Singing Vocal Lessons : A Secret That Can Transform Your Singing Voice

[we1need2harmony]

Hi , I have a question . Im a 16 years old Baritone and i have like 3 octaves of range ( I started with 1 and half but i really practique all the time) My range is . (C2 to B4) but i want to have at least 1 octave more , i have problems of tension , and is ridiculous but is too hard to me to put my voice in to my Head Voice. I'ts possible to have a easy D5 at least? .

Can you give an advice?

Excuse my english :)

[cwlim95]

will the swallowing muscle completely relax? because i still can feel some slight movement on that muscle

[BbabydoolL]

think you

[apache414121]

So who bought the program or did you get it free ?

[TheRyanc999]

im used to puting my head up

when i sing higher

[delahouzzzze]

You made me yawn T_T at 0:50

[MapleSyrup56]

When I do the naynays am I meant to sound nasally (vocal chords closing together or something?) or is it just a normal sounding naynay?

This video helps :)

[laithlaith91]

Seriously thank you so much for this.... Whoever is watching this and doesn't think it could work, believe me it really does !

[Mrdewd1]

Just wanted to thank you on all the vidoes you have provided, this one really helped me out, as i was having trouble with strain and higher notes. After trying this a few times i seen really good results, i could easily hit higher notes without any strain at all. Thanks for the tips.

[edwardshaw1]

Wow!  Good one; thanks for sharing.

[BabyGirl0159]

i really want to becaome a singer. im 12 . but when i hit high notes i run out of breath.. can i stop that?

[SneakerMaxMax]

just was warming up but my voice was pissing me off today! you got me back on track , thanks! ;)

[vargas85008]

Like if youuh were actuaally puuting youur thumb on youur chin to see if it waas truee :D

[lolcookie555]

thanks man it helped allot i after this vid i looked at who's loving you because i have to sing it at school I'm able to hit those high pitches thanks again u earned another subscriber

[HannahJGriffiths]

omg. this actually worked... I LOVE YOU.

[overtonbob8]

THANK U SOOO MUCH

[kahleentenshi]

So, what is the purpose of putting the thumbs under the chin? What are we suppose to notice with this action?

[SingingMadeSimple]

@kahleentenshi You're using your thumbs under your chin to make sure that you don't feel your swallowing muscles engaging while you're singing.

[JTipTopVideoBlog]

THANKYOU :)))))

[zhapper2002]

I really wanna thank you. I've been a choir member before and stopped singing for several years. I was a Male Soprano before, but after puberty mu voice changed a lot! And for me, when I was a kid, singing is really an effortless thing. Since I stopped singing for like 10 years, I really can't sing that well compared before. Thank God, I found your vids, IT REALLY HELPED A LOT! IT IMPROVED MY SINGING! IT REALLY DID! :) I sing high notes now, EFFORTLESSLY. :))

[SingingMadeSimple]

@zhapper2002 Thanks for sharing! I'm glad to have helped :-)

[daotkaayo]

i got phlegm in my throat that wont go away, i dont have a cold or anything, but feels like somethiings stuck in my throat thats preventing me to learn this :(

[SingingMadeSimple]

@daotkaayo That's usually a result of poor singing technique. As your technique gets better, and you're not causing friction or strain, you should see a reduction in the phlegm that's being produced.

[hubbynwifey]

Does that mean that the swallow muscle isn't suppose to go down when you are doing the nay nay nay?

Thanks =)

[SingingMadeSimple]

@hubbynwifey That's correct :-)

[hubbynwifey]

@SingingMadeSimple lol how you make it work when you have too much salivia? =/

[98roflol]

wait i dont get it like do u push the thumbs towards your throat if the swalling muscle thing happens? i did nay nay nay n all n i just dont get it like idk its weird

[SingingMadeSimple]

@98roflol You don't want to push on anything! You simply place your thumbs there to feel if your swallowing muscles are engaging during singing. Never push on anything while singing.

[JessMurgatroyd]

Ok just tried it and I heard the difference! Now to try it with a song though. I prob sound thick here but what am I suppose to do when I try it with a song?

[SingingMadeSimple]

@JessMurgatroyd When doing this with a song, don't sing the words, but rather keep singing the song with the "Nay, Nay's" in place of the words. It's important to keep all the "Nay's" sounding exactly the same and focusing on the sound being in the forehead.

[JessMurgatroyd]

Will so try this then! I think I get what you mean! I really hope this works. I heard it works!

[SwedishTourist]

This is just great. I was sitting here watching your videos, tried to sing for a minute. But as usual it didn't come at all naturally or relaxed. So I went back to your older videos, and vióla, here it is! If I just could relax when I sing, I'd probably not have to be embarrased of my voice... I'll keep on practising! :)

[Circusvoid]

Omg, thanks so much :) I have a song with notes that are high and I could never hit them because my swallowing muscles always got in the way. I always thought I had to sing them really loud to get them out, but I was wrong lol.

[MrAlexxLeee]

how do you do this omg.

[TheKoolaid20]

Are we suppose to press under the mouth? 

[SingingMadeSimple]

@TheKoolaid20 Never press!

[ShadesXPants]

wow , me being a ditz. i didn't really undertsnad much , but what i did understand. it helped!

[valentinatvalentinet]

this really works!!!!

[woodsgirl3]

I get feeling the swallowing muscle thing, but I dont get how we are supposed to prevent it from coming down? Are we supposed to push it back up or is it just a feeling kind of thing, like how you explain how to whistle?

[SingingMadeSimple]

@woodsgirl3 You never push! With practice and producing sound in a different way, you will eventually dis-engage the swallowing muscles with your singing technique.

[MegaSchoolGirl1]

@SingingMadeSimple so when your saying not to push, do you mean when you do the exercise you should feel relaxed, well your swallow muscles should be feeling relaxed, not hard, or is it the other way around, making my swallow muscles hard, i'm sorry if you answered this in the video, i have to skip a bunch of what your saying before my brothers attack the computer, please reply, my dream is to become a beautiful voiced singer thank you...

[SingingMadeSimple]

@AnaaFTW You should yawn with your thumbs under your jaw so you can tell what the swallowing muscles feel like. You don't want that feeling when they are singing.

[Disco234jockey]

how do i prevent the swallowing muscles from going down

[Blefyplayswow]

How often does this exercise have to be done?

[SingingMadeSimple]

@Blefyplayswow Once a day is good, but it's best to work on your technique as much as possible without strain.

[MegaSchoolGirl1]

ur making me cry i dont know y but ur awesome thanks so much it works! i feel so relaxed!

[AresExodus]

DUDE! I used to hate the sound of my voice. I did this and I sounded like someone on american idol!

[SingingMadeSimple]

@AresExodus That's amazing! I'm glad that I could help... Have fun with your new voice :-)

[1norbert2]

Were do we put our thumbs exactly? like what part under our chins?

[SingingMadeSimple]

@1norbert2 If you were to draw a line from the roof of your mouth, down through your chin/throat, that's where you will lightly place your thumbs.

[MegzWassup1215]

Thank you so much.(:

everyone tells me I'm a really good singer but I always have trouble with hitting high notes. I'm definitely going to try this. I hope it makes a difference.

[DoubbleM199]

My friend is a greaaaaat singer. I want to learn how to sing better. Can you give me some please?

[x3FREAKDOLL]

I love when you laugh. <3

[DaniHunt987]

Woaaahh ... I never could sing the higher note songs, and now I can because of you. I feel so happy I could cry. It may sound silly, but you helped me soo much, thank you so much! <3

[SingingMadeSimple]

@DaniHunt987 Thank you for your comment! It's inspiring, and I'm glad that I could help.

[GirlxXBarbie]

@SingingMadeSimple I see that this is working for so many people so i really, really want to try it, but i still don't understand how to stop or some what prevent those muscles from moving. Can you please help me with some tips?

[narutoluvsbleach20]

@SingingMadeSimple Is it bad i can't feel my throat when I sing Like a numbness in my throat

[stebolian]

im confused as i use those exact muscles to hit high falsetto notes, under my chin controls the volume so it doesnt go to loud... its like i use these muscles to anchor on to gouge out high falsetto notes., please explain

[SingingMadeSimple]

@stebolian Your question isn't really clear, but it sounds as if you're using your placement to control your sound. Regardless of how you're doing this, we always want to stay away from having those muscles involved.

[stebolian]

@SingingMadeSimple sorry i forgot to mention this is when im singing falsettoish notes that my full voice cant reach, the physiology is different in my falsetto and full, they both use different muscles i think

[stebolian]

@stebolian ok, maybe im zipping my cords, i dont know any other way to make the sound higher without some muscles adducting my cords, i may be confused, if i just go loose i will blow airy sounds that dont seem supported by anything, and dont reach as high, , but my voice does not to go hoarse ever and i sing gigs twice a week, i could go high by staying loose, but that means louder and more air to me, ???? might need a tutor

[MrLeftyplayer]

please tell me the Online training site that comes with the course,Is that something I can use for as long as I need it,or is there a time limit for the use of it?

[SingingMadeSimple]

@MrLeftyplayer With purchase of "Roger Burnley's Singing-Made-Simple", every owner gets lifetime access to the members site.

[MrLeftyplayer]

How long are the four dvds ,And the online training site ,How does that work,please advise

[SingingMadeSimple]

@MrLeftyplayer The dvds are currently sold out. For updates and further information on the products, simply go to myfreesinginglesson(dot)com and enter your email.

[NikiTranNguyen97]

I kinda dont get it :\ no matter how much you say

[radnev007]

my voice sounds like when your nose is stuffed :( any tips plzz!!

[radnev007]

my voice is deep :( although my vibrato is good but still with a deep voice i suck :( any tips?? plz!

[LEM1productions]

This lesson certainly deserves a subscribe :D

[SingingMadeSimple]

@LEM1productions Thank you. Subscribers are great!

[bcha85]

Thank you for this idea but could I ask you how does this work when everybody teaches to keep tha larynx low (as if you slightly yawn)? maybe I understood this exercise the wrong way?

[SingingMadeSimple]

We're requesting that everyone post their questions on the blog, so that others can benefit from the response. So, I'm asking everyone that they post their questions there, and Roger will answer them as soon as possible. Also, there are answers to most all of your questions that are already there...The link to the blog is: myfresssinginglesson(dot)com

[bookva]

this excersise is saving for me. i'm started learn to sing only for 2 months, but it worked even for me! :) thnx a lot!

[SingingMadeSimple]

@bookva You're welcome :-)

[WTHtv1]

How much does it take? and how many times should i do it in a day

[SingingMadeSimple]

@WTHtv1 Things have been hectic since the holidays and Roger has asked me to request that everyone post their questions on his blog, as he is trying to catch up on the questions there. It will also allow others to benefit from the response. Not to mention that there are answers to most all of your questions that are already there...The link to the blog is: myfresssinginglesson(dot)com

Best Regards,

Kasey Thurman

Assistant to Roger Burnley

[missoliviajean1]

i did this exercise and when i sang a song i could hear my improvement. i felt like crying because my dream is to be an actress and singer and i felt like i was one step closer to my dream. thankss :D

[SingingMadeSimple]

@missoliviajean1 Keep going for your dreams! I'm glad that I could help :-)

[mmmarcelo1414]

@missoliviajean1 oliviajean eeyy i got the exact same dream !!

[SingingMadeSimple]

@missoliviajean1 That's great to hear. Very touching... I'm happy to help

[michellecool9801]

@missoliviajean1 omg... I have that same dream!!! I hope you do become a siger/actress. good luck.

[AlienMoon1342]

Thank you for your videos! Helped a lot!

[SingingMadeSimple]

@AlienMoon1342 You're welcome!

[princesspink123451]

thank you so much i want to become a singer so badly and i think that i can do it but while i watched your videos i realised what i had done wrong while i was singing so thanks a million :)

[SingingMadeSimple]

@princesspink123451 Your enthusiasm is a big part of why I share my knowledge. Thanks for posting!

[yomama2135]

Hey Roger, I would firstly like to thank you for this video and your other instructional videos. I have been searching all over the web for singing info. and this series of lessons are by far the best. I actually had a question about this video. When I'm doing the nay nay nays, how long would you advise for me to practice them? Like how long a day should I practice these? Also how can I reach higher notes while singing?

[SingingMadeSimple]

@yomama2135 Roger has asked me to request that everyone post their questions on his blog, so that others can benefit from the response. Also you will find a lot of free vocal training videos. Here's the link to the blog: singing-made-simple(dot)com/si ng2(dot)html

Best Regards,

Kasey Thurman

Assistant to Roger Burnley

[dimaflour]

u remind me of MJ father

[projectoz88]

wher do i put the thumbs?

[SingingMadeSimple]

@projectoz88 Roger has asked me to request that everyone post their questions on his blog, so that others can benefit from the response. Also you will find a lot of free vocal training videos. Here's the link to the blog: singing-made-simple(dot)com/si ng2(dot)html

Best Regards,

Kasey Thurman

Assistant to Roger Burnley

[TrappedInABikini]

my voice sounds so more clearer and my throut more relaxed, but as I go high - with the strange face - I feel some pressure, although it is very little . My question is: should I feel any pressure at all? great vid by the way:)

[SingingMadeSimple]

@TrappedInABikini Roger has asked me to request that everyone post their questions on his blog, so that others can benefit from the response. Also you will find a lot of free vocal training videos. Here's the link to the blog: singing-made-simple(dot)com/si ng2(dot)html

Best Regards,

Kasey Thurman

Assistant to Roger Burnley

[shaunamarie]

this is transformational information!it seems that all of the information that i have gained through the years regarding vocal training was just integrated by way of watching just a few of your videos. gratitude and good energy!!!

[SingingMadeSimple]

@shaunamarie

Hi!

I just wanted to thank you for your comment, as it helps us plan for future videos!

If you would like to see more, you can go over to Rogers' personal blog...

If you look to the bottom of the videos here on YouTube, you will see the web address to the blog. Just type that into your browser and you will be able to get more videos and tips :)

Best Regards,

Kasey Thurman

Assistant to Roger Burnley

[SadittyBarbie22]

im getting ready to go on my first tour and wanted to know what are some warm ups i can do before my shows

[SingingMadeSimple]

@SadittyBarbie22

Thank you for your comment! We are actually in the process of shooting a warm-up video. I'm not certain where we will be posting it, but I'm sure that we'll post it on Roger's blog. You can also see more videos there... If you look to the bottom of the videos here on YouTube, you will see the web address to the blog. Just type that into your browser and you will be able to get more videos and tips :)

Best Regards,

Kasey Thurman

Assistant to Roger Burnley

[silverspringandgold]

Thank you very much for tipps. I have recived my copy of Singing made symple and i am very impressed!!!

Nicest regards!!

Roses

[SingingMadeSimple]

@silverspringandgold Sorry for the late response, but that is the reaction that I'm confident that everyone that uses the program should have... Thank you for commenting!

[musicplz15]

HEY DOES THIS Make you nail your sweet spot?

nd this a continuous exercise right?

[musicplz15]

ty sooo muchh...

I FELT GOD LED ME TOO YOU!...I Feel a difference this exercise will change my lifE! ty soooooo muchh!!!!!!!!

[SingingMadeSimple]

@musicplz15 I'm humbled and honored! Thank you for your comment, and I'm glad that I've been of help.

Roger

[SingingMadeSimple]

@musicplz15

Yes it does with practice. It just takes a bit of time to change your old habits. Stay with it.

Roger

[musicplz15]

ty soo muchh..!

I will really get your name out there!!! :D

[SingingMadeSimple]

@musicplz15

You're so very welcome!

Roger

[popgirl183]

Hello my name is sidni Im 15 years old im a girl and I wanna be a singer but I have been having trouble with straining and cracking my voice is there anyway I can keep from doing this???

=)

[SingingMadeSimple]

@popgirl183

Hi Sidni:

Your voice is still going through a bit of a change at your age. Don't try and push too much trying to reach the higher notes. Eventually it will blend more and you'll reach higher notes.

Roger

[popgirl183]

Alright thank you=)

One more thing I am having trouble singing from my diapram I can't seem to learn what I need to do!!

[musicplz15]

@SingingMadeSimple hey roger! im 16 actually nd when i did the exercise the first time it worked!..but as i continuosly did it...I see no more DIFFERENCE?...

IS THAT PROBLEM LIKE SIDNI?

[geespar1]

A very useful tip Roger, thank You.

[SingingMadeSimple]

Your most welcome!

Roger

[silverspringandgold]

Hello Roger,

i have try this and this works very, very great, altough it taiks little time to be able to maik this exercise. Because it warks good, i have added this video on myspace of you in my profile by myspace. Thank you very, very much for your help!!!!! I am very impressed with every your video!! Nicest regards to you!!!!! Roses

[SingingMadeSimple]

Thank you for adding my video! I think that's the greatest complement that I could ask for. I should have some more content in the coming weeks.

Roger

[musicplz15]

how long does it take to kick in?

[TiannaBlair]

I can't wait till I can save up for lessons :)

[SingingMadeSimple]

I'll look forward to having the opportunity to teach you. I actually have a DVD training program, which is more affordable than private lessons, and it's actually available for the rest of the day. It won't be available all the time, and you get to send me personal video for critique. If you're interested, let me know immediately. The program is $197, but you can split it into $59 payments.

[TheyCallMeBabygirl]

thanks for the videos...i want to take lessons

[TheExzimo]

Thanks, this helped alot :)

[SingingMadeSimple]

Thank you! Make sure that you have all your friends subscribe to the channel, so that they can benefit too. All the Best,

Roger