New KTVA Student Needs Feedback Please

RockingTK

I know that I need a lot of work and I am willing to put the time in. I am having recent trouble with my upper range, not being able to consistently hit notes, some pitch and stability issues.

I have a YouTube channel, so if someone would be so kind as to take listen to 2 or 3 covers and provide feedback, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you

Http://www.YouTube.com/@RockingTK

Tom

INFJ

I am not among the experts here, but I think you are doing very well within that style you sing in! Good tone. Very suitable voice and warmth for country music. Sounds as American as it can get IMO.
I listened to 4 covers and they sounded good. People were applauding and at times clapping along which is a good sign. When you are up around the passagio area there are some changes in the sound, like you already mentioned. It was a bit more stiff and it seems the sound went a more nasal way than open throat.

Some chest voice vowel training around the E4 note on the piano would probably help. It seems you are a baritone so that is the usual area where the passagio is. A couple of months of exercises to get the throat to stay open and buiid muscle memory. Being a bit softer on the consonants is also a good approach if you know you are coming to an area with higher notes. How to handle hard consonants is described in the KTVA program.
For the type of music you do I don't think you need a whole lot of work. Mainly navigating the passagio so you can go past that area and back without the listeners hearing any difference.

/Nick

RockingTK

Nick,

Thank you very much for taking the time to listen to my work and providing excellent recommendations for my path forward. Much appreciated!

charlie_v

You’ve got a nice voice!

How far through the course are you? What are your aims?

Do you find it easier with the higher notes when doing the exercises?

RockingTK

Thank you I am just starting the course. I do find it a little easier to hit higher notes after warming up, but still have far to go. I would like to sing professionally.

charlie_v

😎

Be patient with the course! Put in the hours, practise effectively, & keep dreaming! Ken’s top students are amazing! Dream to be one of them in 3-5 years!