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Komentáře • 82

  • @aklewis_tc
    @aklewis_tc Před 3 měsíci +12

    Singing isn’t strength training, it’s neural connections. Woah. That’s an incredible quote right there. I’m gonna hang that on my wall lol. Well said man. Thank you

  • @Totofant1
    @Totofant1 Před 4 měsíci +15

    Pitch issue - vowel
    Chesty Mix- vocal fold closure
    Support - Exhale
    Been working on it for a while getting there😃✌️ Thank you Kegan-good information like always!!
    Greets from Germany

  • @stebolian
    @stebolian Před 4 měsíci +10

    Yes I've come to realise that my 20 years of singing untrained has stored up my neurons to make this hard to keep consistent. I have to keep trying though. I definitely can do this and quite well at times. My frustration is recalling the muscle memory as my neural paths must get the shits with me lol

    • @Mike-ye6sl
      @Mike-ye6sl Před 3 měsíci +1

      I wish you quick and effective training for singing voice that you want and need🤘🤘🤘

  • @frigoria1313
    @frigoria1313 Před 4 měsíci +7

    When you said “gradient “, I had a holy shit moment. In both a sound/aural sense and physiological one. Like I could totally visualize the connectedness between the head and chest and see the smooth merging of colors/tones simultaneously. Maybe kind of esoteric but very helpful to me!

  • @roblake602
    @roblake602 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Really Helpful! Thanks!

  • @d.a.7433
    @d.a.7433 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Great video as always

  • @blackive_alkmy
    @blackive_alkmy Před 4 měsíci +4

    it's incredible how my singing became better since i follow you! always a plesure to watch new videos of you! thx

  • @freddiebaez
    @freddiebaez Před měsícem +1

    Great video

  • @mathieurivest2348
    @mathieurivest2348 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Oh and, love the shirt. New one from the latest show?
    I’m so jealous of your T-shirt collection 😂

  • @planetcool2240
    @planetcool2240 Před 3 měsíci

    Love the videos and your point of view on singing in general and a lot of good things to think about. Keep making these videos. They’re really good. One suggestion that maybe might be interesting because I see a lot of motorhead shirts. I’d love to hear your take on Lemmy‘s voice and his vocals and what he did to maintain that intensity right to the end because you could hear it that he had that power in his voice, but just love to hear what yououtlook on that

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks. Lemmy has more of a 'character' voice, like Brian Johnson, Louis Armstrong, Joe Cocker, Axl - where they're not really using technique in a traditional sense/healthy way to sing well that is repeatable by others, they've just found a sound that works for them. Obviously huge motorhead fan, however as a vocal study that would be more entertainment than anything educational, so not really what I'm going for here on the channel. K

  • @METTI1986LA
    @METTI1986LA Před 4 měsíci +4

    It's so weird what singing lessons can do for you! I started singing when i was 32 years old (now turning 38) and got inspired by grunge and rock singers like Chris Cornell, Layne Staley, Eddie Vedder... and as a Guy with a deep voice i didn't think it would be possible for me to sing this high with power but it absolutely is! Thanks to Guys like you I can almost sing anything now!!!

  • @LichtenfelsAndre
    @LichtenfelsAndre Před 4 měsíci +3

    Klasse! 👍Beste Grüße aus Deutschland 👋

  • @user-sp1ob2bq6b
    @user-sp1ob2bq6b Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey, Kegan thanks a lot for ur vids, a real gem in dozens of CB and BS there. I see you talk a lot about Cornell/Stayley style, but what about some 2000s pop punk stuff like Offspring sum41 MCR. Did they actually sing in mixed/ or just shouted in chest register?

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci

      I generally sing what I enjoy! Smash is a decent album, but beyond that just not my kinda thing. Mix isn't just a style thing, it's a fundamental of how the voice functions, so yes, they're using it on some level. K

  • @linaivanuta5943
    @linaivanuta5943 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey man just found your channel! Very interesting! Does this work for female rock singers too? I think this is something we struggle mostly with trying to have this bigger (and not miky mouse) sound.

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes it does! Same premise. I find the most challenging thing for female singers to develop is a cutting, pingy sound - because generally, if you're trying to sing rock you're going in the other direction/trying to sing male songs/like make singers. Go BRIGHT and for full closure = beast! K

  • @frenchenstein
    @frenchenstein Před 4 měsíci +2

    🌟With your last three videos the onion layers exposed are coming together (oxymoron). I ace Teenage Dirtbag now; it's in our set!
    I need to ace Sweet Child of Mine now. Maybe another level 😆

    • @stebolian
      @stebolian Před 4 měsíci

      Mate of mine here in Brissy has a baritone voice and nails Sweet child of mine in some hybrid voice. It tears paint and blows windows out
      czcams.com/video/oO0YCMOp9qs/video.htmlsi=8NgngYSWqelgNvCK

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hey, Axl was doing the same thing I'm doing in his own way - work it out, and you'll nail it too. K

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Look at how 'easy' that is - this is KEY. K

    • @frenchenstein
      @frenchenstein Před 4 měsíci +2

      🌟By the way - you have extended my singing career. Singing, to me, it is therapy, it's freedom, it's almost the power of flight. Difficult to explain but it means such a lot.
      I'm in a band with some great guys that are also excellent musicians, the vibe of the band is the best I've had.
      The ability to remove the stress from "will I have a good gig tonight?" to "how good are we gonna be tonight?" is a great feeling; in no small measure thanks to your teaching.
      God bless you man. And God knows how many years of rock singing I have left, I'm 68, but I am having the time of my life 👍🏽😃

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci +1

      amazing!!@@frenchenstein

  • @stresseddude
    @stresseddude Před 3 měsíci +2

    Tips on how to sing high-grit like michael jackson. Like in Dirty Diana, Give it to Me, and The way you make me feel! PLEASE! I know vowels play a role, but does neck/;arynx compression backwards as well to sing high pressure for so long?

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I think MJ actually has one of the best "rock" voices ever, even if the music doesn't really lean that way. Sure, if it comes up for a reference, I'll use one of these songs. K

    • @stresseddude
      @stresseddude Před 2 měsíci

      @@FoundationVocalStudio THANK YOU!

  • @manuelcostales8610
    @manuelcostales8610 Před měsícem

    Hi Kegan! Amazing vid as always. I just wanted to ask, do you think that by practicing this kind of Mesa Di Voce exercises would I be able to sing with more closure in higher notes, like Dio does here: czcams.com/video/xtf4R6KyALU/video.html ?
    I can't seem to do that transition between softer and fuller notes in the high range, it's like in order to maintain the "cry" I have to blow more air or compress/close a bit harder and if I back off the pedal on one of the two I either break or go into the "weak" head voice. It's like and ON/OFF switch basically. I can go to high notes with the cry but not with a softer tone that's not the again "weak" head voice, even if I try to narrow the space.
    Love your content man, you're the best. Keep rocking!
    Greetings from Argentina.

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před měsícem

      Remember, it's less a game of physical changes - and more about your tone and frequencies. Ergo, your vowel is likely not right in this range. Closure is one thing, but it really goes hand in hand with your vowel.

  • @captaincalico1135
    @captaincalico1135 Před 4 měsíci

    Hey bro I have emailed and answered the questions… but can’t seem to get through in regards to a 121 with you

  • @mathieurivest2348
    @mathieurivest2348 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Interesting. Would you say that since you master this full high voice you tend to sing more in head voice than chest voice now? Even though it doesn’t really matter at the end like you said.
    I feel like many singers (at least me) will try anything to bring chest higher and avoid head voice at all cost because it sounds like Mickey. But a part of the answer could be like you just said… let it resonate where it feels natural and work the sound from there ?

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci

      Bingo - at a certain paint, head and chest really become one... UNLESS you avoid head voice like the plague :)

    • @mathieurivest2348
      @mathieurivest2348 Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah, that’s what I thought. I’m getting much better to blend the registers, but even though the passage is smooth it’s still sound like 2 separate voices. Big low voice suddenly shifting to Mickey Mouse land. Around C5 its not really a problem since its so high anyway that even though it sounds head voice I’m ok with this. Like Aces High or Jesus Christ Pose. But the F-G-A section sucks. Again, my Like a Stone example. I’d rather shout a E4 then to sing the chorus on a heady F4 🤦‍♂️. Well, when I’m practicing alone I dont care, I sing it in head voice. But playing with the band I just cant sing the F in heady voice. Mental block. All this to say that I’ll stick to practice in the natural tone (head voice for me on the F) and will work to make the tone be more full and round over time. But what should I do to tend toward there? Continue blending registers and overtime I’ll get « stronger ». Like pray and hope for the best 😂.

  • @klodm.2064
    @klodm.2064 Před 4 měsíci

    So, when you go over say A4, does it feel like M2? Where is your break where it stops being M1? I made great progress using your tips, I can now hit G4 as a baritone, where E4 was my break for a long time. But I wonder if I should allow my voice to roll into falseto for A4. I'm doing your connection sirens and my falseto is getting good.

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hey there - you would know from my content I don't use M1/M2 terms - because it's often a gradient. If I go by that definition, it really stops 'feeling' like M1 around an A3... but that's not what you're really asking. Let the vowel do the work for you. Initially, just let it go to head voice around the A4 for now rather than dragging, then work on how you support/tone/vowel from A4 up and you'll notice there's a bridge into your higher head voice. Probably G4 up for me, maybe A4 on a good day - sounds like you're the same. Best - K

  • @laotsefab
    @laotsefab Před měsícem

    my kids always say that i sing like a Camembert so I think I have a good cheesy mix

  • @GabiBrooks
    @GabiBrooks Před 4 měsíci +2

    I feel it's even worse being a female singer when this happens.The mix being tiny and heady makes the sound too piercing cause there's some unpleasant overtones going on. Currently struggling with this.

    • @GabiBrooks
      @GabiBrooks Před 3 měsíci

      @@linaivanuta5943 pressing F for us 🙌🏻🤣

  • @j.c1574
    @j.c1574 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I HATE the tone of my voice, I don’t really sound bright at all. I have a naturally low voice for a woman but also very hoarse when I speak, that’s just how my voice is. I also hear a bit of this when I sing. I HATE IT SO MUCH!!! When I’m singing covers I can manipulate my voice a bit better to the point I love it, but when I sing my own songs I absolutely hate it. I don’t have any references with my own songs and have to figure it out on my own. It sounds awful to me, to others not. Besides, I blow my voice out almost everytime cause can’t seem to use the right technique when singing my own stuff.

  • @user-vj5uq3po6x
    @user-vj5uq3po6x Před 2 měsíci

    Hey man so I got your vowel modification course a while back and it has really helped my voice. But I was wondering if you have any tips on how to feel the initial resonant space you need to form to manipulate your vowel structures? Often times I feel like I'm sort of halfway in it if that's even possible. It makes it very difficult for me to visualize the path of my vowels and I believe is leading to a huge inconsistency within my voice. I've inhaled from a 'K' sound and found the space that way as you've recommended. But when it comes to actually producing a pitch, visualizing that space gets very fuzzy for me. Any advice?

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 2 měsíci +1

      So, the palate isn't something you really need/should manipulate. For example, if I raise it with a yawn/k etc - but then I sing an "aussie" vowel the way I speak, the palate slams down because that's what needs to happen to facilitate my speaking voice. Ergo, I suspect your pronunciation of the vowel may be off. Shoot me an email and let me know an example/shoot me an example. K

    • @user-vj5uq3po6x
      @user-vj5uq3po6x Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@FoundationVocalStudio Dude thank you so much you're the man! Just emailed you

  • @klodm.2064
    @klodm.2064 Před 4 měsíci +1

    You always say that singing training is not strength training but it kind of is. Strength training is also mostly building muscle memory and neural connections.

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci

      Semantics. To the average punter, lifting weights IS about building muscle - however, vocal exercises are not. Best - K

  • @ayanbahukhandi1869
    @ayanbahukhandi1869 Před 4 měsíci +1

    How much would you charge for a one on one video session?(pls don't say much, I'm a college going student😢) these videos are helpful but i can't seem to correctly identify the perform in my voice

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I hear you. Generally I don't do 'one off' type sessions, they're a waste of time - you have to commit to a specific timeframe and goal, which isn't an "hour rate" type thing. Best - K

    • @ayanbahukhandi1869
      @ayanbahukhandi1869 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@FoundationVocalStudio trust me, I have the range and there's just one bug i cant identify that is hindering my progress :( give a one on one session please :)

  • @acbeats3994
    @acbeats3994 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey Kegan maybe you can do a video fully on breath support ?

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 3 měsíci +1

      100% of singers who think they support incorrectly are actually singing their vowels incorrectly - hence the inability to master airflow when the setup and sound are simply wrong. It's kindof unimportant in the scheme of things until you're at a point where you're really hitting the notes well and consistently - and from this point you can look at support as the 'glue' that holds it together. Hence why I don't generally do videos about it. But yes, noted and will consider. Best - K

    • @acbeats3994
      @acbeats3994 Před 3 měsíci

      @@FoundationVocalStudio okay I see that makes sense. But you should feel engagement down below through a phrase, correct? It shouldn't just feel like nothing?

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Depends on what you mean by 'engagement'@@acbeats3994 - it's definitely not a muscular feeling. Think of support as 'relying on airflow' rather than 'lifting bricks'. When I get it right, it really doesn't feel like much other than an outwards/lateral feeling around the ribs, occassionally below the navel. Best - K

    • @acbeats3994
      @acbeats3994 Před 3 měsíci

      @@FoundationVocalStudio Ah okay. I've heard that it should feel like blowing up a balloon, where there's a sense of pressure using those muscles.
      Some even say it's like going to the bathroom lol! Everyone says something different.
      I will definitely try that approach and see what happens! Thank you

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 3 měsíci +1

      imagine blowing up a balloon without flexing your abs - completely lateral. Again, this only works if you're first singing the correct sound and tone@@acbeats3994

  • @QuickSticks8771
    @QuickSticks8771 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Lemon ginger and honey is a good chesty mix 😉

  • @icenttori
    @icenttori Před 4 měsíci

    Do you think this sort of mesa di voce exercise can help with accessing higher range in head voice? Currently it feels like my head voice brick walls at around an f4 and im not really sure how to really go beyond that.

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes and no - I would first look at the color of your vowels, then yes, closure. Exercises in and of themselves actually do NOTHING for your voice other than what you apply yourself in the act of actually singing, so, it really depends on how/what/why the you're making other sounds. Best - K

    • @icenttori
      @icenttori Před 4 měsíci

      @@FoundationVocalStudio Thanks - yeah I have mainly been practicing on the oo and ee vowels but in that sort of French oui sound that you talk about. Sometimes I find that when I do that I can make a clear strong sound more towards a C5 but I'm not sure it feels right. Sometimes it feels as though i'm kind of pinching my chords off a bit.

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci +1

      So, that leads into a support issue. OE is a front vowel, meaning that it really comes with it's own backpressure care of the tongue - so, support OUT from the ribs and slightly breathe out (leaking tyre style!) K

    • @icenttori
      @icenttori Před 4 měsíci

      @@FoundationVocalStudio Oh wow I just tried this out - really focusing on keeping my ribs expanded, soft palate raised, and using the OE vowel and it really felt a lot more unrestricted and resonant. Gonna keep working on this. Cheers Kegan

  • @olithe
    @olithe Před 3 měsíci

    Rock singer question for everybody, how much of an impact is smoking on our voices and will it gate-keep progression?

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Terrible habit in general, sorry to say. Yes, it will effect your voice in the long run, and yes will also halt your progression even in the short time. There's many reasons why, but I'm sure know most of them already. Best (and hope you kick the habit, for your health and your voice also) - K

  • @livinGhost88
    @livinGhost88 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Getting tone like that only makes me think about one of your older videos on Chris Cornell or Chester Bennington grit tone. Head voice cleans, but adding grit.
    And I gotta say, I knew exactly what you were doing here in this video. Accurately using grit is easy for me to do at-will, now.

  • @wik_wav
    @wik_wav Před 2 měsíci

    finally, the one person who keeps my sane by saying singing isn't like strength training (i'm a twink)

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 2 měsíci +1

      well that's an awkward comment!

    • @wik_wav
      @wik_wav Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@FoundationVocalStudio I live for that kind of thing!! :3
      For real though, your video on this topic helped me a lot with my silly mental barriers.

  • @docmcfly3933
    @docmcfly3933 Před měsícem

    You sound similar to Robert Plant! Isn't he a tenor?

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před měsícem

      Do I sound like Plant here? czcams.com/video/Z1C-sHI5JQU/video.htmlsi=o-ItU5h5dcPEfm88&t=10

  • @bensticpewich2302
    @bensticpewich2302 Před 4 měsíci

    Dude.

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I've missed you my friend!! Hope you're well, and that badass voice is kicking ass as always. Best - K

    • @bensticpewich2302
      @bensticpewich2302 Před 4 měsíci

      Hey man I've lost my login and shit
      How can I private message you?

    • @bensticpewich2302
      @bensticpewich2302 Před 4 měsíci

      @@FoundationVocalStudioI emailed you through your website

  • @spiritsplice
    @spiritsplice Před 3 měsíci

    You need to adjust your compressor, the volume differences between speaking and singing are awful.

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 3 měsíci

      I've had no other complaints, sounds fine for what it is (going between speaking and singing, quite literally) - and it's a more realistic representation of what is actually going on. Best - K

    • @spiritsplice
      @spiritsplice Před 3 měsíci

      @@FoundationVocalStudio The volume difference on my computer is huge. The singing is more than double the volume.

    • @FoundationVocalStudio
      @FoundationVocalStudio  Před 3 měsíci

      I suspect that's something from your end/audio enhancements in your OS - it's fairly balanced otherwise. K