Voice Teacher Analyzes WILLOW @ her TINY DESK CONCERT

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[@AbouttheMusic729]

She sings all over the place in a very controlled way. I love that you never know what to expect, it feels like the improvisational sound of good jazz.

[@malibublue830]

Well put 💯

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Yes.

[@MrFirebomb969]

You all should watch her live-in-studio performance of 'Alone'.

[@N11-xr9pi1]

YES!!!! To me it also sounds like a lot of music from the 70's that my dad listened to. Like Sergio Mendes and the New Brasil '77 and Flora Purim and other types of jazz music mixed up and I love it.

[@CJ-dg3bm]

Exactly

[@luckyarchery]

I love Willow's style. She's hit this place where she's not afraid to explore sounds, from very scary and weird and ugly sounds but also perfect and very beautiful at the same time! Her vocal performance speaks to the emotional quality of her lyrics in such a natural and free and expressive way.

[@ruthcoby2425]

I totally agree with everything you said!

[@tbott4510]

Wonderfully said! ❤️

[@phyllismoodie1687]

Great analysis and fair❤

[@gwenie77able]

Goodi

[@dianazamarripa53]

I love her singing. Beautiful voice .

[@bobbydrake5937]

Her ability to transition between all her registers is ridiculous 🔥🔥🔥

[@echouniverse]

Fr bro I literally posted on my story the other day saying her vocal control is wild and she watched my story cause she’s cool like that yk 😌

[@MrFirebomb969]

You should watch her live-in-studio performance of 'Alone'.

[@phynekat]

Exactly

[@Thenykkinicholeshow]

💯

[@carltonbrown8304]

1000%

[@elegant.destiny]

I love seeing Willow get recognized. When she was young and came out with Whip Your Hair everyone just thought she was going to be joking around with music as a child of celeb parents, but she has really showed everyone that this is her true passion and she enjoys experimenting with her vocal talents. It's awesome to witness.

[@faithmoloi7596]

Perfectly said👌

[@GirlWhat74]

She is a mix of Folk and Jazz… I love this! Another commenter mentioned she gives Joni Mitchell and that’s a perfect example.

[@DefenestrateYourself]

More Esperanza Spalding to me

[@GirlWhat74]

@@DefenestrateYourself No l, Esperanza’s range, tone and texture is way different. Maybe some of the stylistic choice I can maybe kinda see. I’m not sure if you are familiar with early Joni Mitchell but Willow has a lot of folk tones, note flips and texture.

[@dawncoe1293]

It’s just so interesting, and so many singers take no chances. She’s a breath of fresh air!

[@ithamarlowe6158]

Well she doesn’t have to care about failing. She’s Hollywood royalty, born winning. But at least anyone can tell she put her all into music

[@xandercrew6088]

It’s easy to take chances when you got daddy’s dollar to fall back onnnnn lmao

[@ithamarlowe6158]

@@xandercrew6088 Jada still waiting for the divorce to take all his money

[@DefenestrateYourself]

@@xandercrew6088 some of the greatest artists of our time were nepo babies. Get over it?

[@jctell1014]

​@@ithamarlowe6158 Why is it necessary to bring this up? She's actually talented. Can't just enjoy it?

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

This is great. I think Willow Smith and Solange Knowles would be a great collaboration.

[@Jazzthevocalist]

That's exactly what I said on her tiny desk

[@popsie4024]

Yeeeeessss!!

[@blackswann9]

I approve this message

[@phynekat]

Yasssssssss

[@alanareneebeauty]

Definitely agree 🙌🏽

[@chellierhapsody2197]

You gave her the flowers she deserved!!!! 💐 💐 💐

[@totallykate3906]

That “run” repetition part got my ass too 😭 im hooked on that song. It’s so quick bc she’s portraying a panic attack in that song

[@tylerhackner9731]

Yes 🙌 very descriptive and emotive, I felt it too as she was singing the words

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I agree. And she was very accurate in her portrayal.

[@frenchantonio1]

Same!

[@arielthegreat4045]

Which song

[@phyllismoodie1687]

Oh, I didn't:t get the point, it grew on me thru the panic part A born musical genius.....😂

[@preciousone9377]

Willow’s vocal skills are on BEAST mode! What didn’t she do with her voice in this song? 🔥🔥🔥Her artistry has blown my mind!!! I haven’t been this geeked about an artist since Corine Bailey Rae.

[@KerrasCorner]

Where has she gone btw?? Corinne was amazing!!!

[@NiulkaC]

Exactly! ❤️🔥

[@iheardmyhappinessgotyoumad3571]

Yes, Corinne is another amazing artist her talent is very special as well. I can go on and on about so many amazing female singers, but yes, she is another artist who should be celebrated.

[@lisaosario5294]

Ooooo snap Yes Corrine Bailey Rae.. She’s another unique..ness I love👏👏👏

[@terrycrews1760]

Willow sounds very amateurish on these songs lately. Super pitchy, range all over the place, beneath the notes many times, off key, and then like idiots we’re all like she’s so cool and unique lmao. This sounds like a person auditioning but couldn’t find all the right notes. Many people do this naturally by accident. It sounds like she’s definitely doing it on purpose but it’s not a pleasant sound. This is an example of a person making music for themselves as an experiment. Not for others. No knock against it but if it’s not for us why are we here and why is she releasing it to us. It’s more like pandering more than anything.

[@ancestralabundance]

Big Feelings is an incredible song

[@MrFirebomb969]

Probably my favorite, like top 3 of all the tracks on the album. She really outdoes herself with each release.

[@preciousone9377]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@collinboballin]

Her yodel/ululation/undulation is absolutely gorgeous. Im blown away every album she gets better. This album been on repeat!

[@JaleelShabazz-w1d]

She has several albums?? Someone anyone needs to put a stop to this💥🔫

[@JaleelShabazz-w1d]

This dude needs to be a food critic. He looks as if he never missed a meal!!

[@diemdia]

@@JaleelShabazz-w1dkeep leaving rude comments for no reason, it just helps the channel’s algorithm 🤷

[@JaleelShabazz-w1d]

@diemdia : I'm glad to help the channel. I know truth hurts! 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Lozerstatus]

THIS ALBUM HAS TO GET A GRAMMY NOMINATION!!!! It’s soooo good. Run!, Down, pain for fun and I know that face!!!!

[@johnjackson1466]

Absolutely yes! Grammys!

[@ohiomaimoukhuede6640]

​@@johnjackson1466 And Home and Big feelings

[@tajmacameron1693]

An amazing album! My favorites are Symptom of Life, Big Feelings, and I Know That Face

[@phyllismoodie1687]

"Wait a minute"should have gotten a GRAMMY!!! THAT'S A DEEP LEVEL of reflection big feelings Damn! She tore that up , and I loved the in person remix of wait a minute however the Original will always 🎯 hit generations to come🎉

[@MrFirebomb969]

You all should watch her live-in-studio performance of 'Alone'.

[@johnjackson1466]

"Wait a Minute" is one of favorite songs along with "Run." Bravo Willow Smith praying the Grammys show you love. My hat off to the band.

[@sacrodbetts3486]

Mine too 😊

[@JamieModelvsDirector]

Yes 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@gapless1001]

I love how she is carving out a sound that feels unique and authentic to her! Love it! Love her! She is a gem. I feel like she is going to go far but she is taking her time to develop her art. A true artist.

[@VVcurls]

Her growth and musicianship is beautiful. Love how she’s not afraid to try different sounds, love her voice. Such a fan 🤎

[@JaleelShabazz-w1d]

Ever since Trump, lying is now become acceptable, it's contagious. When a vocalist can spew whatsounds like someone someone being physically assaulted can be applauded as music. And don't give me that beauty is in the👂🏽ear of the beholder.

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I've enjoyed seeing Willow grow as an artist and a person since "I whip my hair back and forth." I think your analogy of her yodeling is accurate. But it also at times seemed like she was chanting in a rhythmic way. It was like watching an artist paint with every color they decided to use. She is being vocally unique in a refreshing way. I don't know who came up with the Tiny Desk series. But it was ingenious of them.

[@melanieleona2226]

Yes!! The chanting is it!! It felt so transcendental! She became an instrument and a singer at the same time. The vibe between her and the band was truly otherworldy. Just a rare performance. The beauty in the rawness, the ugliness made it so beautiful!

[@arielthegreat4045]

Same! 🫶🏾

[@InfinitleYours]

I’ve always been aware of her voice. She is very talented. This concert is definitely a “Vibe”! The band is exceptional! Liso Lee: guitar, vocals. Zach Tenorio: keys. Mohini Dey: bass. Taylor "The Pocket Queen" Gordon: drums💐💐💐❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@islandgal2583]

Willow made it to the Tiny Desk 🙌🏾 Yaaaay 🙃 - I like her “kindah sometimes jazzy tones” 👍🏾💜😉

[@jendayiKa]

Jaron😂😂😂😂 Your ending frame made me bust out laughing 🤣😂 i love your message and heart. She was heavily criticized and made fun of on these social media streets. U add love, and joy to the pot. Great analysis of Willow. You focused on her artistry solely in an admirable respectful way. You a gem.

[@purplepheasant4776]

Were people making fun of her? What were they saying?

[@RuthwikRao]

@@purplepheasant4776 that she has no vocal control, lmao I must be hearing something else then. We got a full analysis video from a pro vocal coach that covers the range of the vocal expression and control here too, clearly these random commentors must know better

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

​@purplepheasant4776 And that she got to Tiny Desk because of her dad. But she been carving her own lane for years.

[@jctell1014]

​@@RuthwikRaoNo vocal control? I guarantee those folks can't carry a tune in a duffel bag, let alone use all these different techniques with their voice. People just need to have a seat.

[@frenchantonio1]

This whole performance was top tier, from the instruments to the vocalist. Congrats to WILLOW!!!!

[@CapricornQueen7425]

Willow was tearing it up. She is so talented and beautiful. I love her style.

[@KevinCurtisBarr]

It's beautiful to see how vocally gifted Willow has become, she's one to watch everyone!

[@AlphazXG_]

Dang they were going in on her on instagram. KZbin always has the most respectful and thoughtful comments

[@Firebird.1991]

Her voice is so ancestral, I can hear both african and european hues in her voice, rich earthy elements, so jazzy but soulful at the same time, her music and her voice is an explosive cultural mix and you have to love and to some extent understand music in order to really appreciate it, ignorant and people with poor taste in music won't get it and i feel like this is why she's been so discriminated by her own community, she's more than your typical black pop singer, she creates her stuff she's in her own world so to speak. I hope she doesn't ever let ignorant people and the industry to stereotype her.

[@ambermg7527]

Willow is a breath of fresh air. I’m here for the sound of “other” she offers… and she speaks Na’vi in a few songs. I’m in love with her music. ❤

[@Bobsyermomsuncle]

She has matured in a short time as a musician. It was a wonderful concert❤️

[@DerrickRivers-b6y]

I'm 100 years old and i would sleep outside her concert to buy tickets to get in just to hear that young lady sing. And that, my friend, is my way of saying how special her voice is. Jazzy relaxing🙄. She's gonna be a super huge mega artist if she's not already seen as that already. I wouldn't be surprised if she is. I don't know because I'm an absolute nobody 🙄. I don't keep up the who's who today. I just know talent, and she is a special someone.

[@roxanneiamawake4311]

Your 100??! Godbless!! ❤❤❤❤

[@D09843]

I was stuck on the 100 years old! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😂

[@BrimanTV]

You're flexing. I'm 33 and feel like I'm 100 😣

[@deejackson7034]

Listened today & Yesssss Willow 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Beautiful the way she sings. I'm 61 & loving this style vibe she's in. Jazz, Yodoling, someone said a little folk & sounds of scat there. BRAVO WILLOW, BRAVO

[@adrianlynnministries]

I describe her style as theatrical musical combined with soulful jazz sounds which makes her uniquely refreshing

[@cinycaybudgets]

I am a new fan of Willow, i loved her tiny desk. I love going through these comments because there is way too much negativity out there about her.

[@kimberleywilliams7802]

True!!!

[@karissajones2294]

Yes! The comments on her father’s IG page were plain mean.

[@cinycaybudgets]

@@karissajones2294 those comments were sending me over the edge.

[@kimberleywilliams7802]

@@karissajones2294 even on yt the comments can get SO nasty for no reason. They never have this much vitriol to other nepo-babys.

[@rubyhb9653]

She’s a natural…within her genre!! She feels it from her unique perspective… from her personal expression!! She has her own style… her own brand!! She’s on her route of evolving discovery!! She’s expressing herself her way!! Delightful…!!

[@DiznilyLove]

The vocal flip is rare these days! Alanis Morisette, Shakira and Jewel are artists off the top of my head that are known to do that. Her rhythm reminds me of scatting from jazz combined with what eclectic artists have done like Ani Di Franco, Tori Amos, Imogen Heap and Bjork. Some of her vocal changes reminds me of Arabic melismas as well! Her CONTROL of it all is INSAAAAANE!!!! She is so unique! Thank you for posting! I never would’ve known she sang like this.

[@ichig0tchi]

She's the most dynamic singer I've heard in anlong time

[@tomlynnejefferson2545]

Love Willow whole style she's definitely a vibe

[@brandidunn167]

Yes Willow is trying to create her own lane for this new generation! I too love yodeling Willow and Liane La Havas are one of my favorites to play with it in their music

[@sharenaruth9447]

This was so good with your breakdown. It’s beautiful hearing someone trained respecting her voice and style & giving us different things to appreciate

[@GrandPrizeFitnesAJAY]

I'm enjoying her musical decisions. I love the alternative vibes. It also reminds me of jazz.

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Same!

[@Dimples411]

I love her voice. You can tell she can really use her voice. I didn’t really think she could sing but after listening to her over the past 3 years on IG just singing with someone playing a guitar I really stopped and listened. GO WILLOW!!! ❤

[@Musiqology]

A lot of what she does vocally reminds me of the singer Jewel specifically the song “You Were Meant For Me”. Have been pleasantly surprised and impressed by her whole album. 🔥🙌🏾

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Yes. Love me some Jewel. Very free flowing.

[@deborahyoung2178]

Tht little Lady is SOOOOO GIFTED. Her voice is AMAZING 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💪🏾🙌🏾

[@lotusmystichaven]

Willow’s voice always slays I love her music and creativity!

[@BloodyRosie]

Awesome how you always highlight so many Black artists!

[@DianeAsJanet1Star]

I love Willows, unique vocal style.she’s beautiful an amazing Song Writer and Musician. A force to be reckoned.🎙️👏🏽🎸🔥💯❤️

[@enjolichristmas7194]

Honestly, your description, fervor, and explanation was actually just as or even more exciting and entertaining than the actual performance 😂😂😂 I truly enjoyed your video. I would like to see how you would do the song because you also have a beautiful voice.

[@_me.Kanika]

Willow uses her voice as an instrument. She is undeniably musically gifted!

[@rachelcoleman797]

I cried during her performance. Her passion and drive got to me! I adore Willow! 💕

[@krestal0]

Im new to your channel but I love this. As an elite shower vocalist, I appreciate your break downs. I may only be able to sing well in the shower but your feedback has helped me

[@frenchantonio1]

Again, 10s across the board and flowers to Jaron for executing flawlessly both technically and in interpretation. This man can recreate any genre and vocal style flawlessly, and dare I say, effortlessly, too.

[@jmlegrairstudio]

🥹🖤🙏🏾

[@Nelz91]

My first time watching him and I'm someone who says I know I can't sing. But watching him makes me think I could find a vocal style that fits me by the way he explains the techniques

[@Lovedasyouare1]

Rapping/Singing as an instrument! Very indigenous 🪴like Her Emotional genius is fluently communicated through sound and lyrics. This is sound healing !

[@cookiethesnitch]

What I love about her is she is literally singing the emotions to convey that to the audience. It's brilliant. She doesn't get enough credit. I want her to start getting her flowers. 🥰

[@pollinatefarmgardensupply2708]

The band tho! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrFirebomb969]

Her soundcloud tracks went triple platinum in my house. I feel like her projects don't get enough attention and she should have more awards for the work she's put in as a child and now. Her work up until now should be brought up just as much, if not more than, Whip My Hair.

[@eelli7167]

Learned so much, Willow is simply DOPE! Jazz is a word you're looking for that describes a big part of the infusion.

[@tylerhackner9731]

I knew you’d eventually get to this!

[@jmlegrairstudio]

I been busy with other stuff but it was on my radar for sure!

[@steffgrov3245]

Thank you very much for posting free analysis. I love learning about the voice and you teach very well. Your energy brings joy! You make music fun. I call you my voice and music teacher.

[@princessbc9791]

She gives me 90's soft rock. I like it!

[@davidfoley726]

“Wait a minute “was epic! She’s like a modern day Joni Mitchell. I would love to hear her cover, “Help me”

[@carlo.notcarlos]

That would be very dope! I love Joni!

[@LowkeyMikeyyy]

Willow is so underrated 🔥🔥🔥❤️‍🔥

[@ruthcoby2425]

It was a beautiful performance full of gratitude you could tell she was so grateful to perform there

[@mmckenz89]

I noticed with this video you were more technical than your usual. It's great to see and Willow brought out this part of you.

[@Dawta.Nature]

Willow + her wicked creative musical gifts are the BEST THING that has happened to the 2000's!!!!

[@victoriaiverson5371]

Beautiful freedom in her, voice!❤️🙏🏾✊🏾

[@MrFirebomb969]

Willow been yodeling since she was a kid lol

[@All5AJz]

As i grew up in a home filled with a self taught musician and singer in all of my family both sides has music. Arcadian French on my fathers side Hispanic and Native American Cherokee Indian 3 totally different music cultures that just gave me and eclectic love for everything especially music made from the soul. She embodies what happens when a creative child is allowed to get in touch with their soul unfiltered flow is her mind. Loved your educational informative content and reaction. ❤

[@SOI-wl2lo]

Symptom of life is kind of my new song?? I LOVE IT!!

[@jakharimalik]

I LOVEEE That you reviewed Willow, I was hoping you would it’s so interesting and exciting to see & hear the technicality behind the artist 🙌🏾 Thank youuu

[@thegoddessdivineuncut]

She sounds like she is singing from such a suffocated, painful place. I enjoyed the originality of her style on this Tiny desk but it made me cry. Its like able to sing, after almost dyng😇

[@DeborahReeder-cv9kf]

I enjoy hearing Willow sing. She sings from her gut and her tone is pure....

[@TabithaLynnIsrael]

I watched her performance, it was so good. It has been nice to see how her voice has evolved over the years.

[@srbbd6890]

I’ll love how Willow plays with time in all of this! ❤

[@LexiA0327]

She's amazing her vocal range is phenomenal and unique.Shes out of this world.❤❤

[@Ashley08888]

Oohh..this was excellent!! Willow has so much depth and range and complexity, she's the instrument. Its like jazz, meets neo soul, meets alternative, meets folk, meets soft rock! I ❤ willows elevation as a musician! Her rendition of Jada's rock song for mother's day was everything.

[@cvc1814]

Very unique artist ❤ Alternative R&B / Indie Pop

[@catrinamiller8981]

Soon as I seen this..I immediately said please Jaron

[@jmlegrairstudio]

I'm a little late, but I got to it :)

[@OrganicallyLuxeLife]

​@@jmlegrairstudioyou're the best online to do it thus far

[@mygirlv]

I hear a little of Esperanza Spalding in her too!

[@Lovedasyouare1]

She is rap sanging flowing skills

[@afrilifewealth8743]

Her family are getting criticised. She's getting criticised left right and centre. People saying she's living off her parent's fame etc. But she's the next best thing out of that family🙌🏿

[@jctell1014]

Those people are only complaining because they haven't had the same privilege. It's not her problem or fault who her parents are. In this case, she has actual talent. She's not stealing roles from more talented people. She's carving her own path. She's beautifully unique. I wish more people would explore everything their voice can do.

[@bonniesilva-hk1wp]

The critics have no idea of the talent she has..❤❤❤..I very listen since she started..absolutely wonderful

[@kimcee4544]

His descriptions are so on-point and apt. It's a talent in itself, never mind his gorgeous voice.

[@cindyc12]

I enjoyed her Tiny Desk soooo.....Jaron can we get one from you?

[@weareideasglobal]

Bump

[@kellyhickman6117]

She is such a beautiful soul! So talented!!

[@janesmith4h]

Shle made me a fan. I love that she just does her OWN thing.

[@Pegisus2501]

Al Jarreau vocal vibes here. 🤩 Nice. 😃👍🏾🎧

[@chefmarianrene5251]

🎶🎶🎶🎵

[@knightress5760]

The articulation of the highs, the lows and the round abouts , she makes them her own and she defines them well. Folk fused with jazz. The perfect combination. I appreciate the artistry and uniqueness. Good job, Willow! 🤗😊

[@ThisIsJ.Nicole]

Rachelle Ferelle...Bobby McFerran🤌🏿

[@jendayiKa]

Master vocal magicians right there!!!!

[@KathrynLaverne]

OMG Thank you for this analysis. As a vocal coach I have experienced most singers don’t understand how these sounds are properly made or where they are really coming from. Then they try to mimic the style of singing without placing them properly. THE BEST ANALYSIS I HAVE HEARD!!!! Love you for this! So dope!

[@swatson108]

Love this young lady's music. She and Iniko would be the perfect collab.

[@sivadbeauty]

Oooh weee that would be fierce! They are instruments themselves.

[@EmilyJahn]

why did this make me cry. Been seeing so much negative comments on willow lately and I felt like everyone was missing her absolute manipulation of sound and the joy she has. Im so happy an actual expert can give their opinion and drown out all the haters who want to hate on her for reasons beyond her actual singing.

[@avasd59]

I was hoping you'd review her Tiny desk!

[@nickelzs2210]

I dig how you transit with each transition of there vocals Nicely done my brother keep TuneIn up

[@MrSolonolo]

Not only did I love your analysis- I also, surprisingly LOVED WIllow's performance. Can even say, now, that I am a fan of her work and found respect for her as a serious vocalist . Thank you !!!

[@syorkblue]

Great one to analyze and you really enjoyed it!!! Great stuff!! 💜

[@OthelloNelson]

I need Him in my life! For real y’all 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jmlegrairstudio]

🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@angelicashields9706]

Bruh…that gallery wall behind you is ABSOLUTE FIRE 🔥

[@jmlegrairstudio]

Thank you!

[@cjourneys5785]

Willow is a very unique singer just like her brother .I would never have guess their children would become talent singers. Willow acts & looks so much like her father !! Love this channel.This teacher is very knowledgeable & intelligent &into it . I am learning a lot.

[@dr8note]

Funny that no one said that they hear a middle-eastern, Arabic melodious try of approach to some of her scales and tonality. So wonderfully done. She's exceptional in her artistry. Excellent.And the musicians are incredible. I can't recall the lady on the bass's name but she's a monster bass player in her own right.

[@wrldcurious]

Creative and courageous. Keep working on your craft.

[@shawnjones4527]

Why isn’t she a bigger artist? Does she not want to be a more commercially successful artist? She’s beyond talented!!!

[@Momjeansandshame]

I am kind of glad she isn’t in a way. Grammys and commercial success isn’t always kind to singers like Willow. She is genuine and hasn’t been beholden to change to suit execs and the machine. Despite her parent’s noise, she is doing her thing and is pure.

[@sivadbeauty]

People hate on her because she's Will Smith and Jada Pinkett daughter and I think because of that she intentionally doesn't use their influence and creates her own lane, she doesn't go that commercial route on purpose. But her fame is possibly what holds her back because society so judgemental. People are not listening to this exquisite talent before judging her. And they are missing out.

[@monit4976]

I love the textures of frequencies that come out of her voice. Her style is unique while exploring Sound! You go baby Girl.