What Makes a Great Singer | Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

What Makes a Great Singer | Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy
What Makes A Great Singer?
This is such a subjective concept.
In a world that places such an emphasis on range (and physical beauty unfortunately) it's good to talk about this important topic for singers.
One person likes one singer because of range and power, another person like a singer because of their storytelling or transparency, another person likes a singer because of their intensity and so on.
In this video we discuss various types of singers and what makes them great.
I hope you enjoy it and I welcome your thoughts and comments.
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[@detroitrockscity]

If the vocal is.... Honest Vocabulary integrity Has meaning or relatable content to you as an individual. It does not matter if The tone is Bob Dylan or Steve Perry. Thank you Mr. Tamplin.

[@kentamplin]

Well said.

[@davidwinthrop7077]

To me a great singer is someone with a unique voice that sings with emotion, clear diction and doesn’t need a million notes to get their point across. Nina Simone, Kate Bush, Mark Hollis (from the band Talk Talk) are just 3 off the top of my head. There are many more...

[@kentamplin]

Great mentions.

[@paul-Ess]

Billy Joel.

[@barbiebarbie8163]

Mariah Carey.

[@Cilloux972]

Elvis

[@roberttylerwestphall2810]

Funny. I just told one of my voice students the other week that the difference between a good singer and great singer is empathy. As musicians, we are manipulation artists, essentially. If your audience isn't feeling the way you want them to feel in any given moment thru your craft, then we're not doing our job right. God has blessed me with an insane range, but some of my most favorite recordings we're the ones that didn't go into the stratosphere. The beauty of simplicity. Raw, honest, heart-felt simplicity.

[@kentamplin]

Well said, Robert.

[@mariamc117]

I think that the main characteristic of a great singer is to have the ability to touch the soul of the listeners. Having that passion for music that always achieves connection with the audience. ♥️🎼

[@kentamplin]

María Uribe ♥️

[@steveacevedo820]

This is one of those beauty is in the eyes of the beholder questions. For me, a great singer is anyone whose performance makes me feel more alive and for that moment in time, allows me to completely open and surrender my soul to them.

[@kentamplin]

Steve Acevedo ❤️

[@eriks.lundestad9365]

You need the skills, skills makes you creat, but feelings and emotions creates magic. Take a look at the guys in 2Cellos. Have a great weekend Ken :)

[@kentamplin]

You, too, Erik!

[@eriks.lundestad9365]

@@kentamplin Thanks

[@sunsundks3891]

I would say emotion,tone,pitch, range,artistry,presence,be entertaining,sing about things that matter to you and that you want to share,consistency,and uniqueness

[@kentamplin]

Absolutely!

[@mradaChris]

I would not say that I am a great singer however when I sing at karaoke I always get repeat requests for songs and always get a warm response from the audience. Whether it be serious or comical a my song choice

[@kentamplin]

Have a great time with it, whatever you choose to do.

[@HiroForever]

OMG. I AGREED WITH ALL U HAVE SAID! Right down to the example of Bob D. I realized the criticality of ability to story tell ! When I was in HS and in band, choir at church, school choir. Marching and Concert Band..... I was excelling in several specific areas of piano, flute and singing. My Jr and Sr years, I could play most pop ballads of that time and could just blow people away withStairway to Heaven. At the time I didn’t realize what I had was NOT talent. It was really being competitive and DETERMINED to be better than all the stuck up kids that used to bully me. I took first chair flute away from the Jrs and Srs when I auditioned in 9th grade. Anyway in hindsight, I was just repeating lines and phrases x a billion and demanding perfection. It’s a kind of talent to dedicate yourself and hard work DOES pay off I suppose it’s good that I’m self aware, too. Thanks Ken for all the great points that I think most take for granted 🤗

[@kentamplin]

I'm glad you agree, Boycott CW books and movies!

[@HiroForever]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy thank YOU. In hindsight, not sure I conveyed myself well. My puppy (male) is like a sick toddler because the female in heat. He cries nonstop. I was trying to say there’s a common misconception of what ‘talent’ is. Most people who have the opportunity to take lessons and the capacity to learn can be taught to sing and play well! I’ve never understood how-about five or so ‘stars’ got where they are! However, like with Stevie Nicks; her lyrics and delivery have such intensity and the musicianship of the band...?! Take the song ‘Edge of 17,’ and The Chain; the vocals she delivers are absolutely HAUNTINGLY beautiful. She just doesn’t have the traditional boxes checked. She’s still gorgeous but wow she was an incredibly beautiful woman during that time they were becoming famous

[@barbiebarbie8163]

Great Info Ken! For me personally: 1. Vocal abilities such as melisma, riffs and runs, resonance in upper belts 2. Musical artistry such as songwriting ability, produce own songs 3. Vocal suicide songs P.S Tips I learn from Mariah.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for weighing in, Juneiro Jinil!

[@barbiebarbie8163]

@@kentamplin You're welcome Master Ken!

[@omkardandekar]

OMG Ken, what a great video. Couldn't agree more on all your points. Terrific video! Marking it as one of my fav one for sure.

[@kentamplin]

Cool! Thank you!

[@musicnotes4755]

I love this analysis. KTVA has helped me more than all of the vocal teachers I have had over the years. This unconscious competency is where I am just arriving, and it is like a breath of fresh air, where you really can just relax and convey the story of the song. Thank you, Ken!

[@kentamplin]

That's great ti hear, R M!

[@lorilietz3161]

I think I just enjoyed your performance... I'm just someone that likes to be entertained. I can't get through a day without music, but have no interest in learning to sing. Still I click & listen to every word you have to say every day. You and your shirts are interesting whatever you're doing. You're quite good at this. Too bad none of my high school teachers had this talent to hold my attention. I just had no interest:/

[@kentamplin]

Glad you're here, Lori!

[@venusandathena]

This video is so helpful and exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for your wonderful perspective and guidance again. 🙏🏽💞💫🤗

[@kentamplin]

I'm happy to hear it was helpful for you, Elizabeth!

[@jordandunston6628]

Love your channel ken and you have great talent as well I'm starting vocal lessons next week i cant wait ive been waiting 8 weeks to be booked in he is in that much demand ive always liked singing but just played at it all my life never stuck to practicing but since June for some reason 7 months now i have kept it up with passion practicing 6 days a week so ive put the work in ready for my local lesson i am passionate about sinatra so is my coach so we will both feel it wish i had this mind set years ago ut things happen for a reason

[@kentamplin]

That is very exciting, Raymond!

[@willispate5257]

Thanks for sharing Ken :) I've bought your program and i've had it for awhile, but I always run into bumps on the road thinking that I need to increase range and would always get frustrated of going no where! I found out why and that's because I haven't really found what kind of artist I want to be. To start with, I've been looking at which artist that have influenced me and that I still listen to and why. I hope to find this answer soon so I can finally pick a direction.

[@kentamplin]

You'll get there, Willis!

[@davidbell3865]

I once read that when Jimi Hendrix was pressured to sing he decided if Bob Dylan could do it, he could too. A successful bassist once told me I would have to sing to get more gigs as a blues harp player. I ended up singing by default. The instrumentalist who sang the best. Cheaper than having a designated singer. Ken got me into singing so much that I was happier with my vocals than I was with my harp playing the last time I played out.

[@kentamplin]

👍

[@jakeah1175]

This video is packed full of truths from start to finish. An absolute pleasure to watch, and humble.

[@kentamplin]

😊

[@janeb1484]

You have the best vocal coach channel Ken - always interesting! :)

[@kentamplin]

I'm pleased you think so, Jane.

[@sketchlz4092]

Well that is a question i wanted to ask for a long time and I didn't had to ask. Best birthday present I got! Thank you Ken😊

[@kentamplin]

Happy birthday, Lisa!!!

[@roberttylerwestphall2810]

btw. You've been a vocal inspiration ever since you and Chuck came out with that first Shout album. It totally changed my musical path for the better.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks so much, Robert. I appreciate that. 😀

[@davidhenriques9048]

Totally agree with you on this, for me its really a balance of all the things you've mentioned, in the end i feel the most important thing is being able to connect to your public, its valid for all art/entertainment in general, if the message is getting there you´re probably doing it well

[@kentamplin]

David Henriques 👍

[@snoflysse8844]

Great observations! I completely agree with you. Your example is Dylan, mine would be Leonard Cohen. He was one of the greatest who's voice was "beyond singing" if you will. There are many great singers with great a great voice, but still can't touch my heart. As a singer if you can't "sell" the story of the song to your audience you will never be truly great no matter how good is your voice. Skills alone can get you close to the top, but how well can you emote on stage is the only thing that could make you a legend.

[@kentamplin]

I'm glad you agree, Andrea B!

[@RainbowSheltie]

I love all the points you made! You even made sure to point out that its not all high notes and fancy vocal acrobatics. Rather, it doesn't have to be, because each singer is different. As long as they have the technical side down, and aren't struggling to do things, there are many who can become great singers. Though it is depending on the person listening as well. The one person that does come to mind, that inhabits all of those is Dimash, but I believe (and he's said something similar), that 95% of what he does is through hard work, practice, dedication, persistent and sacrifice. It's all about the work you put in, is equal to what you get out, in a way. Thank you for the video, I enjoyed it. Which is interesting, cause my next suggestion is about Dimash and an epic react request! Please react: Dimash & Li Yugang singing a duet of two songs "Drunken Beauty/Concubine" & "Diva Dance" @ the Shanghai Spring Festival Gala kzbin.info/www/bejne/boWWe2yKprpgh68 The performance wasn't that long ago. You know about Dimash, but Li Yugang is a traditional singer and a performer in the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater. He specializes in "nandan" role, which is male who plays female role in Peking opera. So he sounds like a female when he sings and go insanely high like Dimash! They do a duet of the DIVA DANCE (and Dimash may sneak in a whistle)! Honestly, its an exercise in showing off (for both of them) and I would love if you could react to it! Dimash did a little of everything and Li Yugang is epic! I really would love to hear what you have to say on their performance. More so what you might have to say on Li's traditional chinese opera style-singing. They compliment each other, because DImash is just a chameleon who knows how to change his voice to match his partner!

[@kentamplin]

😊

[@leochang5284]

very detail and useful video. i start to be vocal around a year but i just keep focusing to hit the high note.you change my mind. the story i can tell is more important then show off the skill

[@kentamplin]

Happy to help!😊

[@lafarrell3192]

Ken, I've been fronting bands since the age of 13 (I'm editing this to add: I'm 63 now, and gigging at least 4 times a month). I've been told I have a pleasing tone, mellow and low, but I admit I am not the greatest technically. I "make show" (that's a Beatles Hamburg reference :)) and feel most alive and 'real' on stage. I enjoy making a connection and taking people somewhere that feels good. I like to make them laugh with stage banter too. It's surprisingly easy and effortless for me. I probably wouldn't make round one of one of these singing competition shows either, but the feedback I get from the audience is humbling and inspiring and I could never explain "what it is"......that connects me with the people and the music...but it is a form of magic. BTW, I like your hair pulled back - it is more flattering to your handsome face. As a footnote: I dabble in keyboards and guitar and it's extremely hard to play and sing, so utmost respect for those who have that talent. xxoo Let's all make the world a better place. La

[@kentamplin]

😊

[@KathyJeanActress]

Thank you, Ken, for speling it out.

[@anysimmers8702]

I feel Amy Winehouse is the best singer I've ever heard but I'm not smart with music and wanted a better understanding. This explains a lot. I always felt Amy had 100 years of jazz in her vocals, sheer talent and gift but couldn't grasp why and how. Really helpful and thank you🤗 Edit: After thinking more on it for a moment, it seems she was a master at both sides you discuss. The artistic and technical. Makes a lot of sense. She sang her whole life, plenty of practice. Pair that with her natural talent for the artistic side and I see it more clearly now. Much appreciated🙏

[@dokel_sirius]

Ken, you are real influencer with your voice, positivity, inside energy and life experience)

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Dokel!

[@theverdaguers559]

I have been watching you videos and it has really helped because I have joined a band and I am singing in it and you have helped cheers 😁

[@kentamplin]

That is great to hear!

[@rondaadams2537]

I love music all kinds you hit the nail on the head. Well said a great singer can tell a story.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Ronda!

[@mikebehrend3152]

Well put and well explained in a matter that not only covers singers but the rest of the musicians in the band

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Mike!

[@CursiMusic]

Agree my friend. One of my favs right now is Brandi Carlile. Emotion and great voice. Heart and tone, yes, I feel is important as well. Thanks for the video. Have a great weekend. Al

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Cursi!

[@R.Kryshtal]

You know I love listening to you. I take your videos over anyones. Cause You don't hide anything from anyone, you're very deeply knowledgeable, really a genuine person that really want to help people and put them on the right path. If I have got a question, you you have an answer the best you can answer. Not just here you go leave me alone, go through trenches on your own. My grandma always use to say, don't try to have 100 dollars try to have 100 friends. Don't trade true friends/family for money

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the kind words, Russ Shtal!

[@R.Kryshtal]

@@kentamplin u betchya, I know a true person when I see one

[@priscillaannunziata6848]

Thanks for so many tips !!

[@kevinmadrid7354]

LOVE THIS KIND OF VIDEO KEEN YOURE THE ONE!

[@kentamplin]

Glad you think so, Kevin!

[@filipegoncalves1867]

For me to be a great singer.....atitute, courage, and will to learn everyday, something new. As you say mr Tamplin, something to share whit somebody. Spreading the WORD singing... 🙏

[@kentamplin]

😊

[@kingcharles1987]

to me it is, tone, quality, timbre, and diversity, can they do multiple styles of music? and heart, longevity . Those are the big ones to me.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for weighing in, Charles!

[@stephenbartholomew2143]

Hi Ken. I've been listening to you on the train via Spotify of late. I love Lou Gramm's voice and I've always been a fan of Greg X Volz's vocals as well. You can roar like Gramm and hit those clean high notes like Volz and on many of your higher notes you reminded me of him. Great combination. Please consider a reaction to Greg X Volz. Petra had just changed vocalists at time of Beat the System tour when I saw them in 1986 but I saw him perform a few years back with Classic Petra. He has great range as well.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the suggestion, Stephen!

[@musicman6759]

Great points regarding what makes a great singer and also the part about Dylan influencing other singers. Emmylou Harris did an incredible cover decades ago of Dylan's I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (the live version on youtube; not the album version). Incredible singing.

[@kentamplin]

I'll have to check it out.

[@gillianomotoso328]

Definitely in an incubatory period still as an artist. I am glad that I’m slowly finding it! I’ll have to send you a couple vocal demos :)

[@kentamplin]

😊

[@DustinPaul]

GREAT video/insights

[@kentamplin]

😊

[@oshwick4269]

Amazing. Makes sense.

[@casey10bb]

Very, extremely interesting as always Ken. And, from your 'still' wink I thought you were going to jokingly say, " A good voice coach." Also, as you said, a great singer doesn't show off nor need to, and does not struggle to find the notes, and has natural emotion in their voice and tone and basically sings without trying.

[@kentamplin]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, deej chin!

[@benmetzloff9124]

Mine is described as the tone,range,consistency and melody of what I'm hearing and comprehending.YAY Journey..

[@kentamplin]

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[@benmetzloff9124]

@@kentamplin on thoughts on doing a reaction to new frontman Arnel Pineda from Journey live in Madrid i believe it is

[@2pi628]

I will stop by! Your videos are the best!

[@kentamplin]

😊

[@greencertifiedweb]

Back when I was more involved with music, I remember people telling me that Carlos Santa isn't that good of a guitar player and not that good of a singer. Usually they were Jazz musicians who "suffered for their art" in pursuit of perfection but went nowhere... My response was always, "His music has a lot of heard and moves people. He's out there doing stuff and making people feel better, I'm fine with that!"

[@kentamplin]

So am I.

[@moveoutdrawfire]

REALLY great points!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks! Glad you think so!

[@Denzzell120]

It sounds like you're describing Floor Jansen. Through her techniques she is able to add layers to the lyrics she sings.

[@kentamplin]

She's amazing, Denzzell120!

[@Garbox80]

Yes. I knew she was great, but seeing her go out of her comfort zone with many different genres in the Beste Zangers made me realise just how good she is in projecting the emotions besides just sounding great. She really has that uncoscious competence and that's why she can concentrate on the output. I've read from several media reviews and interviews about Nightwish's new album and there should be some really acrobatic vocals there (Marco and Troy said they were glad to have only one song to lead as Floor had to put in an enormous amount of work there). The first single will be a bit more easy to digest I hear, but still waiting for it. Oh, and thanks to Ken for this video, quality content as always.

[@RichieBeaumont]

Great answer that I can really relate to. Thanks.

[@kentamplin]

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[@snapsky1456]

your explanation is on point,sir..

[@kentamplin]

Thanks!

[@Kya10]

This is really interesting, thank you for this!

[@kentamplin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Aryanof99]

Great insight Ken, really cool

[@kentamplin]

Thank you!

[@davidhidalgo4203]

The naturality and the natural conditions. Ken the Lucky Man 🍀🍀

[@kentamplin]

😊😊😊

[@MisterSchweetz]

I think there’s a difference between a good singer and a good vocalist. Not to undermine singers but I feel that good singers are good at just singing. They show their prowess with pitch, runs, projection, diaphragmatic support (learned that from you Ken.), etc. They’re voices are pleasing to listen to and they convey emotion and technicality in their songs. Vocalist on the other hand do all that plus more in order to fit the songs they sing in. Mike Patton, Robert Plant, Devin Townsend, John Lennon, and Kyo are among my favorite vocalists for that reason. I feel that they’re amazing singers as well as amazing vocal powers. I also appreciate great singers though for different reasons. Sara Bareilles, Myles Kennedy, Frank Sinatra, etc. Are all incredible singers but they don’t seem to push their voices past what they’re used to. I don’t know if others agree but that’s my take.

[@kentamplin]

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[@juan54321]

oh man, this is just great advice. thanks

[@kentamplin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@forresthouser5807]

Three words...Heart...Soul...Balls!

[@kentamplin]

Haha.

[@thiagooliveira5235]

I think this is a hard question to answer. If we take the word "singer" and assume it's only about how skilled the person is with the voice itself isolated, then the people that can do things like a lot awesome melisma will be the ones considered not only great, but the greatest. But I like to take the word "singer" as both the person who sings professionally(or like a professional) and an artist. The skills then will be part of a greater purpose: the purpose of communicating feelings, enlightenment of humanity through music, etc. etc. etc. So in my opinion, a great singer is the one that will be truthful and honest with what he or she is singing, because than it means they're being truthful to the people who are receiving their art, therefore the communication will be great. That doesn't mean a very theatrical singer can't be great, in fact it's very possible to be very theatrical and still be very truthful and honest with what you're trying to communicate. So in other words, you must have at least a good basis of what singing actually is, not necessarily being incredible. BUT, I also believe the more you understand how to be a great singer in terms of skills in vocals, the more baggage you'll have to express yourself truthfully and honestly in an even greater way, therefore the more chances you'll have to make people even more amazed about your art and start seeing you as great singer. But I don't think this is an immutable rule, but also not an exception, I think this is what generally happens. Because when we have Bob Dylan, that means it's not always like that, because I don't think he has any impressive vocals skills, but he has a massive truthfulness and honesty to what he does, so I think the correct way to describe him, is not as an exception, but actually as a very lucky smart guy 😂 I mean, I've seen artists who has this vibe of not sounding like they're very vocally skilled, but at the same time they couldn't have this truth and honesty of Bob Dylan, so when I watch them it just feels kind of uncomfortable, like they're actually an emulation, a character of someone else. But there's a category that I really believe is not part of all this, which is when you sing for God. The purpose is different than the ones before. If before you wanted communicate your feelings with people, now you're literally communicating your feelings and thoughts to God first, and this for me, changes your music MASSIVELY in comparison to the other way. Not necessarily better music but surely a greater purpose. And here comes another thing: being truthful and honest this time means you're deeply trying to reach God's heart. That also changes the whole feeling of your music totally in my opinion when compared to music made to communicate feelings with other people. So this time you'll communicate feelings with other people as a consequence of communicating your feelings with God, and that's the truthfulness and honesty of you as a singer. That for me explains why you feel God's presence from this kind of music: 1st- The singer successfully connected to God. 2nd - You successfully connected to the singer's feelings. 3rd - you successfully opened yourself to believe what the singer is singing and feeling. 4th - both connected to God. 5th great singer. Beautiful, isn't it? With the one before is kinda like: 1st - The singer successfully transmitted his feelings through his or her music. 2nd - You successfully connected to the singer's feelings. 3rd - Great singer. Of course this is just my opinion, but since it makes sense for me I keep it.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for sharing your thought, Thiago!

[@paul-Ess]

Great summation Ken.To me,a great singer also has to be a great entertainer whether it be during songs or between songs.Also one whose live performances make younot want to hear the studio versions ever again.I'm biased but John Farnham fits this perfectly for 5 decades.Best storytelling singer for me is Billy Joel.

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Paul!

[@philburnett50]

Great video! I liked the Ray Gillen video you did ever going to do any Bon Scott?

[@kentamplin]

I hope to! Thank you!

[@RedneckPunk]

Please do gone shootin that song rocks

[@AndySaenz]

He's right, but I want to add more to what he said. Great singers are masters of interpretation, they make you feel something, and they can take any song and truly make it their own. Mariah Carey is one of my all time favorites! She embodies everything you could ever want in a great singer! She's certainly a GOAT(Greatest Of All Time).

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for sharing that with us, The Official Andy Saenz!

[@Waevform]

The Official Andy Saenz thanks for explaining what GOAT is... I had no idea

[@lilmcc869]

First 😀 also if you wanna sing like Bob Dylan or Michael Jackson , who ever brings it in their performance over many different aspects of their voice is a great singer.

[@kentamplin]

True, there are many components that make a great entertainer.

[@dmlcl]

I am totally agree! 👍

[@kentamplin]

I'm happy to hear that, Dml CL!

[@sakshamthapaliya]

Love and respect from Nepal.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks so much, Saksham!

[@fleshybits]

That shirt is AMAZING!

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, fleshybits!

[@odom2142]

I always thought David Lee Roth was a great singer. He had a great timbre and an unbeatable polyphonic scream. On those first couple albums he was dynamite.

[@kentamplin]

Wang Lung 👍

[@aps5846]

🙄 Another one that can't sing is Tom Waits but man, what a story teller! 💕😊

[@kentamplin]

For sure!

[@p_1210]

To me besides emotion and tone, phrasing is King! A lot of people that can sing can’t phrase properly. I would rather listen to someone with less ability or range that phrases well.

[@kentamplin]

😊

[@Bad_Phil]

Well said maestro 👍🏻

[@kentamplin]

Thank you!

[@DanielSmith-pq4yc]

In a world that is obessed with Range and agility I find myself more attracted to singer who sell the song. Mick jagger and Bob Dylan aren't really the guys who make you go wow I want to sign like that but they have sold millions of records one know for being a great lyricist and the other for being one of the great frontmen in rock history. I think the most important thing is to convey a message and the other is of course to be able to do it for a long time. I come back to mick again while many singers have blown own their voices over time mick is out there still sounding pretty good.

[@kentamplin]

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[@janetmcbee]

Hi, You are Sooo cool!!. And Soo right!!. It's like,, You,,, as a professional, ♡ Validates what I've been so concerned of , for a long time. And, I guess I'll choose to say here, is these competitions ,etc. I've been concerned of stifling others to feel free to express there Own . Like from their Spirit. As for myself (or my shy self), I was born with music, ,within. I have a broad Love of interests. My Parent's told me at a very young age, how powerful, music/lyrics and people's intentions could be doing, or their influence on my heart and soul. Again, Mr, Tamplin, you are not only Awesome, you are Real. Thank you. Just Great knowledge you choose to share. I value you, sooo very much. ♥♥♥

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, Janet! Appreciate that!

[@harrisonhurt7568]

On the technical side, I actually a singer should scale how good they are by how similarly they use their voice the way Dimash does. I've truly never seen a singer with his genetic ability but more importantly ability to capture their gift and attempt (quite successfully) almost every style of vocals ever. truly incredible.

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for listening.

[@Rosannasfriend]

Great topic.

[@kentamplin]

Glad you think so!

[@tbone5757]

Wise words my man

[@kentamplin]

Thanks!

[@dennissno7872]

Project your passion. 🙌

[@kentamplin]

Indeed!

[@704GOD]

WoW that Shirt :-) Great take on What Makes a Great Singer! Hallelujah Ken

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, The Thought Provoker!

[@704GOD]

@@kentamplin You're welcome

[@vierto8878]

With KEN you CAN !!!! hehe just how the things are.... Thanks Mr Tamplin!!!

[@kentamplin]

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[@vierto8878]

@@kentamplin Hi Ken ! I'm composer , arranger, multiinstrumentist, I work on my own home studio, I live in Brazil ,I had traveled to USA several times , I sing since I was child and I want to improve it, my music is some smooth (maybe about the voice) I love harmony, lyrics, melodies and rhythm, I use to compose Samba and some balads and pop music... so, is possible we have classes? Thank You!!!!!

[@kentamplin]

@@vierto8878 Have you had an opportunity to check out my vocal course? kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@gregtoto175]

Great explanation. You don’t need a great technical voice. You need color, soul, tone, mood and delivery. A lot of singers who hit high notes and great range are boring on tv. Too vanilla too Mondane. Mick Jagger does not have a great technical voice he has great tone mood color and soul.

[@kentamplin]

Greg Toto 👍

[@rungleingamtuikhar]

Ken I always wonder, do you still tour with your band or play solo shows? Would love to know

[@kentamplin]

My touring days are behind me, Resurgam, but take a look at my wikipedia page to see a list of my work...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Tamplin

[@barbaramallow3870]

Love the shirt! :)

[@kentamplin]

Thank you!

[@sgproductions805]

Nice thumbnail! I like it.👍👍

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, SG Productions!

[@pranjal7267]

This is so true. Btw nice shirt. 👍

[@kentamplin]

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[@rickysword3945]

Such a fascinating topic

[@kentamplin]

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[@rickysword3945]

@@kentamplin you roooooockk, Ken!

[@FantasyFilms100]

Reminds me of why Jimmy Page is my favorite guitarist and why I think he is the best, there’s guys more technical than him but no other guitarist has moved me physically, mentally, or emotionally more than Jimmy Page. Not to mention he inspired me to pick up the instrument. God bless.

[@kentamplin]

Dylan Rutherford 👍

[@philippemarne1793]

Great storytelling surely makes great performances - how do I deal with the flow of emotions that come along with singing and impersonating this story ?

[@kentamplin]

Philippe MARNE- That's a great question for my free singing forum! Please post there, beneath "General Singing". Other singers will benefit from the reply and you will receive great feedback from either myself or one of my moderators. It's free! forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@philippemarne1793]

Will do, with an extended version of the question. See you guys there: forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/discussion/12914/storytelling-and-dealing-with-the-emotions-it-conveys/p1?new=1

[@shayna4121]

Hi ken tamplin I just want to let you know that did you know how to react to debbie Friedman lechi lach

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the suggestion, Shayna!

[@Sabrina-7728]

Have you heard from Glennis Grace she is a Dutch singer her voice sound simulator like Whitney Houston..would love to know you're opinion about her vocal range ...

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@davidgoddard5423]

Great shirt! :-)

[@kentamplin]

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[@markesquivelarvizu6942]

Is there any hope for singers like Paul Stanley and David Lee Roth? Are they beyond hope and set in their ways? or can good technique help rehabilitate them?

[@kentamplin]

Help is available, if they want it.

[@markesquivelarvizu6942]

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy It would take a huge ego check

[@aps5846]

That's easy Ken. KTVA makes a great singer! 👍😁

[@kentamplin]

Thank so much, AP S. I appreciate that.

[@Roundboi24]

Hoenstly me being a car guy its pretty easy to answer that question of what car i like

[@kentamplin]

Good for you! 😊

[@andresjuan8783]

Opera Rock. From Spain please. React to Camilo Sesto: Getsemani ( live 1977 ).

[@kentamplin]

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[@sellandinho]

Bob Dylan. Not my favourite singer, but some of his songs are amazing. Adeles version of "Make You Feel My Love" is amazing. I've heard from many people that I can sing in tune. Which is you know cool. But I have for a long time been like not satisfied with my voice because it has limitations. I can't sing in the ranges I want to sing. But again. I can sing in ranges some other people can't. (Unless they practice, I guess). I am a Baritone or a Bass 1, I think. And it's fine when I sing songs with low octaves. However. Once I want to sing stuff where the singer is singing much higher, I can actually hit the notes but it's weak and sounds bad, so I usually lower it an octave down. I know this can be trained and all that. But at the same time as I want to be able to sing higher notes, I want to keep my low register.

[@kentamplin]

Probably the best song writer ever. What a story teller. And, my course can help you achieve your singing goals. kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@sellandinho]

@@kentamplin I will probably jump on it once I have got my salary. I've seen enougth videos now to be convinced that this is the right thing to do if I want to join this "path"

[@germancalvo5103]

Hi Ken, Cheers from Argentina, Im German and im a drummer. I have a question for you. Every instrument takes a part in a song, but for me is like the singer is the 80% of the band, because he´s telling or screaming the story, is the frontman or the voice in the band. So, the singer has to believe this for the good of the band?? What do you Think?

[@kentamplin]

Most singers believe that and it irritates the other members. Behave as equals and you'll have fewer issues. I've known musicians that thought they were 99.9% of the band... Oh, and treat your roadies and support staff like THEY are the most important person in the band. Without them, imagine what you'd have to do yourself...

[@germancalvo5103]

@@kentamplin thanks Ken

[@cadeevans4623]

To me there's a lot of tricks singers use to help them sing like headvoice placement a lot of singers use but yea if a man can sing super high like tenors that's impressive or a man can sing super low that's impressive a lot of them use these tricks to help them sing like that but it ain't always about how high or how low to me if you have a good quality voice like Bing Crosby Eddie Arnold or Roy Rogers those guys sung great they didn't have to prove anything they just let out and sing without these crazy notes so yea if you have a great quality voice their good singers but I do like to see high and low notes but a smooth voice is great to Ken like Tennessee Ernie Ford he had a beautiful voice so that's what I think anyways Ken

[@kentamplin]

Thanks, Cade.

[@cadeevans4623]

Your welcome ken

[@mohsinvlogs9153]

Sir i told you plzzz make vedio on how to get harkat /murkhi in voice plzzz sir

[@kentamplin]

Thank you, mohsin.

[@zenzero6072]

Доброй ночи мой дорогой друг Кен!!!!!! Очень рад твоим видосам!!!! Я учу английский!!!!!! Но было бы супер если бы ты включал субтитры на русском!!!! Успехов в твоём творчестве

[@kentamplin]

Мы работаем над этим, ZEN ZERO!

[@taryn_mcmanus]

I fucking loooove that shirt

[@kentamplin]

Thanks!

[@scotttovey]

Good topic Ken. I'm of the opinion that what makes a great vocalist also determines what makes a great band. Is the vocalist heard so that the message of the song is heard? Or, do the instrumentalists demand to be at the same volume level of the vocalist which ultimately deteriorates the dissemination of the message, especially for people that have selective hearing syndrome do to years of cranking up the volume. If you can't hear the vocalist, the vocalist is pointless. If you can't understand the vocalist, the vocalist is pointless. When the song comes with words, that message is the alpha part of the song. Now, if you can place some awesome instrumental licks between the verses and chorus of the song so that they add to, not take away from the message; you have some real enjoyable entertainment going on.

[@kentamplin]

Well said!

[@scotttovey]

@@kentamplin 😎👍

[@davydjones6441]

Ken, if you haven't listened to the Led Zep boot from 1969 at the Fillmore West, I strongly recommend it. There's a portion of I Can't Quit You Baby that Plant isn't really singing high, but he's got that trademark rasp to it what would otherwise be just clean sounding. It's hard to explain so here's exactly what I'm talking about. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d37OnqKeqNB7bLs

[@kentamplin]

Thanks for the link, Davvy!