You NEED Vocal Lessons -How They Helped My FEAR OF SINGING (5 Ways)

[@garyslespaul]

Frank, I'm 63 and have been wanting to sing with my guitar for years now and you have motivated me to take some lessons, thank you Sir!

[@FrankPersico]

That is awesome!

[@fenderlead1]

Comment to feed the algorithm! Thanks Frank!

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaha thanks I appreciate it

[@MisterNewman]

Thanks Frank. I always appreciate your videos. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much

[@bradhorne6552]

Thanks Frank just come across your channel 👍

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure! Welcome

[@robertgrimsted877]

Hi frank a very good informative video I know if you feel good and you sing with love in your heart and sing about someone you love it makes a big difference thanks for video you have definitely got a great voice 😀

[@FrankPersico]

That’s for sure as far as singing w love . I always gotta perk myself up to make sure I’m singing from the right space …and thank u

[@adamfain8482]

Dude, you are most definitely helping ppl. Including myself. Thank you!

[@FrankPersico]

Glad to hear it!

[@jeanvincent7287]

Thank you Frank, listening to your video is really like being with a friend. You have a rare quality as a communicator... After all theses years, now I'm considering vocal lessons.. thanks for that.

[@FrankPersico]

You are very welcome. I appreciate the comment. All the best to u

[@macstil585]

Agree 100 percent 👌 👍🏻 👏 💯

[@mealygarage]

I've just started taking vocal lessons to help with accompanying myself on the guitar. Some of the warm-up exercises are fantastically-odd but I'm loving the lessons so far!

[@FrankPersico]

Yeah I find I always feel like an idiot at a vocal lesson and when doing warmups. Lol/. Means it’s working

[@saevar69]

Thanks buddy for your great channel.been playing guitar for 30 plus years but always a little afraid of singing.im gonna sign up for a singing lessons.great and inspiering video .cheers from Iceland.

[@FrankPersico]

Go for it! Let me know how it goes. My neice just went to Iceland and loved it:

[@jwdesqiii]

Your came to me at the perfect time... Found you 2 weeks ago and subbed... This last week I performed live music in front of a crowd... I did not sing because I don't know how to sing even though I think I have a good voice... Now I'll take some vocal lessons

[@FrankPersico]

Awesome. Let me know how it goes

[@paulmarshallsorochan4997]

I am so glad I stuck with you. I subscribed early on some previous video you did. And now I’m benefitting from everything you offer. Thx bud.

[@FrankPersico]

Wonderful! I’m glad too!

[@PeteFolksinger]

Thanks Frank! Been singing all my life and always felt my voice was just so-so. So before going pro in 2018 I sought out vocal coaching. I distinguish this from lessons as there was not a specific curriculum, rather it was exploring/clarifying knowledge I already had to some level, and improving tone and breath control. I received a most significant compliment last summer when I did a show at the lake house of a former choir director. I was someone who had been a fair to good first tenor, but not often asked to do anything solo. She said the improvement in my vocal tone was remarkable. I also regularly have audience members come up and tell me I have a beautiful voice. I NEVER heard that before! I also credit seeing Jimmy Buffett live a couple of times before he passed. I saw him as being comfortable in his own skin, and having a lot of fun on stage. For me this translated to focussing more in the feelings/emotion behind the song, and as long as my pitch was spot on, to heck with the rest, it is what it is and not worry about it.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for sharing. It’s amazing how it takes training (at least in my case) just to learn how to sing like yourself.

[@jdavidkemp8890]

Great video. Well organized and very informative.

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnsnow9232]

Your videos are excellent .

[@FrankPersico]

Thank you very much!

[@seansalins3078]

Thank you Frank! You have inspired me to take vocal lessons. I look forward to experiencing all the things you talked about in your video. I also want to thank you for all your practical advise and guidance! Keep it going please. 😊

[@FrankPersico]

My pleasure. Thanks for commenting and I will continue making content that (I hope) serves you all well

[@holirumicsfriend]

Such great information!

[@FrankPersico]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FASFatherandSon]

Amazing video as always

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@chadandrews98]

Thanks Frank. I signed up for some guitar/ singing lessons through “Lessonface” I have had one zoom lesson so far. I’m sure there are pros and cons to online lessons. Two “pros” are cost and convenience.

[@FrankPersico]

Sure. And if it’s your first lessons it will open you up to some new concepts and definitely benefit you. Then at some point maybe you can book a more expensive lesson with a local pro just to refine. Thanks for posting

[@Freddie_Webber]

The thing that has always baffled me is all of the top level athletes and sports persons of the world - they ALL have trainers. Every single one of them! Musicians/singers/players all should too in my opinion. You may have amazing natural talent, but coaching and guidance will make you 1000% times better. Top marks for another great video Frank 👍

[@FrankPersico]

Excellent point and thank you! Cheers

[@darrenparsons8131]

Thanks for this. I have been contemplating voice lessons for a while.

[@FrankPersico]

Definitely give it a shot. It will only help.

[@fordmi79]

Voice as an instrument is big. When I realized that no matter how talented I think I am at guitar, the audience is listening to my singing first, was a major step for me. Knowing that is helpful for when you inevitably mess up on guitar. Use your other instrument to keep things on track while you reign in your guitar playing. I could really use lessons. They’re not in by budget. I’ve come a long way with my voice in the past couple years of singing in public and the last 9 months of performing “professionally.” My voice holds up pretty well. I have performed Tues - Sat this week with Fri and Sat both being 3 hour gigs. No signs of vocal issues… knock on wood. I’ve got at least 2 more hours of singing tomorrow.

[@FrankPersico]

This post is gold. I know what you mean. As guitar players we often rely on the guitar first but the vocal is THE MOST important part when you are connecting a song to an audience. Thanks for this comment it will help people.

[@grene1955]

I am one of those lucky ones who is a strong singer naturally. But your points here are excellent. I don't really do a warm up, I just load the front end of my sets with songs that are easy to sing, and work up to more demanding songs. So I kinda warm up on the go. People don't really understand how physically demanding singing is. Proper technique is critical! Watch a Bob Seger video to see how hard he works to support his singing. Dynamics... maybe the most important thing to learn and use. Took me a long time to figure that out. Learn to control your volume and using it to tell a story, just makes it more dramatic and fun! Great video!

[@FrankPersico]

Excellent post and very useful comments. I appreciate it.

[@J.Blogsblues-ns4to]

Thanks Frank, as an Englishman (living in Brazil) your New York accent always puts in my mind of my favourite TV show. No not CSI New York but The Sopranos, so it was good to see a picture of Tony S in there!! I have a request for future videos. I'm not a pro and only do little fill in sets when the main performer is on a break at my local bar, but despite plenty of recent practice I still find playing guitar and singing at the same time a bit of a struggle. It's easy enough on simple 3 chord bluesy songs but for something like Layla, which I tried after your recent tutorial, you know a bit more complex, it's a bit more of a challenge! I do manage it ok but would like to not need to concentrate so hard!! Any tips. Also, I live in an apartment block and can't really rehearse singing at full volume and certainly not with a mic, any ideas or do I have to always wait until I'm out live to see if the song suits me. Anyway another great vid today, Frank, thanks.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the comment. I like the idea and I am brainstorming on how to make a video to help people sing and play more complex parts. I have to dig in my brain about how I actually do it so that I can translate it to something coherent and ultimately useful to a viewer. Easier said than done but deff worth doing.

[@Mojohead20]

I would love to play some acoustic bar gigs on my own but feel insecure about my voice. Vocal coaching would definitely help I feel.

[@FrankPersico]

For sure. Go for it

[@stringmantony]

Very fine video, Frank. 👍👍👍

[@FrankPersico]

Many thanks!

[@erikgainesmusic4399]

As always, solid advice! I gig regularly and I have to say that I could always use some better warm up routines and more vocal control never hurts. Do you take lessons in person or have you tried any online options? I'm having trouble finding a local coach so I'm considering online...

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks brotha. Hope all is well with you. I take them in person but that’s prob a lot easier to pull off in NYC than in other places.

[@BadMofoMusicCritic]

not that it would in any way replace coaching and good technique etc, how do you feel about vocal processing live? Like for compression, reverb, maybe even a little pitch correction? For me in the home studio I find it gives me a bit more confidence. And sometimes I find myself using gimmicky stuff like pitch shifting or distortion and it really can help me get away from worrying about the quality of my voice and more about the art being performed.

[@FrankPersico]

If it gives you more confidence that’s good but I wouldn’t want it to become a crutch for you and limit you working on your skills. But ultimately it’s whatever inspires you and only you can answer that one for yourself . As for me I never used it but I wouldn’t rule it out either. Just never messed with it. That being said I personally don’t like when I can “hear” the effect on either a guys or vocal to the extent that it masks the pure sound. But that my taste

[@mehmetnaciakkk3983]

Thanks for this videoø I have asthma. Came late in my life. I could do vocals in my youth. I miss being able to sing to my own compositions, at least. Let me check if I can get help…

[@FrankPersico]

Oh man. Sorry to hear that I’m sure it’s challenging. I wish you the best.

[@wfqsfg]

I am taking singing lessons. I started singing very late in life. I am one of those guys who just wanted to play rhythm guitar in the band and let someone else sing. I missed SOOOOO many opportunities to perform. I still suffer from quite a bit of anxiety when I sing. I am one of those people who does not like my own singing voice. Yuk!! There are many reasons to take lessons including the ones you mentioned. One big reason is pronunciation of vowels and diphthongs. Pronunciation alone will make someone sound much better. There are many other things to learn but pronunciation is a big one. If anyone thinks they are too old..... I started taking lessons at 66. Its made a huge improvement. Don't let age stop anyone. I'm an ex-Long Islander. Yes, Mr Softee, Good Humor and the least popular, Bungalow Bar. These were the Suffolk county ice cream trucks. We had a rhyme for Bungalow Bar.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for sharing. And I wish you the best with your singing!!

[@KDMusic62]

Thanks for this video. I've been thinking about taking vocal lessons even though i don't gig for anyone other than my wife🙂. I'd still like to be the best i can even if it's only for me.

[@FrankPersico]

Absolutely. Do for you … no better reason than that

[@Itsbradgibson]

I think I need voice and guitar lessons. I definitely get paranoid about my guitar skills sounding amateur and I find myself reaching to hit the high notes. I consider falsetto but sometimes it just doesn’t have the same impact, but then my voice is shot. Great video. On my way to get a teacher now.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much for the comment. I do online consultations and lessons if you’re interested, but you would definitely want an in person teacher for the week and week out and stuff.

[@CalvinLimSH-ld5le]

Thank you for sharing that as a guitarist if you sing you should have at least some form of vocal training so that we can sing and play skillfully in front of crowds. We need to sing in tune and in time when the chord progression changes.

[@FrankPersico]

Absolutely 👍

[@JoeReblMusic]

Funny- I have never had a voice lesson. Never had problems with confidence and could hit notes, etc. BUT as I get older, my range has shrunk and depending on the gig, every once in a while I may have voice issues at the end. eg- "thank God I am not gigging tomorrow because my voice is shot!" I am thinking of "taking the plunge" if only to improve my range and protect my voice. Great video!

[@FrankPersico]

It definitely can not hurt. Maybe because you were such a natural all these years (which I am not) you were able to get away with some mistakes and not have it matter. Like the naturally thin guy who eats everything he wants and doesn’t gain weight till one day he does lol. Definitely look into it and let me know how it goes

[@johngeorgemurr6256]

Hi Frank how can you determin a good vocal tutor from a bad one when your starting out ? John UK

[@FrankPersico]

I would say the most important thing for a tutor is to not make you concerned with “sounding good” right away. I know that may sound counter intuitive but I think the most important thing a tutor should do is to teach you how your voice works and how to use it properly to make the process of singing easier….more relaxed and less anxious worrying about “how we sound”. If we learn to use the voice correctly we can then explore the pitches and tones and ultimately the interpretation of the music with freedom. Thats the goal imho!

[@superdave1964]

Hey Frank..yea I can't remember the name of our ice cream man in Jersey around A.C. but anyway, thanks again for this informative video! This helps my singing and confidence!

[@FrankPersico]

Very welcome. Hahaah did you get free ice cream on your birthday?!?

[@ghijkmnop]

Best thing the love of my life ever did for me was to buy me 5 hours of voice lessons for Christmas about 20 years ago. When those sessions were done, I bought another few months' worth of weekly training. It helped me with my harmonies and range when I was in a band, and definitely still helps me survive the regular 3-hour gig as a solo.

[@FrankPersico]

That is awesome! What a great and thoughtful gift. You are blessed but I’m sure you already know that:) cheers!

[@BCDanno63]

Good job !!

[@jimross9429]

Timid about singing in front of others, I’m afraid to sing when I’m alone in the car.

[@FrankPersico]

Stop! Lol that’s hysterical ..

[@rickgrebenikpuggles56]

Hey, why does reverb on certain songs make or break a song and it reactions from people????

[@FrankPersico]

I’m not sure. In a live setting I wouldn’t say it makes or breaks it necessarily. I think reverb would only be make or break to the extent that it makes the singer feel comfortable or comfortable or confident enough to deliver their best performance

[@rickgrebenikpuggles56]

​@@FrankPersicogood point!! Yeah some songs, mostly upbeat sound better with less reverb, reverb sounds good on certain songs , more so on slower songs, it's a mystery

[@ralphnewcomejr]

I used to get all knotted guts & freaked when i first sang. The i had my give a fuck surgically removed & now ...Hey FUCK IT!!! LETS GOOOOO!!!!

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaah yes!!!! You gotta just jump off the diving board

[@ralphnewcomejr]

@@FrankPersico You got it brother 🤘☢️🤘

[@charlespc8855]

Hey frank I’ve just began to perform and I’m looking at doing vocal lessons could you perhaps take a look at my current video progress as it would be a pleasure to hear any feedback you can give being a pro 🙌

[@FrankPersico]

Sure email me a link.

[@charlespc8855]

@@FrankPersico you got an email address I can reach you on mate?!

[@WithCarePlz]

No you don’t need therapy for that. You’re just honest. Everyone has that little self doubt in the corner of their mind. “What if I’m not good enough?” Even the most confident people have it the loudest. If somebody doesn’t have that voice- that’s a psychopath. We all lie sometimes even to ourselves and say we don’t care what people think. But if we didn’t care what people thought about us on some level we’d be psychopath megalomaniacs. Any guitar player worth a F is usually hypersensitive to others vibes or emotions. We don’t always know how to deal with people but we want them to be happy and have a good time. There’s no other reason to want to play music for a crowd. You wanna connect to them and improve their day and share something with them, some connection. I think if you don’t have that you’ll never get anywhere in music.

[@FrankPersico]

Very well put. Thanks for taking the time. I’m sure others will relate as I do

[@WithCarePlz]

@@FrankPersico thanks. I didn’t realize I wasn’t subscriber, my b. I just did. I’d definitely dig a video with some tips on how to sing and play at the same time if you don’t have one of those yet. It’s always been really frustrating for me to try and work on singing while I play. I actually sound good to myself when I’m not playing guitar and I sing. But when I try to sing while I play both things fall apart. Maybe I need to start singing on easier guitar stuff. I play a lot of stuff that would be on the more difficult side to sing while you play, like grateful dead for example. I’m so busy trying to do the Jerry thing while doing the bobby thing at the same time and I’m so damn busy that I can’t pay attention to the timing of my singing. When to start and stop singing. Maybe If I work on it with some simple little 3 chord sorta stuff? I’m getting super chops with guitar and improv and arrangement- but I can’t focus on singing while playing like I wanna play. Which bugs me cuz i don’t wanna have to deal with a lead vocalist or a second guitarist lol. I have my heart set on a lineup with a drummer, a keyboardist, a bass player, and me on rhythm/lead/vocals. I’m worried that it’s just something I won’t be able to ever do- sing while playing my ass off.

[@rickgrebenikpuggles56]

I was playing at restaurant last night, I busted out some foreigner, lot of energy and work!! Was ignored whole time!! Figure that one out!! Careful what you sing, you might be wasting energy on your audience

[@FrankPersico]

I feel your pain. Just do it for you. Sometimes the reverse happens as well. You do a song that you don’t think may go over well and people go nuts for it 🤔… go figure

[@flyonwall360]

Wow, Mister Softee click bate.😅

[@FrankPersico]

With sprinkles :)