How to Learn to Sing Without Tension - Easier Than You Think! (Muscles & Mindset)

[@jw6588]

I've been taking Chris's vocal course and I highly recommend it. I work as an English teacher (all that means is that I'm read up on educational literature), and I can tell that, educationally speaking, he's far more thorough and specific than most vocal teachers out there, and whether its intuitive for him or he's deliberately studied, he follows good teaching practice. This video here is another good example but he goes into tons more detail in his course. Check it out; you won't regret it!

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the shout out about the course!!

[@jw6588]

@@chrisliepe The course speaks for itself. I'm just passing on the message :)

[@D3HuC]

So, is this course really fully free?

[@jw6588]

@@D3HuC The course I'm talking about isn't free, though there is a free introductory course that I did first and it was also worthwhile.

[@benparsons4979]

@@D3HuC it's not free, only the introductory course is

[@AngelandtheRev]

I fired my vocal teacher today, you're the first teacher in my 46 years of being alive that has my exact voice range so I can warm up with you. Your the only singer out there that actually sings warm ups you're the best out there (sorry Ken Templin)

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks so much! Cool that you're warming up with me!

[@JerryTheVeganRockstar]

Thanks Chris. There’s room for every good coach here. Ken has vocal warmups in his course so no need to pit one against another. Just learn something from each coach. Be sure to pay for the courses. I assume you have Michael Angel.

[@catcarrot7961]

Lmao, I also fired Ken Templin for Chris aswell

[@nayaleezy]

Ken's a great singer, but maaan he rambles and rambles

[@jonwis2183]

I`m doing KTVA and my voice has incredibly improved but I also listen to Chris` tips. We need them all, don`t we?

[@unordinarydude547]

I haven’t even watched the video and I already liked it. That’s the power of Liepe.

[@abradolfhonkler9287]

Man... I've been trying to sing for some 20 years now and I've literally improved more during the month since I found this channel than I had during those 20 years. I'm even getting pretty close to pulling off a song that, until a month ago, I was completely sure I'd never have the range for. You're doing God's work here, Chris. Looking forward to taking the course sooner than later.

[@Rosannasfriend]

GET OUT OF MY HEAD! LMAO. The right topic at the right time. Well, I'm always looking for more ways to stay relaxed and tension free. God Bless you.

[@Stergios-q3k]

you're literally the best voice teacher I've stumbled upon so far, the title you give to your videos is always representative of what to expect in the video (most voice teachers on youtube don't give actual advice) , and you're giving actual insight and help, that's so rare !!

[@chrisliepe]

So glad you’re finding value!

[@HumphreyKinilitan-vr9ll]

True

[@mache3984]

You're a legend. You understand singers and what they need. It's an art and a science.

[@eugeneimbangyorteza]

This is actually 100% effective especially for males. I strengthen-train as part of my lifestyle and regulart squat & deadlift around twice my bodyweight. Unlike heavy compound movements such as squat and deadlift, singing does not need the full body to contract. Singing is more akin to an isolation exercise such as crunch or lateral raise or fly where if the wrong muscles were used, the muscle that is supposed to work won't strengthen.

[@amneenja5720]

you explained it exactly how I would, using a weirdly diverse yet accurate selection of gym analogies lmao

[@s.kanessuperbiatv6464]

I find alot of my personal tension comes from self-consciousness, especially when practicing in an apartment. I find playing metal / music on my phone and placing it near the door helps ease that anxiety a ton when practicing. It's as if it disengages the thought that I need to practice quietly to avoid being embarassed. And even though it doesn't fully mask the sound, it does wonders for tension relief

[@chrisliepe]

You're absolutely right. ALL tension actually stems from self consciousness!

[@noellealdi881]

Same with me cause I’m afraid my neighbors can hear (in which they can lol)

[@TiredCorvid07]

Nobody: Chris: I see the skyyyyy!!

[@micahhamm7343]

Your pfp!! 💖

[@zalananevem]

The video title should've been: How to meditate and practice mindfulness - Tutorial Such a great video.:D

[@rainstrife]

Your channel is a hidden gem, rich in content and very informative

[@verstimmtegitarre]

Great lesson! I used to have a lot of tension in my throat when singing live, usually in Songs which are very high for my voice. This happens often, when I really want to nail a note, because I stress myself. Next time I‘ll try to remember this lesson. Thank you!

[@bparanteza9875]

I like your awkward laughs (also obviously love your lesseons, you're really great and channels like yours make me feel really happy for how accesible decent education has become)

[@AyZeeMusicc]

The Analogy: Mind + Muscle Connection = FOCUS Mind+Voice Connection=FOCUS Pretty cool way of explaining this. I watched a couple of your videos and I am definitely learning to get out of the way.

[@connord9123]

I’m starting a band called Nomads Rise and this is helping me out, I’m still learning how to sing but it is helping

[@theguyfromberlin]

Never realized how much i need this channel.

[@cjxrw]

omg i did this for 3 years! now look at my voice rising , it is now higher than a sun!

[@samanthacabullo6699]

Omg. I just sang C5 when I can only sing until A4. You're the beeeeesst❤

[@laiweejia99]

God, you have no idea how valuable your videos are to me, a beginner just started taking vocal lessons a month ago. The way you take time to explain stuff and not afraid to make all sorts of noises to demonstrate your point makes this channel really special and useful. Thanks man!

[@boldoraclestudios9329]

This is so great - I'll be doing this during my workout later. Excited to see the results.

[@kellyhaebich16]

So today you helped me with my singing AND my workouts, is there anything you can't do 😉

[@lucasbeer353]

I'd like to hear you explaining vocal style of Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of Overkill. There's that interesting story. Overkill got signed to Atlantic Records in 1988 and recorded their 3rd album. Managers of the Atlantic Records told Blitz to change his way of singing otherwise he'd lose his voice forever. He changed it and since the 4th album he's sounded more like Brian Johnson of AC/DC. Just more aggressive. But on the first three records he was doing something dangerous to his voice but what?

[@MrLogo1002]

Chris Liepe, showing us how to sing right, and pump iron right.

[@GaryJoseph]

I first started my vocal journey in December of 2016 while I lifted 5 days a week. I’m 40 pounds lighter than I was then because I “fell off”. I was just thinking about grinding it out again, and here your video is manifesting right on time. I notice tension so much more now. Being conscious and observing everything more than ever is helping. Love how you teach your journey of what helped you. Thanks again for another awesome video. 🤠💪🏻

[@DDB2020]

I needed this. I sing and scream at work for up to 5 hours most nights and never feel tense at all. When I try to actually record myself I feel tense and achy within like 15 minutes and it's been really discouraging. Thank you.

[@charlesthepanda3793]

This is exactly me. I can sing all night on a 12 hour shift and hit notes and be relaxed, but the other day in the studio my throat was constricting.

[@micahhamm7343]

@@charlesthepanda3793 same. I think we get nervous when we record ourselves even when it's just ourselves listening to it lol

[@TheLily97232]

Are you a dj ? So cool ?

[@HelloThere.....]

Isn’t that super annoying? There's so many times I've practiced a song with a dope high intense note and did it super good but as soon as I'm in the studio in front of the mic i can't hit it or it sounds way less mature. Not every time but it's happened many times and I've had to re record many times

[@josemiskito9321]

i started to watch those Chris Liepe tutorials when i started trying singing a few months ago, and now i can actually sing, much better than I ever thought I could do it, and after watching his videos about mix voice and head voice i can hit really high notes(over C5 with mix), and I am impressed with myself. And it's not that i'm a got dam hero of the singing now is just that i always did sound terrible singing and now; it finally sounds good. thank you so much Chris, greetings from Venezuela!

[@merkzdude5466]

very good demonstration and energy, some people just teach the surface level crap, but yeah it's all about having that release and flow mindset in place

[@edonismeve]

I would add something precious to your advices... There are people with TMJ issues and cervical problems that can trigger throat muscles and it can create a misterious tension in your singing... I've got all of these problems and learning how to sing led me to discover a secret parhological tension in my body,... Now i am on the road for the healing amd i am suffering so muchc but i will never give up singing!

[@elikovacevich7999]

Can you describe what you mean my cervical issues exactly. I have constant neck tension and it’s something I just live with .

[@Shadowarfare117]

Thank you for this video. As a fellow lifter, i see many parallels between lifting and singing and understanding ones body. When screaming my neck always gets tense after a while and contributes to migraines that discouraged me from practicing regularly. I've improved it a little bit with a similar mentality, but I really think you helped me systematically refine the process.

[@TheKensei777]

I know I'm just a peon here but just wanna say your technique and even how you explain is really helping me. I have been loading weekly videos of my progress, you are awesome man

[@NiniskoMueller]

I'm personal trainer for 7 years. And you nailed it. ...and it is also really funny to watch ! 😁👍🏻

[@chrisliepe]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@DiptarupGhoshDastidar]

I've watched a lot of your videos... but this one was especially so therapeutic to watch as well!

[@memoryhero]

I'm convinced this is simply how you pivot to a full-body home workout channel.

[@chrisliepe]

You have seen the future :)

[@lvcifer-cloverfield]

You're a genius. Friday's I'm driving a lot for work and, naturally, I'm singing along to what I've brought with me that day. Lately I'm hooked on the new Bring me the Horizon material and I noticed how I get through the first half (~Track 4 - Obey) and then nothing works anymore. It's all within my register but really on the upper end. So doing the parts seated is quite the challenge. My Falsechord technique has been precisely honed over years but after properly (very loose use of that word here haha) singing along I can't seem to get a good growl, or any growl for that matter, out of me for the next 30 or so minutes. It's all down to tension in parts that don't need to be involved. I know who's gonna pay more attention to the lower parts of my neck next friday

[@Jugivadi]

What a brilliant analogy. As a weight lifter this resonates with me and this helped me focus on what parts of my body that I was needlessly engaging to find notes. Loose as a goose.😅

[@J.S.4ever]

As a personal trainer, I highly appreciate this analogy and it helped me a lot. Thanks coach

[@chrisliepe]

You're so welcome!

[@richardmangelmann4975]

Man, my tension has forever haunted me. Its strains me so much and I have never gotten rid of it for all this time

[@RichLunaReacts]

His little song there with the vocal effect sounded like 80s Rock music.

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

Since I used The acoustic foam on the walls my voice went from zero to superb. Thanks Chris.

[@samsquanch1783]

This entire video is just therapeutic.

[@OfficerReds]

Hey, Chris Liepe I don't know if you will see my comment but your free courses in the website made me sing better, also made my voice less strain thank to you. I want to buy your courses when I have enough money(I don't live in america so It's a pretty big deal here)

[@luizfe]

do the impossible, see the invisible.

[@OfficerReds]

@@luizfe Row! Row! Fight the power!

[@PietroOliveira]

Thanks, Chris! Your lessons are precious! Eu sou brasileiro e sempre acompanho os seus videos! Happy new year from Brazil!

[@johnsonmills371]

This video just changed so much for me!!! Amazing video man, thank you!!!!

[@chrisliepe]

You’re welcome!!

[@tomasrpdepaiva9806]

Chris, you're literally flexing on us right now. Still love your videos!

[@matoni69]

Very interesting concept. Great job! 👍

[@zoniartino7341]

My two biggest passions in life are music and weightlifting and i always thought like Chris but had no one to confirm it. Thanks man!

[@sukhi.rockstar]

Amazing Channel💕❤❤ Great content bro God bless you😍

[@karlopalenzuela7915]

excellent analogy

[@burble987654321]

When you start dancing to the intro music

[@gregtheflyingwhale]

This is ro relevant to metal, because the faces that metal singers make while screaming, man. Just remember Meshuggah vocalist as an example 😂

[@704GOD]

hey Chris :-) I flex/tense my diaphragm though :-) it helps take some of the pressure of my nerve damaged jaw!!! Hallelujah for your vocal perspectives Hallelujah

[@chrisliepe]

:)

[@DustinTavo]

It’s funny talking about the parallels with lifting weights. I was going to mention that I’ve been really doing so much better with keeping my mind on my vocal cord tension and working it away really well. And I thought about it while I was playing guitar and I’ve been playing guitar with about 40% less tension. For the longest time I used to use a fist or double fingers because my picking pointer finger would just get crushed by my thumb because I would attack so hard playing fast death metal and stuff like that. In my finger would hurt as well as my picking shoulder. So I realized that I really should pick way way way lighter especially playing shredding stuff sweep arpeggios and stuff. Anyway applying your lessons has been helping me in multiple ways.

[@exoizlyfe6079]

Chris Li(ft Weights)epe

[@naijfboi]

Watching your warmup at the end of the video made me realize that that's basically what Jeff Buckley used to do on stage live all the time Warming up in front of the audience, what a legend (in so many ways)

[@chrisliepe]

YES YES

[@evasanchezsaez8685]

I love how you explain everything! Thanks! I have a question. I'm a woman. I'm mezzosoprano. Yesterday, last night, my sisters and me were sending videos of us singing different songs, because, due to the virus problem, we couldn't be together. It was great fun. The question is that I sang different songs, like ROCK AND ROLL of LED ZEPPELIN. When I sing this kind of songs, I have to change the way I sing very much. I sound completely different. This song, for example, needs you to sing loud. I tried to sing it with the diaphragm to give strength and power to the voice. But I realized that I had to change something to avoid sounding lyric. So I took the air to the top of the head. I needed to use the "maschera" but in a different way. I noticed that it was quite nasal. The result was great. My intention wasn't trying to imitate Robert Plant's voice, but I ended singing like him. So, what's your advice for women to sing rock heavy metal?

[@chrisliepe]

Learn to manage airflow by experimenting with compression! That’s the first step. You’re right to feel and embrace the nasal sensation. That’s awesome!

[@evasanchezsaez8685]

@@chrisliepe Thanks so much!!!!! You are lovely!!!

[@edelcorrallira]

Challenge accepted. My weights have been gathering dust for way too long... Its the perfect excuse, though I'm worried I'll total myself like I used to :) I know many people do excercise for results, but I actually enjoy the adrenaline of properly warming then pushing the envelope hard (to which ever level of fitness I have at the time) The means is a good end in itself. Might also help with energy and both relaxation and aggression (just picturing after and during workout respectively) Man cant wait for the shift to end. Thanks Liepe, awesome as usual !!!

[@adamsnyder5574]

Awesome video Chris! I too exercise and this might just help free tension in my body as well as my voice. Thank you!

[@renemuller6967]

learning to sing is like learning an instrument. It takes years to master it. I am about to make small successes but sometimes it's a bit frustrating but it's part of the learning process. I also guess that I have to make a bit longer warm up focussing on breath support because I still involve my neck while trying harder stuff.

[@benparsons4979]

it's very different to learning an instrument: learning to sing is more about discovering your own abilities and isolating the correct techniques, while learning to play an instrument is more about developing new skills through practice and repetition.

[@renemuller6967]

@@benparsons4979 yes, but it's as hard as learning an instrument, that's the point

[@isleofdeath]

Hi Chris. How about a lesson about singing in the higher range, but soft (piano, pianissimo register) and without too much falsetto. Jessy Norman was a genius doing that -- just listen to her interpretation of Strauss' "4 letzte Lieder"/ I would love such a lesson.

[@chrisliepe]

Check out any of my videos about using your head voice (for now) ... This is a great idea for a future video!

[@WSGtr12]

Happy New Year Chris! I'm looking forward to all the new content in 2020.

[@turleyharvick8735]

Really good info Chris. I’ve been singing for a long time now and I still struggle with tension. Keep up the great content!

[@ronnieblanchet4072]

God bless ya man. Good work! SOLI DEO GLORIA (To The Glory Of God Alone) Father, Son & Holy Spirit -Ronnie

[@dabssauce1198]

Chris your videos are incredibly helpful, thank you very much for your content.

[@mapinprasai80]

One day please make a video on Steven Tyler have an analysis on his voice.just loving your video

[@HappilyAnonymousGirl]

I just wanna throw this out there for those that struggle with breathing. I just recently found out I have a severe case of hypothyroidism and there are many symptoms that can come with that. I started taking medication for it and a week later I realize I couldn’t breathe right because of my thyroid. Idk how it works, but it’s one of the symptoms I was having and I had no idea what the problem was until now. I literally had to constantly think of breathing and how to breathe because the air didn’t want to go in. It felt like I was always breathing through a toothpick. There may be other causes for breathing difficulties, but the thyroid is definitely one of them. Everyone’s different, so if you have trouble breathing at all then you should bring it up to a doctor. Try to rule out anxiety beforehand… A lot of times I went to other doctors I was told it’s probably anxiety. It wasn’t

[@powerstation0872]

I realized a long time ago that tension comes from improper support, and unconscious fear. You need to fix your support before even thinking about anything else. You need to train your unconscious mind to trust that your support muscles can support your voice, without your neck, throat, and jaw getting involved. Cuz all that's really going on is you don't have proper support down as muscle memory, and so your body is used to trying to support your voice with your throat and jaw. Which, as we all know, has the opposite effect in the end. For me, figuring out support helped the most with tension. Proper, adequate support has the natural side effect of relieving tension. Then once you have your support dialed in, and you still have tension issues, THEN you can start looking at other methods. Just my personal experience, anyway. Not everyone will have the same experience.

[@jamesscrbacic9948]

first time I watched this one, I switched it off as soon as the weights came out🤣 that was my mistake this is another good vid!

[@philippebedroom4665]

Hi Chris, I was wondering if you could cover Kaleo. He does something pretty unknown to me haha

[@iabzyi]

man you are amazing learned a lot from you

[@MrDogonjon]

Weightlifting and body building should only be event specific preparations to ensure the mind the body is ready for rigorous competition. Once you learn the math/ geometry behind the posture and formal movement that sustain postural geometry, we gain strength.

[@nomansdautghter]

Ok, with this video you could have made my today's rehearsal with a new band less of a disaster. You're great,thank you!

[@chrisliepe]

You're so welcome!

[@casey10bb]

enjoying your voice and relaxation tips.

[@Tigerprincess-q4e]

I've been singing System of a Down radio video on a karaoke app that I have and I've noticed that it's been a pretty difficult song to sing

[@themischal2567]

High level thinking!!!!!

[@RetiredRobot]

Yo Chris, your singing without tension reminds me of Peter Silberman from The Antlers. ‘Thoroughly enjoyed as always. Cheers

[@abbeyshields3873]

I love your videos!

[@danielmessiah_]

Man, you're awesome teaching

[@danielmessiah_]

Hug from Brazil!

[@mymizie]

Thank you sir 🙏☺️

[@leoplat8318]

Great video as always Chris. Do you have any videos about vocal endurance and stamina? I do screaming vocals and it's something that I struggle with sometimes

[@chrisliepe]

One is coming next week!

[@leoplat8318]

@@chrisliepe Awesome, looking forward to it!

[@audiomiragestudios]

You are such a pro man, I really enjoy the content

[@kasitac.6938]

Now I got a trick for both in the gym and in singing.

[@nayaleezy]

0:05 you're not fooling anyone Chris, we see & hear you singing from the biceps.

[@justtoni6974]

I really like your unconventional approach. Thanks to you I learned how to use mixed voice. But I'm still working on it coz ot somehow made mg voice weak (compared to when i was using full chest)

[@chrisliepe]

Nice

[@corytrees3797]

You are adding to much tension in your mix and it's tiring it out Use a light mix but vibration it above your upper lip and slightly below the nose and (I find that) the note becomes much more resonant Really engage your diaphragm and intercostals (support) while resonanting in the face and sing (exhale) while imagining you are still inhaling (inhalare de voce) ((tricky but FEELS amazingly effortless once you dial it in))

[@neilgrossbard2511]

I am 80 years old. I started to learn how to sing about 1 year ago. I have a very unusual voice. Am I alone? I can sing Bass Baritone, Baritone, High Baritone and tenor. If you want a sample of everything I have put Ol Man River on this site. I have been placed 3rd just before Sinatra. Again: Am I alone.

[@chrisliepe]

You’re not alone!

[@willbaskin700]

bro you're totally not alone bro

[@Celatra]

you're not alone, i have the same thing, but add soprano in there too

[@JosephTheBurrito]

Chris be flexin at 10:30 😂. Seriously though, great singing especially at 14:20.

[@lucidangst6074]

He kinda looks like the lead singer of Cold. Anyways, thanks bro you're one of the best vocal teachers on here. Great vocal lessons and you're voice is bad ass. 🎸 🎶 🤘

[@Xinbaset]

Love your approach, could you do something DIO related? Thank you!

[@dyfeddavies]

If you're a baritone like me, don't bother watching that Ramsey Voice Studio guy - the techniques that guy shows in his videos are so far from an athletic male build with a natural bari vocal range. This guy, Chris, is a revelation.

[@Pilot7826]

Seriously considering investing in the course... I suffer from high-larynx syndrome and get a burning feeling when I sing high. Can't seem to find the solution to this at all!

[@chrisliepe]

As yes! Common and easily remedied! :)

[@Pilot7826]

@@chrisliepe Enrolled! :-) Thanks Chris

[@chrisliepe]

@@Pilot7826 Welcome aboard! Don't hesitate to reach out anytime with questions and be sure to keep me posted on what you're discovering as you work through the material!!

[@-byko-8423]

Hey Chris...I have the same mic u have in ur studio..the SM7...what processor and/or processing are u using? Thanks. John.

[@chrisliepe]

Going through a Manley Core preamp into Pro Tools!

[@thewalkthroughmusic]

There was an ad for you on your own video. Congratulations chris lol

[@chrisliepe]

hehe

[@exoizlyfe6079]

I always overuse my neck muscles because I have a natural tendency to tense them so I have to constantly roll my shoulders back and relax my neck (in general but especially while working out)

[@therealjoal]

7:36 lol this channel is such a true colors type unlike others with heavy editing

[@mamokosazamtro4418]

Chris, can u make a video about ur studio sound absorbtion and diffusion?

[@chrisliepe]

I have one! Have you joined me free recording course? go to www.mymusicalvoice.com and you'll room set up stuff and more with that free course!

[@mamokosazamtro4418]

@@chrisliepe oh i didn't know, thank you!

[@soaribb32]

Well, I got a sorethroat just like you described this week. It still didn't affect my singing but I didn't know what happened.

[@jonathangolden9299]

I have been saying to friends, for years, that after a workout I could sing much higher.

[@cronoloch3115]

Gonna start practicing loud vocals in the gym

[@chrisliepe]

That's a great place to do it! You'll fit right in with all the powerlifters ! :)

[@wowawewah]

What about your breathing and belly when exerting in exercise.

[@chrisliepe]

Good question! Same as when singing. bear down! Focus the energy downwards. I think you've been through my course? THAT stuff :) !!

[@DanielsonOfAGun]

I've been a singer for a long time and I have long struggled with "killing my voice" and I actually commented on a previous video talking about my battle with vocal fatigue and how I feel I haven't progressed in years... But watching Chris help so many people find different ways to do things basically told me "Daniel you can sing you don't suck just figure something out just experiment like he does there's always a work around" so I did that and my confidence level is really up there, so much that now I got a gig at hard times cafe and you know what I know my performance isn't gonna be 100% perfect, I'm gonna crack and make funny noises, but hey sometimes it's more than being a perfect singer, it's just having an open heart for music because that's more real than anything, regardless if you sound like a dying cow... If your audience sees the passion inside you , then you'll have a whole bar of dying cows singing together in unison and that's the beauty of it .... that's what makes you an entertainer ... An inspiration.. a Chris Liepe 🤟