How to Sing Like Adam Gontier. Three Days Grace (Smooth & Controlled Dynamics & Distortion)

[@ataberkyavas7476]

Underrated vocalist. I think he is in top 10.

[@kingexclusivo]

Ataberk Yavaş He has the most unique voice I’ve heard besides Chris Cornell. You can tell it’s him in like 2 seconds. Beautiful voice

[@marcosroyuelaelche8785]

You are right!!!! Adam voice... is just perfect, it has a special tone and the feeling he puts in all his songs... i think he is in top 10000 the bestt

[@holohusky]

@@kingexclusivo Man so true.

[@holohusky]

@@marcosroyuelaelche8785 Yeah he is underrated but his voice his in top 10 or 5.

[@MarieCherryPie]

I don't think he's underrated at all. He's great and everyone knows it.

[@UhOh_ItzJDX]

FINALLY someone who thinks of Adam Gontier... Adam is one of my favorite vocalists, he's always had such a unique sound and considering he still sounds almost the same as he did 14 years ago he knows what he's doing.... great video man

[@chrisliepe]

Awesome! Yes! :)

[@vincegia]

I know! Adam Gontier still sounds the same even in his new band Saint Asonia! His voice is soo good!

[@laineejiminez9780]

I KNOW! ADAM IS BY FAR THE BEST SINGER ON THIS EARTH! GOD I LOVE HIM

[@MAY-bm3lh]

He's a legend

[@charyxard5086]

Adam is one of the best vocalists in rock.

[@purity6sic6mc]

I have to agree and must also add Ben Burley and Dustin Bates in there too. And Spencer Charnas when getting into the more metal side of vocals. IMO

[@vosoryan]

Layne Staley

[@Wirolain]

He's a good and nice to listen to. But not even close.

[@TheJpyne518]

the "now and again we tryyy" during the never too late chorus is one of his best produced vocals imo.

[@BittersweetDuality]

I personally love the way “even if I saaaaayyy” sounds. That chorus is his finest moment imo

[@nutters1565]

I agree with both of you

[@andreibaradayenka2016]

It's the "Maybe we'll turn it around" for me

[@519MaLoNeY]

Let It Die is my favourite example of his “yelling” specific words in a song…the “it’s NOT fair WHEN you say that I didn’t try…” Outstanding voice.

[@gageclark2390]

Benjamin Burnley from Breaking Benjamin would also be great.

[@patrick7836]

Totally agree!

[@chrisr.2627]

True! Diary of Jane 😍🙏

[@GrooveDuude]

His harmonies are beautiful. That dude can write, sing and play guitar like few others.

[@macnchedda1235]

That one would be so useful for me! Ben is my hero.

[@laysman12345]

There's a great mix of techniques in So Cold too !!

[@andrewithtaylora9666]

When you hear Adam live, you understand he's pure talent. To be so strong and push so hard and sound so good is a true marvel.

[@austinmitchell2544]

"I'M ALREADY STONED!" Chris: "These lines are really inspirational to me :D"

[@BiggySeth]

The secret to Adam Gontier's voice is his use of diaphragm and how he squeezes air, and also the amount of wetness he maintains in the back of his throat to not damage anything. Mixed with a breathy head voice. Adam's voice is interesting because it has the grit of a scream, but not in the head voice or frying his vocal folds, but deep in his chest voice. His grit isn't a fry, but an extremely compressed grunt in his chest. The reason why he can hit such specific notes, is that he keeps his head voice extremely relaxed and open, and uses his diaphragm to squeeze out his notes in his chest. Adam found a sweet spot where his extremely compressed and chocked up chest voice resonates with his open/clear head voice. And when it comes to this videos argument that alot of that sound is in the production.... It's not as much as you think. Yes, there is layering in this track but listen to him live... he has this natural resonance that echos when he mixes his voice JUST right. And it's even hard for him to do sometimes. The last thing to note though, is that his voice is so hard to replicate because he PUSHES SO HARD in his chest WITHOUT tightenin his throat at all. He squeezes the bottom of his chest to its limits, so much so, that he can use that air to litterally push the notes out of his head voice. When you do it right, it doesn't hurt your throat at all, BUT all the diaphragm squeeze pushes the blood into your head to an uncomfortable degree. Once you let go the blood will rush back down and you will feel like you will pass out and cause a splitting headache. I know that may sound like you are doing it incorrectly, but I've been singing for over a decade and I can do all kinds of metal screaming and growls. But to this day, at least for me, that Adam Gontier sound is the hardest one to maintain because it requires so. much. chest. squeeze.

[@RomeoTRM]

Gosh, I really have been feeling the headaches trying to find a sound similar to Adam's, glad I wasn't too far off I suppose (I must note I'm relatively new to the grit and distorted vocals)

[@Fretfeeler]

I think Adam has some of the best control over his tone of anyone ever

[@Rosalyn4u2]

Adam Gontier is legend ❤

[@RHamill7]

Ronnie James Dio enters the chat

[@max-fastwalker]

​@@RHamill7 Ronnie was kinda predictable. I find Adam's manner of singing more entertaining.

[@ColeRolland]

Loved this video so much! Keep up the great work Chris!

[@luigiboncristiano]

We're waiting for "How to sing like Chris Liepe"!

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hello

[@SimoneVolpin]

Adam is one of the best modern rock singers ! he's amazing in mixing all that kinds of styles and tones in one voice....definitely one of my best ever!

[@josemb_1473]

Adam is one of the main reasons I always wanted to sing! Thank you very much!

[@Anonymous47373]

His singing sounds so pure and emotional. Unlike anyone else I've heard.

[@Limbaugh_]

You seriously sound like Chester dude it’s incredible

[@chrisliepe]

nice, I'll take that!

[@sinbin_36]

This guy is incredible

[@andrewsanchez4988]

Someone in his Avenged Sevenfold video said that he sounded like The Rev....and now thats all I can hear lol

[@LoveinBraille4L]

:,( miss chester

[@rafisanders]

Adam has such a unique voice. I'd recognize it in a heartbeat

[@leonardopolato2634]

Who wants Benjamin Burnley to be the next one?

[@EnergeticSpark63]

hello

[@kishalayroy4978]

I can't believe anyone can use the same techniques as him. Thank you this really builds my confidence in my own singing.

[@reakenmusic6263]

Thank you so much, I've been waiting so long for this video. Adam Gontier is my absolute favorite singer of all time and he has been for many years, he's the one that got me into rock music et well playing music at all. Thanks again for this

[@hollowblocks4200]

Thank you so much Chris! Adam is my childhood music hero

[@mandrew20111]

You need more subs dude. You’re the best vocal coach I’ve ever watched. And you always chose the best singers to break down 👍🏼

[@CellarStudioProductions]

For sure. I'm a student in the Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy and the course is magnificent, but here on KZbin, Chris is the real deal. I love his artist breakdowns.

[@akemus9788]

True

[@ctole5630]

Please do Ben Burnley next. He's voice is so unique. And his scream

[@lukasandersson7718]

I hate everything about you was the song that got me into music and singing itself. Ive analysed it a thousand times and tried to mimic his way of singing. And now today i have my own sound built from this huge inspiraton. I love this video because it took me back 10 years to when i started singing. Keep it up. You’re awesome ❤️✨🤘

[@mikeandike2021]

It's completely nuts that Adam is doing that in chest. When I was younger I always thought he was an untrained singer because of how he used his grit and distortion but now that you've broke it down I'm starting to think that he's had training and the way he uses his distortion is mind blowing

[@justinfaller5910]

I always thought he was just screaming loud to get that sound. But I saw him recently with Saint Asonia. They played a couple TDG songs and he sounded better than he used to in the live videos I watched from 15 years ago. He has a technique that very few other singers can replicate. It somehow doesn't destroy his voice even after playing shows constantly.

[@mikeandike2021]

@@justinfaller5910 honestly all voices are different some people can handle a lot of distortion like Adam can. Distortion just comes naturally to some singers who have grit even in their cleans without trying and it doesn't hurt them at all. It's a pretty weird phenomenon.

[@Bspencr]

My favorite part of your vocal break downs is that you don’t try and copy the voice, but show what it’s like in your voice while teaching how it’s done. I don’t ever think we should copy out right, cause their voices are their voices. We have our own! Love these man

[@AlphaDad]

This is where you shine sir! The calling out of the production ..doubling, multitracks, mixing etc. GREAT !

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks so much!

[@Enscriptiv]

This is so interesting. Gontiers voice is so unique, as far as I'm aware. The way he turns on the gritty voice is amazing.

[@sebasacuna2836]

Man you need to make a tutorial like this for the next singers: -Jacoby Shadix (Papa Roach) -Tim McIlrath (Rise Against) - Jeremy McKinnon (A Day To Remember) - Bon Scott (AC/DC 70s) - Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) Those are the vocices I found harder to try because of my register

[@askeen8796]

Second for McKinnon.

[@sebasacuna2836]

Austin Skeen the best 2 in my oppinion are obviously Tyler and Scott but damn man Mckinnon has hell of a voice, honestly he was the onlyone at Chester Bennington Charity concert against depression who absolutely put his dick on the table and said "I'm the law here!"

[@bluewaveslayer]

Jeremy mckinnon!

[@Arjun-ej7fj]

Adam Gontier is an underrated vocalist. His vocal quality is awesome and has lot of emotions in it.

[@KRayxKodessA]

Man, these videos are so super fascinating. I've opened for Adam before, I'd love to see his reaction to this.

[@chrisliepe]

Ya me too!! See if you can send it to him :)

[@laineejiminez9780]

DID U SEND IT TO HIM? UPDATE NEEDED!!!!!! IF U DID WHAT DID HE THINK OR SAY!?

[@carlosaristaalanis5470]

I really like the way you explain vocals. Thx for bringing my old favorite emo back jaja

[@brunavasconcelos8069]

One of my favorite vocalists ❤️ I miss his voice on Three Days Grace. The band is so nostalgic to me than Slipknot, SOAD, LP, 30 Seconds and others.

[@MattLeFaitMusic]

Adam is my favorite 🤘🤘. And you sir are seriously amazing!!!

[@skylerchan7746]

Adam gontier is literally my favorite

[@laineejiminez9780]

DITTO

[@GambitRaps]

Lol, commented on your Rise Against video asking for this, scrolled down and saw this in the recommended 😂 You’re the best.

[@kasma24]

Adam Gontier's accent comes out in certain parts of his songs which sounds great.

[@thedorkknight7605]

I am so amazed about the fact that you took my comment and made it real! Thank you Chris, much love

[@kevinklasson5022]

I grew up trying to imitate Adam, Love the way he sounds and it took me for ever to figure out how he does it. You don't really teach what Adam does here for the hard notes but I learn so much other stuff on clean and gentle singing from ur videos, really appreciate what you do and that u do it for free is really cool!

[@DaisyHead666]

my favorite line he has ever fucking done is the line in "home" where he's like "Im better off aloooonnne" near the end of the song (about 2:53 in the songs music vid).. Shit gives me goosebumps tbh.

[@philipzeigler4605]

You are my all time favorite vocal teacher. Hands down. Three Days Grace was my introduction into "Hard Rock" and it was an honour to see Adam for his last show with TDG. ❤️ Much love!

[@dakkano]

Hell yea, I love Adam's vocals. TDG is my first ever "heavy music"(bruh I thought it was heavy lol) band that I heard when I was like 13. Since then my tastes changed quite a bit and now I prefer metalcore and other actually heavy stuff but still love TDG so much. He actually have a new band that called "Saint Asonia" and his vocals are still amazing.

[@ianmorgan3239]

You think metal core is heavy?! LOLOLOLOL *laughs in deathcore*

[@dakkano]

​@@ianmorgan3239 bruh even if u listen to deathcore u cant deny that there are some heavy metalcore. I don't like when its all just growling an zeros, thats why I love metalcore, cuz there are heaviness AND melody, growls AND cleans. ps. I do like some deathcore tho, im not one of those idiots who listens to only one genre

[@ianmorgan3239]

@@dakkano dude I was joking 🤣 but still after getting way into deathcore and grind core, metalcore just doesn't sound that heavy to me anymore. Of course when I think "metalcore" I think avenged sevenfold which depending on the album is pretty light compared to deathcore.

[@dakkano]

@@ianmorgan3239 Yea I got that u were joking, sry if my message sounded angry or smth xd. But by metalcore I mean Motionless in White, Blessthefall, Ice nine kills and so on. Damn u actually like grindcore ? I cant stand it, always thought that it was just kinda joke genre, no offense. Im only learning eng, thats why my messages can sound a lil rude when I don't actually mean it, sry again.

[@ianmorgan3239]

@@dakkano Naw you're good dude, of course I listen to deathcore and grindcore! Whatever gets my blood pumping, adrenaline rushing and makes me go HEEEELLLL YEEEEEAAAAAHHHH! 🤣🤘

[@Wabu]

It's amazing that you unpacked so much form just one single word "Everytime". This analysis alone explains why we love this channel so much.

[@DanielBuchanan]

I love how you break down these parts in such depth. I have felt these effects in my voice as I've learned to sing better, but hearing your explanation of what the effect is helps me develop my tone and effects better and have a term to use for what I'm doing. Thanks for all that you do, Chris. I plan to use more of these techniques in my future videos.

[@chrisliepe]

Very cool!

[@rafusca]

Your voice is awesome dude!

[@shredgod6394]

Rafa Marques Check out his band Ember’s Light!

[@ArjunBalgovind]

Thanks for this Chris! I've always been amazed by Adam's voice and his tone. There's alot to unpack here and I'm gonna have to watch this video a couple of times to get everything :D

[@bdegrds]

I don't sing and I don't always know what your talking about but I am always fascinated/entertained

[@rileycronin-schneider8101]

At this point Chris you read my mind more than Google does. Every time I think about a singer within a week you come out with a video breaking down their style. I don’t know what impresses me more, your teaching or your telepathic abilities. Either way thank you sir!

[@chrisliepe]

Ha! Nice. :)

[@sinbin_36]

Chris... Thank you. Ben Burnley and Adam Gontier have been my favorite artists for YEARS. Listening to you dissect them gives me a whole other level of appreciation. Would you ever consider dissecting more of them? Especially from the BB Aurora album? Particularly Dance with the Devil, a song they have sung together quite often. Also I'd really love to hear you break down Ben singing Never Again, the Aurora version. There's just so much going on in those 2 songs it's incredible. But I could watch you for hours breaking down any Ben song. Lol

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the suggestion!! :)

[@sinbin_36]

@@chrisliepe cool! it's fascinating! As fans we tend to take for granted these amazing vocal abilities. Also would love to hear you break down Chad from Mudvayne and Hell Yeah. Another one of a kind multi range voice!

[@MidnightCyanide]

I'm a female vocalist, I've been trying to add a bit of Adam to my recent work, this video is just what I needed

[@asemyamak3984]

Songs used in this video: 1- I hate everything about you 2- Home 3- Riot 4- Pain

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks!

[@andreatuccillo6716]

Animal I Have Become

[@akanzeki]

Wished 'Never too late' was included

[@TheJayLordx]

Another fantastic breakdown, love how in depth you go. Adam's voice is a really interesting one to study and learn from, what a set of pipes he's got!

[@akanzeki]

Thank you for the amazing work. I had the pleasure of watching Adam Gontier in Cyprus 3 years ago. It was a dream come true.

[@ce017]

Hey I just want to say thank you. The way you explain and demonstrate vocal technique is so clear for me that I've seen more vocal improvement in tone, technique and health in the past month (since first seeing you on KZbin) than in 3 years. These vids are honestly incredible and I'm so much happier with how much more control I have in my voice. Will certainly sign up to this vocal course at some point soon! I know I've asked before but, pls do a full vid on Jimmy 'the REV' Sullivans vocals in a7x and pinkly smooth. That would be amazing.

[@chrisliepe]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing this. :)

[@HannahsMusicAndNovels]

You are doing videos on all of my favorite band lead singers. Adam Gontier, Lzzy Hale, the list goes on. Can't wait to see the next one you do!

[@joaov_ds]

"I'm already stoned" - 'these lines are really inspirational for me. next.' hahahahahahahahaha

[@joaov_ds]

By the way, thanks for uploading both for Adam Gontier and Ben Burnley - I had asked for both. You're an inspiration!

[@danielwright4226]

His voice is pretty hard to explain, Adam Gontier, soft rough voice, or rough soft voice. 🤯

[@typhlosion7872]

FINALLY, SOMEONE MAKES A VIDEO ON ADAM'S VOCALS!!!

[@rs10269]

My first favorite band and Adam is still one of my favorite singer

[@rikobarakuda67]

Thanks for this video Chris. Like other people here in your channel, Adam is one of my favorite rock singer and you to has a great ability to sing rock music. God Bless you Chris 🙏🏼

[@maxamess6377]

Just entered "Discover your voice" course! I am ready to ROCK!

[@chrisliepe]

YEAH!!!

[@raz9557]

I am so glad you analyzed my favorite singer's technique. Well explained , keep it up coach!

[@SONGLYRICS]

I was waiting this since your first videos. Thank you ! Adam gontier is really beast

[@AlexiTheWildchild]

Love this video as much as I loved your online courses! Worth every penny for aspiring singers and professionals as well. Been singing and screaming for 8 years now and only just found my own voice with the help of Chris Liepe!

[@VanionLOT]

I hear the Chester Bennington in your yell. Also, I'm so grateful that someone actually dissected this guy's voice. It's been bothering me since I first heard I hate everything about you. I knew it was a double but I felt that he may just have a dual tone. Thanks so much for this!

[@thedorkknight7605]

The funniest thing about it all is that I do most of the things you said already, even without using any directions. It's just natural for me.

[@chrisliepe]

That’s cool!

[@miastotallyawesomeworld7592]

Adam Gontier is amazing!!❤🤗 Thank you for breaking his vocals down!

[@Bad_Phil]

I saw him with TDG open for NickelBack, and they just killed it 🤘🏻 He’s the real deal and sounds just like that live

[@relium8070]

Finally, I've been waiting for this all my life.

[@Vincenzo2xs]

He did it! He finally did the Adam Gontier video! Yes!

[@brunavasconcelos8069]

The closed caption help me to understand so much your vídeos (cuz I don't speak English so good). I don't know if it's very complicated on editions, but I'll love so much to receive this gift in your vídeos. Your channel is definitely my favorite ❤️ Great job man!

[@ryancastiglia6955]

First of all I love the way you explain/break down different techniques man, It's amazing. Like a vocal surgeon. The path you take me down always gets me to the destination. Second, please do WINSTON McCALL!!!

[@chrisliepe]

Awesome! Thanks so much!

[@ryancastiglia6955]

@@chrisliepe ..what are your thoughts on breaking down Winston from Parkway Drive? I know you get a lot of requests for "..sing like.." videos.

[@anxietycelery1732]

How to sing like Adam Gontier: Bang your head and yell "WHAT?! NO!" while on stage.

[@czyprodigy]

I love that video

[@phorqueselantro3566]

😂😂😂

[@oscaralthausen5750]

I'm gonna watch this video a few more times, loved it! One of my favorite vocalists, and a great review breakdown of what he is doing to get his sound Having learned compression with you and a a few other videos about, using it to replicate the overall sound of Adam was MUCH easier!

[@WOGuitars]

Wow, I am quite recent subscriber, and already my favourite artist! Right at the time when I can hit those high notes from TDG songs! Gold advice!

[@PackeThe]

Finally! Was asking for it for so long. Thank you

[@dansymons1556]

Wow! Glad I found this video! Adam has always been my inspirational vocalist and I loved getting this breakdown of how he uses his voice. Thanks Chris 🤘

[@leviathandiabolo6296]

At the end of my teens, I started to develop a more a of a baritone voice and started sounding very close to Adam but will never be able to hit that B4 as well as him. One thing you gotta give Adam credit for is that he pronounces every word very clearly! His enunciation has always been 10/10 and maybe it's got to do with him being a Canadian. The reason I can tell is because English is my 3rd language and I can understand each and every word in any Three Days Grace song.

[@laineejiminez9780]

So u sing? Can I hear something? :)

[@bu5gir1]

English is my first language, but I have auditory processing disorder and normally really struggle to discern what people sing. It’s significantly easier for me to understand Adam’s vocals, and I appreciate that a lot.

[@dontnukeluke]

Please please please make a singing tutorial for sounding like The Story So Far, Knuckle Puck and just pop punk singing in general. It would mean the world to me and, I'm sure, a lot of other people!! Love all your lessons - You're such a great teacher and person! Very inspiring to me.

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks for the suggestion! :)

[@drewangel6598]

I love the story so far & Adam

[@simeonbalog2741]

I've always loved Adam Gontier in Three Days Grace more than Matt Walst in Three Days Grace.

[@dallasreynolds2962]

I really felt that Matt Walst was a lot better with My Darkest Days. I feel like the style suited him more.

[@himenekochan]

Adam is the best❤️🥺🥺🥺

[@billykennedy8058]

Hey Chris been having HEALTH issues since 1st April had vitamin D deficiency memory issues getting better now I sang "" If I Can Dream" Elvis Friday night DJ gave me a " 7" 1st time PUBLIC !! he understands HEAD VOICE AND MIXED ect THANK YOU!! SOO MUCH!!! IM contemplating try Adam song To others LISTEN TO CHRIS I sang 6 songs and wasn't HOARSE !!! Gargling and HONEY LEMON COUGH DROPS LUBRICATES VOCALS alcohol seems to DRY OUT moderation on sugar drinks lemon water 🌈

[@tempviduse]

Favorite band growing up. Closest I can come to singing is singing his songs

[@chrisliepe]

nice

[@Mr_Marker]

Waited so long for this!! Thanks

[@Brycesinner]

You are great my friend you have no idea how much you’ve improved my singing and screaming underrated you tuner alert!!!!!!!!

[@sirendafox6463]

AAAAAH how haven’t I seen this! Adam was my gateway into rock when I was a little lad xD he’s got such a magnificent voice

[@macnchedda1235]

This video is awesome! Very useful for me being TDG is a huge influence on my own music. I've seen it in other comments but I'll say it again, we need How To Sing Like Ben Burnley!!!

[@chrisliepe]

On the list!!

[@laineejiminez9780]

Can I please hear u singing?

[@GeeMac_Music]

I get so much from your videos, just amazing vocal coaching!

[@chrisliepe]

Thank you! And you’re welcome!

[@drummee]

Thank you for going over HOME!! My favorite song by them

[@rafael_guerra]

Take a look at "Mauro Henrique" work. It is a Brazilian christian singer that just left the incredible band "Oficina G3". He is extremely technical but very musical and creative musician! You will love his distortion as well

[@TheNBSPerry]

Hey Chris I forgot I downloaded your cover of IHEAY but I just listened and you nailed it man! Kept the spirit of Adams singing for sure, a great cover!

[@RespectEdits]

Even if you look at his live videos he gets that same gritty tone that only he can seem to produce so I wouldn’t just chalk it up to production. Adam’s definitely one of a kind.

[@lmedina4346]

Thanks man, I've been really waiting for you to post this since I met your videos.

[@BoomChockolaca]

Amazing video man, thank you for that. Your attention to details are just great. It will take a lot of time to learn how to use all this small things for my voice))) And yeah "I'm already stoned" is of my favorite his vocal lines as well))

[@GGDragon-qs9ps]

I've waited for this video so long Thank you so much!

[@therandomchargerdaytona1454]

8:27, that was funny, he almost started laughing for a sec

[@cadehamilton2985]

you totally should teach how to sing like kellin quinn of sleeping with sirens. his vocals go sky high and it’s unreal

[@santifonseca8244]

my favorite singer🤘 Again, you are all teacher, very original keep it up greetings from Argentina👍👍👍

[@Madchris8828]

Three days grace is one of the first rock bands I got into as a teenager(along with Breaking Benjamin) I still love their songs so much. It didn't occur to me how unique his voice is until I couldn't find anyone else who sounds like him!

[@breezycarpgaming7645]

Oh I don't remember if I asked about this on a previous video, but I remember thinking about it, and sure enough, I see this video on my feed. Many thanks, Chris, I've been looking for something like this recently

[@badassgaaming3449]

love the video dude. your really good. i have been listening to TDG since i was a little kid and have basically trained my voice in this singing style. i love it . your amazing. if anyone is not aware Adam Gontier is still amazing you should hear his new band saint asonia

[@chrisliepe]

Thanks so much! :)