How to Sing Better... Instantly (Just Try It)

[@chrisliepe]

Learn to use your voice confidently and freely so you can express yourself with connectedness and authenticity. Join my free course! chrisliepe.com/free-your-voice/

[@MarcShelton-dn8uz]

But here's the thing I just do this for fun I don't want to have to work that hard

[@MarcShelton-dn8uz]

I don't want to be a professional singer this is all for me

[@MarcShelton-dn8uz]

But thank you thank you very much

[@werelok1]

I'm past performing now, but spent many years, having the voice, but lacking the confidence to consistently take it to, and stay on a higher level. Could do a lot of tunes great, at times. Effortlessly. But... Not consistently. Never got it right, played it too safe, only on a few occasions really cut loose and was comfortable enough, so I avoided what I KNEW I could do, for fear of a major embarrassment. I played it safe, comfortable, had fun, but always regret not being able to reliably repeat a performance, knowing it was a mental thing.

[@chrisliepe]

that's ok! Most people who join my free course are not looking to be a professional. They want to improve their voice so they can enjoy it more enjoy the act of singing more :)

[@afternoonbears6989]

You don't teach singing.......... You teach inspirational confidence, and singing is merrily the sound of that liberation!

[@chrisliepe]

Yesss :)

[@alexbourgeois7863]

He (and a couple other KZbin vocal teachers) have helped me a lot with there videos. Especially with confidence. I mean I’m still shy and get instantly nervous to do it around people, but not nearly as bad as I used to be

[@whenpigsfly-tb28]

@@alexbourgeois7863 It’s cool, even some of the greatest singers have performance anxiety. You can do it!

[@jhon9delasnieves676]

i've learned more with you in 3 months than with my high school music teacher in three years.

[@withoutairwithoutwords5382]

CHRIS IS A BLESSED VOCAL INSTRUCTOR..SECOND TO NONE!!

[@dan_bleach]

Me too

[@BrokeAtBestMusic]

Same. I mean, I'm old but still.

[@SuperMikeFender]

That's pretty hot

[@cherylevans23]

That's not hard to do

[@AlexRaptakis]

Sing like no-one's listening, dance like no-one's watching.

[@skeletorgaming7271]

Everyone else on the bus 😧

[@I_LIKE_TATERZ]

Live, laugh, love

[@eachday9538]

FBI is listening

[@AFormerClarity1]

There is a Hilarious joke by Norm Macdonald with that.. ill get shit if I type it...

[@chgenerationx]

@@AFormerClarity1 4 months later but plz do tell

[@mariobrenes4264]

It’s so hard to let go of my desire to be loved or accepted, but when I focus my humanity and gratitude outwards, nothing can stop me.

[@chrisliepe]

Totally!

[@Nina_Beluz]

yes

[@mrspiral13]

Such valuable insight. The age we're living in is constantly pressuring us to seek acceptance and validation from abstract outside sources, and most art sadly has adapted to that, becoming more and more unnatural. What you're showing us here is a key. Rebel against these social mindtricks, reconnect to the heart and the deepest reasons for creating art. Thanks you Chris!

[@goodmaggie]

Beautifully said Mr Spiral.

[@angel_of_rust]

zoomers: haha formant go brr

[@sethrenville798]

Yessir. This video is essentially just a very concisely worded set of instructions to get into the flow state when singing, in order to channel whatever creative energies have been blessing humanity with inspiration for literally all of our existence. Honestly, I wonder how many people don't even know that sneaky guru Chris is actually teaching them how move quickly down the path of Enlightenment, or spiritual evolution as they call it in the more esoteric traditions.

[@RtaniDean]

Great type. Agreed. ❤

[@JoshRiffMonster]

*Guys, singing has a lot to do with mentality, more than we think*

[@simonhampson5082]

There are many mental singers.

[@FaeUtero]

You no longer need approval, you are merely creating **mind blown**

[@Alexisnoga]

I think its so easy to get caught up in the technical side of singing. “Do I sound good enough” “did I do this right” “did I pronounce this word right” and so on I think this video is so good at explain the core essence of what singing is about. Losing yourself in an art form. Being present with your creativity. Losing yourself in the moment. Giving your gift to the world. This is the best singing video I have ever watched. Thank you.

[@ThelSuperlKing]

Exactly! That is why gospel singers are very powerful because it is never singing for personal glory (taking) but complete surrender with all your heart, mind and soul. Surrender in this sense is never taking but giving your all to someone/something so utterly intimate that the power of this surrender is so transparent to the listener who at least at the intuitive level can sense how much giving is involved. And don't get me started on the aspect of singing that not every singer can understand which is the FORCE that comes upon the singer who is giving all. Paradoxically, you get from the Force what you give.....the more you give the more you get. It is not surprising that iconic singers like Whitney Houston were total givers and grew up singing gospel in church. She injected a lot of gospel feel into her love ballads! The Force was very strong with her.

[@chrisliepe]

VERY well said!

[@satanishstudios]

those who create as an offering to the muse from which it came will be like "hell yeah"

[@mandolin-george-uk]

Agreed wholeheartedly

[@charliewest1221]

Yeah, but Whitney Houston sure did mutilate Dolly Parton's classic, "I Will Always Love You". Never forgave her for that.

[@ukulele-covergirl]

I totally agree. What I've been thinking about lately is how tragic the lives of some big stars ended so early when they started making it BIG in the secular music industry. Whitney, Elvis, Sam Cooke, just to name a few. Elvis's voice was meant for Gospel, not "Hound Dog". The music industry can ruin great people for sure. ~ 🌺

[@CrimsonDeathBed]

Dude, I am a philosopher by nature. There is so much philosophy in what you've said. You have hit such a point that I think 99% of people will not get it. After years of following you I think this is the most relatable thing I've ever heard a teacher say. If teaching, in general, took on this approach, it would go so far. This is why I keep coming back to you brother. You are intelligent, you deserve a much bigger following.

[@JeffIndigo]

I've recently learned that i sing so much better when noones home vs tracking vocals when people are upstairs (small house). When i go to record with people in the house i can never quite deliver how i would when no ones home and im just singing for singing sake. This may be the most important thing a beginner singer should know. great stuff Chris!

[@NikArcher]

you're not alone there (no pun intended), this happens to me, too. Though there are moments where I don't care and it works with knowing there are people in the house :D

[@morehn]

I take Zoloft and it made my public singing silky smooth and comfortable like when I'm alone

[@Disgraced_Music]

Same bro

[@uniquepieces7365]

I had many singing lessons in my 20s and never really was happy with my voice. Peers telling me I was a ballad singer, not a Rock singer etc. After getting married and divorced married again and having kids, I finally got back into a band 30 years later. I started singing again in a band and didn't give a sh*t what people thought of me as a singer. The end result is I've never sung better, my high register has increased and I now get people saying they love my voice. I think it all comes down to mind set, and what can hold you back. PS great video

[@ukulele-covergirl]

I'm Older and Bolder 😊 ~ 🌺

[@thenaiveofficial2670]

I have to say , for me to see a video called "how to sing better instantly " and for me to think "im actually going to watch this and take it seriously" it shows how much respect you've earned with how good your vids have been , anyway lets crack on into the vid :)

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the trust!

[@tiaanstander6340]

Totally agree. Chris Liepe - turning clickbait inside out since 2021

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@dr.raychu1883]

This is so true, when you reach "the zone" you feel invincible and capable of anything and it encourages you to push your limits, recognize them and keep improving through time, we never stop learning, Thanks for this video Chris.

[@IAMHOPFROG]

That's the hardest thing for me. I get to thinking people are expecting perfection. Honest most people won't notice the performance, but they will notice your passion. Thanks, Chris for the great reminder. We are OFFERING something, not SELLING something.

[@ErikPehrsson]

Wow. I’m going to take this info and apply it to my singing to the Lord in choir at church. Singing wholeheartedly to Him and giving my heart to Him as an act of worship. I’ve never thought about that. Thanks!

[@jackiebones4435]

It's a real shame this video has no comments. Take this one for the algorithm BECAUSE you're completely right. I worry too much about others down to the point that my brain itself is holding back my voice at any given moment. (Sometimes I begin to tear up when I really start hitting notes again and that develops a small bit of mucus which holds me back further lol.) Takes me back to "sing like you think no ones listening."

[@chrisliepe]

I JUST posted it! You're one of the first! Thanks for watching and engaging!

[@mememaster3519]

I karaoke alot and i always find it funny how much better my voice is when Im tipsy compared to sober (im not saying drink alcohol before you sing) but the fact that the alcohol makes me relax a bit, makes my singing come off far more confident and therefore "better" and much more enjoyable. The mental cages we put ourselves in are really somethin

[@jackiebones4435]

@@mememaster3519 For me it's a nice little puff of trees and some tea 😍 puts me in just the right mood. I should try to find karaoke around me! I bet that would really help with my confidence re-training!

[@puccaangelina926]

Hey, I am going through the same thing. Everytime, when someone is around, I feel anxious. Whenever I listen to my recordings, it feels as I am not letting my voice come out. When I hit notes I cry of joy and when I can't I sometimes cry of sorrow thinking that I've destroyed my voice and I should just give up singing, but I haven't because I can't. This thing is happening to me for almost a year now. Now, I am going to try these exercises, wish me luck!!

[@coachmakesmusic]

Hey Chris, just wanted to thank you. This is thr best advice I ever heard. I remember when I first started making music. One time I just put on my headphones, selected a random beat and closed my eyes. And I just let myself feel the music and I reflected on what I felt. At the moment I had no anxiety about anything. With my eyes closed I started singing. At the end I was shocked how good it sounded. I was singing about 3 months at that point and it was drastically better than what I ever did. I had a vibrato at the end and a perfect pitch. When I watched this video I remembered that moment. It was really helpful. Thank you so much.

[@michaelhealey9096]

I just wanted to comment on how much i appreciate you. My music and my band mean the world to me. I never trusted my project to any singer in my area so i took it on myself. I still play guitar so I'm doing both but i was approaching vocals in a way that limited my abilities to 3-4 songs while having a tone i was happy with. You broke things down within a few different videos that have passed these tools over to my skill set. We had practice on Wednesday night and i made it through an ENTIRE 30 minute set TWICE; back to back. Not only did that thrill me but everyone in the band was totally surprised that i sounded cleaner and more dominant yet also keeping some grit with the "fry" on important lines which made them more impactful than my old technique. Thank you so much for doing that you do. You haven't just fueled my creativity, you have allowed me to understand that there is a way that i can perform live, sound great and maintain the stamina to outlast our final songs. This makes you an honorary friend. I still have a ton of your videos to watch and I'm determined to do so. I've never discovered a vocal coach that comes Close to your level of assistance. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! This means so much to me.

[@nonZensically]

Your point about singing as a thank you to an inspiration almost feels like a musical way of implementing gratitude mindfullness. Genuinely such a brilliant mental switch, feels like a gate has opened.

[@siddcandy]

So true man. I literally did this. Works. It gets you into dimensions on the stage you never even dreamed of. This is ZEN, dude. The feeling of gratitude opens so many doors. As artists we can and should use it. Another great video, keep up the amazing work!!!

[@SimplicityForGood]

singing by stop listening for what others feel and start by learning to really listen to what you hear, within to the outside and beck in to your self again.... recently I discovered how to pace myself going from fear in the external receiving of my sounds to disconnect them and open up to hear myself from within and regulate what I hear to what I like to try next to create... is been a long journey of letting go of fear to really hear myself as I am and not hearing myself by the fear of what I think others will judge. Thanks Chris, your programs are amazing !

[@funparkinc]

I totally understand this idea and concur. Whenever I perform live with my band, in my heart and mind, I'm playing to my girlfriend who passed away in 2014, as if hoping to impress her. It makes all the difference. Excellent advice in this video.

[@jacquesmeihoff3975]

Dude this is EXACTLY the kinda information I want when I look for musical tips and tricks.... thank you!

[@GuitarHero937]

This is not the greatest vocal performance in the world, this is just a tribute

[@jacobdejongh9042]

Couldn't remember the greatest vocal performance in the world This is a tribute

[@DwayneAdkins]

He can't remember the best vocal proformance in the world. It's just a tribute.

[@McConaughey_83]

Has anyone found the greatest vocal performance in the world? This is just a tribute

[@firstbornjordan]

Thank you Chris. I tried with my family singing in a choir and hated it because I felt like a caged bird. 13 years later I sing every week and in one year have around 120 songs in my list and growing. I get positive feedback, but I sing because I want to give something out. I want it to be a tribute and not some cookie cutter polished version of the original song. But I feel it (the inspiration) when I sing. This is a deep and enduring philosophical lesson in creative expression. Singing is just the vehicle for expression, but it touches hearts. Grateful.

[@merilee222]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video. My voice teacher once said to me, “Remember that you’re telling a story [rather than talking to yourself or using your voice as just a melodic instrument]. That advice helped me to project, but what you are advising here is another facet that I am sure will help me relax and put into my song the feeling I want to come through. Thank you!

[@DeAguaMusic]

Many people forget that music is also a mind work. I've found a lot of people making fun of me when I say something like "if you think in this, it will sound better". Somehow, we tend to forget that music is art, and not a sport. I'm also a pianist, and I remember that in my learning process, a teacher gave me the same exact lesson. Practice is one thing, and performing is another very different, and the mindset should be nowhere else other than setting free your emotions. The other aspect that helps me deeply, is to visualize, trying to relate the lyrics to something I have lived, and I try to visualize elements in my mind that can give me the emotional fuel to my singing. For example, if I was to sing Like a Stone, for some reason I relate that song to a friend who is not longer in this world, and I try to visualize myself singing that song to her, GIVING something to her, imagining me doing that, in my mind, so I can feel it with my heart. The difference of the sound when I record myself singing something and thinking in every tecnical aspect vs the take where I put all my heart on it, regardless some tecnical inaccuracies, is profoundly notorius, and I always find myself choosing the second one. This needed to be said. Thanks for it Chris, great work as always, keep it up!

[@chrisliepe]

I appreciate the additional insights.. thank you!

[@shoegazeforever8810]

Brian Wilson once said that great songs come from the heart. I'm sure that many other composers have said the same thing.

[@JoeCastellon]

Hardest yet most important lesson on singing 🙌🏻

[@chrisliepe]

I agree!

[@StewartBrown-xs2on]

Thank you, Chris. I identify with this lesson wholeheartedly. My problem is 'monitoring' my voice as I'm singing. As soon as I do that, something is lost in the performance. You've offered me a way to conquer this syndrome.

[@bierutki]

I feel this is why I sing better when I’m alone than when I have someone with me.

[@WhoDuckDie]

This is the whole message of Your Lie in April. It’s incredibly moving and a great reminder for us to be in the moment.

[@paulcookseymmh5941]

Thanks Cris,i can relate to this totally,recently my dear wife passed away,so i wrote some songs in her memory,im not a great singer,but i sing them as if she was in the room with me.she is my inspiration, great lesson Cris

[@chrisliepe]

I’m sorry for your loss. I’ll bet music is an incredible medicine for you!

[@pedrobanzeiro]

Literally brought me to tears with that advice. Thanks for everything, Chris!

[@pallina06]

Grazie infinite Chris. È esattamente ciò che ho fatto, trovandomi davanti ad un pubblico. È vero erano genitori e parenti, è vero era un "saggio di fine anno" della scuola di musica. Ma io cantavo ed ero lì e volevo regalare qualcosa di buono.. non ho pensato di dover essere giudicata. Ho pensato a cantare. Meglio che potevo. E la gente mi ha detto "cavolo, che. sorpresa, non pensavamo cantassi così". È stata la più bella soddisfazione che potessi avere.... GRAZIE!

[@StuartMealor]

Thanks so much for sharing this Chris. I've been a teacher and conference presenter for years. After watching this, I realised that the reason I never felt nervous, or worried, and that people said I was good at these things, is because I was always focussed on the students / audience, and giving them value and honesty. Sure, I also prepared well, to make it look easy, even when it wasn't. BUT ... I never thought of this in relation to myself as a musician, or singer - like you said, I have always been too worried about the external validation. And now, having seen this, I realise I really don't have to be. Sure I need to work harder on being a good singer technically, but the essence of the story, the meaning of the words, the emotions - I don't need to seek external validation - I just need to enjoy it, give the emotion, and share the experience and joy. I wish you great success with your work on here and elsewhere my friend, you just gave me something I was missing, thank you :-)

[@px0736]

That was really profound and beautiful; this lesson doesn't stop in singing, it becomes a way of living out of the free love that God gives us!

[@kevinnistor1954]

Snuck that one in at the buzzer

[@alexbensley7257]

Amen!!!

[@sgs1313]

This is exactly what I needed to hear exactly at the right time. I lost my mentor and friend last week and I want to dedicate Wednesday's show to him and make him feel proud of where I've gotten because of him...Thank you Chris

[@riplead]

Been playing guitar for over 40 years. Singers were always hard to come by. Started doing it myself. Bought cassette tapes (I'm old) with excercises and instructions. Practiced quite a bit, and it definetely helped. Recorded a bunch of cover songs (a lot of Beatles) and did all the vocal parts. That really helped. I just do it for fun now, but a couple of musician friends are pretty impressed with my vocals now. I agree with the mindset thing. What works for me, is to always remember to take a breath before a line kinda like playing a saxophone. Also, focusing on pitch keeps my mind distracted.

[@tactrain]

as a writer, bass player /singer ( not a great one) I found that if I can get my mind into the song my vocals are much better sounding You are right on with mind set

[@joellesjournals7832]

I'm so afraid of singing..you don't know how much you're helping me!!❤

[@moneywegetplenty]

Leaving a comment so I can come back and watch this again everytime somebody likes this ❤

[@sunbeamserendipity8843]

Enjoy the replay 🥰

[@abbeydawnsoulfire4512]

I'll help 2:25

[@the2ndlove]

Same

[@musicandairplanes6330]

And that is exactly what I want to do. I want to share my voice, my singing capabilities with others for them to enjoy that. If they do wonderful if they don’t. Oh well. I’m putting it out there because it’s what I enjoy doing, I enjoy singing.

[@evanmartin8101]

Maybe this is why you're the only vocal coach on KZbin I subscribe to. Your videos have this underlying mindset! Great insight as always, Chris. Thank you for all you do!

[@chrisliepe]

You’re welcome!

[@andrewn4695]

As soon as you starting talking about giving away, I thought "Exactly!" If you approach singing, or indeed anything, with the hope of getting something from someone external to you, you have set yourself up for failure. Not that you will fail, but you have put the conditions in place for said failure. Mindset is so important to singing, and the only person you should want to please is yourself. Not everyone is going to like your voice, or how you sing. That doesn't matter, so long as you like what you are doing. Something that instantly made me better was understanding exactly what we do with our voice. What is happening when you sing? You are manifesting a disturbance in the medium, i.e. the air, that you control from your vocal tract. The disturbance is the manifestation of an audio field that induces through the medium at a rate that is incorrectly called "the speed of sound". So after realizing all of that, I was able to concentrate on the vocal tract and start to sing things I never could before! Like all those high notes that Bruce Dickenson does, or Chris Cornell, or Robert Plant, or any other singer that I happen to love. I would say to any other singers out there, contemplate the question "What is happening when you sing?" The answers are within you. :)

[@THEREALUNKLEFESTER]

Wow! I’m learning a new song and can’t hit the high notes which is how I found this. The part about inspiration did the trick! He used to play piano, and I’m learning on guitar. The song I’m learning is a piano song, and suddenly I imagined me and my grandad playing it together! That was the inspiration I needed to carry on. He was always happy playing, and inspired me so it’s now a tribute to him. Thankyou! 👍

[@willjames6406]

Thank you Chris Liepe for what you've taught me, accept this gift.

[@jaymzOG]

Wow i never even thought about this angle. It's taking musical inspiration to the next level. I like it. You could do this with loved ones, art, video games, even just a genre of music. Like "Thanks jazz. Here's to you."

[@MikeO-H]

I'm an older man (at least for starting to experiment with learning to sing) I'm in the later half of my 30s These are some of the things I've noticed that have given me the biggest breakthroughs: 1. The existence of Passive/head voice and Active singing voice - when I first tried to start learning to sing I tried to improve by just using passive singing louder... it was holding me back in a big way 2. this sort of connects to point 1 - I've been self conscious of my voice my entire life, by accepting that you have a unique voice and you can use it in various ways by practicing and learning it will open up avenues to improve greatly 3. Try/learn different vocal techniques one may suit your voice/physiology better than others and help build into other techniques that you can work into 4. Record your voice and play it back, it may sound better or worse than from your point of view, so just try everything (it can be embarrassing or even uncomfortable to listen to your own voice but don't forget what I said in point 2) 5. Have Fun with it! I don't share half the tracks I produce, I just enjoy the process of writing lyrics, producing it, putting a backing track on it and listening to it by myself, it's a very carthatic hobby some things I make are silly comedy I share with friends and family, some are emotionally heavy/charged that help me express my feelings or even process past feelings Thank you Chris for helping my with my journey as well, your insights and instruction from your own learning has been great so far

[@nicospadoni5328]

My singing is a tribute to myself :) it's the moment where I can truly free myself and express my joy outward, only caring about whether I feel good about what I'm doing. Great video as always, Chris!

[@LarsEFW]

Heading to the studio tomorrow to re-record some vocal parts that I screwed up last time 'cause I was too tense about getting a certain tone and felt like my singing wasn't good enough. This is exactly the inspiration I needed right now. Thank you so much! You're a treasure!

[@synoptic1047]

Holy crap dude, that shook the foundation of my heart and soul, literally. That tone you went with when you used the words "wheel" and "give", just wow!🤩

[@chrisliepe]

Thank you! :) thanks for watching and listening to the song too!!

[@Hadiplaysmusic]

Chris, thank you for existing and for putting your wisdom out there. There is no price to what you offer. Much love!

[@daniel_keen]

The idea of this video is just great. I absolutely agree on that.

[@drchuckles1203]

This might have unlocked one of the core problems of my entire life. Thank you! I am going to practice giving as much as I can remember to for the next month and just see what happens! But the message resonates and I think that it’s what I have been missing.

[@vicjames2743]

Dude. You are the BEST vocal coach I’ve ever watched on KZbin. My band mate also have watched your videos and he’s the one that shared your video to me then I subscribed then watched many of your vids. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@peteturn1782]

I think the part about a tribute is the helpful part for sure. If you can sing to someone or something it feeds the emotions the sincerity and make it come over more genuine 👌

Love the conscious vibe going on here! Doesn’t sound clickbaity to me buddy, totally with you about the whole perspective, the give/take thing is in complete alignment with the practice of gratitude ❤ blessings

[@dburnmusic]

Incredible vocals & tone, Chris! I appreciate the gems you're dropping.

[@chiweyufortune]

Just tried this for a few minutes and wwooow!!!I saw the difference...trust me this video is not what I was looking for but exactly what I needed ❤❤

[@JoeCastellon]

Wow, this is such a powerful message and it applies to everything we do in life, not just singing. Thank you Chris, you have initiated an important mindset shift in me as a creator.

[@lincolnjohnson6511]

I can definitely attest to this type of mindset while performing. I was in a duo group a couple years ago and we did a handful Allman Brothers songs. Just before playing them, we always said “this is a tribute to Greg Allman” Just saying those words before our 4 Allman brothers tunes, I felt like it was an honor to share those songs with the crowd. It seriously made me a better player!

[@sgs1313]

I really hope "Soulshine" was one of those songs...Gonna try it at my next live show Wednesday, for my friend and mentor who played with Allman and 38 Special

[@RichlandCommunity]

Wow, so true. I have no issues when leading worship, but when I sing other songs, I feel that I’m lacking inspiration and not giving.

[@aidanbraito1992]

I'm just finding your videos now and man, this is exactly what I needed to hear right now. You touch on the emotional and mental instead of technical, and that is very much appreciated. Thank you!

[@spiritoftime8464]

I watched your free course and i instantly saw improvements, i really think all of your content is gold. Keep doing this you're doing a great job.

[@chrisliepe]

Thank you!

[@Serentonia]

You are so right about the giving part but I never thought about it like that. I sing better when I have warmed up and not in my head anymore, it's more of a feeling of giving. Thanks for reminding me of what I am.

[@linaivanuta5943]

Holly molly man you just opened a tight knot on my mind that's been there for years ever since I'm trying to live from music... Incredibly grateful!! 🙏

[@musikhippie4030]

This is a huge mental block I have. I remember trying to come up with a melody for a song my friend wrote and i just froze it felt like because I didn't want to sing anything that was bad. Thank you for this idea of giving my voice away and not expecting anything in return

[@jaimieeckert]

Thanks for the thoughts you shared in this video. I used to be part of a worship singing group as a teen/young adult. My voice was not bad. Then I got busy with life and stopped singing for almost a decade. I'd like to sing again, but have been feeling nervous about bothering our neighbors with vocal practices (we can hear each other) and also about whether I could be "good enough" to perform again. In my case, I think the "gift" of religious music can be given to God, which means that it never matters what the people in the audience think about it. Thanks for highlighting this concept.

[@BrettZieglermusic]

Man, super mindset shift for me, thank you so much for your no bs videos Chris! I just had this thought yesterday how as I put out more covers and my own music that it should be a selfless giving, not expecting a response or reaction as soon as I put it out to the world. I'm pretty good at keeping this space during a performance or recording, but I notice it usually comes up for me after I'm done that I start judging the reception of a song before or just after releasing it. This is really helping me pinpoint on maintaining that headspace throughout the creative process, thanks again Chris! 🙏🏼🎶

[@chrisliepe]

YES!! You're so very welcome!

[@larbueno]

Thank you, Chris. That is great advice. Through emails I think you were offering your class for some time several months ago months ago. I was mildly interested, but didn't act upon it. After watching this I can feel your heartfelt sincerity. Time to re-examine your class!

[@TimothyKendrick]

Wow! This is incredible. This may cure most of my vocal challenges. Thank you.

[@breekwhal]

i clicked this thinking it would be the regular tips everyone always gives but i watched anyway and this really changed everything for me

[@NoNameNoGame77]

This video has absolutely SPOT ON timing for me. Thanks for everything Chris.

[@robbieskokowski9786]

I was already doing this but didn't realize I was. My inspiration is Layne Stayle. I know I can't sing like him but I have been able to learn a great deal from his singing techniques. Thankyou for covering this..

[@ShoeBurt]

Chris Leipe, you just taught me Dharma in the context of a singing performance. Chris Leipe la chak tsal lo!

[@cacohenriquez]

Apply this mindset for learning new techniques. Chris is right guys!

[@ericspence2262]

Yes .. been singing for 20 years....what he is saying is SOOOO true

[@tcalder87]

Philosophically brilliant and can be extended to lots of other things too.

[@AVENUENIGHTS]

I wholeheartedly agree Chris! Unfortunately, we live in a society that is fixated on perfection. This results in the art of creation becoming diluted. Singing is meant to be free flowing. Learn to let go and just go with the flow. 🎙

[@daughteroftheking01]

No this was a great video. Honestly, I don't need to binge watch anyone else's channel because .

[@daughteroftheking01]

I even feel *sparks* or butterflies when you say certain words (speaking), the singing was great as well. I feel soooo enlightened and ready.

[@beccatodd2590]

Some of the best singing advice I’ve ever heard right here!

[@seanmckean934]

Genius Chris, often I will find my performance effected by my motivation. This seems to be a way to establish some consistency. Brilliant! This is such a powerful and important piece of the puzzle. Outstanding insight and advice!

[@rhh6786]

Thank you Chris for passing along this fundamental which should be the rock upon which all our creativity is built. My personal inspiration will be my God from now on, as my will is to bring Him glory in what I design through the faculties He has provided to me.

[@warl0rdj1m]

Holy shit… this made me burst into tears. The best advice for any creator/artist/human being ever!!! I just want to say “thank you”

[@chrisliepe]

You're so very welcome! Glad it resonated with you!

[@Laura-rp2ki]

Thank you so much! I’ll give it a try. I’ve been so disappointed in myself and I’m even embarrassed to hear myself sing. I have to turn this outward ❤

[@nickstone9039]

You're giving away some incredible game for free here. Nothing I didn't know already... ;) but you're touching on things it took me twenty years to learn and presenting them in such a clear, open and succinct way... Amazing work.

[@chrisliepe]

Glad you're finding stuff helpful!!

[@mikemcvicker4131]

Stumbled onto your page and....Wow. Love this on so many levels. Praise, brother!

[@satanishstudios]

this is easily the most helpful video on my journey to learn singing. without a close 2nd.

[@rcsurfingSA]

THIS video is why you’re the right guy for me.. 🙏🏼 gratitude

[@JoseGutierrez-nr7ro]

Came here to learn how to do aggressive vocals and i have taken away so much more in the last month with your vids. You're an amazing teacher, keep it up man

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks!

[@tinasegui4548]

I really needed to see this video. My voice has not been what it has been and I’ve been all in my head about it. Thanks so much for this. I needed it.

[@PaulBishop-w7t]

Bravo, You laid down the foundation for limitless growth in life.

[@Hetriani]

Brilliant concept, I've never thought in this way before, but, it make A LOT of sense! Thanks again, Chris! 🤘🤘

[@AhtoRashied]

Needed this sooooooo much. You da man. I always hold back when recording vocals because I’m afraid someone in the house will hear me and think what a dumb tool I am to themselves. Gun shy as fuck. When I was recording vocals in my twenties you couldn’t stop me, now as I approach fifty I feel anxiety over the feeling of needing to be good for everyone else but myself. It changes now. Thank you

[@MetalAllDayAllNight]

What I'm thinking when you're saying this stuff is you're giving the gift of your inspiration/talent for the sake of giving. You don't expect anything in return, you just want to give away your gift (I say gift but I know it's something we all work on) for.... nothing. Give for the sake of giving. I think I'm going to try and use this in my life.

[@JessePerry]

It's interesting that I had come to a similar conclusion recently, I picked up music again after a 20 year hiatus and was lamenting over my lost skills. But I concluded that my music was a performance for the listeners benefit and what I can give now is just fine. It helped me let go of the nervousness. Pretty powerful stuff, a change in mindset can be.

[@Nxyphoenix]

This is so true , I’ve been in that headspace a few times before , while chanting and singing devotional Bhakti Kirtan . The inspiration being Radha Krishna . And my voice was doing things I didn’t know how to do lol but I felt it in my heart , and other devotees told me I sounded lovely too. But mostly I felt a lot of emotion inside during those moments, I knew this was the reason . It made me think singing was something the soul yearns to do out of devotion or inspiration the most or in its origin somehow lol

[@denmusiclover8631]

You have just messed my mind up totally...If I sing for someone I love I will cry and won't be able to sing at all!