How To Sing Like Jon Bon Jovi | Living On A Prayer | Isolated Vocals Only | Analysis & Tutorial

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[@ryo2722]

This is the best “how to sing like jon bon jovi” video so far! Thanks so much for doing this!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi Ryo, My pleasure! Thank you for that amazing feedback - love to hear that! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@joshuahalliwell100]

before i started singing this song, i thought the woah would be the hard belt. The "prayer" is defo the tougher bit. Cheers for the video, the tips help a lot with the intro.

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Glad to hear you found it helpful!

[@XZONSTAR]

I'm gonna try to perform this at my Talent Show next month, so I'm really gonna be "Livin On A Prayer" for this one 😂

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Best of luck! 🍀I’m sure you’ll be awesome! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@DartagnanMagic]

Great job ---- and you're singing --- what a relevation :)

[@alexanderperviy2029]

Maaan!!! it's so cool!!! You best voice,respect you!!!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

WOW! Very much appreciated, Alexander - so glad you liked it! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@RenatoMesquitamusic]

could you please please make a video teaching us how to sing Always??? Thank you for your generosity

[@juniormark18]

I learn a lot sir thank you so much I'm a Filipino aspiring singer thank God I found you coach

[@guitpizz]

At what age did you get your first karaoke machine? just bugging you. Filipinos do love their K machine but they have many great singers.

[@DanielHiley]

Super helpful man thanks!

[@kensnedegar5925]

You did a great job it's one of my favorite singers growing up in my twenties of course I'm the same age is Bon Jovi LOL

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hey Ken, same here - my (top) hair hasn't achieved the same lovely grey as his, but my 'beard' sure has! LOL! Appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@kensnedegar5925]

Sure will always watch you get good advice cuz I like singing to God bless you

[@mrrabbit226]

Hey Jim, so just to understand the killer last chorus: does he switch btw head voice and chest voice on the original recording? thanks for the vid, awesome job!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

That's a GREAT question, but only something he can answer because it can be hard to distinguish although it sounds like a hybrid to me... if he's using 'one register singing' then it is almost impossible to tell

[@mrrabbit226]

@RockYourBestVocals hey thanks a lot! He doesn't sound like that or go that high in other tunes I think, so it makes me wonder. Anyway I think the fact that it's impossible to find a live version where he kills it speaks by itself. The isolated voice track from studio is a bliss to listen to though!

[@陳妍杏-o7d]

謝謝！

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Wow thank you so much!

[@davidlopez2519]

His jersey accent had me dead 😂, although it was really helpful

[@08govinrajsingh96]

HEy man Keep up the Good work, i believe that this Channel gonna be big someday

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your support more than you could imagine! Comments like yours keep me going when I feel like I'm not making any impact in the world, so I really REALLY appreciate you!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@samsschool3639]

06:58 I lost it, i almost vommited I was laughing so hard

[@aidanmullenger3390]

Im glad ur showing a healthy way that actually sounds similar and good unlike what Jon actually did with the pretty unhealthy distortion he did

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Thank you for that acknowledgement! In my professional career, I started out NOT knowing how to get the 'similar' (safe) sounds, and ended up destroying my voice on many occasions... One day I said, "I gotta figure out a way to save my voice and not sacrifice sounding like the actual song". I came up with some specific tools to do that, and love sharing them so others can avoid damage. Thank you (again) for taking the time - REALLY appreciate you!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@notsusavesong4483]

Thank you very much

[@RockYourBestVocals]

You are welcome and thank you for watching and commenting! 😃👍🏼🙏🏽

[@Mike-gz8gy]

This was a really polished one, Jim! Awesome breakdown! I lived in New Jersey for a time, so trust me when I say, they can take it. Gosh, I hated it there. lol xD

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Thank you Michael, you are always too kind with your reviews! Hopefully you got the 'which exit?' reference? haha! BTW, actually, which exit did you live off of? ;) Was it THAT bad? 😱

[@Mike-gz8gy]

@@RockYourBestVocals Sadly, the joke went over my head. I was serving in the Air Force at the time at McGuire. It could have been me, but between the weather, the people, the food, and there being nothing to do where I was, it was a drag. I'd take a bus to Philly on the weekends, that was more my speed. NYC was a great time. I'm sure it's just me. xD

[@RockYourBestVocals]

We all have our own reasons for liking different places... different cities have different vibrations for sure!

[@marcanthonyfiocca3030]

Your so good vocal teacher,! I’ll probably search those videos of ken altough it is quite good but for you thumbs up sir

[@nikolanikolic5180]

you sing this very heady,i would love to hear with thicker moree belting ;)

[@Mike-gz8gy]

Can't wait!

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Haha - Soon Michael, Soon... I'm excited to hear your thoughts! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@msantos7948]

This is awesome. Thank you

[@RockYourBestVocals]

You're very welcome!

[@DANWRIGHTITIS]

Cool Video JIm! Can you maybe do a vid about the use of Effects like Reverb & echo on vocals. Or indeed the OVER USE of effects! salud

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hey Dan, great suggestions! I like how you stated 'over use' of effects - haha! I'm not big on effects but I'll put this on my list because maybe it will help people to be mindful that effects often don't make you sound better (just putting reverb on BAD vocals is just BAD VOCALS with reverb on them - haha! 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@wannaPerfectionGirl]

I love you, man!!!!!!!🤩

[@RockYourBestVocals]

🥰🥰🥰 I love you too!!! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@wannaPerfectionGirl]

@@RockYourBestVocals thanks a lot for the cool lesson and you sound cool! 👏👏👏🤘

[@raccoonlover7280]

Wow! This tutorial was very helpful, but I got a question: How can I do this without hurting my vocal cords? I keep hurting myself, so are there any voice exercises I can do?

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi, I would need to hear what you are doing so I can assess how you might fix it, and I would love to help. Consider booking a 1:1 consultation on my website rockyourbestvocals(dot)com and we can discuss! I'd be happy to help!

[@raccoonlover7280]

I had trouble getting on your website, though. I don't know how to do it, unfortunately. Also, will it be possible for me to sing like Bon Jovi? I'm just asking because I am female. If it is possible, my voice will sound different, but that's okay because not everyone will sound the same for singing. 🙂

[@detetiveg.p.1687]

Best part of the vid: the Jersey Impression

[@evernever7]

Am I the only one who heard dancin on a bear?

[@julexlumingas]

Review i'll be there for you " from Bon Jovi pls

[@adamnawawie3789]

can you make how to sing like bon jovi- Always but on his 90s vocals when his vocals started to change? :)

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hey Adam, thank you for the suggestion - I'll do some research on that to see if I can find a good example to work with out that! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@adamnawawie3789]

@@RockYourBestVocals thanks man! I'll subscribe to your channel now ;) I Really appreciate it :)

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hi Adam, thank you SO MUCH for subscribing! So happy to have you in 'The Family" now - appreciate you!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@diamondbarnes469]

Not full voice , but m2 reinforced!

[@mcm_wingchun]

Exit 155 P

[@RockYourBestVocals]

LOL - Awesome! 😂👍💕

[@TorqNCandy]

All I hear is "livid on a bear" when you say "living on a prayer"

[@RockYourBestVocals]

😂👍

[@ljcalhoun]

Living on a Bear?

[@RockYourBestVocals]

😂😂😂

[@johnarcarese172]

How to sing like Bon Jovi - gargle w broken glass.

[@nuao88]

Jim have you heard his cover of "here comes the sun" for bidens inauguration? Yikessss 🙃

[@RockYourBestVocals]

No, I actually didn't hear it but you have me intrigued now! 🤔 (is it like a Puddle of Mudd 'situation'?) 😱 Perhaps that should be my next 'Reacts' video (I already have some others in the works, but maybe need to add that to the list) Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@nuao88]

@@RockYourBestVocals ah it wasn't as bad as puddle but his voice has completely changed , for the worse 🤦

[@AshRavens]

dude, he's about 60 yrs old now. leave him be.

[@corywilley1595]

As if sounding like Bon Jovi is a bad thing 😂

[@ajmartinez4924]

Sounds looks like Axl Rose

[@ricomajestic]

Axl Rose is more nasal!

[@wahyudinbeniardi9602]

Living on a bear 🗿

[@whyyeseyec]

This didn't age well....

[@heythere6983]

Why not? Because of Jon’s troubles? It has nothing to do with this singer who doesn’t have problems

[@adrianfernandez1677]

Head voice and Bon Jovi never do this live.

[@PussyDevourer69]

Well even if you want to sound like Jon Bon Jovi you just can't do it. I've heard so many people tried to imitate his voice they just can't. Most of them just sound like a constipated cat.

[@TheWartechgaming]

True. When I try to add his rasp I just sound constipated

[@arnolddimailig1926]

Try to listen to Arnel Pineda Livin on prayer covers

[@gabuttv2778]

Do Sebastian bach please

[@codezTV88]

Jon bon jovi was a legend on this song also his voice is a amazing back in 1986 livin on a prayer love it

[@kelvinjimenez5628]

Been struggling with this song for months but when i watched this video i did it in one attempt🤣 really thanks man this is very helpful❤️

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Glad it helped!

[@shainhenson3990]

Band really wants to add this to our song set. To my demise this teaching lesson gives me the confidence to pull it off. Very helpful. Thank You

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Awesome - so glad it helped! If I can do it, YOU can do it!

[@arnolddimailig1926]

Can you do a Steve Perry Open Arms song..

[@Supercrazymario178]

Will Bon Jovi retire…

[@chantolosa]

At least you learned these singing techniques u can sing any Bon Jovi songs, because in Livin on a prayer Jon uses all of his vocal techniques

[@dripgoku6270]

Which is the hardest song on your opinion

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Hmmm tough one, because I only regularly sing living on a prayer in gigs and the end (upward pitch modulation) can be very challenging most times!

[@guitpizz]

Very solid breakdown. You don't just talk about what the guy does but you can give examples and mimic.

[@robbieflores4780]

Do you really have to have that range to be able to sing this aside from infusing raspy or distorting sound? Cos I think you really have a high range even if you sing this with your own tone. anyway, This is definitely the best How to sing like Jon Bon Jovi.. Great Job 🙂 I can only sing this when I'm sleeping because it's all happening in my dream.

[@mbellino85]

why? he lost his voice because he had no idea how to sing correctly

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Actually he suffered from vocal paralysis and had surgery… I did an extensive follow up on my channel

[@mbellino85]

@@RockYourBestVocals I understand that but he blew it out at the slippery when wet tour as well. i don't think he knew how to use it correctly. But good video

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

im auditioning for a bon jovi tribute next week ,im very nervous.

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Nerves will make you sing worse, so you must 'program' your mind to know that you will perform perfectly... HOW you ask? (I cover this in my programs and 1:1 coaching) But the short version is - use visualization and self-hypnosis to visualize yourself performing perfectly at the audition... I've used this ALL throughout my >30year career, so I speak from experience to say this WORKS! Best of luck for your audition!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@emmanuelwolf6568]

@@RockYourBestVocals thanks for the advice buddy, im kinda my own worse enemy here, i find myself looking at other guys who sing bon jovi and feeling really stressed i cant hit certain notes, i know i have to compress the high notes to hit them, as i dont want this song to better me.i know i can do it.

[@roximane4313]

OMGGGG.....my poor neighbours🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bbbazzinga]

My problem is that I can't reach the high notes, much less do that and also mimic Jon's singing.

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Not even in falsetto? Keep in mind the vocal folds are muscles that can be stretched, with time and work!

[@loyskietv3683]

Thank s bro

[@mr.fahrenheit8562]

You look like another version of Tom Hardy

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Holy crap - wow, what? Seriously? Never heard that one before, but I'll take it for sure! I usually get compared to much less 'good looking' dudes, so this is rare - LOL! It's always interesting to hear who other people compare you to, and fun to look up when I'm not super-familiar with the person... Thanks for making my day!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@sieroml9607]

nice😍

[@eclipsexy1]

You are amazing. Bon jovi is one of my favorite american singer. I wonder if you can help me master that song living on a prayer. I love to learn. You are amazing, can you help me.

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Thank you for your kind comments! Best thing is to just keep practicing and take each difficult line slowly and feel into where you are having difficulty and go from there... I have some options for courses so check out my website - link in description for more!

[@emmanuelwolfmusic410]

Actually this helped so much

[@RockYourBestVocals]

So glad to hear that! Warms my heart like you can't imagine - as this is my life now, helping others to sing better... Thank you (again) for taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@emmanuelwolfmusic410]

@@RockYourBestVocals your welcome dude,I'm auditioning for a bon Jovi tribute soon so it's definitely helped.have a great day.!!

[@emmanuelwolfmusic410]

@@RockYourBestVocals hey dude I actually got the gig for the bin Jovi tribute band,and we have gigs lined up ,so cool ,thanks for all your hard work mate,I really appreciate it.

[@nolmontecalvo2623]

you really sounded just like bon jovi sir. could you please make a video on how bon jovi scream in living in sin

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Wow really, think I pulled it off? 😊👍🏼🤔 I’ll try to do something on the scream, I’m not familiar with that so I’ll have to listen!

[@nils_griess7887]

pls do a How To Sing Like James Hetfield video, it would be interresting

[@breenahopkins9051]

Yesss!

[@floydofnova2743]

@@breenahopkins9051 I think you mean YEAH

[@breenahopkins9051]

@@floydofnova2743 YEAH I DO!!

[@russelblacker2562]

@@floydofnova2743 YEAH YEAAH OOOH

[@RockYourBestVocals]

Great Suggestion - I LOVE James' voice! I will definitely put him on my list! Thank you for your suggestion and taking the time to watch and comment!!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼