VOICE LESSON 8: BEGINNER SINGING TECHNIQUES Part 2 with Erik Dillard

[ForeverLaQuetta]

I love him.. he makes it soo enjoyable !

[oOTiatusOo]

haha awesome enjoyable lessons :) thanks!! XD

[calgflamez]

you make the usual boring exercises fun and they sound great, almost like a song. I love it!

[salena431]

you are so great and i want to be a profesinal singer

[salena431]

i play guitar and know imma better singer i have watched all your videos and im inpoving more every day :) =]

[binlei23]

thank you vry mch erik..your the best voice instructor here in you tube..im not a singer,.but i play guitar..now i can sing while im playing it...and i cant believe that i can hit some high notes now..that previously i cant..lol..thanks to you. god bless you bro..ill subscribe!!

[DawgFL]

almost like your yawning?



[TiaaaChan]

u speak Japanese??

thats so cool (:❥

頑張ってください!

[7Jesus7es7Amor]

could you tell me how you play this warm up on the keyboard? thanks

[Mikkkijan]

Thank you! ^^

[veebones]

What scale is it?

[WilgoBruinhard]

Hi Eric,

What scale are you playing over here?

[Jedipa15]

I wish I had recorded myself when I first started watching your videos. I can feel the difference and wish I had a "pre" recording and a current one to compare the difference. Thank you so much for posting! :)

[bbygotdemcakes]

thank god someone knows what they're doin. yeah that rocked my voice thank you haha

[jordanwhits514]

Thumbs Up If Erik Helped You Out Alot! You Are Thee Best.!

[pokerista17]

I can't reach the highest notes of the scales! Help! :(

[SHiiNES92]

your awesome!

[BLAQUEKING70]

IF YOU CAN TEACH A CHANG HOW SING....THEN YOUR GOOD!

[Ffireflies]

Great lesson! I did the exercises with your instructions in mind and i could hear the difference already. really wish i could get tapes of it cos i forget some of the execercise when i want to remember. Don't have internet at home:-(

Thanks E, you are the best coach ever!

[MsWhiteWolfy]

hello :3 this is the little girl from germany, again :D. I lovethat you post a comment back, nearly no one is doing that and you take the time for your audience. :D Your videos help me a lot and I think I'll make this video to my every-day-practise in singing. do you think that's okey?

[Gj24fll]

your video is a great help!! GBU.

[aanglero]

This exercise here irritated my throat a bit. I feel like I swallowed sand

[dta462]

do u have advice on how we can strengthen the tone and falsetto of our voice?

[ladyluvflossin]

start at 9

[LoveMiszy2206]

Omg You Are Amazing <3

[TheShiningPatrick]

This has been very helpful. I'll keep looking back at this video cos' it's helping me to hold the higher notes better. thanks very much man:)

[navysashop]

I love your leesons :X:X:x

[elcanto32]

I followed your advices for recordind and I did that like a pro.thanks eric your the best god bless you.I am african

[lloyd614]

@elcanto32 Wow! Thank you so much for that feedback. Keep me updated on your progress!

[Lauraarguello34]

You teach this soooooooooo good! :D I've to watch more of your videos your help me so much ;)

[matetalandu]

Hello Eric.

Your teaching is so good! What notes are played on the piano for the 1st exercice?

Thanks

[huangmonkey]

@matetalandu G E F D E C D B C

[TheUgreenagreen]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

I am really learning more than i have before.

[amamam42]

you have a talent for teaching. LOVE IT!

[lloyd614]

...thank you so much!! =)

[lloyd614]

That is SO cool to hear! I love helping people simply "enjoy" the gift of singing, ya know? Glad to have you on board! =)

[hollimonjustin]

Cause you make it seem so easy and Im over here sounding like a dying animal...lol. Btw youre welcome on the shout out bro!

[hollimonjustin]

E, bro im so jealous..lol!

[lloyd614]

Lol! Why do you say that? Oh, and thanks for the shout out on your video!

~E~

[ccisis]

My throat soar and my diaphram hurt. But

I'm stickin wid it. NOT going on Amer. IDOL of anything. Just a lifelong desire.

E. Thanks again.

[brandonman94]

I have a *Serious* question. I haven't really done any singing really, but I think I would feel somewhat odd and "dumb" so to speak if I did some of these exercises. I'm assuming that the general response is that I can just say "I am taking care of myself, and you?", but any ideas? I'm a pretty self conscious person :/

[ilyJustinDrewBieberr]

heyy Erikk is it normal if your a 14 yrr old girl and for the low ahhhh part to sound like a guy hah like not reallyy a guy but my voice isnt reallyy deep so when i hit the deep notes it doesnt sound like everyy girl like hahah.

[bobdoe510]

eric are you hittin' those?! jk the volunteers are really nice and great for being in the vid

[winniepooh4ever]

hey, the cooling down excercise is like yawning? i yawn really loud and it looks something like that....

[MrBabyj90]

im so amazed thanks to u i feel more conftrable with my voice and singing,thank yoo so much

[TheGNRguitar]

really enjoyed this!!! its gr8 help =]

[dudumamao]

Amazing

[andrea2000adriano]

my son was singing with me hehe..this is amazing ...thnx

[missilady27]

I love this guy where have you been my whole singing life!!!!!! i got questions id love you to answer.... pleases contact me in desperate need of the E

[FarhadTv]

Amazing, very helpful.

[backdowntomars]

this helped me ALOT!! thanks sooooo much! your the best vocal coach i've heard :)) x

[zackypoowuvsyou]

your the man

[babytyson009]

very good !!

[parara4]

very very good well done man

[nuterson]

hey Erik! can't find words to thank you for these lessons! i've lost my voice during growing up. man thing. than I've been told that I "don't have the voice". took on the guitar so, than producing electronic music, making whole songs and enjoying the music. couldn't sing tho. but. i'm a stubborn m-f, so started to sing again and look for the lessons, answers and so on. and then i found ur lessons. and u blew my mind, and my vocal chords. anyone can sing. i can sing thanks to You.

[Dayze305]

do you practice all of his exercises everyday i feel like i'm the only one with no improvement :(

[nuterson]

I practice when I can :) Just ignore the ppl that can listen to You, then You will surprisingly find how much time and opportunities to practice You have in Your daily life :)

[NeoStiv]

omg I am in love with singing ARt now !

[suribio885]

Hey Erik,

I have been watching your videos today from vid 1-8. My throat hurts now from doing all the exercises. Is this normal or is it because I am singing incorrectly? Thanks! You are awesome!

Br,

Sylvia

[ParleyOfficial]

i think i left two comments...but neither are showing up for me.

[dushiin]

lol this is my favorite exercise. i jus luv the melody

and I love u so much man u jus dont know. sounds gay but oh well.

Im a producer and it has been really hard to work with artist and i had decided to jus be an artist myself. I've written songs but I couldnt sing them because I couldn't translate them to tape how it sounds in my head.

But after these videos I really improved also recorded my first song. It'll be out in july or Aug but check out my videos of me producing. peace!!!!

[lloyd614]

Hey man. Thanks so much!! LOL!!! I'm glad you are feeling the shows. I also checked out your production vid ~ Great work, man!! Let me know when your joint comes out so I can cop it. =)

~E~

[lloyd614]

And by cop, I meant "buy"....LOL!!! =)

~E~

[manuelpachon]

hi Erik , I´m a beginner I´m learnig to much from this videos please don´t stop doing this!!! I really enjoy it

Question: How important are the images in the process of learning and teaching sing

Hugs from Bogotá, Colombia

[lloyd614]

Hey there Nicaragua,

Thanks so much for writing and watching! The answer is yes, singing actually causes fatigue and dryness of the throat and vocal chords. Smoking also causes cardio damage and cancer.

Great question! I appreciate it!

~E~

[MixteriousJay]

You probably mean smoking causes fatigue and dryness? Not singing. :D haha

[imi4you]

Hey Eric, I have seen so many Vocal xrcise vdos but I think yours r the most helpful and practical. I m just starting out to learn and improve my singing and you r the best. Thank you for posting such amazing vdos.

[zepres]

Eric, I have watched many clips on voice lessions in the past 2 years, and I think yours are THE BEST on the the net. I saw improvement in my voice learning from the others, but I believe yours will take it to the next level.

Thanks Bro

[Nintendog140]

that was fun. Thanks!

[Eliak]

Hey Mr. E. I am truly amazed by your videos. I am a beginner and have learned a lot from you. Especially good habits. I just got a piano and was just wondering what are you playing to sing along with. Are those scales? thanks

[lloyd614]

Hey there,

You got it. Those are basic scale exercises we're doing. Thanks so much for checking out the channel and the awesome feedback!

~E~

[cloud7272]

hey thanks for ur help im just learning and im doing well thanks =P

[censire]

aWw the female in the blue is sooo cute..lol how do you spell her name?

p.s. ur lessons r great!!!

[lloyd614]

Her name is Rika. And trust me, she "looks" innocent in this video...don't be fooled!!

LOL! Just kidding, she is a sweetheart. Thanks for checking out my channel! =)

~E~

[lloyd614]

Hey there!

Thanks for taking time to view my channel! Falsetto can always be regained. If you go to my "siren" drill exercise, I think that will help you.

Other than that, be sure to care for your voice. Never push too hard and pace yourself. Your range can be regained with discipline, patience and FUN!!! (Smile)

Your Coach and Friend,

~E~

[lordjax03]

Hi im live in the philippines, i want to learn how to sing but my age is 20yrs old, is there any chance to learn this vocal lesson.. pls reply if i have a chance to improve my voice... my voice is so i cant explain but my problem is my tone... when i play guitar key of g my voice is always separate from the tone g.... please help me.. reply asap

[lloyd614]

Hey there!

Thank you so much for those kind words! I truly appreciate them and take them to heart! =) I'm going to do my best to get to Australia!

[EmmieonUtube]

I know you get alot of comments like this but You are so good! :) I've been singing for a few years and you've taught me quite a few things that my singing teacher hasnt. Just subscribed :D Your personality seems heaps nice too. Come to Australia!

xo

[keya0053d]

(humming "the clinic!")Applause!Im telling you i like em'! (the video's) Very very helpful. Your a good teacher too, ur personality is not over the top but fun and welcoming! Peace and blessing to ya!

[rootzboy]

Awesome video, great energy and an easy and direct presentation, well done!

[lloyd614]

Thanks so much!! =)

[milk2shed]

thanx so much: idol erik dillard.. im from philippines,, i watch every vids that you uploaded and you help me alot, not only me but also my friends.. thankzz!!! please come visit here in philippiness Yeahh you rockk..!

[lloyd614]

Thank you soooooooooo much!! I appreciate your kinds words! I would LOVE to come to the Phillipines!!

[TamaaRrtjee]

whaa thanx so much :)

i'm from the netherlands and have to sing next week. and u helped me alot ! ^^

xxx

[lloyd614]

Wow! The Netherlands!!! This is simply amazing! Thanks for watching and keep me posted on your singing engagement! =)

Erik

[TamaaRrtjee]

yeah i will !

every vid. of you will help me to sing better

great !! and btw. your smile is cute ^^

[myGRRface]

hmm, ive just started singing like this year really and i;ve been thinking to try out for the school musical this year, against the chambor quire which sounds amazing,

i was wondering how to get rid of a "squeeky" tone or sound when i try and sing,

[lloyd614]

Hey there! Thnx 4 watching! =)

There are a few things I'd suggest.

1. Continue to strengthen your diaphragm. Sometimes the squeakiness can come from alot of unnecessary chest breathing.

2. Visit my video on "How To Sing Loud". By opening your throat more, you can encourage your body to avoid "nasal" tones which can also add to the squeaky-effect.

Good luck on your audition! Let me know how things turn out.

~E~

[braveangel1993]

Wow! Yey! A singing video featuring COOL japanese people. We're all friends in this small world =] I don't know you guys, but say 'hi' to Haru and Mika. And Hi to Eric. You guys are doing a fantastic job!!!ありがとう　ございます！！

[beatriXkibo]

HI! I need more different scaling exercises, for warm up.

I love everything you do, you're great, nice, patient, attentive and helpful.

Cheers from Hungary!

[lloyd614]

Hungary?!?! Wow, that is so cool! Greetings to you!

Thanks so much for enjoying the videos!! More will be coming soon! =)

~E~

[mgym05]

why did u take the lower register Erik....lol....

[lloyd614]

LOL!

On the real, that day I was fighting a sinus infection, if I would have stayed high, that exercise would have ended in disaster!

LOL!!!

[StevenKyleThomas]

Lesson 2 done. I'm cramming this in my head and moving on. I REALLY appreciate your help Erik Dillard. I can already tell parts of my singing is getting better. One question I have is, when I hear the Jonas Brother's singing, there's times where it sounds like they're singing from their throats. Is this just me, or is there a way to imitate this without hurting your throat. They're getting that sound that sounds like a rolling noise from their throats.

[luanaoh]

hi.

im. a soprano and i have a bit of trouble resonating on higher notes.(like its more airy)

is there anything i can to do help it??

[lloyd614]

Hey luanoah,

Thnks for that question! The "airiness" that you are experiencing is more than likely a matter of "breath" control.

What you'll want to do is use your diaphragm more so that you can pump more and faster air through your vocal chords. As you do this (along with scale exercises that build your range), you'll notice your vocal chords getting strong and now allowing so much whispering air to pass through them.

I will focus on this more in depth in a futre vid!

Thnks again!

~E~

[robertantonnyc]

drop your jaw. Oh I remember that...

[mestizzo]

Haru and Mika!

You guys look so funny, almost like a "house on a hill" or "The Sound of Music" type of happy family.

I see that Mika is not doing the Erika Badoo hairstyle!

Miss you guys! (good times, good times)

[IceakaChaos]

I appreciate the help you've given so far, but I really need help with strengthening vibrato. Do you think you will be going in to more depth about different techniques on how to attain a strong vibrato across different notes?

[lloyd614]

Hey there! Oh, yes I definitely plan on doing more on that. I'll be putting together some in depth clinics soon. Good question!!! Thnx!

[23318124]

love u eric u helped me a lot

[lloyd614]

U r so welcome! Thanks for watchng! =)