Even after 12 years...I’m still here😌😳

As my acting teacher has said, we never graduate from the basics.

Anyone after 10 years after this video got uploaded

You were taught wrong. There needs to be energy - yes. There needs to be movement - certainly. But NOT tightening, locking, or any form of conscious contraction of the abdominal muscles. "Compression" involves much more than just abs. And I can tell you: Dr. William Riley, the man who helped Whitney reach her vocal prime, has never taught stomach tightening. The key is learning how to use your entire body as your instrument. Check out the link for my singing course in the info box ;)

I appreciate how you relate riffs to jewelry.

Oh, how I agree, I'm always telling my own students "less is more". I'm going to recommend some of them listen to your presentation. It's amazing how they sit up and take notice when another teacher says the same thing:) I enjoyed your presentation very much.

No... I meant what I said. For you see, like many words in the English language, "unconsciously" has more than one meaning. I word of advice: Before you attempt to correct someone, make sure that YOU are correct ;) You can find the following definition of "unconsciously" in any dictionary. Enjoy... "4. Without conscious control; involuntary or unintended: an unconscious mannerism"

You exercises have brought my singing to a whole new level; I'm 38 but I've never been a better singer. Major improvements in just a week or two - thank you Eric!

I like this friendly style: very informal, but he doesn't makes it rude. Thumbs up!

MARIAH IS A VERY VERY VERY GOOD EXAMPLE OF USING RIFFS,RUNS, AND GREAT CONTROL :D

Don't fall into the trap of being overly concerned with maintaining a perfectly still larynx. It's much more important that you achieve a felt sense of release in the throat.

yo when he did mariah carey, he kinda sounded like her!!!! :X

I'm watching this video 8 years late... SHIT!

I used to think I could sing good... Then I heard you sing. I'll just go back to my fresh lemonade stand in front of my house now.

You are a GENIUS. Your advice makes me be able to sing like ariana grande. Thanks soooooo much

Every since I was 14 years old, I've been watching your tutorials sir. It was veeeery helpfuuuul! I even recommend to some of my friends!

My Gosh! 10 years! Thank you!!

hi, I'm an opera singer, but many if the things you say, help me indeed.And I,ve struggled with for so long, somehow became clear.Thank you and keep on working for the greater good!!

All these videos are so good and so valuable. Thank you!

Hello Eric! Thank you for teaching me so much and motivating me, 3 months ago, I could only sing up to f#4 and after 3 and a half months of practice, I can now sing up to c#5. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and God bless you.

Thank you Eric! This is the best singing advice I have ever heard!

You are phenomenal! Thanks for sharing with us - God bless you brother! You are correct in your approach and teaching...I trained once with a speech pathologist, and many of the exercises you are teaching is what she taught. You are definitely on point and legitimate. It also is proven in your ability to SANG!!!!

I've learnt more about my voice in 10 minutes from you than in 2 years. Thanks.

Man you’re such an inspiration! Still here in 2020!

Hey Coach thanks for all you do for my voice! Your training techniques are so absolutely essential to any singer serious about their career!

I remember watching this video around three years ago, and i still havent forgot a thing. Now im back and it has become so much easier

I really appreciate the work you do Eric thank you for coming back to videos that you put out years ago just to help us out. You're a great teacher keep it up and I'm learning from you as well in fact I like to sing but there is definitely room for improvement. A lot... I really love it though. Again, I just want to say thanks for all your hard work.

I love all of your advice expecaily about the tightening of the abs I was taught to do this in chior and have since found that it just doesn't work you can litteraly feel it tighten your whole body up and the best singers I have heard are all relaxed. thanks and keep it commin! :)

It's called "Won't Be Afraid", from my debut album "Audio Emotion". You can find it on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody and CDbaby

The advanced videos are coming VERY soon. Hopefully, they will be available during the first week of February. You will be able to download them on my website for a fairly low price. My website flashes on the screen at the beginning and ending of this video that you're watching now.

You are phenomenal. Can't wait to register for your B. Studios classes.

Thank you so much :) I really appreciate all the lessons that you upload here for everyone to be able to watch for free... you really helped me a lot!! Thanks once again

Sir, you are a TRUE master! God Bless :-D

Thank you for explaining the correct way to sing proper I have had private lessons for classical music for about five years now I appreciate it !!! I also thank you for the tips i will use them..your amazing !

Great stuff again Eric, thanks heaps for the free lessons.....we all benefit from them almost everyday. Have been singing wrong for a while, time to change my bad singing habits.

Your comments about having too much is spot on! Thank you!

Eric, what a blessings...to us.. this is such a great wisdom for us in singing..thanks for sharing and teaching us...

Thank you for editing your vid and keeping it to the point.

I totally agree on the stomach situation. Im about to try you're exercise. I gig 4 times a week.

Eric Arcenaux is a class act. Period

Thanks Eric I have paid for vocal lessons and never have I ever heard such great advice! Thanks again!

man i appreciate all the videos you posted up. this is awesome. thank u for sharing ur gift brother. blessings

Yes; Mentally stop yourself from tensing by consciously releasing your stomach muscles. Power in the voice comes from resonance and focus,not from pushing. I go further in depth on this concept in my new home study program.

Beautiful voice Eric, yes sir!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Finally a teacher that actually makes sense when they talk

THANK YOU so much bro. and im glad that you say that tightening your stomach doesnt make you release air slower. i keep being told that and it never helped me. im glad i can know for sure.

These are great videos. I hope you read this stuff. I really appreciate you putting these out. Peace and blessings to you.

You are an incredible teacher and talent. probably the best lessons on You Tube. Thanks! A million times Thanks!

a piece here or there can really enhance ! LOVE IT . Great video.

Never knew this! I totally subconsciously tightened my abs! I had no idea. My voice did sound a LOT more full when I relaxed them.

Thanks for giving me my first voice lesson. You are the best...Renato

i just love the way you love Jesus

You too you are a good singer . Many vocal coach are very good singers.

Dear Coach from your lessons i now sing a solo in our choir. Thanks Coach.

Wow you're really one of a kind! I'm a big fan, not only because you're ssssmoking hAWT and have a beautiful voice ;) but you do things that singers and celebrities never do, they never post videos on youtube to help us who want to learn how to control our voices or get rid of our voice problems. Thank you soo much!! I love you and dude you really are HAWT!

Eric, You are the MAN!!

This guy is pro! He says everything my singingteacher tells me! Listen and you will improve your singing!

these techniques have really improved my voice impersonations. oh and my singing too. lol instant results. thanks much!

Thank you for all videos !!!!!!! they really helped me!

This guy has probably made sooo many people famous, i remember watching this when i was younger and wished i stuck to it because i understand everything hes saying so much clearer

When you talk about tighening the stomach (like my coach taught me), you described EVERYTHING I feel... getting tired, less control... wow. Now I don't feel bad for not doing that anymore.

the funny thing here is that you know more about the voice and what beginners should do more than alot of classical voice teachers. i teach classical voice technique, and even though you arent talking about the nitty gritty of what or why, the basic stuff you are saying is correct, and good advice for beginning students. thanks for not perpetuating the problem of poor teaching that is rampant out there good luck and God bless man.

i hope i can do this soon ill keep practicing i found out myself too that the clearest tone works a lot better and easier thx for posting this keep on posting more and more please

Your right about tightening the stomach. Apparently, a hundred or so years ago, it was messed up in translation from an Italian to English, and where the Italian master said to relax it, it was translated in the exact opposite way.

Wow..I always wanted to know how to do riffs and runs..You are brilliant!! What a great vocal coach you are!! I have subed you!!

@wonderboy4sho lol. Thanks. That's actually me. The song is called "Won't Be Afraid". It's available on iTunes

love your genius saniya

" you've got to let the stomach go " At this part I was like Cmon let it gooooooo just let it beeeeeeee (not from frozen)

these lessons are super helpful, thanks so much

I like his advice for singers of contemporary music. It helps his case that he has a very nice voice as well to demonstrate. Obviously, there's a lot of singers out there who need good advice. It would be better for him to clarify exactly who he's speaking to, as opposed to all singers of all music. This technique would not help singers be heard off stage over an orchestra or band without a mic. For this, you would need to do almost the exact opposite of what he advises.

Thanks Eric! Awesome teaching!

I have always known something's wrong with my singing when I tighten up. thanks for mentioning the subconscious tightening action.

I like the way you teach

love your vids,helped me a lot already.

Hey there Eric!! I'd like you to know that your videos have been very helpful.. I do train with a coach weekly and have for about a year now! Working very hard-- but thanks for all the info... very cool ! I appreciate it! oh .... and your voice is just beautiful..! Take care

man u right on time with dis!! thanx cause i've been practicin my runs and riffs all wrong lol i was puttin much jewlery on lol u really make sense man!!! keep makin these videos.. THEY HELP!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

your such a good teacher thank you and a great singer :]

u got a craaazie voice man! respect, a man of vocal wisdom and talent. peace

clean and well articulated

Eric what should i do to control my voice. I have so much power but control is a must. I'm taking vocal classes but control is something i struggle with every time.

This is amazing!!

Big fan of you Eric!! Great teacher

this is helping me so much

Thanks dude. all ur videos are real helpful. Ur a really good vocal coach. thanks. Peace

hi, how to identify if you are a tenor male??

Thanks so much Eric, really helping .

lol. right. Plus I'll have some truly advanced videos coming soon to my website, that will take technique and style to the next level. Unfortunately, they will not be free. I assure you, however, that they will NOT be expensive. Also, I will continue to offer free vocal advice on youtube as well. There are just certain "secrets" that will only be revealed in the priced videos.

Hey Eric, thanks so much for all these lessons, they've helped improve my technique and tone MASSIVELY. I also have a question. I sometimes have problems with riff's and run's because of the crack I sometimes get going in or out of my Falsetto. Any tips on smoothing it out?

So, on the website, what lessons would I want to focus on if I'm JUST starting, I'm really lost, I don't know where to start, basically,I'm not sure what I need to work on and what I don't need to work on.

Fergie needs to watch this

Thank you, thank you so much

your a great teacher....

Great videos!

THANK U.....been looking so long for an explanation on riffs thanx :)

Thanks for the help, Man.

lol... That's me, actually. The song is called "Won't Be Afraid", from my first album "Audio Emotion". It's available on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, Napster, and CDbaby.

my new vocaltrainer

Thnks, I learn many things from your videos

Please make more videos you really helped me you're the best

im happy to know that