the body. Being aware in the present of the body. It will improve your sound after. 15:26 Being mindless. Doing entire songs and getting lost in the Instead, dissect songs and improve small aspects if you do the whole thing at once. Line for line- not the chorus/verse, but what is the singer doing? Chest? Full? Mix? Breathy? But breaking it up, you'll also notice the pitches too on each line.

[@arrozconleche8970]

I really like your voice, I could hear you talking for hours and wouldn’t get tired of it 💜

[@eliletts5158]

I agree, his voice is very soothing!

[@GU77AWD]

Army💕

[@toluzhimo4395]

I thought that too. Was gonna write that xd. But saw your comment so.. ...

[@rexrefuerzo4188]

Very soothing voice

[@therealestninja]

You're the best vocal coach I've found yet. You make everything so simple, but so precise and specific. Thanks for doing this.

[@jangaman7823]

Maybe also check out Ken Tamplin?

[@satrickptar6265]

Me at 3am: Ah ah ah My dad in the next room: He must be watching something good

[@jaydenhoward8670]

😂😂😂😂

[@WolfeKiren]

bro this is literally me rn

[@sophjie9048]

👀 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@janjessflores763]

What is your dad's watching XD

[@kristencunningham7534]

Boy do I ever!! My ears popped he went that fast through it, seriously quick and seriously concise. :) Great to get that knowledge. I'm taking lessons with him and it's like so clear with everything he has showed me so far.

[@johnbritt2949]

the "it should feel good" tip just helped me discover my head voice. i was never able to do that until right now. this is a feeling so liberated can't even put it into words. a thousand thank you's and many more after.

[@anastan2366]

Thank you so much for this video! I used to have a damaged voice and I started working on mixed voice. It s been so challenging to sound bad with good technique for a while , and to have cracks as an adult singer with stage experience and all that. And also not being able to know when I’m gonna be ready for stage. It took me 1 year and a half to kill most of my bad habbits , heal my damage for good and now my carrer went to next level. Guys , if you really wanna sing, don t waste time and get a great coach and learn mixed voice! It is totally worth it!

[@joannecoronel1697]

There are so many vocal coaches that i've heard but yours is the one that i clearly understand coz it's sensible, direct and practical.

[@smarre12]

One big thing I have picked up from watching a bunch of videos of a similar fashion to this is; if it hurts to sing, you're doing something wrong. Singing with pain is a one way ticket to ruining your voice. Also proper breathing, it's helped me so much with being able to sing more properly. And tension is wrong in pretty much every case because most people will use the wrong kind of tension, me included. So I don't. I have only "practiced" singing by singing. I like to sing similar to the singer I'm listening to instead of singing the same way for every song. I pretty much do an impression of the singer I'm listening to while I'm singing, which makes me experiment with my voice while singing different songs. And that's what keeps my interest in singing going

[@bea78tles]

This guy has made some of the most helpful and effective videos for singing that I have ever seen. Incredible.

[@Internalharmony92]

I get an adrenaline rush when I sing well

[@delaineykatz_08]

I just can’t sing well

[@ItsRaginGage]

Same same. I sucked but kept practicing and that moment where a new note or skill hits. Oooooh. Then wanting to hold onto it.

[@KirstenFaithy]

@@ItsRaginGage it takes practice! Hang in there

[@gabrielherera2110]

Mee tooooo

[@dcb7237]

You should... it's your soul recognizing the power of voice

[@estarriknight]

Focus on the singing feeling good rather than sounding good. YES! I've just been coming into that realization this week. I'm 4x years into my vocal training.

[@HamzaKhan000]

mind blown on how much clarity he explains with

[@heldelmer8765]

Hi! You told in the video that when our larynx goes up when we sing higher it can cause squeezing and tension. Could you make a video about where the larynx has to be in general and especially when we hit high notes? I believe that many people would appreciate it and find extremely useful! Thanks!

[@throwaways6867]

Every time I hear that intro😭

[@damhood2033]

Thank you buddy for this video. I am 33 and I started taking classes 2 years. I can already feel and hear the difference. I also started piano and drums and I have to say, singing is by far the hardest because if you weren't lucky enough to avoid picking up bad habits growing up, understanding your voice and how your body produces sound (which you covered masterfully) is key to become a better singer.

[@actanonverbaish7414]

12:52 JUST HOW DO YOU THAT?

[@jasonpyett7114]

That was incredibly helpful! I have just begun to really take my singing seriously. You nailed a couple of mistakes I make constantly and have been trying to figure out how to improve upon. Thanks so much!

[@BlueStar4040]

Me, in the whole video: * laughs in choir *

[@swopenation3483]

Laughs in choir then blows off everyone’s eardrums

[@믿다-i4b]

I’m so glad I came across your channel! I’ve really been wanting to get more serious about singing 😅🖖🏽💫

[@leonardocassante]

Honestly, I’m gonna create a new account so that I can like this video twice. You’re not just a coach, you’re a teacher 👏🏽💯

[@diligent3887]

Him: ...singing quicker- RUN RUN RUN lost boy they say to me... Me: Mom. I don't think this is legit...

[@IATube]

Actually there's only 2 runs

[@FMPerspective]

@@IATube 😂😂

[@rexrefuerzo4188]

@@IATube absolutely!!!

[@WideCuriosity]

Yeah, but what I really need to know is whether you have a subscription service course. Could you add some info on whether you have please. Otherwise, nice summary of relevant points. Edit, notes I made for myself. Maybe someone else will find them useful Don't just sing songs to practice/warm up. It doesn't result in improvement as you retain individual bad habits rather than address them. Don't overpractice. 20 minutes to an hour is enough without stress the voice. Plus, at most, an extra hour or two actually singing. Avoid getting louder at higher pitches. You need to sing at low volume too. Breathe from the diaphragm to avoid anxiety. Keep the larynx low. Drop jaw/tongue to give good resonant chamber. Avoid spreading vowels/mouth at higher pitches. Practice falsetto. It's used in modern music and not something to shy away from or be embarrassed about. Practice switching between registers in a released way. Accept there will be breaks to work on when you mix them. Accept you aren't going to automatically sound perfect, improvement means working through the not great period until you get where you want to be. A good tactic is to concentrate on how it feels rather than how it sounds. Be mindful of what your body's doing. To sound good for a particular track, break it down line by line and work out how each part should be performed. This improves the whole.

[@sigurdnorris2056]

Bro, ive been watching for an hour and i already feel like a pro

[@itachskkraa2181]

WE NEED THE FULL SONG OF YOUR INTRO! OMFG I KEEP ON REPEATING YOUR INTRO

[@jaredhaslam1054]

1:40 I think that applies to lots of things as well

[@skylarspalding3696]

Oh my gosh you are so helpful, thank you so much! You have such a wonderful voice

[@dolguin4309]

Just subscribed. I never thought i'd find a youtuber that actually explains things that no one talks about that are key. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and putting yourself in our shoes !

[@sir_marlfox]

Dang I don't know what happened. I watched your vids a few months ago and thought they were alright. But lately I watched some and you have improved so much and are engaging and enthused. What happened? Great job!

[@Awoman-ty7qh]

man ur amazing for being honest and showing how to NOT do things.

[@jimnattress4036]

Thank U ! I appreciate your tips . I am in a choir but learning on my own to a large degree

[@marla0412]

Thanks Adam this was super helpful! I've been singing all my life but I want to improve my vocal techniques. I've stumbled across your channel because I am a huge fan of Jungkook's voice and I was looking for videos breaking down his voice so that I could learn from it. I feel like I've already learned a lot thanks to you over the past year :) I hope I'll be able to sound as good as Jungkook one day, his voice really is amazing.

[@bikashth8539]

12:42 Started to doing this and I am glad that my asian dad can still hit me hard with his belt like he used to.

[@cherivyyy]

Ayo-😳

[@jozani777]

I love your videos, Adam. Keep them coming.

[@pizrux6592]

Would you say that confidence is a huge part in singing better?

[@tobiokageyama3371]

Sometimes- But I swear When I was in choir I was so confident and be like " Oop they need my voice I'mma sing louder" Then I sung louder Until my teacher said " Who's that singing terribly!? " And my rowmates was looking at me I never felt so humiliated in my whole entire life 😭

[@tobiokageyama3371]

God bless you❤

[@makokx7063]

Confidence is a huge part in anything. It means you have done something so many times that it is second nature. If you weren't confident in your shoe tying abilities you'd be there for an hour with your hands tied to your leg lol

[@FDE-fw1hd]

I mean, I got by 1 year just because I was confident while others were shy. I somehow went head to head with people who actually sang while I didn't know anything about singing. It still applies know too. Going into mix shy makes me break

[@echospace7347]

@@tobiokageyama3371 LOL

[@bigtr3y843]

Hey man you may have people say random things like this; but i watched two of your videos. Thank you for helping me make my future meetings. I had it all, and the professional studio the lyrics and the emotion. You taught me the technical thing, thank you so much. All love

[@stevencarlos7661]

1st one simple explanation: practice does not make perfect but perfect practice makes perfect

[@paimanaghasi5230]

Brilliant points. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@adammishan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chatboi7412]

This is so true when i was a child my voice is really beautiful they always want me to sing in karaoke and years after years I'm starting to copying the singers voice before my voice is not rough

[@chatboi7412]

not it is

[@pritigangurde3453]

I'm your new subscriber from India. Myself priti.. 👍and here I learn better than everyone.thank you sir

[@mattstarkbodybuilding9495]

it actually good to sing for more hours because it expands your voice

[@souldog6]

Not for like 3 or 4

[@g3nius]

Thanks for the great tips, especially number 4

[@bigred997]

point number 5 is so true. glad you said it. i work on specific phrases where i know i have trouble.

[@samt7651]

Great explanation, thank you for exposing your experience. These are extremely important points to avoid, in order to get solid foundation. That point about the position of the larynx when hitting high notes is interesting, and I 'd like more information about it.

[@kh2375.2]

Brilliant explanation on breaking your voice! Thanks!

[@ajdirectioner4709]

Hi Adam, thanks for this video. It's very helpful to me.... 😊💜

[@feelx2073]

This is a really top quality video with really good tips for once on youtube . Thanksss !!!

[@savannah6722]

This was so helpful, thank you!

[@AbsintheReverie]

I want to learn to sing but my walls are too thin and I don't think my neighbours would appreciate it :(

[@XXROCKANDROLLPOWERXX]

Honestly, f them. You're doing it for you not for them

[@bitchmood7658]

Can you rent out a rehearsal space? I have the same problem and that's what I do. I had someone bang on the wall once haha

[@25karensarmiento]

It's your right to sign during the day.

[@SpaceNinja321]

Practice in the car! That's one of my favorite places because no one else can hear me.

[@kptv6544]

This comment is so rich in humility 😂

[@iiii6784]

Thank you for these tips Adam, from an aspiring singer.

[@davidwezigondwe8691]

Wow! This video sure has the nuggets of singing better.

[@Internalharmony92]

I love ur tips... especially with the higher notes.. would u say the higher u go the more support and less air pressure u need is a correct tip?

[@petrichorweather350]

I hate when i have a perfect vocal moment and no one heard it 💀

[@Joshhhh789]

Thank you for the video!

[@zheelagaday7495]

got some of these from my fav coach Per Bristow..i agree with these

[@Benyo10]

Hey Adam, I just begun my singing journey, and already have some basic control . And my hearing intelligence is very accurate when it comes to detecting notes. But my vocal chords are not as good yet of course. How long do you think it is going to take me to become a nice "cover singer" ?

[@mainpage725]

Practice practice practice, its different for everyone.

[@Benyo10]

@@mainpage725 I do so hard.. Thx!

[@eliletts5158]

Practice matching your voice to pitches on a keyboard. It helps TREMENDOUSLY!

[@abbacuspotter9232]

if you do it properly, a year at most

[@abbacuspotter9232]

ill tell ya this much, it took me a matter of years to figure out a bunch of the stuff this guy teaches on my own.

[@pulokaaye7933]

Probably this is the best vedio I've ever seen on KZbin.. It is awesome.. I feel like you personally know me and telling it to me because all these mistakes are pointing to mine.. Thanks for this great vedio...ummm I would like to make a request.. I don't find much difficult when ascending to falsetto but it's too difficult to come back down from falsetto.. What is the remedy?. 🙏

[@jamesreidngbicol]

Vocal fry

[@AlejandroMusicProductions]

Smart man!

Very good and informative videos, thank you!!!

[@EkkoMr]

should i record myself to overcome the fear of the specific sound of my own voice? or is this in conflict with point 4 "dont sound good at all cost, feeling good is also important"

[@elvimata1299]

I gave you a like. You have a voice that can reach the cloud.

[@nicolefletcher3302]

I been trying to get better at singing.Ive gotten better.I seen other video advices before I wasnt breathing right when I sing.Im still not fully controlling breathing but gotten better.

[@julianruiz1642]

Thank you for these valuable tips!

[@varbie]

such a good video, thank you!

[@Elathea77]

Hey Adam Maybe you could make a reaction video to MAMAMOO? They are considered the best kpop vocal group. You could check their Immortal or Queendom performances.

[@Taylor_1227_]

@lucky um... okay? Their vocals are good it really doesn't matter

[@WIAProductionsofficial]

Damn, from watching your Chanel I can most definitely say that I've encountered alot of bad online teachers, 💯🙌🙏

[@kamileabukovaite5563]

09:48 is everything 😂😂😂😂😂😂 and I love your videos. Great work 👌💜

[@chrisjimuelmonoy]

Thank you... I learned a lot

[@crowned8777]

I’ve been in musical theatre for 4 years and I hated my voice in the beginning but now I’m hearing improvement in the last year but this vid helped me even more thank you!

[@alfrancisdescalzo6754]

Please create a video on how to reach lower notes

[@racenuke]

Thank you for the videos. I just started watching and i am very intrigued. I sound like you did 10 years ago: terrible

[@ASMRProducer]

The main & current way I practice singing is by singing along with songs in the morning that involve the bottom of my range so I can extend it. Sometimes I only hum along with those songs and other times I'll actually sing. I like to do that as a warm up in case I feel like singing more demanding songs later in the day that involve belting and the mixed voice (which I stopped going straight into). And every time I sing (even though I RARELY warm up with scales, which I know is something I need to fix) it feels very used but it also feels very relaxed. And I don't really do anything for my voice (speaking in terms of avoiding certain foods) except use the proper technique to things. Even though I could be taking better care of my voice, am I doing things okay for the moment?

[@eliletts5158]

I have been practicing singing for some time now, and I have improved a lot actually! I would like to improve my consistency in my falsetto. Usually I am able to sing up to an A5 with decent technique. On exceptional days however, I am able to sing into the 6th octave! Sometimes on not so great days (at least for my falsetto) I have trouble singing above a C#5 or a D5, although I can usually manage up to an E5. I actually have improved in my falsetto, but as I stated earlier, I would like to improve its consistency. If I can get any tips, that would be appreciated!

[@chrisschneider173]

Thank you.

[@TheRingNeckParrot]

This is gold

[@carllouiep.consumo2795]

Thank you so much Adam

[@deepakbisht6524]

I have one doubt, aren't vowels supposed to be sung with a wider mouth at the top of your range, i mean at head voice? like past G5s

[@dreamcatcherr27]

Can you reacting plant by Sejeong? Please 💓💓🙏🏼

[@RobiShow]

Great job 👏

[@llov1464]

Very helpful video. Thx

[@happeningonlyinmanipur]

I need complete vocal lessons audio+visual+ebook/ readable textual lessons.

[@esmaa.2357]

Please react to jungkook doesnt know autotone and bts blood sweat and tears :))

[@mistergeedotcom]

Is there like a programme I can purchase or something? Lol 😂

[@repita21]

mistergeedotcom Yup, there’s a link in his description :)

[@limo9402]

All i want is to sing on key and do a little vibrato then I'm set for life.

[@mascot9465]

Wow same Actually I am into Melodic rap though All I want is to sing on right key and do a little vibrato And then I'm set for making Melodic rap songs

[@kaylabrown2042]

React to shinee high notes

[@tattooartbytony631]

this is really helpful specially the feeling good poin #4 i am definetely subcribing to your monthly plan and taking private online classes with you

[@rodneyclores3946]

It's so good to have a coach like you but I hope so that I can also improve my voice from the embarrassing moments.😅😢😭

[@methasawijayasuriya6472]

thanks a lot for this perfect explanation

[@monochingu]

the video is very informative 👍 in places, however, it was rather funny ("Relax ... relax ...." 😁😁😁) But you describe everything in such detail 👍👍👍

[@FORCEGOD]

12:52 golden xd , thanks for all these amazing tips🙏🏼

[@skydragon84]

I really wish I could afford your lessons. But I don't even have the money to buy a pencil. (My mom has all the money, I'm basically a freeloader. Plus no one is hiring me for some reason even though the stores and restaurants in my area need employees.)

[@llov1464]

So well explained.thx🙂

[@monalizalorenzo3662]

Why I don't hear my S and F when I sing. Like Let's sounded Let only or dance sounded Dan only; For sounds por even when I enunciate them.

[@timchurchill6975]

brilliant

[@Scrattah]

Falsetto is the goat, many people’s entire careers are based in having clean falsetto

[@thanuush1635]

Very noice 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@CR7_SIU38]

WHEN I SING ALONE MY VOICE GETS AMAZING WHEN I RECORD MY SINGING, IT SOUNDS VERY BAD WHEN I SING IN PUBLIC I GET NERVOUS AND SING VERY SHYLY

[@msprincesss115]

so your saying that every single professional singer that does concerts has damaged vocal cords in some way? that dont sound right..

[@megankrantz9691]

He's actually saying that if it requires longer than an hour or so of vocalizations/exercises to warm up to sound good, then there is likely a problem. He also mentions that there is a daily threshold of use, after which your vocal chords will begin to fatigue. Just like when you exercise any other muscle in your body, you can only do it for so long before your form and efficiency begins to suffer, and continuing beyond this point can result in injury. Same thing here. Just like your average person is not an Olympic athlete, the average singer is a not a professional concert singer. Getting to that point requires a lot of practice and training, and if your profession requires more extensive use of your voice, you train and rehearse for that, building up endurance over time.

[@emmydonuwaz1]

Please I'm just looking for a way to connect you direct and I just couldn't find a link yet, please help I wanna be involved in you tutorials