Vocal Coach Reacts to Voctave Disney Princess Medley

[@Tarasimonstudios]

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[@roengaming2078]

Please reactbon voctave beauty and the beast

[@ralphbiggs4549]

This was one of the best reviews I have seen. Done with respect to the artist and also filled with solid information behind it.

[@TheMrAshley2010]

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[@ralphbiggs4549]

Would love to see you do a reaction to Voctave great movie medley

[@memoirsofanimperfectbaritone]

The first soprano, Kate Lott, had vocal training for 17 years! And I just wanted to say- your head voice is GORGEOUS

[@Tarasimonstudios]

memoirs of an imperfect baritone awe thank you!!! LOVE her voice too, so ah-mazing

[@fagnersousa5906]

@memoirs of an imperfect baritone, as a baritone myself, I just loved your account name!!!

[@Whatsmynameagain03]

Finally a "vocal coach" who is actually a vocal coach. I can't stand all these people posting videos who think just because you can match pitch and happen to have people who pay you money to try and teach them how to do the same you're entitled to call yourself a coach. Thank you for sharing your training with us :)

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Whatsmynameagain03 wow. Such a high compliment..I’m humbled. Thank you so much!

[@hippopajamas]

I have such a THING for incredibly technically accurate singers- like, total shivers. That first woman did it for me, man.

[@davidfuentes3732]

You can tell she knows what shes talking about. Love how she critics, and love her voice! And i love voctave too

[@Tarasimonstudios]

David Fuentes yay!!!

[@muppetsstoogesfan1]

If you didn't know Voctave is comprised of singers from Voices of Liberty, the vocal group that sings daily at The American Adventure in EPCOT at Walt Disney World.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

muppetsstoogesfan1 interesting! I didn’t know that. Thank you for sharing.

[@haydenstone5379]

Actually not all of them. Tony the tenor 2 with spiky hair is not in voices of liberty but is instead a 4x barbershop international winner on baritone, tenor, and lead. He is the most decorated member ever in the Barbershop Harmony Society and is a friend of the founder since they both worth at Rawlins University in Orlando Florida.

[@xagcax]

Rollins College**

[@michaelgiddens3106]

Hayden Stone Tony actually is the Musical Director for Voices of Liberty at Epcot as well as the Dapper Dans in the Magic Kingdom and Vocal Director for Finding Nemo there as well. I also believe Tony has only won on Bari and Lead, not Tenor.

[@michaelmiller1215]

muppetsstoogesfan1 I didn’t know that. I love Voctave.

[@losfp]

It's super interesting to hear some of the technical stuff behind the music, it definitely helps to appreciate the hard work and training that goes into the music :) Keen to see more of your reaction videos if you do more, Tara!

[@linlasj]

OMG that alto...that alto!!! I am truly in love...

[@robertjosephmaccready4820]

So many harmonies... Melodies... I’m gonna cry!!!

[@joebarnhart4460]

You might react to their collab with Kirstin Maldonado of Pentatonix, It's on the Voctave channel as "Disney Love Medley" and it's epic.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Joe Barnhart thanks Joe! I’ll definitely have to look into that.

[@joebarnhart4460]

Arrgh! Yes, you're right of course. Getting my "love" mixed up with all these "princesses". Wait. That didn't come out right.

[@losfp]

Yep! Love that one too - Kirstin and Jeremy have very pop voices so I'd be interested to see a similar sort of critique. The star of that video is the work by Voctave though, especially Kate Lott.

[@joebarnhart4460]

Des Lee agreed. Even Kirstin and Jeremy were glancing over at Kate Lott with amazement throughout the piece. The pure high notes she has are supernatural.

[@wesleyarnold9269]

seconded. it is the best performance they have online.

[@ZacharyMcCoyMD]

I'm not a singer (orchestral conductor) and I have no idea how I ended up on this video, but I just wanted to say that I really love your attitude. Very healthy and admirable of you. ^_^

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Zachary McCoy awe thank you!

[@barivickers]

That soprano (first singer).... gives me CHILLS! Absolutely gorgeous voice. Could listen to her for-ev-er.

[@wesleyarnold9269]

using the word "crunchy" to describe dissonance means we would be friends XD

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Wes Arnold Hahahaa!!!

[@joshbiddinger1744]

I'm a horn player at heart and this is mind blowing. I've never seen vocal music picked apart like this. Its brilliant.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Josh Biddinger thank u so much!

[@sohaahmadi2573]

I agree with this. I’m a violinist and a flautist. It was super interesting for me to see vocal work being picked apart, whether for improvement or to show what a good job they did. I really wish I was more trained vocally. I don’t think there’s ANYTHING that beats voice.

[@xagcax]

the 2nd soprano(Tiffany) she sang Cinderall "once upon a dream" shes a member of the voices of liberty and shes just super into pushing that disney magic and happiness, which is why shes so expressive when she sings. i really enjoyed watching your review however so you've gained a sub!

[@Tarasimonstudios]

xagcax love it!!

[@alexhendry2120]

Actually the song is from Sleeping Beauty 😊

[@beatrizribeiro2417]

Alex Hendry truuueeee one of my fav movies and once Upon a Time is in my top 3 of Disney songs

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

"once upon a dream" is from Sleeping Beauty not Cinderella, just a quick correction. "So This Is Love" is from Cinderella, also "A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes".

[@RonPaulOrElse]

This was a great instructional video. I never realized if you mispronounce or leave off certain syllables it actually sounds more like the word. Also hitting the front syllable with an almost staccato glottal hit vs. leaving it open really makes for a big difference in the impact of a word. Neat stuff.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

LawLibertyCompassion Justice isn’t it neat? Thanks for commenting!

[@RonPaulOrElse]

Thanks for the response! I actually find myself singing a lot more just to figure out what sounds better. I wish I'd had a singing coach in junior high. I really love it but instead ended up playing a few instruments. Your hints are like voodoo. Changing how you sing words to make them better than when spoken is just magical. It definitely opened my eyes to something I'd been missing. I was like, "How are some people so much better at singing?" While some do have crazy natural talent like perfect pitch and 5 octave ranges (Mitch Grassi fkn amazing), I see a lot of it is due to proper technique. Thanks!

[@eleazarmoeljono-99]

This reaction isn't only about how good voctave is, but also where else voctave can improve. There's always space for improvements, right? Thank you for making this. This is priceless! I'm interested to watch yout review on "Great Movie Medley" and "Mary, Did You Know?". Can you please make them rightaway? It's my pleasure to know more

[@mgreene1409]

I'm convinced this group is from another universe. 😮

[@miguelcaramel6598]

I love how she actually know what she’s talking about unlike most KZbin vocal coaches

[@sophiaellis4974]

You’re exactly who I would have as my vocal coach. As sweet as a lot of these vocal coaches are, I love your direct, clear, and informed instruction. You obviously know your stuff and the technical side of singing, I loved thus

[@nikk-named]

Voctave's ability to throw a wall of sound at you and have it just... hug you like a blanket is incredible.

[@sethbender2863]

voctave is absolutely one of the best vocal groups out there. absolutely love them..so professional.

[@GuinsWIN1]

Home Free How Great Thou Art ! Just incredible & moved to tears. My Dad's RIP Favorite Hymn

[@roclements8061]

Finally, a good and unbiased, truly technical voctave review. I feel i learnt a lot from your video.

[@marcus252phone]

Disney love Medley by Voctave 😁😁

[@mohabbenjamin5233]

Are we going to talk about the fact that you have the most infectious, natural, and genuine smile, Miss Tara? I was literally smiling the whole time as I watched this. As for your spot-on remarks and feedback that reflect years (if not decades) of experience, knowledge, classical training, and profound gift (you have a Divine voice, yourself), I believe it speaks mighty volumes of who you are as an artist, but most importantly, as a person. From an internet stranger, thank you for being who you are, Miss Tara. Such a treasure, indeed. : )

[@audraelynnegrimmelhaussen8808]

Thank you for this. They are on another level and I appreciate the training they obviously put in their singing as a former choir mezzo soprano. I miss miss miss this singing.

[@rmp3yt]

I agree, their resonance is so good. They are all like woodwind instruments

[@xFrShizzLEx]

It's a beautiful thing to watch a person at the top of their game exercise their craft.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

xFrShizzLEx making me blush. Thank you!

[@joyamartin9]

I am a fan of Voctave and love your comments. I was a singer for many years and miss it. Its fun to hear your training it brings back my vocal coach training. Im a new sub!!

[@awakenthebones]

First person that’s done reactions that’s a vocal coach that ACTUALLY can sing! I absolutely loved this reaction. Learned a lot not gonna lie. But I’ve been obsessed with this medley forever!

[@ranhill62]

TF? 😅😅😅 I've watched several vocal coach reactions to this song, and they ALL can sing! 😂😂😂

[@kieraluckett263]

I love all the women that was singing, but the women that were singing "Part of Your World" and " Colors of the Wind", their voices were really unique to me. I loved it.

[@jmpmusva]

Recognized you instantly! Enjoyed your first audition...listened to it dozens of times. What I most enjoy about Voctave and PTX videos, is how we're showcasing competence. Genuine talent even if they are not the most famous.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

jmpmusva you’re the sweetest, thank you for the awesome comment!

[@specialbeamcharlie7250]

Dec 2020 here! Time traveling to your older vids!! Love every single ones!

[@harry6894]

Wow! Loved all your comments! SO insightful! You should definitely do more Voctave Reactions!

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Harry Rusin thank u! I’ll do that :)

[@Eccl9.7]

Just watching five of your reactions (so far! Ha) have made me appreciate music and singing on an astronomically bigger level! Thank you for the videos. You’re a gem! :)

[@jellodog]

Amazing review/critique - These videos are so so helpful for a beginner, like myself, to start 'decode' singing and practice their own ear. These are so fun to watch, thank you!

[@mysticookiebear]

I have learned more in these 12 minutes than in my whole year of being in acapella choir....SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@Ekrigbaum]

When ever the climax of Reflection began, those overtones were just ringing!!!! This group is just amazing.

[@nathanmorgan4699]

Tara you did a great reaction. I couldn’t agree more with everything you said. Great video.

[@jamesblack2719]

thank you for introducing me to this group. What an amazing group and I enjoy your comments, it adds to their video I think.

[@daniellejack4109]

Can I also just say that you're look is just so professional & put together! Seriously gorgeous! Also amazing, respectful review, keep it up!

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Danielle Jack awe thank u so much, that is so kind.

[@anthonyhumphrey3333]

Truly refreshing to find a KZbin Teacher who really knows their technique. Glad to find you on here. I’m studying vocal pedagogy in my masters right now.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Anthony Humphrey yaaaaas!!!!

[@reeepingk]

Ariel singer was freaking amazing! You got it right, she's perfect for it! (All of the singers were wonderful, this one just stood out to me.)

[@Hakausu]

I think part of the beauty of Voctave is their unity and diversity...so many different types of voices and training, ranges, styles. It keeps it from being bland or purely technical or mechanical. Also, Sarah (red hair) is an alto and Ashley sings soprano/alto. They are wonderful musicians, though, and have adjusted and trained their voices to fit in where needed according to Jamey's arrangement and their vision for the finished piece. Thanks for the reaction to teach us what is going on and give us alternative ideas on how some other trained singers may choose to interpret and present songs.

[@boyzone5000]

Please do more of these! I’m genuinely enjoying your informative input:) great job! Also, you look beautiful with that dress :)

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Q.T.π making me blush.☺️ thank you!

[@derekgore2955]

Great job! Voctave’s “Mary Did You Know” would be a great one to review as well.

[@joyh.4483]

Just wanted to leave a comment to boost you! I appreciate your knowledge, teaching style, the details you describe AND your kindness!

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Joy H. Awe!!! So sweet thank you!!

[@isabeliciouss]

Your voice is absolutely gorgeous

[@aribiiwo-brown2850]

I really loved the short rift on "we need to sing with all the voices...". It was really cute.

[@mypekicks]

I thoroughly enjoyed the reaction and critique. Even though I can't sing for crap, I still learned a lot. Thank you!!!

[@hugbiugugiwb]

Loved this video!!! You were so tactful, respectful, and informative. Thank you!

[@ptyptypty3]

Tara .. Thank you for being so knowledgeable and talented. Your voice is beautiful....... and what a bonus that you are beautiful too... Thank you for this unique critique of Voctave.. I love that group... and your professional opinion is completely respected.. :) Peace always...

[@neveroddoreven9594]

This was a very informative video. I like hearing an honest analysis that discusses technique and stylistic choices. Thank you.

[@laurenmoreau2655]

I've watched so many critiques of this song and I got so much out of your review! I struggle with determine vocal placement sometimes and truly appreciate how you always guide singers to safe and beautiful sounding vocal choices!

[@soulstrength]

Voctave is perfection. Just hearing about them, but I'm in love! ❤

[@aurorakirkham3671]

WHEN SHE SANG FOR THE FIRST TIME AT 1:14!!! THAT MOMENT WHEN SHE OPENED HER MOUTH!!! OH MY GOSH. YOU ARE AMAZING.

[@creationsbychancecan]

Kate's voice is incredible and when you add Voctave to the mix the medly is fire

[@BeckyClark552]

Subscribed after about a minute 😂 you’re inspiring me to go back to singing lessons, I absolutely adored it.

[@michaelmiller1215]

I am a great fan of Voctave. I haven’t studied voice since many years ago in college, but I have sung in Choruses performing classical vocal works, as well as ‘pop’ on stage at the Broward Center For The Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Her comments were right on point.

[@ditaditadut]

This review makes me love the song (and voctave) even more!

[@silviamontagna7443]

Finally a reaction to this medley that features real comments and not just some shocked, silly faces. Thank you, Tara.

[@zee7947]

They sound so beautiful 😭🤚🏾

[@iRaven23]

Ohhh I've never seen Voctave reaction ! I'm glad they are getting more recognition

[@QuentinJenkins]

I get goosebumps whenever I hear this arrangement

[@maxthinker6687]

Tara, Thank you. I've been waiting a long time for a professional vocalist and musician to do some reactions. I was a session player (trumpet) many years ago, so acquired an appreciation for the finer points of a performance. It's really nice to hear your critique and notes about the details of how these musicians do their craft. I would ask that you do a reaction to another Voctave performance - Disney Love Medley with Kirstin Maldonado and Jeremy Lewis. IMHO, this piece is incredibly well performed. I've never heard anything like it and I spent several years in studio. Keep up the reaction videos. It's a pleasure to get the professional's point of view.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Max Thinker thank you so much for the awesome comment. You rock!

[@MrJdsenior]

You probably already realize this, but they ARE ALL or have been previously (pretty sure) members of the Voices Of Liberty in the American Pavilion Rotunda at EPCOT at World Showcase. My wife and I used to love to go hear them there, and one of their very active Bases used to sing in our church choir at 1st Pres., Orlando. Great review and comments.

[@gnastefanidis3029]

As a Trained Singer I thoroughly enjoyed this video....Subscribed. You sound like our singing teacher and Opera Singer Dr Gina Oh😘 Thank you💖💕💗❤💓💞Blessings💫 Magic✨Miracles🌟Gratitude✨🌟💫💕💋

[@Kopp203]

Fast forward a year and a half and Tara is a HUGE Voctave fangirl :)

[@Zelith]

I am loving these reviews! I know next to nothing about singing and music, but I find the complexities absolutely fascinating! I hope one day I could get to be half as good as these vocalists. I would love to see you do a review of another Voctave video, Someone Like You (feat. Jody McBrayer)! I am entranced by Jody's voice, and I would love to see an expert's opinion!

[@billizetti]

Beautifully sung and wonderful review.

[@patrickcleary6315]

Yours are the best videos because you give great examples and sing beautifully

[@gustavsson5277]

If you liked this you should react to their "Disney Showstoppers" (you get to hear some of the guys sing) and their "Great movie medley" :)

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Johanna Gustavsson I just might have to do that!

[@marcus252phone]

great movie medley

[@hannahhester8376]

@@Tarasimonstudios She read my mind. Was just about to request "Disney Showstoppers". You will love it!

[@briwindau4861]

Yes! I'd love to see her review the Movie Medley since you can really hear the guys.

[@SeriousGamer753]

Ay congrats she fulfilled your request!!!

[@jan11tabatsoyify]

Very good review..very respectful and honest!!!

[@2wheelz3504]

This was soooo interesting! I can't sing but love to act. This reminds me that quality doesn't just happen.

[@unaverage_anime_admirer]

Great movie medley from voctave next. They really showcase the soprano who sang first.

[@quadruplerain452]

I really like your reaction, I came here thinking it would probably be informative with boring reaction, instead I got these informative with lovely reaction, not disappointed at all. subscribed! :D

[@19Mirat]

OMG you are my new favorite youtube singing channel ...!!! its amazing that u explain so much and so

[@Tarasimonstudios]

OMG thank you!!!

[@Ian-fx5ny]

More more more of reactions to Voctave!!

[@julianyves6550]

These are really good to watch. It helps me with my vocal techniques as I am singing :)

[@jonnyberggren4598]

Finally a vocal coach that call the Altos for Altos and not stubburnly want to name them Mezzos... :) ... And I stubbornly say as I allways do... "If I want to be inpressed, Im often that by Sopranos..But If I want to feel some great emotion. Its by Altos..." :) In my Case theres only one exeption to that rule (Alive).. And its the Lyric Soprano SoHyang... And you Tara are as allways great ! / Love from Stockholm, Sweden / J

[@hotpocket1718]

A few people who are in voctave work at Epcot in Disney world back in the American pavilion in the show voices of liberty

[@deannahaney7]

Please watch Voctave’s “The Great Movie Medley” if you want to hear voices sound like instruments!

[@performingartist]

I saw them live this past summer. 'Twas amazing.

[@giulianayandoli2917]

I learn so much from just your react videos. I'm an ontrack broadway star (So my old voice teacher says). I know that I've ruined my vocals due to my lifestyle choices but I REALLY want to get back into vocals and voice lessons

[@fredbazzoli780]

Thanks, I learned a lot from your discussion!

[@Hitman-47]

Here's my challenge, try not to cry while watching them sing "Baby mine" from Dumbo. Good luck.

[@turquoise8327]

Hi, Tara! I'm a new subscriber, and so far I just love the way you critique, with professionalism and respect to the artists. I was transfixed. I'm also new to Voctave and I'm in love with them. They recently put out a video in which they collaborated with Vocal Majority singing "A Million Dreams". I'd be very interested in what you might have to say about that piece.

[@danbunch1514]

Voctave is so good...funny i liked the timbre of the second Sop better. Weird because it kind of balanced out the wonderful Kate. Putting a group of singers that sound this good together, has to be an artform.

[@debshipman4697]

She has complete control of her vibrato.

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Love that!!

[@recentral48]

Subscribed! Your explanation was great!

[@joannharrington8272]

New fan of yours! You should check out all of voctave Disney songs. Before Kate Lott ( the 1st soprano) joined, there was another lady, she also is amazing. And of course Disney love medley with Kristin Maldonado and Jeremy Michael Lewis, Kate hits a note that will blow you away. Rachel Potter sings with them on a medley but it was E.J Cardona on Out There from the Hunchback of Norte Dame that blew it away. It is actually called Disney trio Animazement instead of voctave but it's still Jamey Ray's voctave. The voctave fly medley is the one with a lady in a green and black striped dress that can hit some notes.

[@josephkocevar1089]

Joann Harrington Jackie Stressman

[@neerajemanuel7771]

@@josephkocevar1089 Love her!!

[@Daneyule]

love this! I'd like to recommend reacting to So Hyang - Alone, so you can be bamboozled like the other vocal coaches that have not yet witnessed her in action. LOL

[@greatmusicdilettante6405]

Yes, please :) . Link: _"Arirang Alone"_ by *Sohyang* kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHfcn5eBbruCec0 Or, if Coach prefers compilation of her highlights : kzbin.info/www/bejne/f56yeZybm7afbac (This video contains just performances from 2016 and prior. So, there are more performances from 2017 and up that Coach can review independently, especially her magnificent KOMS series.)

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Daniel S I’ll check it out!

[@Loupgris13]

You should react to "A million dreams" by Voctave and Vocal Majority. By the way all the arrangement are by Jamey Ray, a tenor member of Voctave.

[@Fawxee]

Based on both her feedback as a professional and how she exemplifies different techniques vocally, I wish I could have this woman as my vocal coach...

[@Tarasimonstudios]

Fawxee well you kind of can! Email [e-mail] and we will make your wish our command 😇🎶

[@landoblu]

Spot on comparison about the #woodwind or something that is very open and hollow in its timbre!!!

[@paulokussumato7181]

OH. MY. GOD. You'de such an amazing coach, congrats. Would it be my dream having lessons wu?

[@ebehenna]

More to singing than I thought. Lovely presintation.

[@DavidBerto]

3:51 Since it's pre-recorded, I think Tiffany's shoulders movements are just a performance thing of her. She always does it.