How To Go From Bad Singer to Good Singer - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

How To Go From Bad Singer to Good Singer - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy
What Does It Mean To Go From Bad To Good Singer?
And what makes a good singer?
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If you want to go from bad singer to good singer, you've come to the right place! This vocal tutorial shows you some vocal warm ups that you can use to practice singing, and learn how to get into your head voice. Simple singing tips are helpful, but even more helpful are actual lessons like you can get from Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy. Learn how to sing better for beginners, all the way to learning advanced PRO vocal techniques. Increase vocal range and become a better singer than you ever thought possible! Check out Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy and see what the possibilities really are!
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[@IdentMusic]

It's great to hear this coming from someone with your experience and credibility, Ken. It always bugs me when people say "Oh, I can't sing" then hear them hit out with this really interesting, emotive voice which, while maybe not technically great, conveys more than some professional singers out there. So many interesting, engaging singers underestimate themselves just because they don't have multiple octaves or a super powerful voice, but those are often the ones who have the ability to break your heart with their emotional performances. Guys like Tom Waits blow me away and can reduce me to tears with songs like "Kentucky Avenue", but is he 'technically' a good singer? No, he sounds like he's gargled bleach but therein lies his charm! Thanks for posting this, great content as always.

[@kentamplin]

Great comments, IdentMusic!

[@IdentMusic]

By the way, I got myself a job again after eight months of unemployment so I'm mere weeks away from finally buying the course!! Thanks so much for all the free content you've posted and for your forums (I'm on there as Tommy M), if I or anyone else needed reassurance that you are indeed the real deal, your entire YT channel stands as proof so I can't wait to give back to KTVA and invest in such a high-end product.

[@kentamplin]

That's awesome, IdentMusic. I really appreciate you testifying to the help you have gotten from applying even the free information I provide. It all comes from the same place. If you learn what I'm teaching in my free videos, you already have a head start on my course, and will be able to pick up and GO with the more advanced info that the course contains. I look forward to your progress with your voice!

[@antonioprioralou1029]

ken i have a question: if i cant sing for 2 or 3 weeks will my voice notice it? i mean will i have a harder time singing then?

[@GoobleMoWizard]

This was helpful, because in my spare time when I'm alone, I like to sing random words and put them into a song, that can possibly turn into something catchy that I'm comfortable with. I do have a fear of singing with someone, but I'm still trying to get over that fear. The whole reason is basically, you shouldn't do this, is, being afraid what people think. Now. I don't care what people think, but for me, that's a whole different topic when singing. I've been trying to grow my voice since I was little.

[@leebrown1779]

"A singer is only a singer because they have the guts to be one"; really profound! Thanks for the inspiration, Ken!

[@kentamplin]

You bet, Lee!

[@Moloch1038]

Yep. That quote is what is making me try it. And honestly, if I can sing, ANYONE CAN! Fingers crossed. haha

[@MorticiaGravesyde]

"A singer is only a singer because they have the guts to be one." That rings SO true for me. When I trust myself to GO FOR IT, I am a really good singer...but -- entirely too often -- I end up sounding HORRIBLE because I didn't trust myself, and I held back, which made me land in an off-key area (even when I'm ALONE and no one else could POSSIBLY hear me). *sighs* So...I have to take this advice that rings so true. I have to find the GUTS to be a good singer. Thank you

[@kentamplin]

You can do it, Morticia!

[@adestradoronline]

Love this: "A singer is only a singer because they have the guts to be one". Another great video, thanks for sharing.

[@kentamplin]

You're welcome, Adestrador!

[@brewaskew]

Ditto for songwriters.

[@keithcollard3933]

I started the " ah- la" warm up exercise and my husky started yodelling. That's pretty bad, they don't start yodelling till " oooo."

[@AndreChaser]

I thing if you want to have a successful career in music, 50 percent is about music. 50 percent is about charisma, style, look, lyrics, etc..

[@kentamplin]

Thank you.

[@Lehiblack]

I’ve considered myself a kinda bad or mediocre singer...but watching your videos has helped and given me hope of growing and reaching ranges and songs I never thought I could attempt. You are really helping people and I soooo appreciate what your doing.

[@NEWSUPERCHARGER2001]

Man I love ken tamplin, this guy just knows his stuff I'm gonna be the best singer I can be, I know it in my heart.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks SUPERCHARGER2001!

[@annebos4634]

Alanis Morissette... Melanie Safka... Janis Joplin... Kurt Cobain

[@kentamplin]

Hi, guys! Be sure to let me know what subjects you would like me to cover in upcoming singing tutorial videos, and what songs and artists you would like to see more vocal information and techniques about! Please leave your comments below. I love to hear from YOU! Please Subscribe if you haven't already, and Please LIKE and SHARE!

[@ryanrobinson2300]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy How to give your falsetto more depth How to sing low notes better Tips on Changing from head voice to falsetto how to improve tone

[@brianplassanmodernpiano1764]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Hi Ken. I have a big problem with my voice! My voice is always changing and it sound very different from one song to another... ? Oo

[@kentamplin]

Ryan Robinson- Great suggestions!

[@ryanrobinson2300]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Thank you, and thank you for the work you do for others, quick question, does drinking lots of water benefit your voice?

[@kentamplin]

Brian music- I'd like to invite you to join my vocal forum where you can post your singing related questions. I have over 7,000 members and you will get helpful feedback from either myself or one of my commentators! Unless you purchase my vocal course you will have limited access on the site. It's free! forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com

[@RosePetal17]

I've seen Cyndi Lauper in concert and she really IS a singer, as is Annie Lennox...also amazing and charismatic performers!

[@josephrobichaud2852]

You know....ive watched a lot of your videos today. I auditioned for a few bands over the last few years and keot hearing the same thing..."you cant sing". For aomebody who has sang on and off his entire life, hearing this devastated me. Its been about a year of mental recovery to even want to get back into it....2 months ago i landed a guitarist who really dug my style. We started writing songs and then 3 days ago landed a drummer and a bass player. I started doing at home demos of the songs they were sending me and it was going so well ubtil i listened to the songs and remembered how much i sort of despise my own voice because its not Chris Cornell (LOL i know i know but we can dream) so i started getting that negative feeling again. The next 2 kr 3 recordings i ran were horrible. I was all over the place. I had mentally lost my comfort zone again...startrd remembering and thinking about the rejection so i came to youtube to find some help. I've watched 9 of your videos just today, this being the last one and i decided to comment....even knowing you may never read it. I just want to say thank you. Not for your lessons per say, but because you reminded me of the most important thing. What made me great in my youth was my confidence and my no care attitude. Whats hindering me as an adult is my lack of confidence because of the strife i dealt with. It reminded me that those guys who told me i couldnt sing we're not correct in their assessment....i just wasnt the type of singer they wanted. Burly, deep undertones, aggressive etc...but I'm the exact singer my new band is looking for and the sound we all are looking for in the final product. If I've gotten one thing from your videos its my confidence back. My "i dont give a fuck what you think ima do my thing regardless" attitude. Thanks 100000000x for that brother.

[@kentamplin]

Joseph, thanks for your comment. You've hit many nails on the head with this one. It's easy to shrink away from trying when people reject you at auditions. It just often turns out that they are looking for a specific sound or style that is not what you excel at. Now look. You've found a GOOD FIT. Now it's time to get your voice back in shape and rebuild your confidence. You can't be Chris Cornell because you just aren't him. You're Joseph. So be all that you can, as yourself. Hone your skills and find YOUR voice! Arise and sing!

[@josephrobichaud2852]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy im about 5 minutes from my home booth (the 3x3ft pantry with a door lol) to rip 3 of these new demos out. Im gonna fkn KILL IT! Because that's what i do! Thanks again for the words of inspiration and the reply man!

[@thandie67]

Joseph Robichaud congratulations!

[@AHTxStudios]

Now I'm really curious to hear your singing voice.

[@bloodeater]

"i dont give a fuck what you think ima do my thing regardless" attitude this is the spirit of art hahaha

[@musicisbrilliant]

Very true.The hardest part is having the guts to just sing out loud!!!! Ive said this a trillion times, but thanks for your help and guidance!! :)

[@kentamplin]

You're welcome, musicisbrilliant!

[@eplays9521]

musicisbrilliant i doubt you said it a trillion times tho

[@kentamplin]

He's right, E Plays. I've been counting. It's a trillion times now. 😊

[@eplays9521]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy hahaha , love your attitude man :)

[@musicisbrilliant]

Haha. I love you guys. :) And THANKS AGAIN, THANKS AGAIN, THANKS AGAIN SO MUCH!!!!!! Singin' aint easy, but Kens sincere passion, insight and encouragement has already really helped me and many others so much. Good luck to everyone. ;)

[@crushedinfamy]

This video is so encouraging. I love what you said about singers having guts, and I especially love what you said about everyone having a story to tell. That's true wisdom for the ages. Thank you, Ken.

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure!

[@ralphramirez3671]

I always thought I was ok. With your techniques. I feel was more comfortable. Thanks

[@kentamplin]

Great to hear!

[@jesiwahl9043]

Oh my Ken! Whenever I feel low about my singing ability at my age I think of Bob Dylan and I think if he can sing I can sing because I have a story to tell I have so many stories to tell and that's all we're there to do is to tell a story and to take people on a ride; a ride through emotion

[@biggSHNDO]

i love seeing your smile in each video. Not just cause you're handsome(although your face IS pretty), but it is HONESTLY encouraging and makes me feel cheery inside.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Shawn!

[@josterlau1]

When Ken Tamplin was in middle school, his vocal coach assigned him an essay entitled "How to be a great singer?" He received an A+ for turning in a blank page with only his name at the top.

[@kentamplin]

I wish!

[@berniebernal]

hahahaah that is hard to believe. His exercises have helped me alot from being a terrible singer to being an average a little way better singer.

[@Spacegoat92]

That's true. His teacher then said "Prove it!" To which Ken just started singing. It's also the very day he coined the phrase "The proof is in the singing"...

[@garyw1971]

@@Spacegoat92 pretty sure that years of hard work came before the phenomenal vocal ability, but yeh i get the jest! 🤘

[@helixmoore7636]

Hell yes. Hes amazing

[@tomprice3258]

I agree that "A singer is only a singer because they have the guts to be one", however I would like to add' "because they love to sing." Al the best to you, Ken! Thanks for these wonderful singing lessons!

[@kentamplin]

That certainly helps!

[@TheDennyDeefella]

I've been a singer for over 20 years I gave up about 5 years ago after doing pubs and clubs for 15 years or so! When I hear most of the singers on the radio these days not going to mention any names out of respect but my mind boggles most of them wouldn't be able to hold a note with me!! This is why I gave up! I enjoy your videos a lot keep em coming

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Static! I'm glad you're liking the videos!

[@johnrectangle6034]

Hell sure I agree a hundred percent to that line between singing and the guts. For the story to tell, I would add the way the voice interacts with the guitar riff or the drum pattern. I just love when I feel that my voice, the guitar and the drums are going well together. Tx for the inspiration.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening! Rock on!

[@teacherjay7058]

This is very helpful. It works . I tried it. Thanks for sharing this bro

[@chelseataylor5033]

Just used your tip to plug the nose for nasality, made sure I was breathing like you said, and made sure I had my mouth open wider and I’m already seeing improvements!

[@kentamplin]

Excellent!

[@Zerofluffsgiven]

Great advice - singing has been the most courageous thing I've attempted. It's done wonders to my confidence and from there the skills are being gained on a regular basis thanks in part to this site and the KTVA!

[@kentamplin]

Hey, Suzie! Good for you for having the guts to step up and sing!

[@MrSpock]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Hi Ken. How come there is no emphasis here on assessing the accuracy of each of the pitches aimed for in these exercises?

[@BrunaOneGirlBand]

I can't thank you enough for this video. I started singing only 2 years ago, and being a singer is my biggest goal in life. But I've been really insecure about my voice lately. This video inspired me to be braver, to have the guts to practice more and be more authentic!

[@kentamplin]

I'm glad you found it helpful, Bruna's!

[@marvel1416]

So if i dont misunderstand......i may have a voice of a 7 year old nasal boy (thats what i sound like when i hear myself though im 45....) as long as i have the guts to try my best at learning how to sing ...i must give it a shot then.......(.i have always wanted to sing but my voice always was a shame for me since i lack of a deep voice and have low range ) Thanks for inspiring me , i salute you from Argentina , sorry for comenting so many years after.....

[@kentamplin]

You will never know unless you try.

[@Squarll]

whenever I think of someone "acting" or "being apart of the song"I think of Jeff Buckley "Hallelujah." It is amazing how much emotion he put into that song.

[@kentamplin]

Squarll Walla- Yes, that is an exceptionally sensitive peace. Remarkable.

[@mikehagan4320]

That is good advice. " You Have to Sing to be a Singer." I've never Sang in front of anyone before. I have sung at work for decades. But I've always worked alone. I Never Shared my Singing with anyone. All the Guys were Roped in Front of the Church for an unrehearsed Christmas song. Most of the guys pretend they aren't there and mumble through the song. " Oh Holly Night." I let it RIP! That was so Much Fun!!! I didn't have much of a voice that day. But it turned out mostly Good. I did plenty of Vibrato. I was in tune. And Hit some Beautiful Notes. The Down side is all of the Church Ladies Expect Me To Sing Now. Best Wishes! M.H.

[@kentamplin]

Good for you! Keep singing!

[@mikehagan4320]

@@kentamplin Thank you for the Encouragement!

[@dawntaylor3789]

These lessons are the best. Thank You Very Much

[@sleepycoyote1]

Johnny Cash is a good example of a person who wasn't necessarily, a great vocalist. But yet he was a legendary artist. His style was a bit different.

[@kentamplin]

Absolutely. Johnny shared his heart and allowed us to see his soul. What he lacked in technical expertise, he made up for with reality!

[@mc6826]

Thank you for this video Ken and "A singer is only a singer because they have the guts to be one". I was in sixth grade, 10 years old, new to the United States. A music teacher had each child in the class come up to her piano to "audition". From the "audition", she picked people to be in the chorus. My new friends were chosen, but I wasn't. When I asked why I wasn't in the chorus (I didn't know you had to be chosen), she told me that I could not sing. So, I avoided letting anyone hear me sing for the remainder of my life until now, in my sixth decade of life.

[@kentamplin]

That's terrible. I hope you are singing now!

[@mattbishton9320]

Yes true in terms of thinking about what your actually singing! Never thought about that way

[@kentamplin]

Rock on!

[@elizabethmayhand3941]

I sing for my own enjoyment, whether in tune or out! It makes me feel good to sing.

[@kentamplin]

Then you should keep singing and enjoying it!

[@joshuaansley1361]

A singer is only a singer because they have the guts to be one!!! Extremely well said sir. Very inspirational

[@paulmcdowell6886]

100000% truth told right there Mr. Ken Tamplin ......the proof is in the Singing and the Stories we want to portray and tell, Godbless You and Yours

[@thewireddaytrader3607]

This reminds me of Huey Lewis getting knocked for his voice by critics. He said I don't care, I'm the singer.

[@theronhayden4671]

Annie lennox has an AMAZING voice. LOOOOVE her.

[@GaOutlawVinyl]

I’ve always said everybody can sing you just have to find the right song. I’m still looking for that song.

[@aarondaniel7068]

Cool. My main gigging amp is a 1977 2203 and I set it almost exactly like that: P-0, B - 10 , M - 8, T - 2, MV 2-3, Pre 6-8. Small variations depending on the room. Using an HSS strat.I think the 2204 is a little warmer, and the 2203 is a little punchier. Great video on what I believe is the #1 rock and roll amp of all time.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the thoughts! Rock on!

[@skywalkerjediknight2024]

I chose some of the videos perfect for help my voice training I chose the videos that can help me but I chose the ones make my voice got better and after a couple months doing this my voice got better when I'm singing thank you man it'll be great if you was my teacher 💙

[@mdew24]

Another great video Ken. A lot of people just do not realize that a big key of singing is to adopt the correct attitude to convey the message of a song. You do not want to Belt out a light hearted love song or express teenage angst with a soft falsetto. Some people lose the meaning of a song by adding too much melisma in the wrong places and ruin the grammatical phrasing that keeps the story consistent. Dylan may not have had the best voice but you always knew what he was singing about and what his meaning was behind the words. That is the mark of a good singer.

[@TheAntiTryhard]

Very well explained! People always wonder why I prefer Ozzys singing over Dios. Singing can mean so much more than most think.

[@kellykirkpatrick4992]

"A singer is only a singer because they have guts to sing" So, true

[@ForeverCellist]

My mom has never been able to stand Bob Dylan's voice but my dad and I share a love for his music. He's such an amazing songwriter and he's able to express so many emotions. I never really thought about the fact that they same could apply to me - I just figured, I'm not a technically great singer so I must just be a terrible singer.

[@kentamplin]

Anyone can improve, ForeverCellist! If we want to sound better, we can, if we are willing to work on it. Or we can accept the way we are now and see if it flies.

[@robchesley4591]

Ya Bon Scott had a voice that many people would never attempt to sing with.. but man, it made AC/DC so unique..

[@kentamplin]

Yes, AC/DC is an extreme sport! 😊

[@lelidomino]

Still trying to find the guts. Thanks for the encouragement!!!!

[@kentamplin]

You can do it!

[@robaerto71]

Hey, Ken, I think it could be helpful to differentiate between "singer" and "musician". Best examples were as you mentioned Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. They were Geniuses in composing music without being good singer in the technical sense. And there are on the opposite enough examples for singer that were so good they don't even have to write their own music. Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Barbara Streysand, Beyonce, Elvis, Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett were foremost ENTERTAINER and SINGER than composer or musicians in the creative sense. I compare this to racecar-drivers. They don't have to know how to build or repair cars - although many of them know like many of my examples were co-composer too - but PERFORMING is their special power!

[@kentamplin]

Thank you.

[@akhoyokezo8677]

Your topic here encouraged me a lot.

[@stevecole5135]

Thank you, I’m still growing my voice and you give me hope and guidance.

[@kentamplin]

You'll get lots of good, useful information from my videos, steve! 😊

[@Jacksmusicshack]

I've been looking all over KZbin for some vocal training and you're on a playlist of vocal training! I'm definitely starting to listen to some of my friends and they have told me I need vocal training and I've neglected it for a year but now I'm taking it more seriously and I feel kind of ashamed for neglecting it and will fully admit that I made that mistake.

[@kentamplin]

People need to realize the learning to really sing well is more than quick 5-minute scam videos and come-ons. It's more about building a strong foundation from the ground up, and working to make it better, day-by-day. Listen to the vocal coach sing. How hard are the songs he or she is demonstrating? Or are they even demonstrating? If they can't sing themselves, then they can't teach you to sing. Find a vocal coach that can sing their butt off, and learn how to sing like that.

[@Jacksmusicshack]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy. A fair enough answer. Thank you for your help!

[@Hanzey1966]

You so Right ...Its in YOUR Soul... NOT in another Idol Vocalists Soul...He/She has her/His own ,,Heart&Soul,, Not talking Techniques here ...But the Soul/Spirit that makes a Voice Your Own.

[@kentamplin]

Learning the technical aspects of the voice helps to free the spirit to go where it wants while singing.

[@Hanzey1966]

For Sure Ken !! @@kentamplin

[@davidbell3865]

That is such an important observation. You don't even have to sing. You'll be able to sing better just by listening to what Ken says. I love it!

[@kentamplin]

If you learn as you listen, you will improve.

[@markcolegrove4502]

Dear Ken.Thank You.I'm a country boy and your lessons are incredibly helpful.I Love to sing and your to blame.Thanks again from a fan in Ohio.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Mark. Hi to O-Hi-o!

[@jenoyestewart1516]

I just found your channel and I am total impressed. In fact, while trying some of the exercises that I found here, I felt that sensation in my soft palate and a tingle as the sounds resonated in my throat. It was an awesome sensation without feeling like I was going to crack. I was just focused on the emotions of the song I was testing it out on. I have to say, I would love to know more about your courses. You are awesome man! One love from the Jamaica!

[@kentamplin]

Jenoye Stewart Check it out! kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@ReedHarvey]

I can’t even remember a KZbin video that I agree with so much. This is 1,000,000 percent true. I would like this video 1000 times if I could.

[@kentamplin]

Reed Harvey I'm really happy to hear that!

[@EM-B]

Love the way Ken always talks about 'The Greats !' XOXO

[@kentamplin]

Love your comments, Emily!

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Excellent points about Dylan, Neil Young et al - being distinctive and expressing yourself is the 'point', same with guitar playing it isn't technical perfection but true expression that people respond to!

[@Gigi-il4uo]

Ken what you shared is the most useful advise I've heard. It's from the heart. I don't have the guts, but I have the love for singing.

[@kentamplin]

Gigi44 - Thank you! Get out there and sing!

[@joeschatz6617]

Thanks bro I'll definitely use those vowel sound scales to warm up from now on

[@kentamplin]

Very good, The Grasseater!

[@MisterInsomaniac]

he can be your grandfather kiddo

[@panagodaliyanageruwansures5102]

Thank you for your valuable advice

[@paulfogartysongs]

Hi Ken, there is much to be said about your opening comment, that singers are simply people who have the guts to actually sing.

[@kentamplin]

paul fogarty 👍

[@lambeausouth1]

Now that's encouraging words from a true vocal coach! 😃

[@kentamplin]

Keep it up!

[@Endrit719]

I love you quote A singer is a singer because they have the guts to be a singer you are definitely the best singer I seen so far

[@deanxxi]

I always enjoy and learn from your videos. Thanks for sharing another great one.

[@ijustlovebritcoms]

Ahh, that smile...and that soothing voice. Makes me smile and feel better immediately! 😍❤️ And yeah, I know that my singing is not the greatest. But at age 28 I was tired of sitting on the bleachers listening to others doing what I felt I was ready to do. Yes, it was a little scary at first, being up front & center alone. But I made myself get used to it, and it became fun! And over the next, uuhhh, 35+ years I went from mediocre to “good,” but even at this age I know I can do more. I didn’t have KEN back in the old days!

[@kentamplin]

Jane Doe- congratulations on facing your fear and putting yourself out there!

[@twozniak4037]

I enjoyed this video. You're extremely knowledgeable, in addition to being encouraging. I had a less than positive experience in high school choir, and it took a few years for me to get my mojo back, so to speak. Luckily I had friends at university who eventually talked me into the occasional backing vocal, or just to cover one tune for em. Not a lot of people willing to tackle Jane's Addiction or Violent Femmes. Both singers have a unique sound.

[@kentamplin]

Sorry to hear you had a bad experience in choir, T, but that is great you are getting back out there!

[@yourastinko2]

Thanks for the support.

[@kentamplin]

You're welcome, Kevin!

[@Deadtired83]

Such a nice video and totally agree with you in this, Ken. It's kind of cool that just few days back I wondered about this matter while driving home. What I, as an amateur singer, would teach to someone who just decides to start this wonderful hobby. And pretty much exactly the same things came to my mind too. The most important thing is to dare to use your vocal range (and techniques) in it's full potential and seconly, like an actor, dive into the story of the song, use your influences and try to make yourself a tool for the story. Empathize. There's really nothing to fear. Throw yourself in and you'll end up hearing those "we want more"'s. :) When I started about 20 years ago, I was actually not really that willing but since no one else in our band didn't have the guts either, I started to sing, or something like that. By my own it took almost 15 years to actually reach that point when I realized that hell, I actually can sing a song like Scorpion's Still Loving You or Queen's Show Must Go On, if I just go and sing it. :) But getting away from that low baritone area needs exactly that, guts. Guts to try out, fail miserably, try thousand times again and find your limits. But in the end, it's not really that hard when you figure it out. But work, that it needs.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Mika! 😊

[@Roses1401]

Mr. Ken Tamplin just checking your older videos. I know what you meant. And it is: You have to put yourself in song and not imitate biggest stars. It's only the way how you self can to treat the songs you sing. And then if you have someone which present your performances you will right so bigg like those which sing "original" or said with the other words: you present self small or bigg, so big like you want to be.... Thank you once again! Nicest regards from Germany! Roses

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening, Roses!

[@MultiScrappydo]

Well I just found you and am so glad. I have several issues. I sang a lot when I was younger, then life took over, kids, years of partying all took their toll. So I've been singing for about 8 months now on Smule. I have a real issue with the cracking thing and God I hate it. It is getting better just by singing a lot but it still happens. The other issue or question I guess is I don't fall into the typical soprano female voice. I have a lower register and am so much more comfortable singing lower but most songs have a few higher notes in them and I'd like to hit them without cracking. Suggestions? New subbie here.

[@lilpoet27]

Same!!!! The only song I can sing is Peggy Lee's "Fever" because I don't have to sustain any notes or hit anything high

[@Marhevka7]

Thank you so much for these, much appreciated

[@kentamplin]

You're welcome, Josh!

[@Ly2744]

I really like practicing this scale with my warm ups.

[@kentamplin]

It's a good one.

[@marybrowning5657]

I love watching and learning from your videos. you are a very good teacher and I like the fact that you are not a music snob. I'm a weekend warrior and my octaves are somewhat limited. lots of times I have to go into falsetos for my high notes

[@kentamplin]

Nice comment, Mary! Falsetto isn't such a bad thing, but you can develop it to sound more like your full voice, and you can grow your full voice so that you don't have to rely on the falsetto so much.

[@Tyfloon]

I feel you like a ver authentic and pure dude, thanks for sharing your knwoledge so we can use it as tools to develop ourselves. Sorry about my english just wanted you to notice my gratitude ^^

[@dorianj.blackwell8297]

Hi Ken, I've been watching your videos religiously and am SO GLAD I came across your information just like thousands of other brand new singers (Yes, we are singers too people!). I have a question that other people may or may not have asked you before but what are some other ways that you could explain the "Ping" you talk about. For some reason I'm having a hear time visualizing/hearing what you mean so I was wondering what some alternative words could be that could communicate the same idea since it seems like that Ping is crucial for success within your teachings! Thank you and lots of positive vibes your way!

[@kentamplin]

Sure, Dorian. The ping in the voice is getting a lot of bright, high-frequency harmonic overtones into your singing. If you google Singers Formant, you will see that classical singers all over the world have been seeking to have overtones in their voice in the region of about 2.5khz to 4 khz, which area of the sound spectrum has been named the "singers formant". Singers all over the world strive to get this brilliance into their sound. I often state that this bright ping is the ONLY TRUE WAY to grow the voice. That sounds a little bit arrogant until you realize that this is the very part of the sound of the human voice that actually promotes resonance. Having a lot of naturally resonant frequency content within your voice just naturally promotes resonance within the vocal tract. It starts at the vocal cords themselves, by getting a nice, crisp amount of cord CLOSURE, which I demonstrate directly when I tell people "It's the LAH!!! AHHH!!! and I do so in that very bright timbre of voice, with good cord closure and bright sound production. When it's bright enough, the sound literally pings from the hard surfaces within the vocal tract, and ricochets and resonates within the reflective pockets of resonance. When the voice is trained to have this bright pinging sound, it resonates to the max. This is like having power steering for the voice. Classical singing has a tendency to be dark in tonal color. We want to start out from the very beginning with a bright, OPEN sound. Open Throat, Open Jaw, Tongue down, and BRIGHT. This is our Home Position on the AH Vowel. All vowels stem from the AH.

[@dancurtis461]

4.2K thumbs up, and 69 down. Pretty much says it all right there. Thanks for these videos Ken. I may never be able to sing without the audience running away in terror, but it won't be because I couldn't find the best instructor on the Internet.

[@fayforeverfree2801]

WOW!!!! Awesome channel Ken! So inspiring and informative! You've been most helpful. Thank you so much dude! X

[@kentamplin]

Fay- Awesome! :)

[@eugeneimbangyorteza]

+Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy i've been a subscriber for more than a year. I really like the quick tips you gice. I'm not really into singing. I grew up playing piano with the church choir and occasionally sing while i'm playing for guide. i'm a low tenor and thanks to some of your vids, i'm not straining anymore if i belt between A4-C#5.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for subscribing and for being there for all of my videos, Eugene! That's great that this information is boosting your upper range without strain!

[@heritagelegacy]

Ken you’re videos are great brother. Absolutely love your approach to vocal training.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks Bill!

[@Christine-hr9rz]

I think Frank Zappa exemplifies what you are saying. He almost doesn't sing at all. But he is unforgettable!

[@kentamplin]

That's very true. Frank made a mark, even in the Yellow Snow! See what I mean? He was so unique! What an amazing musician he was!

[@louisparra4398]

Awesome singing tips& vocal tutorials, thank you thank you, at 66 I've seen improvements despite the 2 and 1/2 year hiatus due to the pandemic and other personal reasons, nevertheless I kept watching vocal KZbin videos on singing and, I narrowed it down to which ones were most helpful, Educational and effective in vocal tone,& improved range ,naturally being a baritone and not really a rock singer ,although I love classic rock of the 60s& 70s,as well as classic jazz standards but was more exposed to classic soul, R& B and Latin rock music as a youth ,I appreciate how you explain everything and give us the examples, and yes the proof is in singing! Thanks again Ken ,you are the Sesai for aspiring singers to be the very best they can,I am currently just doing a few private parties ,weddings, anniversaries etc but singing 3 , 50 minuet - to a Hour set still takes alot out me as a front man & playing Latin percussion on Timbales, keep up the good work Bro 👏 🎶🎵🎙😎👊

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Couldn't believe you pulled off Dillon so well...you can sound like ANYONE, man! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Great pts! I had wondered what had made the Beatles craze & wondered how certain people ever became famous w/their voices. Great insight! That means there's some hope for me! Yay! Lol Funny...I was just thinking 2nights ago how I could learn to sing & BANG! Here you are! 😃

[@wagnermenzori3477]

Thank you MASTER! Thank you again. Gosh... you've encouraged me on my crazy idea of sending you a video of me singing, last video, but I still haven't found the very guts you're talking about today... :( but I'll do it... this weekend.

[@kentamplin]

You're welcome, Wagner! Find those guts!

[@Hanzey1966]

Hey Ken ....This 52 year Young Dutch RockVocalist just Subscribed to your KTVA , GREAT !!!!

[@jumpwhistlefart]

Great video. Those examples you gave of singers really blew my mind - it never occurred to me that most, if not all of the ones you named would not be considered actually good singers. They're so into what they do it just seems right. Excellent points, man.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Comosedice!

[@andrewcarson6925]

Thank you so much I sing to cope with my epilepsy I love singing it's my passion I'm going to practice with my singing and I'm going to audition on American Idol

[@kentamplin]

That is awesome, Andrew! Keep on rockin'!

[@crashcelist]

OMG man, I learned a lot in 6 minutes ... and this is the incredible AeIOU I heard ... Thanks for the class

[@kentamplin]

You're Welcome, Jefferson!

[@thinkorganicstudios]

🙏🏽👌🏽amazing how you give your students a story of music and share your musical ear of talent. In other words coach you actually speak music and not just drills and exercises. You share your love of the craft and that is a major blessing to hear from a coach!!! My favorite teachers in school were the hard on us, yet smart teachers who were cool to talk about their views and what they have a taste for and their own interests. That is what builds trust and that is a major key !! Thank you coach Ken! THUNDERSTRUCK!!!!! Ahhaa

[@kentamplin]

Thovan Music&Films Thanks for the kind words!

[@thinkorganicstudios]

Welcome from a fan!!!!

[@don_quijote_delamancha]

Your impersonation of Dylan at 2:40 is really great. Gotta seeeeerve somebody. Could you sing a Dylan song just like Dylan does? That could be really nice.

[@anthonyyohman]

I'm 50 years old and have always been afraid to sing where others can hear me. I'm hoping your videos helps me get to where I can feel comfortable with my voice. Although I think I'll try the techniques in the barn first. If the horses don't kick through the walls and take off maybe I will gain some confidence. I am 1 of 5 kids and e1 can sing but me. The worst part is my passion for music far outweighs theirs. They all listen to just 1 genre of music. Although they all have different tastes it still baffles me why they don't atleast give others a try with an open mind. Anyways thanks for the vids.

[@kentamplin]

Ha! If the horses kick the barn down, you are going to have to do a lot of practicing! Seriously, though, if you are having problems singing, there are a number of things that you can learn that will help you a LOT to begin improving.

[@anthonyyohman]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Thank you. I'm gonna keep watching your videos and using your techniques. Also I am really impressed at how you interact with your subscribers. Thank you for that.

[@__ZANE__]

Thanks for being out here Brotha!

[@kentamplin]

You're welcome, Zane!

[@JohnnyLen]

Can you do a video demonstrating the different vowels we should practice? And how to correct certain vowels/consonants if there is a problem..

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the suggestion, John! 😊

[@marcom9530]

Thank you Ken ,you are a great coach.You give me inspiration. The Education makes my Voice grow.Best wishes to you. Keep on Rockin and greetings from Dortmund Germany 🤘🎤

[@kentamplin]

Thank you for your comment, Marco! I'm glad you are getting good results from what I teach!

[@gregorygalyan3670]

Very good advice! Simply applies to all genres of music from a Tool to whatever other people listen to in this world other than tool lol

[@susansmothers]

WOW!..I Love your Vocal Instructions!....:)

[@kentamplin]

Thank you for your kind comment, susan!

[@travismiller3367]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy is your throat like totally open for those scales when I do it it sounds kinda nasily

[@christinap3783]

i take singing lessons in my town in Australia but i always find myself practising on your videos before every lesson! (thank you forv that) umm mayb i should start paying you! 🤔😅 . U are a certified legend! 🤘

[@kentamplin]

Glad to know that I'm helping you get ready for your singing lessons, Christina!

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Well said and true. Like Tony Montana said in Scarface, ´´Balls order, Frank. Balls.´´

[@kentamplin]

Ha!

[@taranwarner6822]

The vocal exercise don't sound too pleasant. But it really opens up the throat

[@kentamplin]

Taran Warner 🤣🤣🤣

[@karthikkishore796]

Great video You makes me so confident Thank you.

[@kentamplin]

You make me so happy when I read comments like this that tell me I am helping people to get out there and sing, and to feel better about themselves. Thank you, STAR- LORD!

[@gabepiano30]

Hey Ken, your lessons have been a great help for me. I still struggle with pitch but I have a decent range.

[@kentamplin]

I'm glad the lessons are helping you, GBA!