Benjamin is a powerhouse. Somehow he's widely appreciated and at the same time still underrated. People know he's a great singer, but they don't realise just how great he really is.

Man, last time I practiced the "NO!" scream in Diary of Jane, I got the cops called on me.

I had a pleasure to talk to him about how he learned to scream - he said he just having fun with his vocals while driving and came up with some stuff that felt comfortable and cool

Chris: He's got a lot going on... Ben: DO YOU LIKE THAT?

I think one of my favorite things about Ben is his ability to switch between aggressive and smooth vocals so fluidly. I use his songs to get a feel for the switches all the time.

Chris: "he's got a lot going on" Ben: "I do?"

Ben's growls are insane

I would like to see a professional explaining Wayne Static's singing, it's very peculiar

I specifically like "Red Cold River" when he screams "Run!" in a way that I've never heard anyone else does.

FINALLY!!! There's a how to guide for every other singer but Ben, and in my opinion he is the greatest rock singer of all time and he deserves a How To!

Benjamin Burnley: **sings** Chris Liepe: What's that sound? It's so loud. I'm heading for a breakdown.

i was always practice screaming when im driving lol

You missed one of Ben's most important tones that he uses like at the end of 'So Cold' when he repeats "It's alright."

Your explanation of the Benjamin's voice is so spot on cause the man has such an effortless way of going from screaming to softer tones! By far, my favorite rock singer of the modern era and love Breaking Benjamin's stuff. Thank you for doing this video because this is stuff that is often overlooked for being too intense for people. You have such command of the vocals that it is super impressive! Love when you get into the more higher pitch parts of their songs and show you own spin on the vocals! Never stop making these videos!

Together with Adam Gontier my favourite vocalists. Gonna go through these videos multiple times for sure! Your approach really gets to me and I can finally project a "break" scream and "false chord/compression?" one. Makes my singing much more versatile and fun. Tbh I've been doing ktva for the past few months but will definetly dive deep into your courses as well (wish I discovered your channel sooner)! Great work

I want a how to sing like Chris Liepe episode! Lol You've got an excellent set of pipes, and huge understanding of how to use them, obviously! Great work man!

I saw BB at a live acoustic set in Connecticut a few years ago and Ben is just as good live as on the record. Love that guy

I remember going to a Breaking Benjamin acoustic show in Anaheim, CA. Burnley started talking to the people about how he took singing lessons as a kid and he'd do this funny vocal noise as for practice. It was quite funny.

As a teenager this guy inspired me to get started making music. Not the biggest name in the game but certainly a huge inspiration to his fans. Thanks for the video

The fact all these lessons are free and available to anyone is a real testament to Chris - I've learnt more from these than years of aimless vocal practice! Thanks so much!

Chris: "DO YOU LIKE THAT?" Down-voters: "no."

How about Chris Motionless from Motionless in White?

I love how much time you dedicate to breaking it down to be understood, and making yourself sound silly on the way to finding the way its done makes me feel more comfortable doing the same. Thank you Chris!

I'd love to watch you analyze Dustin Bates from Starset

Have been so waiting for this. Master Liepe explaining the mighty Breaking Benjamin to us mortals

8:50 *when your mom forgets to put the cosmic brownie in your lunchbox before school*

I just found your videos and lessons this morning, and I wanted to let you know that between the two, just today, I've managed to not only find my voice and let it out like I never could before, it's been a huge boost to my confidence and in just a few hours I feel like I've managed to do what I couldn't in almost 20 years of trying and struggling. Thank you so much for what you do, please keep it rolling!

OMG thank you. My favorite band of all time!

I've seen them a few times and his screams are just as hardcore as they are on the CDs. I haven't heard anybody that can really recreate his screams like he does them

His the best in my opinion!! The only other vocalist that was on his level was Chester.

The thing that I love of BB is that they mix melodic,beautiful chorus ,and growls in their music..in their past and present music

You should analyze Pete loeffler from Chevelle, which Benjamin gets inspiration from and he uses techniques sort of similar to chino from deaftones and uses heavily aggressive vocals along with light whisper like singing and it would be interesting how you would analyze his singing.., Love the videos!

I just found your videos and I have been really comfortable singing harsh vocals/screams/growls. I felt really confident doing chevelle, breaking benjamin, a day to remember, etc...but man you have really helped me zone in on all the small nuances these vocalists add! Thank you so much

As usual the best singing content on youtube, hands down. I was looking forward to learn from Ben's singing style since he's one of my favorite artists along with Adam Gontier, thank you so much for making a video about him too!

This was a very welcome surprise, I can't wait to watch it! I try to sing a lot of their songs! Thanks so much!

Nice lesson! I been screaming for years. It took a lonnng time to get good at it. For anyone getting into it make sure to keep your throat warm! Water is great and strangely eating Chinese buffet is the sacred strat LOL Good luck to other vocalists out there!

Thanks for the video. Breaking Benjamin is my favourite Band and Ben has such an amazing voice. It really helped me understanding his techniques. And it's very honest of you to say, 'I didn't practice this a lot so it's maybe not perfect'. But I think even the low ones sounded great. Thanks, still the best voice teaching videos on KZfaq.

YES! YES! I've waited for this forever😩😩I've always tried understanding his technique and his placement

Love how detailed you dove into specific aspects of his voice, this was really well done Chris, one of your best

Breaking Benjamin is one of my favs. Have you heard Michael Barns sing though (from the band Red)? His voice is probably the best I’ve ever heard.

The dropping larynx thing is the best exercise i’ve ever did for my voice range wise, you’re awesome dude, keep at it!

Ben Burnley: "You take the breath right out of ME" fuckin angelic

Oooooh I love this, I remember loving this band so much when I was like 12-15 and looking back they’re still really good

I just want to say thank you. Your explanation videos for screaming and powerful singing have made me able to create my own music with proper technique. Keep it up!

The time has come, guys. Thank you so much, Chris!

Benjamin is my songwriting role model and my gosh, seeing this video makes me appreciate his art even more ❤❤ Thank you so much for making this video

This was amazing. Your descriptions of throat changes are very easy to understand. Also my favorite singer.

YES! Thank you for taking our requests!

Chris, you’ve helped me discover for the first time how to add grit and compression the right way! Really appreciating these videos. I would love to see a Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox) video! Keep up the good content!

Genuinely think you're the best screaming/singing educational channel on youtube, Chris. Even me, someone who very seldom sings live at all, have learnt so much from your videos, man. I think it'd be interesting if you could make a video on Matt Heafy, comparing and contrasting his approach to singing and screaming. I feel, considering his vocal injury, there's a lot to unfold and analyse.

YESSS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Haha, I was one of the ones that commented for this. Hyped to watch this on my lunch break.

"Do you like that?" 37 people : Noooooooooo

This really helps with my mix, this is exactly how I practice

Your explanation is so perfect. Ben Burnley is one of my favorite vocalists out there.thanks for doing this. I am your fan from Sri Lanka 💗

That was phenomenal! Thank you, I've learned so much!

Nice work! Stuff like this really insightful

I'm a girl but I can try because I love breaking benjamin

Benjamin Burnley is easily my favorite singer and hero. I’ve been a fan of breaking Benjamin since I was a kid and obviously that started after hearing blow me away in halo 2. Another thing I love about Ben’s voice is that I think he sounds even better with clean vocals which is why I love a few of their older acoustic versions. Thanks for making this vid I’m trying to get into singing more rock and your vids definitely help. I’m really trying to take it slow so I don’t mess up an dry out my voice.

PLEASE do one of these on Shaun Morgan of Seether 😫🙏🏼💯

Love Ben's beautiful voice ❤️ Breaking Benjamin rocks!

really really love these series! it really shows how different voices react to different techniques and reminds us to be ourselves instead of trying to copy the original artist. I get that it would be a lot of work for you, but I would actually love to see you do the whole song in your rendition using the techniques in the video. this to further emphasize that difference of voice but with the same technique and complete the picture for us of how that would sound. Being pretty analytical myself i find hearing different people or different recordings of the same song can give a lot of insight of how to achieve certain sounds and feelings!

I've never been able to scream before and you got me started in less than 15 minutes. Great stuff!

This is an AMAZING clinic on this. Seeing him get it dialed in, we've all had those eureka moments This is priceless 😳😳😳

I'd love to see a video on Michael Barnes of Red. He is super talented a and is definitely one of my favorite vocalists. Or you could do Dustin Bates of Starset.

Finaly someone makes a great explanasion how to sing like Ben! Love how you do it! Im a big fan of BB and love their music, but It's first when you try making vocal covers you finds out how hard it is to sing BBs songs that sounds so easy when just listening to them. Greetings from Sweden! Keep up the great job and do your thing!

The inclusion of the Iris cover was such a nice surprise! Awesome video - can't wait for the next one.

I loved that you used a line from "Blood" as example in this video. Its one of the newer and less known songs of their's. You did some good research!!

Love breaking Benjamin so glad you made this vid

I always picture the original artists watching these videos and being like, "bruh I just sang it and dassit lol."

You my friend have earned a sub. This was great!

How did I not find this channel before?! Thank you for doing these

I don't think most people know how educational this lesson is

This is what I’ve been waiting for! I am not afraid to experiment anything. Diary of Jane is one of my favorites. However, I have noticed that my vocals would be very distorted while doing the song. I seriously need some control and that’s why I just enrolled in your Master Plan to learn how to get more aggressive yet sing with clarity.

Fantastic videos man. Love the freedom you have with your voice. Ben and Adam have always been my favorite vocalists. Would love to see an Ivan Moody video one day!

Thanks for making this video I've always wanted to sing like him great video

I literally don't have a clue when it comes to music but this video [and your channel] is fascinating!

How does this not have more views? This was really knowledgeable.

This was extremely helpful! Your voice is spectacular. Thanks a lot

Ben has been my favorite singer for over a decade honestly, he's all over the place and isn't afraid to try just about any type of vocals while maintaining a distinctly Ben Burnley sound

How to sing like Brent Smith from Shinedown?? Maybe??

Great video. Benjamin is a friend and that’s pretty spot on brother. Nice job!

Dude this is the best video I've seen on screaming!

Holy crap this guy needs to dub the vocals for Goku, his high compression vaguely reminds me pf super saiyan goku haha good stuff man keep it up

I am a great admirer of this singer and this band

John Cooper from Skillet!!

Bro... I've never seen any of your videos before, but I'll be watching more! I've been a musician all my life. Started on drums at age 5, vocals at age 13, and guitar a couple years later at age 15. I've been a solo performer for 25 years or so now. So believe me when I say, I've heard a lot of other people and vocal coaches talk about how the voice works and how to make it better. I have NEVER heard anybody articulate the things you talk about and show in this video so well. Dude, you definitely know your shit. Bravo! Amazing video! 🤘🏻 Ben Burnley to me is easily one of the top 5 best male vocalists I've ever heard. I love covering his tunes! His range, diversity, and control are UNPARALLELED! He is to male vocalists what Lzzy Hale is to female vocalists... The first I think of when asked who is the best. Great job uncovering their secrets of controlled power, compression, and screaming technique! Especially how to find the sweet spot where the voice cracks on its way through the transition from chest up to head... 👍🏻 Can't wait to check out more of your content! ✌🏻 - Maven Jamz

When singing/screaming, actually pronunciate the words is as important as support or proyection. Many singers (myself included) struggle with diction problems because of the tension. Spend a little time in your pronuntiation, guys.

Honestly best free video I've ever seen. Any other vocal coach youtuber would've given about 3 minutes of this video and then made you pay for the rest on Patreon

Just awesome! Thank you very much!

I'm not a professional singer nor even a practicing one but I've kept it as a hobby for what seems like my whole life. I've always liked the emotion and expression music gives us but I'm not a fan of being the center of attention and super shy so I never have tried to take it anywhere but trying to teach other people is a whole other level. I have a lot of respect for that.

Ben is such an underrated singer he is so fucking good he will always be my favorite vocalist of all time

Great job !

His death growl in “Until The End” sounds amazing🙏

Great video as always! Ben is one of my favorite rock singers. I would recommend for a next video Pete Loeffler from Chevelle, his voice is very expressive and breathy, and as you say, he explores a lot the voice break. A very interesting voice.

I love these videos

YES! Finally How to sing like Breaking Benjamin. Thank you!!

When you're doing gutterals like those in songs like diary of jane, I think it's actually important to lay off of vocal cracking. While you can find rough and gravely vocals, those are clean. They rely more on compression and tongue placement.

Yessss!! Locking myself in my room and barricading the door to watch this! I SHAN'T BE DISTURBED

Please consider making an episode about Chad Gray of Mudvayne & Hellyeah. His false cord screams and distorted singing sound so unique.

Idk as much as I love BB and Ben's vocals even since the beginning of the band he's never been able to hit the high notes live that you hear on the album's. The biggest most noticable thing he does live is when he hits high notes and I mean every time he PULLS AWAY FROM THE MIC AND FALLS SHORT. EVERY SINGLE TIME. OR HE LETS THE CROWD SING IT LOL. Simple as that. The studio has done wonders for him