VOICE LESSON 8: BEGINNER SINGING TECHNIQUES Part 1 with Erik Dillard

[kingsofbiffy]

Since when is Thierry Henry doing singing lessons? :P

[iamMoochi]

Hey, Mr. Dillard. Just a few questions. After doing this exercise for the first time, I became sort of light headed...is that normal for first-timers? Also I read a comment from @beliefinme4now, and we truly have the same story. Like them, I live here in Atlanta, GA and am looking for a vocal coach who possibly may tutor for free, if not, within my budget. Can you help me out? Music is my passion and I really want to project this to the world! Thanks for reading.

[salena431]

omg! thank you so much i am 12 years old and i was great before but know im fabulous i was in the school talent show and i won 1st place thank to you i did this for a month and i am great again thank you

[lloyd614]

@salena431 WOW!!!!!!!!! Super thanks for sharing that with me. That makes me sooooo happy! Keep on singing and show your brilliance and AMAZING-ness to the world!

[beliefinme4now]

Hey Eric,  Thanks for your energy and helpful videos. I live in Atlanta, GA. Would you know any vocal coaches/instructors here? I've always wanted to sing, but didn't have the money and really time, for it. I am a disable veteran, so I have time to learn. Any help is appreciated.

[lloyd614]

@beliefinme4now Hey there! Thanks for reaching out and so glad you like my work here. If you email me at thevocalclinic@gmail.com - I can make sure you get more information.

[zvievxx]

I always no doubt to watch this video over and over again 'cause it helps me truly and the same time I got some tips how to sing well. Thanks to you sir.

[jeffyyuan]

where's lesson 7?

[zvievxx]

sir, I wish u were here at my side so that u can teach me how to sing properly and so that I could be able to show my talent to everyone . u are really good voice coach.

[zvievxx]

my voice is given when it comes to singing but I don't know how to sing properly. huhuhu. that a big problem I had right now. for now I didn't consider my singing skills as my talent. huhuhu I want an improvement so that I'm proud to say in the end that I really do have a talent.

[knowlesed]

Thanks for making all this videos!!

they really work thank u so much!!

100% for u thank u

[ashleypipkins81]

Dear.Erik Dillard I have a problem i can sing really good but i have a problem with hiting high notes and low notes any tips if u do i will be very thankful.

[lilsaint1510]

can you give me tips on what i should work on so i can reach the maximum potential with my voice

[mishabreezy]

I love your white board! lol Such a thorough teacher! :]

[annous1976]

Hi Eric, I know you live in Japan...are you OK???? I pray God that you are....

[lloyd614]

@annous1976 Hey there! I'm doing great! Thanks so much for checking on me!

[annous1976]

@lloyd614 Thank God Eric. I was worried about you...you are such a wonderful person...God bless you!

[jandero]

you are so cool!!!

[annous1976]

Thank you so much for all of these lessons...I have been told that I have a very strong voice because I can sing some of Celine Dion songs but I always felt that my voice was never considered ready to sing yet....I can't thank you enough....

[Jmoney741]

i'd just like to let everyone know that your diaphragm is a muscle that helps to expand your lungs. air doesn't 'go into your diaphragm' i'm not trying to troll i just want people to be aware of basic internal anatomy. feel free to thumbs down.

[omboriqua]

Hey erik, i'm naturally congested through my nose. So it's very hard for me to breathe in through my nose. any suggestions?

[lloyd614]

@omboriqua Hey there! If you go and take a look at my video on "Diction"....should be titled VOCAL LESSON 6, or so. I give a quick tip at the end about congestion. Season's Greetings! ~E~

[omboriqua]

@lloyd614 Thanks so much!

[babisism]

Heyy i watch only two video of you giving lessons for begginers you are so good ...!!! im practising alone two years and im becoming more good trough those years i want to be better and better i love music and i love singing ....there so many singers who inspire me and you two when i listen to you.....thank you i have to watch all your video to learn from you thnx again.... :D :D

[MaksBandMusic]

Breathing is ...? Everything!! :) I have stupid question - I try to breath in to my nose but some songs have too many notes. Suddenly I must breath in to mouth too stay conscious :)) After that I feel my throat is dried. Now we have winter so pharyngitis threatens. Have you some ideas to solve this? Anyway - GREAT JOB MAN!! Thanks a lot, you are my inspiration to training! Japan is too far to join your school so I learn from your videos only. Greetings from Poland!! Breathing is...???

[zepres]

excellent lession. Thanks Eric my boy :)

[11gugler11]

you owe me a million dollars erik

[love2dance63]

well u promised!!!!!!

[frezlinpowa]

wow your awesome!!! i have already improved with my not cracking DRAMATICLY for me idk about the rest haha it's awesome man your great!

[therealnazareth]

hi your awsome! lol... i sing in my church, and when i sing there 2 other people singing with me and and before because it happen that often, when i sing something i feel like light head like tired after a sentence i sing like i have wieght on me, and its not because i run out of air idk but is that normal?

[ChuckleKing]

you should make a playlist, please?

[lloyd614]

@ChuckleKing Hey there! I actually have a few playlists. If you type in "Celebrity Vocal Tips: Erik Dillard". I think you'll like that series. =)

[love2dance63]

ha ha very funny now where's my million dollars? jus kiddin

[love2dance63]

i filled in the blank pay up eric

[lloyd614]

@love2dance63 Ummm....(biting my nails)....LOL!! =)

[abelcandelaria83]

hes funny, and hes easy to understand

[airwave2oo8]

i needed these tips tnx man !

[love2dance63]

i said everything do i get a million dollars!?!?!?!?!?!?! LOL

[totally0511]

hey erik...i think i need a personal lesson from you hahahaha... please hear me sing and tell me what should i do XD

[tarkus1975]

Hey Erik, I've got a question too hope you will have time to anwser it in time :D

You keep saying to breath with your nose while singing, but iam still wondering how to do that? When i try to do that i have a feeling like something is closing my airtube (LOL dont know the right word for it) so its only possible to breath with my mouth........do you have any idea how to fix this? Or why this problem is?

You say you breath in while breathing out...........iam really wondering how to do that?

[itsdaveyj]

Thank you SO much for this lesson! This is my first time viewing this video and I just practiced it and I feel like I have already gained so much. I'm excited to think of the results that will come after a month of practice!

[9TheAnimal9]

I have a Question as well xD. Would you use this same pulsating method for vibratos? As in, would you pulsate the Higher half-note, and soften the lower half-note. Or do you just use the same amount of air for each half-note when doing vibratos? Btw, thanks for making these vids xD.

[Zomcrow]

and your should make a video of teach one of your students

[rockercutes]

hmm..i have a questin for yah..

how can i possibly sing good, if my voice are annoying?

i'm hopeless...i can't sing good..

[rockercutes]

i have a question for yah..how can i possibly sing good? my voice are annoying..even if i do that,,my voice are still annoying..haaiizzz...i'm hopeless

[Lauraarguello34]

Wow, your tecniques are very good, I have to learn more from you, this is just excellent .

[sandrabullock87]

i know when you breathe from your diaphragm your stomach goes out but are you suppose to keep it out when you sing or let it suck back in

[sandrabullock87]

this video has helped my breathing so much, i love how you break it down and actually describe it in a way that i can actually understand

[lwilson80]

why does my vocal coach tell me to breath in with my mouth???

[tarkus1975]

@lwilson80 because he just want to let you pay lots of money and he sucks? :P

[xEternalx]

Just a few questions needing clarifications.

You know you are inhaling through your diaphragms rather than your lungs is when your stomach expands rather than the chest rising.

Question 2: When are we suppose to breath while singing? Is it after the end of a line and during the pause before the next line?

Thanks a lot in advance !

[andyjang8944]

I have a question Erik. I heard that to breathe properly using your diaphragm, youre supposed to breathe with your mouth as if your yawning, and if you breathe through your nose, it makes your chest and shoulders go so...it's not a good thing. So which ones right? The nose or the mouth? Is it ok if my shoulders go up as I breathe through my shoulders?

[andyjang8944]

through my *nose* my mistake. lol

[RayAllanFredericks]

scientifically alot of things in this video is wrong! lol. "Cardiovascular system" umm more like Respiratory. you can't breath into your diaphram....its a cavity. You're breathing into your lungs still just pushing the air downward making it seem as though the diaphram is expanding(its really decreasing). more air...longer vocals. Anyway I learned alot about singing from this! i am working on becoming a better singer so thanks for the tips.

[CoolChic28]

yur an awesome teacher lol funny 2

[shawnjeezy]

I have a question..I'm a pretty decent singer but I just can't seem to add vibrato to my notes...What do you suggest?

[Angel75409]

Hey Erik I gotta question! I have a nose problem so when I sing I have to breath with my mouth, so how am I supposed to breath through my nose? Or breath frequently and good??

[lloyd614]

Hey there,

Have you already spoken to your doctor about your breathing situation? Breathing from your nose is key while singing b/c it helps to keep your voice moist. I would speak with your doctor first and then let's go from there.

Keep me posted!

Ur Coach and Friend,

~E~

[britneysohannah]

omg iam ten and my throught herts oh well iam good

[Vortex4001]

I thank God for you man youve been a blessing to all who watch your videos

i was straining on my high notes but this really cleared things up, youre right" Breathing is everything"

[FarhadTv]

Dude i wish u used a black pen ahahah...

But its still all good... i watched all ur videos and you are the best man and best vocal teacher in the utube.

[undoingwar]

I have a question for you. Do you breathe in through your nose while you are pushing air out?... because I find that as an impossible task... When you sing, it seems as if your breathing and letting out air simultaneously... not having breaks to breathe and continually sing... Anyways, it would be nice to get some response =]. By the way, your tips are amazing!

[lloyd614]

Hey there undoingwar,

I LOVE that screen name! I'm actually making my breathing so "fluid", if you will, that a new breath is beginning while one is ending. This comes with practicing good breath control while singing. If you follow my "S" drills, I think that may help.

~E~

[krnflydude]

I know, right?

I'm fat, so it's hard enough for me to breathe through my nose, and then he starts doing that exercise so fast xD I know I'm supposed to breathe through my nose though, so I guess it'll just take practice.

I can't breathe in through my nose and breathe out at the same time either. Seems psychotic xD

[kha43]

Effective teaching it changed my life.

[braefish]

hey i can seem to figure out how to use my diaphragm properly

[mikigirl16]

you're crazy in a funny way ;) haha

[mindy135]

Hi,

i have a question about breathing. first of all i'm a teen and i have something wrong with my nose which makes it hard for me to use my nose. when i talk/sing i breath through my mouth. i'm getting surgery soon to try to fix this. do you think after getting the surgery, i'll sound less nasily?

i'm not exactly sure if i would be able to breath through my nose after surgery while singing though because i'm not use to breathing through my nose when singing.

thanks!

[gctutd5uzjhvftz]

I`ve studied sing for about 10 years (!!!) - and your tipps are al I´ve learned inclusive logopeadia - very good - love your videos. what king of stuf do you sing? sometimes your voice sounds like musical (classical opera musicals) and sometimes like soul.

[snowboarderjpo420]

eric your funny sh*t but love your lessons

[lloyd614]

LOL!! Thanks!

~E~

[mellachax]

Oh boy, it's hard to breath in through ur nose while u'r singing!!

[DeeDee305Miami]

oh nevermind

[DeeDee305Miami]

wait when i breath through my nose i notice my chest moving. Am i supposed to breathe through my nose with my diaphragm?

[abigailjcharles]

i filled in the blank!! lol

[AKATRiLL09]

for instance, singing a high C; what kind of exercises should i use to better prepare myself for notes like that?... lol, overall you're a cool vocal coach. your videos are VERY helpful.

[lloyd614]

Hey there Thanks sooo much for watching! =)

1. Singing isn't always pretty. Don't be afraid 2 push that diaphragm out & make it look like U've eaten 1,000 big macs...LOL! U need alot of room 2 project. People R sometimes afraid of their diaphragms looking weird. Don't be afraid.

2. When going after high notes, most of this requires technique, but believe it or not...(I'm going 2 focus a clinic on this). A LOT of it is in your mind. If U tell yourself U can hit it, U will. =)

Thnks so much!

E

[AKATRiLL09]

i was just wondering... lol, sounds dumb, but uh, when i use my diaphragm, how come my diaphragm doesn't look like yours? lol, i've notice that w/ a lot of vocal coaches. is that something that develops in time, or what? also, um, i mostly taught myself how to sing, but i've been coach before by music teachers at school, but i have a problem w/ hitting high notes.

[realhiphop365]

i am a vocalist and after singing one or two songs my voice becomes very hoarse... sometimes after jus doing some vocal warmups im too hoarse to even sing a song... could this be the cause of nodules? and what can i do to improve the over all quality of my voice?

[lloyd614]

Hey there,

Thanks for checking me out. If I were you, I would schedule an appointment with your family doctor as soon as possible. This could defintely be the work of nodules on your vocal chords.

In the meanwhile, rest your voice b/c you don't want to have any further irritation or damage on your chords.

Keep me posted on your vocal-healing! =)

~E~

[mellachax]

i filled in the blank!!

hehe :)

[lloyd614]

A promise is a promise...I'll send your check in the mail...ha ha ha!

~E~

[kdr26554]

OK... I breath in through my nose.. But please tell me what to do after that.. I forgot again. Out through my A@ss??

[arealkidartist16]

whats that about fillin the blank and money lol anywho I really like these videos I hope you know they really help people

[lloyd614]

LOL! The story behind that joke is in Vocal Lesson 1...ha ha ha ~ thank you so much! =)

~E~

[melodic21]

Pls tell me ur doin a dvd of ur lessons. I've been looking for a great vocal coach. thanks so much

[lloyd614]

Hey there! Thanks so much for your comments and checking out my videos! I truly appreciate it!

1. Your voice is not doomed to be mellow. I actually have a pretty mellow voice myself. If that is who you are, embrace it and enjoy it. Glean from other artists, but always be yourself.

2. DVDs might be in the future...I'm pacing myself through this journey. But, if I release a DVD, you will be the FIRST to know!

Ur Coach,

~E~

[StevenKyleThomas]

These lessons are very helpful and Erik Dillard is a great teacher. Thank you so much! On to the next lessons!

[ThisNameIsASecret]

So when do I get that million dollars? :)

[guakomolee77]

i love you!

i do your videos everyday and i start to hear myself improving

[MostExaltedOne]

You are so fine

[PRAYZEHYMN]

0:16 - LORDY...u scared me Erik!!!! That's that "drunk man beggin' for change on 4th Avenue" look! but on a lighter note - im proud of you man!

[chbh3]

Breathing is ..EVERYTHANGGGG

[lloyd614]

LOL!!!!!!

[chbh3]

taking notes taking notes *wrting writing*