Hey everyone! Decided to start singing after 3 years when I didn't touch my guitar or sing a single vowel... I had no idea what to try so I just sang a few seconds of Angel (Aerosmith) a capella to show you my flaws, e.g. the off-pitch B flat (for youuuu). Main problem is pushing way too hard with my throat instead of activating the diaphragm, it's ok for lower parts but becomes a real problem whenever I sing higher or get more emotional.
Here is my first demo of me attempting to sing, 3 weeks into my vocal learning journey. I purchased Ken Tamplin's 2.0 Vocal Course and have completed the first 20 video lessons of Pt.1 so far. Up until recently I didn't believe it was possible for me to sing. I'm starting to believe. I practice about 5-6 days per week on my vocals, and 1-5 hours each day, doing sliders through the scale, working on my vowels, and breathing checkpoints.
Here is a recent bass and vocal cover I did demonstrating where I am at so far with my vocal training on week-3. I'm now into week-4 and practicing singing and playing my bass at the same time along with my progression through Ken's Vocal 2.0 course.
Ken Tamplin is an extraordinary teacher. I am so happy that I have him as my vocal instructor. I'm enjoying the process of learning vocals. Up until recently I never imagined I could possibly sing. Now it feels more like something that is possible that I will learn.
It would be more helpful for you if you submitted some simple Lah-ah scales or arpeggios.
On the video you're a bit pitchy with an obscured tone due to using too much air. There's a pitch section of the course you might want to take advantage of.
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Six months ago I signed up to the forum as someone who has never sung anything in his life, and was always too ashamed of the sound of my own voice to even hear myself try to sing. I didn't believe it was possible that I could sing. Then I decided I was going to learn how and push through all my limiting beliefs. That's when I signed up to this forum and I purchased Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy 2.0 course and downloaded the videos.
It took me some time to finally open up the course I purchased and start my training. I started a month ago. I resolved to work on my training almost every day no matter how bad. I was going to simply allow myself to suck at singing for a while until I don't. I'm into my fourth week of practicing 5 days per week 1-5 hours each practice day. I've made it through the first 20 videos of Pt.1
I still suck. But not as bad as when I had never sung at all or had any instruction. Now I'm starting to believe in myself and understanding that this IS possible for me to be able to sing and that it's like learning anything new.
Here is a video of me singing an oldies song called "Love Me Now" by The Angels from 1963. I did a Bass & Vocal cover playing over the original music as a backing track because I didn't have anything else to play along to. For the bass, I almost re-wrote the bass line improvising from the original. The vocals I sing over the original, practicing what I had learned after the first 2 weeks of instruction from Ken's vocal course. This is the best example I got so far of my beginner vocal training.
Feel free to check out what I got so far with my vocal learning. I welcome constructive criticism. Personally, the first thing that comes to mind for me that I need to work on is breath control. Of course I know there is a lot more than that. But I'm doing it! What I have so far is a lot more than I ever imagined in the past. I am so happy that I purchased Ken Tamplin Vocal Course! He is a remarkable teacher. I'm enjoying every bit of my vocal learning journey.
It would be more helpful for you if you submitted some simple Lah-ah scales or arpeggios.
On the video you're a bit pitchy with an obscured tone due to using too much air. There's a pitch section of the course you might want to take advantage of.
Here's how to get access to all the great areas of the forum:
Thanks for the feedback! It's interesting because I showed that same video to a personal friend of mine who sings and she said the exact same thing, "Sounds pitchy! A common beginner issue". I will work on that along with everything else I'm learning in this course.
I'm looking for some feedback on my voice and what things I should focus on while starting the course. I've been playing guitar/singing for a few years now, I am mostly self-taught and want to take my voice to the next level. Aside from getting critiqued, I would also like to use this post as a future snapshot of where I am (vocally) prior to starting the course.
The first two songs are me singing casually with no reverb and the third is an edit of two different songs with me trying to go into a higher range in a room with a lot of echo/reverb (helps me to hear myself better). Please let me know what you think, honest feedback is greatly appreciated! (Song credits: Jim Croce, Sturgill Simpson, Black Keys).
Thanks Terence, I'm just about to begin the course. I've dabbled a bit in the past and watched the odd video but haven't given it my full attention yet. I will definitely be setting up a regular practice routine moving forward.
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I had no idea what to try so I just sang a few seconds of Angel (Aerosmith) a capella to show you my flaws, e.g. the off-pitch B flat (for youuuu). Main problem is pushing way too hard with my throat instead of activating the diaphragm, it's ok for lower parts but becomes a real problem whenever I sing higher or get more emotional.
Thx heaps in advance for listening!
Hello! I've attached my video for your expert opinion. I'm looking for some constructive criticism to help me improve. Thanks in advance!
Here is a recent bass and vocal cover I did demonstrating where I am at so far with my vocal training on week-3. I'm now into week-4 and practicing singing and playing my bass at the same time along with my progression through Ken's Vocal 2.0 course.
Ken Tamplin is an extraordinary teacher. I am so happy that I have him as my vocal instructor. I'm enjoying the process of learning vocals. Up until recently I never imagined I could possibly sing. Now it feels more like something that is possible that I will learn.
I welcome constructive feedback!
THE ANGELS - (Love Me) NOW - Bass & Vocal Cover (Vocal Beginner Week-3)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=FLXPuNt2IqE
It would be more helpful for you if you submitted some simple Lah-ah scales or arpeggios.
On the video you're a bit pitchy with an obscured tone due to using too much air. There's a pitch section of the course you might want to take advantage of.
Here's how to get access to all the great areas of the forum:
https://forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/discussion/6859/how-to-get-access-to-the-ktva-how-to-sing-better-than-anyone-else-student-areas-of-the-forums
Once you have forum access, you can post your scales:
Follow these instructions:
https://forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/discussion/14675/how-to-upload-your-audio-and-video-files-for-feedback#
When you're done, post here:
https://forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/categories/new-student-demos
It took me some time to finally open up the course I purchased and start my training. I started a month ago. I resolved to work on my training almost every day no matter how bad. I was going to simply allow myself to suck at singing for a while until I don't. I'm into my fourth week of practicing 5 days per week 1-5 hours each practice day. I've made it through the first 20 videos of Pt.1
I still suck. But not as bad as when I had never sung at all or had any instruction. Now I'm starting to believe in myself and understanding that this IS possible for me to be able to sing and that it's like learning anything new.
Here is a video of me singing an oldies song called "Love Me Now" by The Angels from 1963. I did a Bass & Vocal cover playing over the original music as a backing track because I didn't have anything else to play along to. For the bass, I almost re-wrote the bass line improvising from the original. The vocals I sing over the original, practicing what I had learned after the first 2 weeks of instruction from Ken's vocal course. This is the best example I got so far of my beginner vocal training.
Feel free to check out what I got so far with my vocal learning. I welcome constructive criticism. Personally, the first thing that comes to mind for me that I need to work on is breath control. Of course I know there is a lot more than that. But I'm doing it! What I have so far is a lot more than I ever imagined in the past. I am so happy that I purchased Ken Tamplin Vocal Course! He is a remarkable teacher. I'm enjoying every bit of my vocal learning journey.
The Angels - (Love Me) Now - Bass & Vocal Cover (vocal beginner week-3)
I'm looking for some feedback on my voice and what things I should focus on while starting the course. I've been playing guitar/singing for a few years now, I am mostly self-taught and want to take my voice to the next level. Aside from getting critiqued, I would also like to use this post as a future snapshot of where I am (vocally) prior to starting the course.
The first two songs are me singing casually with no reverb and the third is an edit of two different songs with me trying to go into a higher range in a room with a lot of echo/reverb (helps me to hear myself better). Please let me know what you think, honest feedback is greatly appreciated! (Song credits: Jim Croce, Sturgill Simpson, Black Keys).
https://soundcloud.com/brd30-678415293/walkinbacktogeorgia?si=beb2a5144db144999a6df98301dbddd3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
https://soundcloud.com/brd30-678415293/mint-tea?si=dd3ac5fcb55e46bb8cbaece2bcc00fe3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
https://soundcloud.com/brd30-678415293/reverb-belt?si=ec35d6f7341148b09e5d1ad0bd4e6c79&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Except for the F4 on the third song, you're in the comfortable spot in your range (your tessitura) and singing naturally and well.
Where are you on the course? You have a great base to build from.