Great comments and questions, mp! You wouldn't believe the number of bass players, drummers, and guitarists that have written to me, telling me they first got my course just so they could sing a little bit of background vocals better. Time went on and they improved better than they ever expected to. Then, the time comes along when the lead singer walks out or goes somewhere else. Suddenly they are elected Lead Singer and it turns out they are better than any singer they ever had before. Also there are countless instances of emails I get where someone auditions against 30 other bass players. They get chosen, not because they are the best bass player (or drummer or guitarist or keyboardist) but because they had the best vocals. And all they wanted to do in the first place was sing a little better on their background vocals. It changes the trajectory of the rest of their musician's life! This is a life decision for someone like you. You buy equipment, learn an instrument, know what practice is all about... but you neglect your voice? You were born with a voice, but most of us have to develop it. Guys like Greg Allman or BB King had a different upbringing and were fortunate enough to develop their voices without lessons. The rest of us have to learn. Many "natural-born singers" don't actually have proper technique (although they sound very good). They then blow out their voices and their careers are ruined, or greatly diminished. If you want to have the greatest advantage possible, with the most options, as a musician: DEVELOP the VOICE that GOD GAVE YOU. Find your gift. Develop it, and USE it. It's there for the having. You just haven't found yours, or developed it.

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Thank you for your reply. Very encouraging! Everything you say is spot on. Especially the part about the 30 bass players auditioning...Any tips for finding your natural, most comfortable singing key? Thanks again...

Yeah, and it is so sad to see it happen! :( Steve Perry, Geoff Tate, and Geddy Lee come to mind. :(

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Ken's a great teacher even though I think I'm a better singer LOL I don't know how to teach singing techniques I just was born a natural probably cuz of my family. I'm not trying to sound arrogant but it's the only thing I pride myself on. I can't fix things around the house. I can't work on a car. But I can sing like a nightingale. But I still don't know how to teach someone to sing. Ken is very great. But I'm also a lead singer so we all think we are the best. When I go sing karaoke I have so many requests to sing Journey or some sappy crap song. A man who can sing is very sexy to win women but a piano player and a singer oh, you can't top that

He definitely seems like a fun teacher who gets down to business and helps you set realistic goals. Mad respect!

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Thanks, Dylan! These techniques really work! I'm glad you're seeing improvements!

I have to agree with you David.I mean 30 years experience is pretty damn good I think....and he sings great.....I think he knows his stuff.

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Ha, ha! Yes, Greg, I was kind of making fun of some of the vocal coaches that are making phoney claims that they can't back up. I'm glad you went ahead and watched anyway.

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Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Made some great progress for my voice and singing, thanks for the clear and well thought out material!

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There is no reason to be mean or impatient with people who are trying to learn to better themselves. Belittling others is a poor example for a singing instructor to make. Liking people and helping others is more the kind of attributes that would make for a good singing instructor. Our voices are a part of us, and when someone puts our singing down, they are often putting us down as a person, for getting outside of the boundaries they want to impose upon us. If you encounter a singing instructor like that RUN, Like your HAIR IS ON FIRE and find someone else! :-)

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy I finished up one Academic Year with him and that was it. Here in Texas they teach sight singing and ear training along with music theory which I think is a big mistake. I think they should be two separate courses. I now have a programmed pair of books on music theory and Harmony writing and I can work myself through X number of modules a day and probably learn as much as I ever would have under his instruction and the book will never insult me.

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I recognize a clear thinker and methodical sort of person. I had true musically gifted people in my family and a top Nashville songwriter heard my 'dog anthems' and remembered me after one meeting a year before. A lot of what we have is inherited.... that's why we call it a 'gift'.

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Gonna try your youtube videos and if I fell like I can get to something, I will go for your online course. Thanks from SPain.

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Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy Hey, no problem. Looking forward to looking through your videos. Again, much appreciated and thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. Have a good day!

Thank you for subscribing, Laura! I'm glad, too. You know, I have LOTS of students that are just starting at very advanced ages, and they are getting killer vocal ranges that they've NEVER had. You just have to keep working good exercises and using proper methods. Your voice will last you a lifetime if you use it correctly. We all age, but we can stay in top condition much longer than most people believe.

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Jeanna, without the right breath, you simply won't be able to sing very well. I'm glad you found my channel. There is a lot to learn here. Enjoy! And thanks for your comments!

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Not only do you have to spend time training, if you're going to spend any time at all on it, the training itself has to be right. All vocal training is not created equal. Some things out there being taught will send you completely in the wrong direction and take you nowhere or even set you back.

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Ha. Hi, Hjalmar. I hope you learn that I'm not nearly the salesman as I am the Vocal Coach and Instructor. If you look at the search results from this phrase you will find coach after coach that is trying to dupe people into actually believing that singing better instantly is possible, if you only buy their product. People want to believe that everything good can be done instantly and easily. That's just not true.

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Jason, you are very kind to stop and take the time to say thanks after getting your information. People like you making comments like this are why I keep putting out videos to help everyone. Thank YOU!

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Let me change that statement. I just hit a G5. An hour listening to your videos gave me a full octave just by opening throat and keeping tongue flat. Again thank you!!

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