@livingthedream4eva Hey! Basically you stretch the pharyngeal or throat muscles the same way you would as if you were yawning. =) And thank you for the compliment! lol!
Hi! can you please check a demo that i did? i found a weird register that is freaking me out cause is on the same zone where my high head it supposed to be! and i dont think that that is head voice (is like a very low whistle, around C5-F5), here is the video: /watch?v=Ao-a65mv88g
thank you so much!!!!!!!!! im tryn to get ready to try out for a HUGE part in a play next year, never sang in front of people before... ur helping me alot :)
Hey Mr. Dillard! This was an EXCELLENT video! What other suggestion do you have for seasonal allergy suffers to protect their voice? I usually lose my voice when the season change which leave me not vocal for about a week and not able to sing fully for a month or better :-( . Just looking for suggestions. Anyway...I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. THANK YOU for loving what you do and a heart to help others!!!!!
I have a question. It's actually difficult for me to sing quietly....because I'm used to singing loudly. Not SCREAM, but just project. How do I make my voice more quiet, on songs that require you to decreshendo or mezzo piano...yeah.
Hey Erik! First off, i want to say you're an amazing singing! I was trying to use your technique to appear to sing louder, and I can't seem to grasp it. Is there anything i can do to help me learn how to do it?
How do you "increase your throat size" as you say, here. I mean, your throat size is genetic, right? You can no more increase your throat size, per se, than your shoe size. Please explain more
@TheSubwaysurfer relax your tongue and throat and open your throat. If you do a yawning action, look in the mirror and you will see your palate (the top of your mouth, at the back) rise and you will feel your throat open.
Hi E, tried increasing the size of my throat and i did gain more volume! it was like magic! I must say again...you really do know what you're doing...and giving all this out for free...that's a great thing. You're a great teacher and i always look forward to your videos:-) Take care!
Just the one little thing you said about opening your throat made me able to sing louder instantaneously. Other people want you to buy a program to tell you that. I feel like I should send you a check! Thank you.
yo!... pilipino here... and i... a!! you gettin my attention in singing.... though i do not sing good... i like your tutes... hope youu can help me sing.......
Sir I loved your video about ear training, what a great idea yu have introduced there. I love to learn singing, but only source I have is online and you are a great help. Thank You a lot. My problem is that I have a high pitch voice naturally, when I try to hit high notes I have to close my throat which makes my high notes kin of weaker, I would appreciate any advise.
Man..yo really great. Ima beginner and still able to get the most of what you taught. You explained the things nicely. Can you put up a link on there of your songs that I can listen to and learn. Thanks man
I'm really glad I saw your video on basic singing techniques-- just to come upon all these other GREAT videos on singing..... Thank God for your honesty, I hope your techniques help me! I think your videos are very helpful...the way you explain everything & the way you break it down, it just makes so much sense. Thank you!
so do u really think that what u did @ 1:10 messes up your vocals?The only reason i asked that question.(I'm not sure if u listen to Gospel or not)Twinkie & Karen Clark do that all the time,and im still trying to figure out how they can do it for so long?Then still stand on stage and keep singing for a whole 7-8 more mins without drinking water or anything?
the best vocal coach ever ! ima be a singing machine after i finish watching all these videos. lol you are awesome. im really learning a lot. keep up the good work.
Wow you have a great way of teaching- I have kust started singing and have a problem with not opening my mouth enough- any ideas apart from maybe doing exagerrated vowels? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
No worries. Basically you'll want to imitate the same throat size you would have as if you were "yawning". This techniques allows for a nice full sound while the vocal folds are in their largest and most relaxed state. =)
Basically you will want to imitate the same size with throat as you would if you were yawning. This techniques gives the "fullest" sound because the vocal folds are in their largest, widest and most relaxed state.
I also have a video called "Quick Tip: The Open Voice" on my channel that can further explain this.
I am currently in a vocal class which is going kinda disasterous for me. I enjoyed your singing with confidence video clip, because I am having the same issues because everyone expect me to sing like Aretha Franklin and I dont
Eric, I'll say it again. YOU da Man! I just tuned in today and following everything from the beginning. Even though it's hard, you are encouraging. I'm feeling good about this. I like the inflections, difficult. Great tips,too.
Your videos are so helpful! I made a video using the "I love you so" method to head how I sounded and there was a major improvement. Thank you so much. God bless, honey!
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anyone who agrees with this worthless monkey (nigger) who has contracted the infectious disease of homosexuality, should be stoned to death along with the monkey himself. HAHAHA that is funny.
In honesty, I truly feel sorry for you. I'm not sure where all of this hate comes from in you, but if you continue on in this manner, inevitably, it will end in your demise. Hopefully you will change your ways, outlook and self conduct before that day happens.
great video..i love it..thanks to this i know how to use my voice a little better and louder,this culd be a lesson for me for wen i go out and perform =]] thank you so much =]
haha!! I favorited it to see the reactions to my glorious comment...otherwise i wouldnt have known how to get to the video again. You think I really like this faggot nigger??
@giancarloguerrero hahahaha you are israeli lmfaooo!! that explains a lot of things...well done! you have just supported hitler!... btw erik is awesome, you are a worthless racist scum. OWNED BITCH.
thank you so very much! I have been kind of down in the dumps ever since I lost a role in a musical because I couldn't sing loud enough, and now with your help I am getting louder. I actually just tried what you said and my drama teacher didn't believe it was me because she was three rooms down the hall and she could hear me!
your videos help a lot :-)......when u was singing in the beginning of the video my daughter made the same sound you did (she only two years old) lolz i should get her started
Your video has helped me so much. I can project better and sound 5X better. Thank you. You're one of the best vocal instructors on the net, no doubt about it!
hehe.. yeah some ppl are def born with it..but it is VERY possible to learn how to sing...trust me, I used to be horrible before vocal training in school...honest :o)
but..it requires A LOT of hard work, repetition, and of course a good vocal coach like ur buddy Mr Dillard here
thanks for the answer,.well, i dont think im totally hopeless,but in elementary school my teacher told me im tone deaf,but i think its because she was very strict,she was yelling at everybody,so when it was my turn i just couldnt sing my best.but thets when i started to believe i cant sing at all.
sometimes i get the same way with the starting to beileve i cant sing too but all i do is push my self and say i can sing and i try and practice every day...i have to sing a solo at my church for the first time and i am very nervous about it but i have to know im doing this for god so even though i put myself down saying i cant sing i have to think positive and maybe later i will feel i can sing
but people when they hear me sing along usually comment- you know you are not that bad etc etc.but anyway,where i live there is no vocal trainings,only in faculties of music...and im not that ambitiuos...hahha,so i hope mr dillards lessons will help
You're cool and that makes you a great teacher. Thanks.
PROBLEM I love to sing but I I have a bad habit of keeping my throat closed. It's hard to keep it open without sounding weird and also I still have problems with breathing I wish you were here to show me how to sing using my diaphragm properly can you give me any tips on both please?
Erik, thanks for the tips! What I really wanted to learn is to sing in those beautiful scales you use to give words emphasis. Is that something you feel and create, or would that be written somewhere? thanks
There are many jazz scales that you can look up and use in your songs, but most of what I do and singers that "improvise" scales usually come to you more spontaneously and is definitely something that is felt and created.
Increasing the size of your throat creates the same "size" as if you were "yawning". You'll want to control this size so that you don't automatically "yawn" every time you open your throat to sing...(laugh). Implement this technique gradually and let me know if you see a difference.
Honestly, when we sing loud, we're not opening the throat bigger. We increase velocity. I don't think you were singing louder but you were only making the sound darker and stronger. But you have a great voice though!
This is so neat. I'm not a singer. The voice angle did not bless me with such a gift, but I'm a teacher by trade and nature. I know when I see a good training, teaching tool, and this is one. My daughter is a singer, and studing music in college. She is going to love these lesson as extra, out side of college work, learning tools. Good luck young man.
Hi!'ve been singing since childhood..I studied vocal very seriously but now I don't know what to do..I can't sing low notes loud..but i hav to..when i'm trying to sing louder it's hurting..:(:(:( help me ERIK!!!please write me..
i hope this helps me sing really loud cause at the theatre there are no mics at all and they have instruments playing so i must sing loud will the help me better cause i tried it and i never did b4 and it seems to work
Your a great vocal teacher you should work at a school to teach kids that. It would keep us of the street because i like singing but im so shy about it incase im rubbish.
omg omg omg omg I Love the energy of my Professor, you know I am pretty excited, and I want, as all you do, become sucessfull with the stuff I am doing.
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Are you a professional vocal coach? Cuz I've never seen a professional who needs to move around so much to control their voice... that's actually the wrong way to sing... Like in your 'i love you SO' part... you're stretching your whole throat out. You also stick up your jaw a lot... which is one of the clearest signs of strain... which is obviously not good for your vocals, especially for prolonged periods of time. Either way, I think you're good, I just wouldn't believe you're a professional.
Thanks for watching. I am indeed a professional. The movements you saw are "theatrics" that can go with a performance. Nothing is wrong with "movement" while singing. The "I love you" so parts show how to combine proper singing technique along with theatrics.
You make excellent observations! =) But, I don't want anyone being mistaken into thinking that singing has to be a "stand-still" activity. Strain and passion are two different things.
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Ok. Well if it is just theatrics then it's not so bad. But it just looks like you're pulling on your throat and looking up and stuff to get to the notes. Singing isn't a stand-still activity, but singing with too much motion in your neck and stuff just makes it look like you're singing out of your comfort zone and that you're pushing for those notes...
Jabestin, you are a hater. A lot of people get into their music by moving and helps it helps them sing. NO one who is really getting into their music has their head and body completely still.
You are 100% right. However, if you're being given a lesson, it helps to teach the right way to do things. Which is why I addressed it. The guy who made the video obviously understood where I was coming from so there should be no reason for everyone to be upset at me about stating an observation. And I don't hate on anybody. I merely state what I see. I never said he was a terrible singer, I just said that he looks like he's straining, and he replied that it's to show the passion. Read the facts
I'm not a hater. I agreed with his logic. I agree with what you're saying. I'm just saying, if you're gonna TEACH something, teach it the way it should be done. Only people who already know how to sing the right way can move around freely without damaging their voice. Cuz they already know how to control their flow. So I understand why he's moving around and stuff. Makes sense. He's feeling the music. Just that a teacher should teach as if the student doesn't know these things.
1:11 iss farkkingg halerrious.... thanxx soo muchh=D ill post a vid of me singing and show you how much thiss has helped meee.. i am soo greatfull xoxoxoxoxo
i Love you sooo
you rock <3
such a bigg help
thanks
Joani2Blue 2 weeks ago
how are we ment to "stretch your throat" i was stumped at that part....tried it, its seriously unconfortable......Nice biceps though :)
livingthedream4eva 2 weeks ago
@livingthedream4eva Hey! Basically you stretch the pharyngeal or throat muscles the same way you would as if you were yawning. =) And thank you for the compliment! lol!
lloyd614 2 weeks ago
Just what I needed, thank you!!!
DreaWassup 1 month ago
Wow, you really made me feel special today, I love you TOOO!! =D
1MaRiSs1 1 month ago
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1MaRiSs1 1 month ago
Best singing coach by far
kynsB 1 month ago
i love yu !!! thx so much for the help
Kandidabaddest10 2 months ago
I love YOU so! <3
Emilysmileyrawr 2 months ago
11 people must be toned def he is amazing
salena431 2 months ago
and yet ur not famous??? WOW UR AMAZING
codyjohnbutler 3 months ago
I lol'd so hard at 1:10 XD sorry :L
syren3000 4 months ago 8
@syren3000 HA HA HA!!!!
lloyd614 4 months ago
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Hi! can you please check a demo that i did? i found a weird register that is freaking me out cause is on the same zone where my high head it supposed to be! and i dont think that that is head voice (is like a very low whistle, around C5-F5), here is the video: /watch?v=Ao-a65mv88g
Thank you!!
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I think you can be a singer ;)
aliimran8595 4 months ago
DAMN!! that silky smooth tone. DAAAAAAMMNN!!!! :D
mountveggie 4 months ago
You're the bomb!!!
fitmamiabq81 5 months ago
so great.
wouldyalookattheyuth 5 months ago
<3 out to you Erik! You're the BEST!!!
RescueMee1719 5 months ago
DAMN those are some tasty riffs!!
mrbouncelol 6 months ago
You love red, don't you? lol
ThatAsianAcrossTheSt 6 months ago
thank you so much!
RecklessInspirer 6 months ago
Great
SuperSugers 6 months ago in playlist Vocal Training
You are really great! You sound like NeYo :D
TheNELLIZ 7 months ago
thank you so much!!!!!!!!! im tryn to get ready to try out for a HUGE part in a play next year, never sang in front of people before... ur helping me alot :)
ReEsEsPiEcEs815 7 months ago
I don't know which 'i love you so' works the best for me, but when i heard it i'm like..damn =)
calborhin 7 months ago
I have a problem...i cant sing loud... i try but it sounds like wolf :// i sing very quiet and high..how to sing louder? This video dosent help
Thinkyify 8 months ago
IIIIIIIIIII LLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOVVVVEEEEE UUUUUUUUUUU SSSSSOOOOOO
jeffyyuan 9 months ago
Hey Mr. Dillard! This was an EXCELLENT video! What other suggestion do you have for seasonal allergy suffers to protect their voice? I usually lose my voice when the season change which leave me not vocal for about a week and not able to sing fully for a month or better :-( . Just looking for suggestions. Anyway...I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. THANK YOU for loving what you do and a heart to help others!!!!!
njoyinme 10 months ago
WHY THE F AREN'T YOU FAMOUS!?
cutiemecfee 11 months ago
I have a question. It's actually difficult for me to sing quietly....because I'm used to singing loudly. Not SCREAM, but just project. How do I make my voice more quiet, on songs that require you to decreshendo or mezzo piano...yeah.
jerantrog 11 months ago
Freaking Awesome!
MrSteviesax 11 months ago
U ARE THE SHIIIITTTT!! LOL
DeeMitchechelli 11 months ago 17
@DeeMitchechelli LMBO!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!! =)
lloyd614 11 months ago
@lloyd614 Why would you laugh your biceps off :( :D
KkreamK9 10 months ago
Hey Erik! First off, i want to say you're an amazing singing! I was trying to use your technique to appear to sing louder, and I can't seem to grasp it. Is there anything i can do to help me learn how to do it?
Hotrod41994 1 year ago
i love your voice:)
justcallmejunify 1 year ago
I love YOU so Erik!!
juiceloose100 1 year ago 13
@juiceloose100 And I love YOU!!!!! =)
lloyd614 1 year ago 2
2:36
the SO.... is that called a high note?
flaminski 1 year ago
How do you "increase your throat size" as you say, here. I mean, your throat size is genetic, right? You can no more increase your throat size, per se, than your shoe size. Please explain more
TheSubwaysurfer 1 year ago
@TheSubwaysurfer relax your tongue and throat and open your throat. If you do a yawning action, look in the mirror and you will see your palate (the top of your mouth, at the back) rise and you will feel your throat open.
sweetbutdaring 1 year ago
are you and the online gamer guy related?
WillingToPooNvm 1 year ago
I love you too ! JK lol you sinq nice(:(:
SheBojangles 1 year ago
Hi E, tried increasing the size of my throat and i did gain more volume! it was like magic! I must say again...you really do know what you're doing...and giving all this out for free...that's a great thing. You're a great teacher and i always look forward to your videos:-) Take care!
Ffireflies 1 year ago
Just the one little thing you said about opening your throat made me able to sing louder instantaneously. Other people want you to buy a program to tell you that. I feel like I should send you a check! Thank you.
sansvideottes 1 year ago
@ :56 My water bottle explode, you going to buy me another one. Thanks for the awsome lesson.
PikabooxxD 1 year ago
I love you so too :)
bebbbalicious 1 year ago
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oh crap! good thing your sharing this to us.. this is so helpful on my career... =) thanks!
kazehaya17 1 year ago
oh crap! good thing your sharing this to us.. this is so helpful on my career... =) thanks!
kazehaya17 1 year ago
Your voice is the shit. :D
soniaaah77 1 year ago
ang galing mo po .....
Luthgard 1 year ago
great help thankyou x
mrsrealistic 1 year ago
perfect tutorial bro just awesome
i´m gonna listen to your tips and use them hope they will work.
TheDavy16 1 year ago
this helped a lot
thank you*:)
4poet2 1 year ago
yo!... pilipino here... and i... a!! you gettin my attention in singing.... though i do not sing good... i like your tutes... hope youu can help me sing.......
wannna know your reaction about me...
vavay4 1 year ago
Sir I loved your video about ear training, what a great idea yu have introduced there. I love to learn singing, but only source I have is online and you are a great help. Thank You a lot. My problem is that I have a high pitch voice naturally, when I try to hit high notes I have to close my throat which makes my high notes kin of weaker, I would appreciate any advise.
niceuser1234 1 year ago
yo your part about inflection was awesome i never thought about that before...
thx
SimpIicity1 1 year ago
Man..yo really great. Ima beginner and still able to get the most of what you taught. You explained the things nicely. Can you put up a link on there of your songs that I can listen to and learn. Thanks man
enot006 1 year ago
I'm really glad I saw your video on basic singing techniques-- just to come upon all these other GREAT videos on singing..... Thank God for your honesty, I hope your techniques help me! I think your videos are very helpful...the way you explain everything & the way you break it down, it just makes so much sense. Thank you!
shunte1818 1 year ago
@shunte1818 Thanks for that feedback!!! That truly meant a lot. =)
lloyd614 1 year ago
lol its too hot for a scarf in florida . butthanks you really helped (:
SasukeLuvr270 1 year ago
You Are Awsum .....good teacher...
TheAdnansami 1 year ago
LOL JUST YUMMIE
SuperILOVE23 1 year ago
how you expect us to concentrate with them muscles out??? lol
SuperILOVE23 1 year ago 31
@SuperILOVE23 LOL!!!!
lloyd614 1 year ago
you are awesome.....very good teacher
TheAdnansami 1 year ago
ahhaaa i love you SOOOO!!! LOL
ur amazing :)
i love you
x
rubyk1001 1 year ago
helped alot thank you so much this was amazing.
batsy526 1 year ago
so do u really think that what u did @ 1:10 messes up your vocals?The only reason i asked that question.(I'm not sure if u listen to Gospel or not)Twinkie & Karen Clark do that all the time,and im still trying to figure out how they can do it for so long?Then still stand on stage and keep singing for a whole 7-8 more mins without drinking water or anything?
DiscoWilliams817 1 year ago
the best vocal coach ever ! ima be a singing machine after i finish watching all these videos. lol you are awesome. im really learning a lot. keep up the good work.
RudeBoyTV1 1 year ago
i am a beginner singer and like when i sumtimes practice singing, my voice kinda hurts a little bit after i practice alot. is dat normal?? :\
kheartslover62 1 year ago
Wow you have a great way of teaching- I have kust started singing and have a problem with not opening my mouth enough- any ideas apart from maybe doing exagerrated vowels? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Regards, heather in new Zealand
waitawa 1 year ago
this is cool stuff!
jacopany 1 year ago
Hey Erik
I was wondering do u teach vocal lessons like over skype etc
JayyeMusic 1 year ago
I learn the right from the wrong. Ya the best teacher! :X::X:X
navysashop 1 year ago
very well done.
MrAlru78 1 year ago
i ckant sing 4 my life nut i trying
mamichula400 1 year ago
Thank you for the tips ;)!!!
Next time i'll do better
babyb360 1 year ago
Can u upload a video on vocal lessons or practices on how to get a perfect pitch
sbhowmick1977 1 year ago
"Screaming at the top of your lungs" looooool!!!!!!!!!! Your voice is amazing!~Thanks for posting your lesson videos!
Xiomara727 1 year ago
wooooooow he cold really make us become famouse with a great voice
cer375 1 year ago
i love your vibrato it's so smooth
sistagirl488deleted 1 year ago 25
Thank you!!!
lloyd614 1 year ago
This video realy helped me.I have no choice but to save it in my favorites.
TracieAcey 1 year ago
Subscribed.
Sakrra03 1 year ago
okay so i know how to use my diaphragm and whatnot but how in the heck do you make your neck wider? i don't get what you mean by that...
blatantwhisper 2 years ago
No worries. Basically you'll want to imitate the same throat size you would have as if you were "yawning". This techniques allows for a nice full sound while the vocal folds are in their largest and most relaxed state. =)
lloyd614 2 years ago
No worries,
Basically you will want to imitate the same size with throat as you would if you were yawning. This techniques gives the "fullest" sound because the vocal folds are in their largest, widest and most relaxed state.
I also have a video called "Quick Tip: The Open Voice" on my channel that can further explain this.
Thnx 4 watching! =)
lloyd614 2 years ago
LOL sang boy
mikaldblack 2 years ago
I am currently in a vocal class which is going kinda disasterous for me. I enjoyed your singing with confidence video clip, because I am having the same issues because everyone expect me to sing like Aretha Franklin and I dont
hon2sam 2 years ago
1:10 makes me laugh so hard XD
thanks for the videos, these are a really big help! :D
YouGotSchenkd 2 years ago
@YouGotSchenkd: lmfao!! That was funny.
hypr0040 2 years ago
Eric, I'll say it again. YOU da Man! I just tuned in today and following everything from the beginning. Even though it's hard, you are encouraging. I'm feeling good about this. I like the inflections, difficult. Great tips,too.
ccisis 2 years ago
i like your voice u should go on X factor your cute too xx ;) tnx 4 your tips very usefull x
SBMscouser13 2 years ago
how the heck do you sing with your diaphragm :( i try to sing with it but i just cant..
allstarswag 2 years ago 2
Hey,
I just put out a diaphragmatic breathing video. Check it out Quick Tip 12.
~E~
lloyd614 2 years ago
Your videos are so helpful! I made a video using the "I love you so" method to head how I sounded and there was a major improvement. Thank you so much. God bless, honey!
KatieBakerBitchh 2 years ago
my friends always said i've got a nice voice but it sounds sooooo soft :P maybe they can only hear my high notes louder than other notes
marciadblinditz 2 years ago
i emphasized a different word everythime
melinattttttttt 2 years ago
Funny...but he's right;)
JayMichael999 2 years ago 2
You handle this type of thing with grace & dignity.
Show 'em how it's done!
generatemusic 2 years ago 4
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anyone who agrees with this worthless monkey (nigger) who has contracted the infectious disease of homosexuality, should be stoned to death along with the monkey himself. HAHAHA that is funny.
giancarloguerrero 2 years ago
giancarloguerrero,
In honesty, I truly feel sorry for you. I'm not sure where all of this hate comes from in you, but if you continue on in this manner, inevitably, it will end in your demise. Hopefully you will change your ways, outlook and self conduct before that day happens.
I pray that you "heal" and grow,
Erik
lloyd614 2 years ago 2
It's easy to say all of that behind a computer screen isnt it....
acdczappa 2 years ago 5
great video..i love it..thanks to this i know how to use my voice a little better and louder,this culd be a lesson for me for wen i go out and perform =]] thank you so much =]
MrBabyj90 2 years ago
I love how giancarloguerrero favorited this after dissing you. Wow. lmao.
Nintendog140 2 years ago
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haha!! I favorited it to see the reactions to my glorious comment...otherwise i wouldnt have known how to get to the video again. You think I really like this faggot nigger??
giancarloguerrero 2 years ago
@giancarlosguerrero
Fuck this ignorant wetback
Now GTFO, im trying to listen to Eric
TheAwesomeBlossom 2 years ago
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wetback???? Im israeli you stupid bitch.
giancarloguerrero 2 years ago
@giancarloguerrero hahahaha you are israeli lmfaooo!! that explains a lot of things...well done! you have just supported hitler!... btw erik is awesome, you are a worthless racist scum. OWNED BITCH.
canicreateafuckinacc 9 months ago
Dude you're such an attention whore. Stop being such a racist and go back to wherever the hell you came from.
Nintendog140 2 years ago
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fuck this homosexual nigger
giancarloguerrero 2 years ago
thank you so very much! I have been kind of down in the dumps ever since I lost a role in a musical because I couldn't sing loud enough, and now with your help I am getting louder. I actually just tried what you said and my drama teacher didn't believe it was me because she was three rooms down the hall and she could hear me!
do you have any other tips for singing louder?
again thanks =D
JBlover613 2 years ago 2
your videos help a lot :-)......when u was singing in the beginning of the video my daughter made the same sound you did (she only two years old) lolz i should get her started
beautywithinsinging 2 years ago 2
Thank you so much for that! LOL!! Yes, please coach the babies as well. =)
lloyd614 2 years ago
Your video has helped me so much. I can project better and sound 5X better. Thank you. You're one of the best vocal instructors on the net, no doubt about it!
tim23z 2 years ago
Hey tim23z,
Thanks so much for that feedback!! I appreciate it!
~E~
lloyd614 2 years ago
thank you for the tips!!
i'm gonna try the i..love..you..so.. thing. :D
MsLina10 2 years ago
can you realy learn how to sing?i think you have to be born with it,it is a talent.i wish i was wrong but i dont think so
nivebodymilk 2 years ago
yeah you really can!its all about building up the muscles of your vocal cords and warming up with exercises and technique!
Iwrestledahippoonce 2 years ago
i love your optimism:-) thank you
nivebodymilk 2 years ago
hehe.. yeah some ppl are def born with it..but it is VERY possible to learn how to sing...trust me, I used to be horrible before vocal training in school...honest :o)
but..it requires A LOT of hard work, repetition, and of course a good vocal coach like ur buddy Mr Dillard here
AaronJams 2 years ago
thanks for the answer,.well, i dont think im totally hopeless,but in elementary school my teacher told me im tone deaf,but i think its because she was very strict,she was yelling at everybody,so when it was my turn i just couldnt sing my best.but thets when i started to believe i cant sing at all.
nivebodymilk 2 years ago
sometimes i get the same way with the starting to beileve i cant sing too but all i do is push my self and say i can sing and i try and practice every day...i have to sing a solo at my church for the first time and i am very nervous about it but i have to know im doing this for god so even though i put myself down saying i cant sing i have to think positive and maybe later i will feel i can sing
beautywithinsinging 2 years ago
but people when they hear me sing along usually comment- you know you are not that bad etc etc.but anyway,where i live there is no vocal trainings,only in faculties of music...and im not that ambitiuos...hahha,so i hope mr dillards lessons will help
nivebodymilk 2 years ago
1:08 hahahaha
matthonest 2 years ago
erik how can you use the same amount of air from the diaphragm without straining the abdomen? do you have an exercise for it?
funwidjoshy 2 years ago
man you are the man
adelbeckham 2 years ago
i love you!!!!!
NeoStiv 2 years ago
Hello Erik,
You're cool and that makes you a great teacher. Thanks.
PROBLEM I love to sing but I I have a bad habit of keeping my throat closed. It's hard to keep it open without sounding weird and also I still have problems with breathing I wish you were here to show me how to sing using my diaphragm properly can you give me any tips on both please?
cierafox 2 years ago
you are amazing oh my god. this is my problem is singing loud i want to be able to sing this way very powerfully.
abcsweet 2 years ago
I love the emphasis your lessons have on vibrato, I sing enka and this stuff is very helpful, thank you for taking the time to put it together.
okuni2 2 years ago
Erik, thanks for the tips! What I really wanted to learn is to sing in those beautiful scales you use to give words emphasis. Is that something you feel and create, or would that be written somewhere? thanks
marcelocorrea 2 years ago
Hey there Marcel,
There are many jazz scales that you can look up and use in your songs, but most of what I do and singers that "improvise" scales usually come to you more spontaneously and is definitely something that is felt and created.
Keep me posted on ur success!
~E~
lloyd614 2 years ago
thanks!!!!!!!!!
jeremiaheliseo 2 years ago
but how do u increase the size of ur throat? can u b a bit more specific?!?! thx!!!
carrieamai 2 years ago
Hey carrieamai,
Increasing the size of your throat creates the same "size" as if you were "yawning". You'll want to control this size so that you don't automatically "yawn" every time you open your throat to sing...(laugh). Implement this technique gradually and let me know if you see a difference.
Take Care,
~E~
lloyd614 2 years ago
these video's are 10/10 eric. best ones i have come across on youtube-and there's alot! peace.
GODZILLA1998FILM 2 years ago
Hey! I really appreciate that! Thanks so much for showing love!
~E~
lloyd614 2 years ago
Haha, you sounded like a heavy metal singer when you screamed.
uloveme1222 2 years ago
how come when i raise my volume in my voice it get husky....
Darksorrow54 2 years ago
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you are funny
i like you
but i think you are rubbish
agathayy 2 years ago
...interesting...
lloyd614 2 years ago
nah man, you're awesome, and an excellent teacher. you're helping a lot of people
localkinebraddah 2 years ago 13
can u sing like he can?.. if so do feel free to post vocal lessons on youtube
xoxSnoxox 2 years ago
no. i never say that i can say as good as he did
my point is that TO ME this video didnt help much..
that 'rubbish' wasnt describing him but the video..
agathayy 2 years ago
Honestly, when we sing loud, we're not opening the throat bigger. We increase velocity. I don't think you were singing louder but you were only making the sound darker and stronger. But you have a great voice though!
MyracleVoise 2 years ago 4
This is so neat. I'm not a singer. The voice angle did not bless me with such a gift, but I'm a teacher by trade and nature. I know when I see a good training, teaching tool, and this is one. My daughter is a singer, and studing music in college. She is going to love these lesson as extra, out side of college work, learning tools. Good luck young man.
MzDia21 2 years ago
Hi!'ve been singing since childhood..I studied vocal very seriously but now I don't know what to do..I can't sing low notes loud..but i hav to..when i'm trying to sing louder it's hurting..:(:(:( help me ERIK!!!please write me..
TheNinininuca 2 years ago
how do u increase your throat size? do u just push it out?
sicktkdchick 2 years ago 4
haha.. that was my problem too.
silentscreams389 2 years ago
Hi i have a question..
i have a problem with breathing so when you sing do you kind of get the air through the nose
hope518 2 years ago
no, you'll pass out eventually if you keep breathing through your nose
melinattttttttt 2 years ago
i hope this helps me sing really loud cause at the theatre there are no mics at all and they have instruments playing so i must sing loud will the help me better cause i tried it and i never did b4 and it seems to work
PreppyBoyAlex411 2 years ago
Your a great vocal teacher you should work at a school to teach kids that. It would keep us of the street because i like singing but im so shy about it incase im rubbish.
Mizzgeorgesampson96 2 years ago
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penguinsfromalaska 2 years ago
Anyone have any singing lesson videos that includes singing something like Serj Tankian?
Kezlok67 2 years ago
are you a pro coach
in411fo 2 years ago
you are the greates teacher in youtube really!!! im from mexico
PepeonidasSupremo 2 years ago
You are an angel..that's all I can say! I feel more confident in trying to sing louder with the demonstarion of your technique!
1CurVQT 2 years ago 6
Thank you so much!!! I'm so glad the videos are helping you. That means alot!
~E~
lloyd614 2 years ago
omg omg omg omg I Love the energy of my Professor, you know I am pretty excited, and I want, as all you do, become sucessfull with the stuff I am doing.
I will tell you later!!!!
Cheers!!
NeoStiv 2 years ago
great. This is my first time. I got one point. Please advice me. How to control the voice when step on the peak of sound? Thank you.
joesaxon22 2 years ago
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Are you a professional vocal coach? Cuz I've never seen a professional who needs to move around so much to control their voice... that's actually the wrong way to sing... Like in your 'i love you SO' part... you're stretching your whole throat out. You also stick up your jaw a lot... which is one of the clearest signs of strain... which is obviously not good for your vocals, especially for prolonged periods of time. Either way, I think you're good, I just wouldn't believe you're a professional.
jabestin 2 years ago
Hey jabestin,
Thanks for watching. I am indeed a professional. The movements you saw are "theatrics" that can go with a performance. Nothing is wrong with "movement" while singing. The "I love you" so parts show how to combine proper singing technique along with theatrics.
You make excellent observations! =) But, I don't want anyone being mistaken into thinking that singing has to be a "stand-still" activity. Strain and passion are two different things.
Thanks again so much,
~E~
lloyd614 2 years ago
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Ok. Well if it is just theatrics then it's not so bad. But it just looks like you're pulling on your throat and looking up and stuff to get to the notes. Singing isn't a stand-still activity, but singing with too much motion in your neck and stuff just makes it look like you're singing out of your comfort zone and that you're pushing for those notes...
jabestin 2 years ago
Jabestin, you are a hater. A lot of people get into their music by moving and helps it helps them sing. NO one who is really getting into their music has their head and body completely still.
tcap8055 2 years ago
You are 100% right. However, if you're being given a lesson, it helps to teach the right way to do things. Which is why I addressed it. The guy who made the video obviously understood where I was coming from so there should be no reason for everyone to be upset at me about stating an observation. And I don't hate on anybody. I merely state what I see. I never said he was a terrible singer, I just said that he looks like he's straining, and he replied that it's to show the passion. Read the facts
jabestin 2 years ago
I'm not a hater. I agreed with his logic. I agree with what you're saying. I'm just saying, if you're gonna TEACH something, teach it the way it should be done. Only people who already know how to sing the right way can move around freely without damaging their voice. Cuz they already know how to control their flow. So I understand why he's moving around and stuff. Makes sense. He's feeling the music. Just that a teacher should teach as if the student doesn't know these things.
jabestin 2 years ago
1:11 iss farkkingg halerrious.... thanxx soo muchh=D ill post a vid of me singing and show you how much thiss has helped meee.. i am soo greatfull xoxoxoxoxo
samzlyf 2 years ago
Thanks alot!, This has really helped me :)
mike864 2 years ago
u r realli good.. thnx 4 this.. love ur voice