Vocal Coaches - Who is Legit? How Can You Tell?

[@kentamplin]

I'd like to know what some of you have to say about vocal coaches, like the ones who have posted no songs on KZbin of themselves singing really difficult songs, yet they can't stop hanging around my videos like vultures with their phony come-ons! Why aren't they posting videos of themselves demonstrating how well their vocal programs work by demonstrating with their own voices? I think you probably know why...

[@kentamplin]

At least he didn't bite your ARM! ;-)

[@maidpretty]

I think you're not quite his tempo...

[@falcochris5835]

Hi Ken, I have a vocal coach, and she seems to know a lot of technical things, and corrects me right away, but when I ask her to sing smt for me, she just does Nainainai or mamama, somehow avoiding singing, weird!!! though I have a question, how long minimum should last a vocal training per day? Thnx for your great videos :)

[@Jenghis_Khan]

The vocal coaches I've heard from all gave me lessons and advice in person. I can't say for sure whether the techniques they taught me were better than those you teach (because I'm not qualified to make such a bold statement), but I do think that if one were to put in the hard work and practice using those techniques, he would get better eventually. To what extent, however, is beyond me. While I don't know much about actual technique, I would like to think that there is more than one single way to get better at singing. One thing for sure though, the constant practice and hard work is always necessary. So the only coaches I would say are frauds are those who claim they can make you better without having you work for it. Just my two cents :D

[@kentamplin]

Hi, Falco! If you're able, you should be singing at least an hour per day, five days a week. That will keep you progressing, if you're following a good course of training. All the training in the world won't help if it's not really worthwhile. Find a good source of legitimate vocal methodology and study it correctly, and you will do well.

[@juanwick2726]

I’ve been using Kens techniques and now I’m proud to say we have the same hair!

[@kentamplin]

Awesome, Tyler! :)

[@chaslaurie]

All I have to say...... I have been playing music professionally for over 35 years as a bassist and backup singer sometimes lead vocalist. Somewhere down the line I was prodded into fronting my own trio as lead vocalist. Stumbled on to your you tube videos which lead me to purchasing your course. 4 months later and still working on the opening segment- my fellow musicians have been remarking on a noticeable change in my sound. Spreading the word......

[@kentamplin]

Awesome, chaslaurie! You wouldn't believe how many of my students have started out only to get better at backup vocals in band opportunities, and then by random acts and turns of events, end up FRONTING their bands or being the Lead Vocalist/Guitarist or Bassist or Drummer/Keyboard player. It just happens some time when the Standup Lead singer throws a tantrum and walks out, thinking everyone will crawl to them and beg them to return. Instead, the band goes on to be more successful than EVER with the former backup singer ROCKING the HOUSE! You're only into the very beginning portion of my course and already getting compliments. Just wait till a year has gone by! You'll See! 😊

[@kaboomworldofrock]

I bought your course 3 months ago, and have not come out of module 1, yet. Not saying its hard. Just saying it really does take time and study. One day, I hope to be as good as you.

[@BrioniFaith]

Thank you for being here Ken! Thank you for being the real deal and the voice of reason amongst all the noise! Could also be worth mentioning that if people are prepared to do the work, they're SO much better off getting your course, rather than a local singing teacher who really has no real experience/achievements but can sing ok themselves. Just because you can see them in person and get feedback doesn't mean you're going to the right tips. I've been given tips that were counter-productive, and you can easily spend more in 3 or 4 lessons than the cost of Ken's course!! A millionaire doesn't get an accountant on 50K a year to manage their money. You want to grow, get someone who knows what they're doing. Treat your voice like gold, make a commitment to yourself, to do the work and be inspired by the fact that you're getting the right tips from the right person. ~ KVTA Student :)))

[@kentamplin]

Thanks so much, Brioni! Words of wisdom, in my opinion.

[@BrioniFaith]

My pleasure Ken! Very happy to be part of the KTVA family :)))

[@kentamplin]

:-)

[@Rickman165]

HONESTY is PRICELESS thank you....

[@kritikarupauliha9964]

What amazes me about your voice is that you are clearly about 50 but can hit such high notes but other famous singers lose their voice.

[@woodiemcknight1437]

I'm happy to be a part of the Ken Tamplin vocal family!

[@kentamplin]

I'm happy that you're a part of the family, too, woodie! :-)

[@woodiemcknight1437]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy​ Just one question if I could, I've started doing the HTSBTAE workouts for longer now to up my endurance. Would something else be a better option? Or is it OK to do as long as I'm not losing my voice towards the end

[@kentamplin]

Woodie, you should be logging in to my Vocal Forums for support on the course. Students can get free help with their course there. Go to forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/ Your voice will grow. Get on the forums and get some specific advice.

[@tracywilliams2023]

Ken, Ive seen some of the so called vocal coaches, who have neither students, nor tutorials, or a significant following. You have the talent, the videos of vocal tutorials with students, and a serious following. You rock Ken!

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Tracy. I have fans that ROCK, and you're one of them!

[@EJDeen]

I've been watching Ken for about a year on KZbin. I'm buying his course for my birthday this year. The results he gets with his students...just wow!!!!

[@kentamplin]

That's great, Author E. J.! I can't wait for you to start building your vocal skills!

[@bastolarax]

The most genuine vocal coach. I've ever met and seen. As you said I have gone through worst of coaches and found your technique to be the best and working. thank you Ken. you saved my life..xoxo

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, bastola.ravi!

[@bastolarax]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy hey ken i fear if you could make a video on sam smiths stay with me.....i would love to hear the transition on the soft "false setto or whatever that is" cause I find my self in difficulties in that...thanks

[@cherylthomas2209]

Ken Tamplin you are the best and tell the tee total truth about it and they should listen.I thought I was singing all my life until the last year and I am the lead vocalist in my band.I started your utube videos and they made a huge difference my voice kept getting better and better and then my husband bought me the course for my birthday and now just 7 months later I can sing anything.at 54 this is a True miracle.yeah I have to work on it everyday but it is so much fun opening up.I love vocal exercises you give they are 110% effective!!!hey I keep growing and growing.God Bless You Ken Tamplin in The Name Of Jesus!!!

[@kentamplin]

Cheryl Thomas- Awesome update, Cheryl. Thank you so much!!

[@HiroForever]

I drive about 600 miles a week and bored easily. I sang ALOT in high school, was in choir, church choir, state competition....even was paid to sing weddings. Out of practice, I did put an app in my phone that is for practicing scales. It allows you to pick the key, speed and type scale. I was shocked at how much better I sounded in like ten days was all. I DO think scales can be great exercise for different reasons

[@HiroForever]

Xoxo big fan of u KT

[@eunikeadjei]

Can you provide the app name ?

[@jelle24241]

Just bought your course today Ken! lets go, i'm ready to work for it! :)

[@kentamplin]

Awesome, Jelle! I'm ready, too! Let's get started! :-)

[@taunyatordeur875]

hi Ken love all your videos. I've watched alot of your how too videos and never once has there ever been one bad comment because you are awesome teacher and very legit. however I've seen other videos of these scammers out there they have alot of negativity because these people who paid to sing better in 2 days where these people want their money back because they took this scammers advice and literally ruined their voice. I believe in you Ken I have gone through and used your videos as a teaching point for myself to help me be a better singer along with breathing techniques and all the other techniques I have noticed a big difference in my voice with in 3 to 4 weeks. I thank you for all of the teaching that you do, I will not listen to anyone else teaching vocal technique you are the best vocal coach I've ever had the pleasure of hearing and watching. thank you for all that you do

[@Bugermass]

Don't let it get to you bro.. I deal with the same shit in my industry. Just do your thing, and don't worry about what anyone else is doing.. Thanks for all the good info you put out there!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Chris!

[@rupertohernandez8242]

I'm 42 yrs and first time singer. I feel your legit Mr Tamplin I notice the difference even with practice. I probably won't ever be on "The Voice" ianytime soon LOL. however your absolutely 100% right about practicing everyday. I think YOUR genuine and I already have your videos. I actually just want to sound decent at the. karoke ba lolr The songs I would like to sing are color my world by Chicago and Tower of Power your still a young man. hopefully I can get there. thank you and keep on teaching. God bless Mr Tamplin with your talent and sharing your talent with others!

[@kentamplin]

Ruperto Hernandez- For someone in your situation you might want to consider my "Weekend Warrior" vocal course. Check it out! store.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/weekend-warrior/

[@ABCgita]

The big bunk of coaches channels advertise themselves by saying what we would like to hear, but as you Ken proved better singing is a big hard work with many proper exercises like in any sport. Agree in 100% Thanks a lot!

[@kentamplin]

The PROOF is in the SINGING, ABCgita! :-)

[@iamlamprey]

Just throwing this out there: Ken's course took me from terrible (no singing experience) to where I wanted to be (healthy Eb5 belts was my goal at the time) in just over a year. My channel has plenty of my own music on there and there wouldn't be any if I hadn't taken the leap and grabbed Ken's program. There is a lot of crap information on the internet when it comes to learning how to sing, but I wholeheartedly recommend KTVA to anyone who is confused on where to start BEFORE they grab the wrong program and hurt their voice.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you for speaking out on your KTVA experience, Lamprey!

[@Meekoh]

I just found you online and want to say I LOVE how passionate and honest you are. Really really loving all your videos and teachings. 🙏🏽 Thanks Brotha

[@kentamplin]

Meekoh- Thank you! :)

[@Ottonormalverbraucher2525]

I totally agree with that! I actually originated from the beatboxscene and I morpht into singing. And for me it wasn't that different. When I learned throatbass the first time (it's that deep rumbling note that Mongols do.) I needed a week to get the technique down I needed 4 weeks in order to learn how to hold this note. And I needed 2 years in order to be able to pitch my throatbass (if you don't know what throatbass is. Just replace it with the distortion you learn on KTVA. It's not as Operatic as throatsinging but the techniques are closely related.) For inhaled Epiglotis phoation I needed a month in order to be able to do it without choking. And now after a year I'm SOMETIMES able to controll the pitch. And in order to learn how to sing polyphonics I needed a week in order not to get dizzy. So that took some time. And I actually hate those "quick tipp" last time I got a short where someone "screamed at me" and told that this was falsecords and I thought "nope that's a mix between whistle register and fry vocals" I mean he also was pretty hoars in all his Videos and still people ASKED him how to do it. I mean not to be mean. It's "the proof is in the singing" but when the "disproval already is in the speech" and you learn from that person. I can't help. Oh and I found someone who teaches the importance of the right technique by using his own Vocaldamage as a warning what could happen to the Voice. I mean it wasn't the holly grail of singing tutorial but I appriciat the aproach. But when it comes to learning it. I go to Ken tamplin, Rick beato and sometimes Chris liepe (last one mostly for "how to arange your shit") Then I met someone who tried to tell me that all this breathing stuff in singing is overrated (I mean I use breathing patterns in order to give my voice an intruiging rythm and sometimes sing pretty fast. And in beatboxing I learned how to inhale mid beat with a bunch of techniques which ain't possible for sing and he wants to tell me breathing makes no difference.)

[@Thatguynorman]

I think I've been a victim to the "release tension immediately" trick, kinda desperate to release my neck tension cause it's uncomfortable and I really wanna learn to belt Edit: I'm willing to put in the years for learning 😔

[@kentamplin]

Have you taken a look at my course? I hope you'll check it out: kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@Thatguynorman]

@@kentamplin Thank u ✨☁️I will and mist I say your high notes are awesome 🦋

[@joshuaansley1361]

When you get information as good as Kens and the longevity his been doing this is amazing!! It and helping us keep our voice for longevity.

[@jamiemullins8962]

Personally I have never been to one, but Just from what I have heard. If I had or wanted to make a decision to go to a vocal coach to teach me how to sing I would never go to one who could not prove what they said was true. If I were in a situation where I could have a vocal coach I would be looking for someone who proves that what they do does work. For example. I'd want to see their students in action. Just not be told about them. I'd want to see the vocal coach sing himself. In short I would not go to any of these other yahoo's out there that just want to take your money and that is it. I personally want to thank you. You have not only shown and proved that what you do does indeed work, but you are compassionate towards others and have a very kind and caring heart. If I could ever do this. It would be you I'd go to. Simply because anything worth having is worth working for!

[@kentamplin]

Right, Jamie! Would you take guitar lessons from a guitar teacher that couldn't play guitar? I wouldn't. So what's different about the voice? It's an instrument, too, and requires skills, demonstrations, and instructions.

[@Gabriel-rl3lg]

Thank you for the advice Ken, I'd like to see more material from you about things that if you do, will ruin your voice.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the suggestion, Gabriel!

[@patrickquinn6653]

Thanks ken, more people need to hear the truth! Glad there are vocal coaches like you out there!

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Patrick!

[@JayTheLane]

Still loving your videos Ken. Your enthusiasm encouraged me to work on a vocal for a song tonight. I changed the tone up a bit by opening my mouth and throat more. Had more breath and greater volume. I might send you an mp3 when I'm done. Thanks again for the inspiration 😊 Jay

[@kentamplin]

:-) Glad you're learning, Jay!

[@breyerbrook]

I love the adjuration from Ken that, "perfect practice makes perfect"--I heard the same from a world-class harness driver who coached me in harness driving, whose own driving coach insists on practicing perfectly. Otherwise, one is apt to learn poor habits that require energy to unlearn; harming one's voice is best avoided from the outset. Dedicated, careful, patient work is a must regardless of what one seeks to achieve.

[@kentamplin]

I agree, Dr. Brooklynn Ann Weldon!

[@MrB_Chamberlain]

Hey Ken. I'm a metal vocalist. I've been doing heavy vocals for almost 15 years. I just want to say, people like you are rare. I remember one of my first gigs I did, I spit blood afterwards, that's how bad I was and if I didn't learn as quickly as I did I could easily have lost my voice or worse. You are correct, heavy vocals is a gladiator sport filled with too many kids. Too many kids look to bad advice and thinking traditional, and well informed training is beneath them. I wish we had more of your kind in the metal scene. I see kids blowing out their voices all the time because they're lazy. No other way to put it. Laziness! To do hard vocals is a long hard road, and no trick will teach it to you over night. I had to do traditional training. I learned opera and "sissy" vocal techniques so that could understand and control that part of my body. Learning to sing la traviata propperly taught me more than the zen of screaming ever could. Ken, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Even if this comment never gets read, I would just like to add my two cents.

[@kentamplin]

Barend Chamberlain You are totally correct. Thanks for sharing your journey, I know it will help others make better decisions regarding their voice.

[@ImRichardShepherd]

Im saving up for this course. Been watching your videos, Ken. Thank you for what you do and GIVE!

[@kentamplin]

That's awesome, Richard! You're welcome, too! 😊

[@LetsRockYourEnglish]

Amazing video Ken! I teach English as a second language and face the same problem on a daily basis. Thousands of people who love to be fooled into believing that there's a miraculous pill which will make them learn English over night. Keep up your awesome work, man! Greetings from São Paulo - Brazil

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for adding your comment, Let's Rock! Learning is a process and involves practicing in order to get good results. Greetings to São Paulo - Brazil

[@EsthibalizRojas]

Excellent video Ken! I've 18 years as a professional singer and I still learning and searching for new ways to sing better and relax. Kisses!😘

[@EsthibalizRojas]

that's why I follow you! thanks

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Esthibaliz!

[@SpiritualInsanity01]

The problem with finding a good vocal coach is that if you don't understand correct vocal technique, you don't really know what to look for. Whilst I have no doubt that you are an excellent vocal coach Ken, unfortunately, having had commercial success or clients with commercial success doesn't necessarily prove that a teacher is proficient in correct vocal technique. There used to be a very well known singing teacher in London called Ian Adam who Andrew Lloyd Webber thought was the best thing since sliced bread, but who in actual fact was one of the biggest charlatans in the business. He was the teacher responsible for wrecking Sarah Brightman's voice, but was also one the most respected vocal coaches there was. I was very lucky to have trained with a lady called Helena Shenel who in my opinion, was one of the finest vocal coaches there ever was, other than maybe Edgar Herbert Caesari. She was the coach responsible for rescuing Shirley Bassey's voice when it died after years of straining through bad singing, and the throat specialist who Shirley saw used to see the casualties of Ian Adam style badly trained singers on a daily basis who all saw their problems disappear when they were sent to Helena. I have wanting to get my voice back in shape recently but Helena is no longer contactable which I suspect means she may have died and I cannot find a teacher in London who is a patch on her. I have been ringing around and it is so easy to tell whether a teacher knows what they are talking about by asking simply questions about vocal technique, and so few really understand correct vowel modification or just how damaging to the vocal chords nasal resonance is, or why that is so. It is a sad state of affairs, but so many people are being ripped off by charlatans who simply do not know what they are talking about, and if it wasn't for the fact that I have knowledge of correct vocal technique, I would have found myself in exactly the same situation.

[@kentamplin]

You make some good observations and comments, Spiritual... Commercial success can be fleeting, and sometimes comes to those who perhaps didn't "earn" it like others may have... And charlatan coaches can be a real problem. There are many imposters.

[@SpiritualInsanity01]

I have given up trying to find a decent teacher in London now and was thinking instead of getting your "how to sing better than anyone else" course as I really just need vocal strengthening exercises. Is that suitable for someone like myself who has a pop voice that is slightly more on the classical side?

[@kentamplin]

The course is suitable for you, Spiritual. Based on what you said in your message, you might want to schedule a consult with me regarding any specific issues you may have had with your voice.

[@Ryaneve2]

Don't know if you are still watching this thread but can I ask you how you can support your comment about the late Ian Adam please as I am unable to find to any evidence that he was a charlatan as you called him? TIA

[@mjbminer8381]

Ken, you are definitely the real deal. Probably the best teacher out there !

[@kentamplin]

Thank you so much for your kind comment, Mjb!

[@HiroForever]

Wow it’s EXACTLY the same in my field of expertise, fitness. Lots of overnight ‘trainers’ who know NOTHING about how to get fit, let alone TEACH IT. Lots of people who are genetically gifted and people who will listen to ANYTHING they say. And so forth.

[@kentamplin]

Unfortunately, these "experts" take advantage of people's lack of knowledge, and the desire to get something fantastic "effortlessly" and at a "discounted" price. Then, as they get entangled in the sales web, the price starts going up from what was originally offered, and the promised results never come. Because these people can't even sing a whole song themselves, let alone sing hundreds of songs and teach you how to sound great.

[@HiroForever]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy A lot of these fly by night fitness trainers even in their internal world believe themselves to be capable...but simply aren't it's like any job or position....would u prefer someone with book smarts or EXPERIENCE???? Because real world! Experience is better. Anyone can be a certified personal trainer, that's an intellectual, even with ZERO real world experience.....would I prefer real experience or someone who can memorize? My best guess is a combination thereof.

[@Spacegoat92]

Thanks for your work Ken!! I've seen a lot of vocal coach videos and yours are by far the best! Well explained, and easy to understand!! Keep up the good work!!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Spacegoat92! I appreciate your kind comments! 😊

[@Spacegoat92]

No worries Ken! Thanks again for sharing!! It's karaoke this weekend and i've been practicing my Les Mis. We'll see how i go haha.

[@jono12121201]

Ken I'm watching you now and we all know your the best ever vocal coach that is right out there right now so your the best ever xx

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, jono!

[@wfenlon]

The difference is that Ken genuinely cares about your voice. The course will work for you if you dedicate yourself to it. You will see benefits from the first week and will continue to grow. But it's the gift that keeps on giving because you never stop discovering new things. These techniques are for life. That is what you want. It takes time to really get there though thats the truth. And you will get there. From a two and half year student. And i am still as dedicated as I was on day one. That's the truth.

[@sergen1976]

Finally, I've heard for the first time on KZbin that great singing will come in 6-12 months time with the hard work. Before I have heard promises of success in 2, 3 months and such. It seems like your statement is more legit than others. Even though I tend to think (and I am just a beginner who exercises 1 hour 5 days a week ) that learning to sing at the professional level takes 2 years to master, similar to a time for getting associate college degree. Otherwise, everybody could learn how sing great in no time. Thanks!

[@kentamplin]

True, sergen, and it's no secret that my students say that the improvements keep coming year after year when they keep doing my exercises and following my techniques. The best is yet to come when you keep following the right program. You need to choose wisely and stick with it. You will be learning for the rest of your singing life... unless you get a bogus program. If that happens, you'll be losing precious time.

[@felipegprado]

You're right Ken. I used to have some vocal classes as a kid, and because of my coach poor knowledge and rush to make me sing certain notes and tunes, I have destroyed my voice. Specially my high range. Had a natural reach to sing really high notes, although being a baritone and my talking voice being at a low frequency. Now the damage is done for more than 15 years, how to repair it?! Great video and great advices. God bless you and help you maintain the awesome quality on your classes and channel. :^)

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Felipe. Many who are trying to learn to sing think that if they practice enough they will get better. The opposite is true if what they are practicing on is misinformation.

[@Equus21]

Excellent video Mr. Tamplin. I was talking about this exact topic with my vocal teacher yesterday, she'd find this fascinating. hehe. It's funny because I've seen a lot of your videos, and the info you teach is about the same information, I'm singing at a Christmas concert Dec. 18 and I think all of the 'correct' learning techniques have helped me tremendously. :)

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Equus! Good luck with your concert!

[@6495LDO]

Ken is the best!!! thank you for everything!!!...your techniques have and are still improving my range and vocal quality. If you want to put in the work, Ken is your guy.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Rob! You Rock!

[@CakeJerry]

Hey Ken, I had a question about your Vocal Course DVD box set. I'm 14, and I aspire to make a career out of being a singer-songwriter. I have found your short videos very fruitful in my singing practice and I was thinking about asking for the DVD's for Christmas (hoping they don't find it too pricy), but I have a question first. Would I be able to utilize the course at my current, young age, or is it better suited for older, more matured voices? I just want to make sure my voice isn't too underdeveloped for the course before I ask my parents to shell out cash for something I can't even use yet. I hope this question isn't too odd or confusing

[@kentamplin]

My course can help me walk you through this process. There is a transition from prepubescent into adulthood. You may need to take a lesson or two with me directly to quantify this. But there is a very specific process for this transition.

[@mikedavis2017]

Ken, I simply can't understand how the poseurs continue to sham when people and their word of mouth could bury their vocal coaching businesses. When someone's vocal tool ends up getting abused, you'd think they'd be loud about fakes and frauds...

[@kentamplin]

Many other coaches like to try to cover their shame by saying that when I talk about this that it's "UnProfessional" of me to point out their phony scams. Since when has telling the truth been "unprofessional" and being a fraud been "Professional"? That's a "Profession" I don't want to be a part of. KTVA is full of refugees from other courses that charged a lot and gave no satisfaction.

[@ArtemiTV]

11:47 RIP headphone users...

[@kentamplin]

;-) Be forewarned!

[@Шахматюги]

Wow! Sounds like Kurt Cobain.

[@kentamplinvocalacademy5539]

Thanks, Artem!

[@DragonLord-ct1yc]

LOL

[@thewatcher7823]

I'm wearing headphones, but I knew what to expect; Ken's a powerhouse of sound.

[@thespiritualpilgrim]

Spontaneously just thought let's learn how to sing and then followed my intuition and went directly to you! ❤👌 So glad I haven't wasted time elsewhere 🔥

[@kentamplin]

You received my mental transmission! Glad you found me!

[@thespiritualpilgrim]

So am I darling! Thanks to the universe and our WILL! 😉

[@tazzyslady]

In 2012 I needed to rehabilitate my voice after a ten year hiatus due to illness. I took a full three weeks of hanging out on You Tube listening to people give ridiculous advice. Things that didn't make any sense at all and things that felt embarrassing to do (even in my own home all alone). I know vocal exercises aren't supposed be beautiful, after all they're exercises. But some of the stuff was way over the top. Wail like a siren. Seriously?? Bend over and plug your nose while you sing. (There goes your breath support). Meow like a cat? I remember finding your You Tube Channel at 2 am in the morning. I listened and listened and liked what I heard and you had sensible advice I could use and understand. My husband was in China on business at that time and at 3 am we were both listening to you trying to synchronize. Like as in 1-2-3 click! I said I wanted your program and he said buy it! I have never, let me repeat that, NEVER been sorry. I practiced and hour and a half a day 6 days a week for a year and a half. I made it through the master's class and my voice grew like a mad woman on wings! I'm thinking about going through the course again just to brush up as I've been pouring myself into piano for the last year, but it won't take long to brush up, I can attest to that. Thank you for giving so freely of you knowledge at an affordable price. You rock!

[@kentamplin]

Awesome, Jeannie! Thanks for giving your testimony!

[@tazzyslady]

My pleasure!

[@damianquinteroguitarrista]

hola hay algún vídeo subtitulado en español??

[@kentamplin]

My course is translated into many languages, including espanol.

[@christinafurlow6815]

Hi Ken, thanks for answering my question in another video. Do you have any videos on how to find a good voice teacher? What type qualities should I look for?

[@kentamplin]

Look for a teacher that can sing as well as you want to be able to sing. If they can't demonstrate it with their own voice, they won't be able to show you how it's done.

[@ogundemabel3956]

nice one sir but pls am a lazy singer but I can sing but my prblm his am good in solo song but wen it z choir pic n adliping n perching to highest tone, pls Ned ur help for DAT

[@job4991a]

Makes me so cross when people say that singing should be tension free!

[@kentamplin]

Some tension is necessary and healthy. If there were no muscle tension, we could not stand up or walk or talk. We would fall to the ground like a bag of jelly. It's the MANAGEMENT of tension that counts. A coach who does not know how to manage proper tension will, of course, ridicule it and call it bad, because they have no knowledge of how to properly manage tension when applied to the voice. You DO want to avoid excess tension. But proper tension is required for real-world singing.

[@pixtopic1]

After done listening to your rant, I hit the SUBSCRIBE button 😆😂👏

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening, and thanks for subscribing, Mike! I appreciate both!

[@vkelfunvlog3129]

Thanks alot for this advice I love singing..it's my hubby..and I'm happy to learn new things..I'm a big fan..💖💖💖💃🏾💃🏾

[@kentamplin]

😊

[@ianvader0000]

Loving the vids Ken. Keep it up. Btw, please teach us how to sing like Maynard James Keenan and do those clear and powerful screams.

[@kentamplin]

Loving sharing the info. Thanks for the suggestion, as always, Ween!

[@inervision4u121]

tnx ken. im glad youtook the time to put this out here. beginers like me need to know this xxx

[@OneDamNote]

In front of me was a Tune and next to the tune was a Bucket. Together they weighed about 300lbs for which I was unable to carry. Now together it weighs about 200lbs and I can move it a few yards. Only because I decided to apply the lessons. I'm a ground zero student with no "natural talent" for singing. Just applying the lessons one day at a time.

[@kentamplin]

Good job, OneDamNote!

[@JOHNKUHNMUSIC]

Good rant ! I think it works itself out naturally to where you end up gettin and keeping those who DO wanna put forth the effort and will be with ya for the long haul.Those lookin for the "secrets" will search endlessly and would not spend much time here anyway....I see "becoming a better vocal" questions asked quite often on the ask google site to which I give your link and a testimonial.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you for allowing me to say what is on my heart, John! There is a big "cover-up" in the vocal coach community, that many out there may be unaware of. When I talk about these nonsense vocal methods that are basically selling "snake oil" and not legitimate ways to grow the voice, I am shunned and called "unprofessional" by those who are selling the lies. Since when did dishonesty and selling bogus methods become the definition of "professionalism" within the vocal community? What is "professional" about a vocal coach who can't sing well themselves? They say Shhhhhhhhh! Don't tell anybody the REAL SECRET! Nay, Nay, Nay!

[@peaches7487]

i forgot the name of the course, but i did find something that offered “3 Easy Tips” to sing better, as a teaser. I watched the video, but the guy talking kept saying “i will tell you the tips, but first” and he goes on and makes dozens of unfounded claims, and i ended up watching a 30 minute video on how much the price of the course was cut down “just for me” and that this is a “very limited offer” (i checked and it’s been up since March last year) and that the singing process between vocal coach and student is tremendously “personal and emotional” i felt like i was watching a persuasive essay! And by the end of it all, he didn’t even give any tips! He kept talking about them the whole time on how much they helped amateur singers progress in a week, but he didn’t give out ANY OF THEM. Did he hope i’d forget?? ALSO, i found the course through a comment, a young lady saying how much it helped her. She even has a video for “proof”, but i suspect a paid actress. I found the same exact comment under other videos, copy&pasted. Mr. Tamplin is right, guys. Do your research on your vocal coaches. Check their backgrounds. For me, Ken is one of, if not THE, best vocal coaches online.

[@kentamplin]

chordiform .-. Thanks so much!

[@robbyn.1582]

Appreciate your keeping it honest KT

[@muilenlucas9975]

Hi Ken, I wish I have seen this of your video that I might have saved a couple of thousand of dollars! but sometimes you learn from mistake. thank you for your info to look for a coach. I don't believe it will be magically done in 10 minutes or a day..I totally agreed with you Ken. I want to see more of your video.

[@facundofranzzini7559]

I was just waiting this video! Thanks ! 😈

[@kentamplin]

You're Welcome, FACUNDO!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

This kind of video should have been made a while ago. Thanks for stepping up Ken. As a singer myself, I'm getting tired of all the B.S. too. Seems like everybody is a vocal teacher.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Bob! As you may know, some of the well-known coaches publicly say I'm all wrong out of one side of their face, and then turn around the next moment and start teaching things they are taking straight out of my course, as if it was theirs all along. Which is it? If I was so wrong, then how did it suddenly show up as part of their course? And they still get it wrong, even when they steal it!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

I'm not sure I know what you mean by "plays on all sides." I have those teachers I like and respect, and those I don't. I don't "work" for anyone. I have befriended them and respect them. Are there self-professed vocal teachers who really shouldn't be giving out advice? Yes, I believe there are. As in any profession, there are good ones and bad ones.

[@muzicman123]

Ha ha, a good honest rant......been following for a while and all roads point to your channel for leading by example. Well done

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Marty!

[@brianjonvp]

No matter what your great Ken! I made my self sing better because of u👍👍👍👍thanks Ken!

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Levi!

[@aalochaat1667]

how to crack ur voice melidiously while singing ??

[@jlr177]

Your tutorials are amazing. You sure know what you're talking about. My friend asked me to become the vocalist in his band, sort of as a joke (I sound like a dying weasel and it's hilarious.), but because of this I've been trying to learn to sing well and eventually I hope to add distortion. But anyway, your tutorials are great. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@kentamplin]

Many of my students took the course just so they could be a better background vocalist in their band, and to be selected over other auditioning instrumentalists when looking for a job. Quite a few of them ended up as lead singers when, for unforeseen reasons, their old lead singer was unable to continue in the job. They have become seasoned PRO lead singers. Good things can happen when you learn from a good method!

[@ruthbryant7365]

The more I watch his KZbin videos the more I'm considering buying his singing corse dvds

[@guilhermepoloni]

Hey Ken.. I'm from Brazil and I love the way that you teach.. and the way that yoi publish your chanel.. I'm your fan and everytime that my cell push with new video from y.. I'm always be excited about what you will put on news.. Tanks my friend

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Guiilherme! I look forward to your cell phone buzzing more and more with my videos! Say hi to all my friends in Brazil for me, please! :-)

[@KTHKUHNKK]

I AM WITH YA BUDDY LOTS OF SCAMMERS OUT THERE. KK YOU ARE A GOOD ONE KEN. THE PROOF IS IN YOUR SINGING.

[@1qstudios]

I'm just wondering whats in that course since there is already a lot of free information on your youtube channel alone.

[@kentamplin]

kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@mdmejia67]

. On the average is there a time frame where someone should see results? I am debating on the WW and the lesson that includes the Skype sessions with you. Thank you.

[@kentamplin]

Most see some immediate results, because they have been doing so many things incorrectly, that once they begin to practice proper techniques, there are significant changes. Other changes are more long-term, because they involve actual growth and embedding concepts into muscle-memory. Those things take months and even years. You should realistically expect many of the most rewarding changes to come after the first six months, the first year, and second year. Your voice will continue to grow for as long as you continue to do my program. It's the beginning of your new singing life.

[@PepeTostado]

Ken how could i get some lessons face to fce

[@kentamplin]

Pepe Tostado- Sure can. Contact me at [e-mail]

[@nikozua]

I also felt in another coach`s trap :-( Bought a 100 bucks vocal course. It`s not sooo bad... i build up range BUT the course does NOT pay any attention on tone or voice quality... after 6 months i got a useless range. Now i got to re-practise all over again to get rid off bad habbits that course gave me. in 2017 i will buy your course, first i am going on a vacation. Thank you for sharing your tips and god bless you Ken and your work. You are my singing Idol.

[@kentamplin]

Have a nice vacation, nikoazua, but don't take too long to get started on a better path to good vocals. It will take time. There's no rush. You described exactly what that vocal coach did. He set a trap, and you fell in. Looking forward to you growing your voice!

[@nikozua]

i will start as soon as i have more time... :-) Thank you, Ken!

[@youngy1984]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Hey I'm a beginner. I want to take on your courses. So advise me from when to begin. Which course should I take on? Hope to hear from you soon, very soon.

[@ruudla12]

You are the man Ken. I'd would like to sit with you and have some beers and discuss about Axl Rose and his voice changes throughout his career ha

[@ruudla12]

Also, what do you think about SIA? she has a great voice but what's with her voice cracks?

[@kentamplin]

Is it OK if I have a small glass of wine, instead? Thanks, Alan!

[@matthewtull]

I think you should make a video line about the hardest tips ever. That would really be different and truly helpful.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Matthew! I was kidding around about that, but it just might be the best video ever!

[@matthewtull]

I would love it just for the "difference" factor alone. I have been following you for a while now and love your tips and have already felt a touch of improvement in my singing. I wish I had enough money to get your "Sing better than anyone else" program. :-) I tried to friend you on Facebook, but alas, all that was available was the follow option. I hate the follow option because it robs the followers of the option to comment and really interact with the person being followed. I did use the follow option though :-)

[@juaniglesias4737]

Ken is the real deal!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Juan!

[@johnangel4241]

The course is GREAT but it takes time. You can't just spend 6 months on it and expect to become a really great singer. It takes time. I'm using it for 3 months but I'm still a starter. It takes time. Ken is a great teacher 👋

[@kentamplin]

Keep at it, John Angel!

[@Denis-ou1pt]

what exercises should i do on a daily basis to strenghten my voice?

[@kentamplin]

The ones in my How To Sing Better Than Anyone Else course. No one exercise is going to do all of the things you want to build. I show you how, step-by-step. KenTamplinVocalAcademy.com/

[@travismiller3367]

How come somtimes my fry technique works and somtimes it doesn't ken is it dehydration lack of warm up support help me out

[@kentamplin]

It''s hard to say without hearing what you're doing, Travis. There are some forms of fry that are not good for your voice.

[@travismiller3367]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy yeah like when I try to cover pantera that guy I can't match I wish I could sit down with you you liked one of my fry screams on Instagram guess I did that one right lol

[@forgivee1]

awesome info.... I want to take your course...!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, forgivee1!

[@clintony3000]

This is a great video, thank you Ken.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Jimmeyred!

[@MrTriath]

Hi Ken. I have a question. While for sports everyone has to train a lot, there are some people that naturally sing very very good. Not perfect, but good (I don't want to become a professional, but I want to become a good lead-singer for my band). So when I listen to the "quick pills", I try to find what are the points that block me/slow me down. Of course I am listen with caution and I don't just do what they promise, but I am piling up the different suggestions. I think that a set of different perspectives might be good to connect with different type of students. I am not a lazy person in anything and I am asking you out of pure curiosity and in full interest to learn. I know that you have to grown your channel, but I need to trust you, and the 'proof' in the singing, is not enough (for me). Thank you for your (eventual) consideration and thank you for the nice video that you put online :)

[@kentamplin]

Life is full of choices. Then you get the results of your choices. I hope that works out for you.

[@SamandeepSingh]

lol what even is the question

[@elcantante37]

Thank you for sharing your techniques with us, they're very useful for me, I improve my singing overall in a short time and I know it will increase overtime, thank you and God bless!

[@kentamplin]

You're welcome, Julio. Thanks for letting me know these lessons are helpful.

[@elcantante37]

Thank you for blessing our lives, specially our voices!

[@2460joel]

Ken, great videos! I used to be in a band back in the day and your channel is awesome! I would love to see you cover Michael Schenkers' " Assault Attack sang by Graham Bonnat!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, 2460joel!

[@Jordys_Cursed_Camera]

Ok I've seen the how to sing better in 5 mins video and she doesn't say you'll sing like a pro in 5 mins. What she does in the video is show people how to relax and she talks about the importance of relaxing and how you can sing better relaxed; which is true.

[@johnangel4241]

I'd love if you could talk about your singing training and journey in a video

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for te suggestion, John Angel! Have you seen this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaHJlmh8d6tjZpI

[@johnangel4241]

@@kentamplin yes and I found it shocking. You literally started from having nothing. You deserve everything you have!!!

[@mememommasue]

Hi Ken, I have taken lessons years ago and I studied Bel Canto. I just finished another year of lessons in the Bel Canto style as well. Should I start from the beginning with your lessons or should I try picking up at an intermediate level? Just not sure where to start. Thanks in advance. Sue

[@kentamplin]

I ask all of my students to start at the beginning. Things that you already know will come easy for you. There may be some differences in your previous training from what I will teach you. I have studied with numerous Bel Canto instructors, including some when I was in Italy. There were differences in what each of them taught me. I ask that you follow my instructions.

[@mememommasue]

Sounds like a plan! Thank you for responding so quickly!

[@PatrickSmithPhD]

Ken, does the KTVA have a section on creating resonance? I'm not sure where my vocal range/type lies, but I'd like to add some resonance for sure. I like how I sound when I have a cold or am dealing with some congestion...

[@kentamplin]

Patrick, the KTVA course has a lot about how to create great tone, how to form resonant pockets in your vocal tract with vowel modifications and exercises that help you to bring the tone to the front of the face. You can direct the sound through the velonasal port or out the mouth, to vary the tone, as well.

[@gepisar]

Brilliant video! Yeahman, these "online marketers" of today... still, theres big money in "hope".... But, fkn love this channel!!! Really inspirational!

[@kentamplin]

gepisar - Thank you!

[@blokesfireup]

Hey Ken.. How about Black Rain - Soundgarden... pretty much apex toughness and keen to see your interpretation (someone has done a backing already here on youtube)

[@tomvincent627]

Scales certainly seem counter productive, all they do for me is add more tension and frustration. What is the point of a exercise that is suppose to improve your voice if it’s possible to do it wrong.

[@surtaalrecords4659]

and more thing i want to ask to ken, sir do you close you cord first then you press air pressure or with air and it adduct or old school technique of inhalation feeling . i mean when you say that aaahh in full range on attack what you really feels. And dont worry about those videos we know who is who.

[@kentamplin]

The inhalation feeling is true as it applies to keeping the throat open, but not to the onset of sound. You get no safe, usable air pressure until you adduct. Your support is already engaged abdominally, before you onset a sound, to maintain control over any air pressure. Your AHH should ping on attack.

[@tammymjoiner9359]

I think you're a great vocal couch. I enjoy your videos.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Tammy!

[@tammymjoiner9359]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy you're very welcome.

[@fottolini]

Thank you! Gabriela is a fact and she got her technique from you. Nough said!

[@kentamplin]

You're Welcome, Wizard9!

[@richardli3875]

Hey, Ken Tamplin. Thanks for the reassurance video. I know that one particular jerk is giving people vocal nodes. By the way, how does people get vocal nodes, with ping, without ping? It might be something we will never know

[@kentamplin]

Vocal nodes come from lack of proper abdominal/diapragmatic breath support, improper cord closure, and oversinging. Managing air properly is an essential element in proper vocal health. Ping comes from good support and healthy cord closure. Open Throat Method prevents overpressurization and promotes natural resonance.

[@MrGavinspoppop]

I am a 69 y.o. singer and want to extend my range .... how do i do it ...thanks , Brian

[@kentamplin]

Hi, Brian! It's great to hear from you! Step 1. Get my PRO BUNDLE Course: KenTamplinVocalAcademy.com/ Step 2. Practice Step 3. Go to my Singers Forums at forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com and ask questions about anything you need help with. We have singers of all ages and from all backgrounds from all over the world. Everybody starts somewhere. Step 4. Act now. The sooner you start, the sooner you start improving.

[@pelaomorales8951]

How come that people think that you are a fake when you're all the time explaining all the time that things do not work out of the blue, a least when it comes to singing and that not all courses are for everbody?

[@kentamplin]

Pelao Morales- Because some people are mean and dumb. I don't know of a polite way to say it.

[@zelda0521]

Hi Ken, love your stuff as a teacher and singer. And I do think it's very very lame that many vocal coaches on youtube have almost no footage of themselves singing. I mean, learning from observation and imitation is so important, a teacher is not willing to teach if he/she is not willing to demonstrate. But to be fair, naming your course "How to sing better than anyone else" isn't exactly down to earth either.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for sharing your point of view, zelda0521!

[@turningpagess]

Do you know Sir I was anxiety about to start singing But I never thought i can sing but right now KTVA change my thoughts any one can learn sing any one can sing i know i can sing it's s all because of KTVA SUCH A BLESSING FORM KTVA STUDENT FOREVER

[@kentamplin]

Buu, you just need to take it one step at a time. Learning to sing is not instantaneous. It is a process of learning, practicing, and gaining skills. Anyone can improve, and most can improve more than they ever thought possible! You just need real information that actually works, and you have to put in the time and the practice. Practicing methods that don't really work is a waste of time.

[@turningpagess]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy thanks for your kind information sir it's means a lot for me

[@whitediamondswhitediamonds9189]

whats your best club in soccer!tnx for this video.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, WHITE DIAMONDS! I don't want soccer fans getting mad at me! Only fake vocal coaches...;-) Twist my arm and I might say Ole for Barcelona!