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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2020
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    Discover 3 simple keys to achieving the perfect vocal takes you've always wanted to with your voice with this guest video from vocal coach Chris Liepe.
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  • @4dmind
    @4dmind 3 роки тому +266

    When you start out, you'll hate your voice. After mixing and mastering my own music for years, I now don't hear my voice any more. What I mean is that it sounds just as detached as hearing someone else's voice. Only when you reach this stage can you objectively judge your skill and style.

    • @itskeke-wk8ng
      @itskeke-wk8ng 2 роки тому +21

      Thanks for this. I bought my music equipment about two years ago and tried to record myself and I lost faith in myself because of how I sounded. Not knowing that the average the artist has an audio engineer that equalises their voice and adds reverb to it and so many other things. I am now going back to the basics FL studio and learning first the techniques on how to record your voice and then how to mix and master it. I know I can sing and I know I have potential I’m just glad it’s not only me who has felt like their voice sounds disgusting recorded lmao. Gives me hope

    • @peen2804
      @peen2804 Рік тому +9

      @@itskeke-wk8ng everyone thinks their own voice is the worst shit in existence including myself and I’m glad you’re getting over it and realizing your potential

    • @southsidemilly414
      @southsidemilly414 Рік тому +2

      I've recorded So Many Verses in My Life but never tried approaching from a producer and audio engineer standpoint and I swear I've given Up so Many times trying to Learn. This was helpful

    • @ivoryvignettes
      @ivoryvignettes Рік тому +1

      Thank you for sharing this

    • @nikko2x585
      @nikko2x585 Рік тому

      I used to be a promoter for an artist. One day we thought it wud be funny to do a song about Atlanta Bread Company lol and my vocals was horrible. It took me 6 years to get confidents to record. And EVERYONE now says I have the voice for it. KEEP GOIN DONT STOP. I WAISTED 6 years for nothing. Keep at it. I promise. Reputation is the father of learning. …….ATM Nikko.

  • @joimygermosen2
    @joimygermosen2 3 роки тому +82

    “The pursue of perfection can work against me”
    An advice I will carry throughout my life!

  • @artieterry3573
    @artieterry3573 2 місяці тому +6

    i am a stroke victim with significant vocal damage recoording a spoken word
    EP in my home studio. WOW! My world has been rockeed!

  • @danaelston9848
    @danaelston9848 3 роки тому +79

    For those of us that don't think highly of our vocal abilities this is a godsend. It has inspired me. Thank you for this video.

  • @DenisAshton
    @DenisAshton 3 роки тому +65

    This man is a vocal philosopher. Approach and mindset are everything. Thank you everyone for this video.

  • @OfficialBeidzun
    @OfficialBeidzun 3 роки тому +56

    Dude, I was just walking into my vocal booth to track when your notification hit. This definitely helps. Thanks!

    • @michaelkrogers
      @michaelkrogers 3 роки тому +2

      same, exactly what i needed this morning

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe 3 роки тому +1

      Nice!

    • @MixChecks
      @MixChecks 3 роки тому

      How was the vocal session? ;)

    • @OfficialBeidzun
      @OfficialBeidzun 3 роки тому

      @@MixChecks I got a pretty solid comp out of it that I think I'll move forward with 😁

    • @StbrnSal
      @StbrnSal 3 роки тому +2

      The universe said hold on a second, watch this

  • @MicSolace
    @MicSolace 3 роки тому +33

    I feel like this guy just saved me centuries of wasted time haha, thanks!

  • @siddcandy
    @siddcandy Рік тому +10

    As someone who’s been recording for decades I’d say all his advice is GOLDEN. Great video!

  • @DLJMUSIC
    @DLJMUSIC 3 роки тому +25

    4:09 Somewhere, William Shatner is thinking, "they finally understand what I was trying to do."

  • @CarolineMakesMusic
    @CarolineMakesMusic 3 роки тому +38

    OMG I am CALLED OUT by the “I bet I can do better with one more take” mindset... whooo... I guess I know what bad habits I’ll be working on to fix now! 😱😅🤣
    This is really so good! As a voice teacher myself, I’m always making my students speak through their lyrics - getting that emotional connection with the text (and subtext) is absolutely critical! We sing to communicate first and foremost, right??? 💖🎶💖

  • @tubeguy009
    @tubeguy009 3 роки тому +1

    I must say that this vid hit me with your best shot as far as being a vocalist and going through all you mention. The mind set is paramount. I did and still do perform looking for perfection as you stated although not quite like I used to as I am older now and have the attitude, "I sing for myself and hope you like it". Self confidence is the key and it can be hard to gain. A guitar player friend once told me, "Sing like you are telling a story".

  • @rivkaonline1890
    @rivkaonline1890 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Graham for sharing. It reinforces what I learned through the years of singing and eliminating fear of it.

  • @victoriah76
    @victoriah76 3 роки тому +10

    LOVE Chris's coaching. So talented, holy crap.

  • @davedevaney1494
    @davedevaney1494 2 роки тому

    Legend! Cheers Chris, always inspiring 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @4dmind
    @4dmind 3 роки тому +4

    Every vocal is a guitar solo. Every guitar solo is a vocal, and both are phrasing. I am working on finding the honesty in the phrasing, which takes...not thinking about it. You have to find yourself in the words, and alter the words to find yourself. You have to mean what you are saying, and if you can't change the words, then you have to find what they mean to you. If you don't mean it, it won't come out right. This is a great video - very inspiring and instructive.

  •  3 роки тому +1

    Amazing approach, Chris! Graham, thanks for introducing him to us.

  • @dlsdelessemusic
    @dlsdelessemusic Рік тому

    WOW! I never thought of approaching a recording as a conversation before.Brilliant! The whole part about not seeking perfection, also superb. Everything here was golden!! I think you just changed my life in less than 15 minutes. Thanks so much!

  • @MeredithAvila
    @MeredithAvila Рік тому +3

    That story about piano recitals hit home. Exactly the same experience. And I also have such a weird disconnect with recording, as soon as headphones are on I’m boring although I’m just fine singing in someone’s living room. I’ll definitely take this advice

  • @BryghtTheLyght
    @BryghtTheLyght 3 роки тому +2

    You just answered a question that I've been looking for.. Now I have a better mindset when going into recording.

  • @cgonzt5636
    @cgonzt5636 2 роки тому +3

    Oh thanks for this, will definitely give it a try. No wonder why I sound better in Karaoke living room when just singing comfortably & having fun than in recording booth. There’s so much intimidation going on once I face a pop filter, distance to mic, thinking all about precision, and how to behave properly because I’m in my sacred studio setup. I never thought about those 3 points Chris mentioned. Thanks!

  • @CLCyber
    @CLCyber 3 роки тому

    Really cool that you guys collaborate this often! 👍💪 Keep it up!

  • @daudmargomgom3281
    @daudmargomgom3281 3 роки тому

    Conversational approach, absolutely agree with it. Great video thanks!

  • @lassentunes6234
    @lassentunes6234 2 роки тому

    Nice video and clever words! I actually discovered this myself in some way, but nice to see this video taking it even further! Expression is everything..

  • @Bobby_101
    @Bobby_101 3 роки тому +18

    This is amazing advice. It took me a long time to realize this one.

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe 3 роки тому

      So glad you got something out of it!

  • @carriefingsolomon
    @carriefingsolomon Рік тому +1

    Brilliant. Thank you for this. I’ve always struggled with trying to sing perfectly and accurately rather than emotionally/conversationally but never really figured out HOW to connect to the latter? This makes it so much more approachable!

  • @alipeh
    @alipeh 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much 😢 a right video at a right moment. This is what i'm strugling. Awesome prespective.

  • @samikocproject
    @samikocproject 3 місяці тому

    These are very very very very valuable tips. Thanks Chris!! I appreciate it and gonna use it at my recordings

  • @robinbrockrocks
    @robinbrockrocks 2 роки тому

    Thanks Chris. I needed this today. Great advice!

  • @platonkalinin7385
    @platonkalinin7385 2 роки тому

    He is so emotional while singing
    The best

  • @dreambeliever3652
    @dreambeliever3652 3 роки тому +12

    Very good! The song is THE STORY YOU ARE TELLING. It must have emotion and heart that can be felt by others.

  • @NormanTiner
    @NormanTiner Рік тому +1

    This was my first introduction to Chris Liepe. I was digging a trench for a long brick walkway in the dead of winter. It was fucking freezing and hard work but I was so enthralled by the audio. Blew my mind. I listened to his videos on loop for a month while moving several tons of material, soaking up all the knowledge I could and clarifying and confirming what I learned intuitively through the years.
    I'm indebted to this guy. He helped me build a metaphorical foundation while I was literally digging and laying a walkway fountain one brick at a time.

  • @MotivationKite
    @MotivationKite Рік тому

    Perfect, perfect, perfect....I have been a victim of trying to sing perfectly. This guy is the best Graham... I will practice what I've learnt here. Thank you so much

  • @hgstarsongs
    @hgstarsongs 3 роки тому

    Oh boy, did I ever need to watch this video! This is fantastic advice! I live my life - both musically and just in general - in a perfectionism loop. I really struggle with it, and I've allowed it to take hold so much that it's killed my creativity and workflow. I always talk a big game and have great plans - I just never get anything done because my efforts never seem good enough. I am a singer (as well as a songwriter/pianist) myself, and I've always commented that one of the things I really like about other vocalists that I consider "cream of the crop" is that it feels like they sing "to" you and not "at" you. I know enough about the concept of conversational singing to recognize when I hear and admire it in other singers, and I know it's a really great trait to have, but I've never quite absorbed that bit of advice myself or even really ever heard it explained in a video. I bookmarked this one to come back to again and again, as I think it's something that may really help me moving forward. Thank you, Graham, and thank you, Chris, for putting together such a great video!

  • @poncholarpez6233
    @poncholarpez6233 3 роки тому +12

    He's an amazing teacher

  • @rex9288
    @rex9288 Рік тому +1

    I agree with a lot you said… I think a lot of times we forget that we can actually do anything if it’s done with enough confidence… if you make a “mistake” with enough confidence it could actually be better than the thing you initially planned to do

  • @user-oe9bd7ie6s
    @user-oe9bd7ie6s 6 місяців тому

    This is an amazing lesson - very helpful and full of insight!! - you can tell he has lots of wisdom in the music game...learned alot and helped so much - keep it up bro

  • @MattLeFaitMusic
    @MattLeFaitMusic 3 роки тому

    Embrace your imperfections.
    Beautiful!

  • @Raoaudiocovers
    @Raoaudiocovers 3 роки тому

    Fantastic and realistic keys you explained in this video are very clear to me as I have been through them..thanks a lot

  • @sonicacoustics9176
    @sonicacoustics9176 3 роки тому

    This really is a helpful one! So many things affect the tuning for voices. Amazing tips. :)

  • @mickeydixon7978
    @mickeydixon7978 3 місяці тому

    Freakin' awesome! Works not only for voice, I think, but instrument as well. Fantastic thought process.
    Finally! Someone who gets to the living heart of production.
    Thanks a gazillion.

  • @zipperhead101
    @zipperhead101 Рік тому

    I'm not a vocalist but I really enjoyed this video. Some eye opening angles and approaches for learning guitar as well. Great vid.

  • @texasrwayne31
    @texasrwayne31 3 роки тому +10

    Excellent tips. I will try that conversational approach next time in the booth. For me personally I have found the best continuity in a vocal performance is to sing the song all the way through while feeling emotionally charged to do so and ignoring any mistakes along the way. Sometimes I will do multiple takes and sometimes I only do one.

  • @RottenAppleBoBA
    @RottenAppleBoBA 2 роки тому

    I feel so called out right now.... Thank you

  • @coversbyadush
    @coversbyadush 3 роки тому +4

    thank you so much for this video. You named every feeling I always had in my head.. When you wanna be perfect, or try to perform in front of people but you are like blocked or something. because you are scared of judgements of not being perfect. Also being perfect when you are trying to record something. Thank you so much for your tips. Great video!!

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe 3 роки тому

      You're so very welcome!

  • @sompronokubico5872
    @sompronokubico5872 3 роки тому

    You´re the best. Thank you.

  • @itskeke-wk8ng
    @itskeke-wk8ng 2 роки тому

    Realising how important mindset is. Thanks a lot

  • @3rty6ixRaps
    @3rty6ixRaps Місяць тому

    Woow, let me go practice already. Thanks for this🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @erhanbilge8442
    @erhanbilge8442 2 роки тому

    wow, Amazing how you simplify it Thank you.

  • @DrummingChronicles
    @DrummingChronicles 3 роки тому

    That “loooooo” is so magical! Awesome tips man, thanks

  • @rakistangpinoy1925
    @rakistangpinoy1925 3 роки тому

    Wow this is the best UA-cam CHANNEL I ever saw about music.. Its kinda one stop shop frm basic to advnce den lots of tips as extra learning to knw😁
    It jst improves wat i knw plus proving some of my habbits doesnt make me improve but im jst doin same mistakes repeatedly..
    BROTHA's I GONA WATCH MOST OF YOUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE & FOR FREE THABK YOU FOR THAT BIG BROS.. MORE POWER TO UR CHANNEL.. AGAIN THANK YOU IN ADVANCE MY GURU'S & BIG BROS... YOUROCK ROCK GUYS!!! 👊👊👊

  • @Lordstanley0809
    @Lordstanley0809 5 місяців тому

    Great words of Vocal Wisdom....Well said Sir.

  •  3 роки тому

    Excelent collab!!! I follow you both's channels!!!

  • @timblewickmusic2116
    @timblewickmusic2116 3 роки тому +2

    Brilliant!

  • @edensewane6235
    @edensewane6235 3 роки тому

    The best vocal technique advise I've seen on youtube!!!! Well explained. My fellow Filipinos usually focus on hitting perfect notes of the original singer.

  • @KowboySantos
    @KowboySantos 3 роки тому

    love this. thank you, sensei!

  • @joannexavier-troxel6956
    @joannexavier-troxel6956 Рік тому

    WOW! This is very powerful information! I like to sing to myself, sort of like a way to get rid of pent-up energy, but I don’t record myself (it’s more of a secret hobby). I tried the technique of just reading the words, as if I’m having a conversation with someone; I did the song “I Dreamed a Dream” (Les Miserables, Fantine). I think I felt more of Fantine’s emotional stress doing this exercise, than I have actually singing this song. This has really helped me, a lot, Thank You.

  • @vicchannel9185
    @vicchannel9185 2 роки тому

    I even tried making 16 takes just to achieve perfection and it was disappointing, I learned something from this video, thank you so much for the advise.. :)

  • @suicidemosaic
    @suicidemosaic Рік тому

    Chris is an absolute legend

  • @mr.ankandey
    @mr.ankandey 4 місяці тому +1

    Exactly what I use to face a lot before while my vocal recording sessions. It is your feelings that makes you think you sound better while casual rehearsals but sound not up to the mark while actual recording. I think yes, we need stop thinking about theories, expectations, nervousness etc. Just like we forget while bathroom-singing & need to be casual & emotionally connected while recording, that's the most important aspect. Because a little technically imperfect track with full of emotions will always sound better than a technically perfect emotionless track.
    Moreover we don't have to worry these days about vocal takes because of these DAW softwares, we can always have another take of a section if it is required, something which was not common on old days. Singers had to sang in a single take.

  • @gerimayawhyte154
    @gerimayawhyte154 3 роки тому +9

    Thanks, I was sucking the life out of a song I've been recording for months now. Finally got to the last part of laying down takes which is lead and background vocals. Started using Melodyne for Studio One and seeing how imperfect my vocals are and I kind of got in a rut trying to record the perfect vocal take. Needed to hear this.

    • @itskeke-wk8ng
      @itskeke-wk8ng 2 роки тому +1

      How much do you pay for melodyne? I have antares auto tune and pay 22.99 a month don’t know which one is better. I use FL studio

  • @narutofox361
    @narutofox361 9 місяців тому

    I really needed this.

  • @2ql
    @2ql Рік тому

    This was the best explanation to date.👌

  • @unhtread
    @unhtread 3 роки тому

    So needed this ❤️

  • @bfangzz
    @bfangzz 2 місяці тому

    When you told us to embrace our flaws, that's one thing I never thought about. I will start to think about more while recording ^^

  • @JoeAtClaricast
    @JoeAtClaricast 3 роки тому +3

    Great voice! And useful tips, thanks. Definitely going to try the conversational method.

  • @jonlatino9964
    @jonlatino9964 Рік тому

    outstanding voice and advice!

  • @atrumluminarium
    @atrumluminarium 2 роки тому

    this is pure gold tbh

  • @pro6beatz403
    @pro6beatz403 3 роки тому +2

    Thank's Much you take my production to the next level.

  • @gtamediaproductions1
    @gtamediaproductions1 Рік тому

    Thank you Chris! ✌🏻

  • @lagitana1_
    @lagitana1_ 9 місяців тому

    Very good tips thank u!!!

  • @GaleHoward-my6hu
    @GaleHoward-my6hu 4 дні тому

    This is the first time I really want to subscribe

  • @RandyBadour
    @RandyBadour 3 роки тому +3

    This dude is great. Love this! Great tips.

  • @Angstinmypantz
    @Angstinmypantz 7 місяців тому

    This is so insightful ❤

  • @pubearoo
    @pubearoo 3 роки тому +2

    Clicked for good recording techniques, got a bonus lesson on writing melodies...thank you!👌

  • @DragonB3033
    @DragonB3033 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the legend tips👏🏾

  • @nerenahd
    @nerenahd Рік тому

    This was VERY USEFUL.

  • @Karlagarciamusic
    @Karlagarciamusic 3 місяці тому

    This is a great video really what you are saying it makes so much sense to me, I am a classical guitar trained musician and I know what you mean when you perform and loose all the magic...

  • @CharlySahona
    @CharlySahona 3 роки тому +1

    Great video thanks !! :-) can't wait for the next ones about recording singing tips

  • @musikkterapikanalvegen5409
    @musikkterapikanalvegen5409 Рік тому

    Brilliant video, thanks

  • @literaltrash2275
    @literaltrash2275 3 роки тому +4

    I was just in the studio last night 🔊 will be following this next time too

  • @AbdullahAkbulak
    @AbdullahAkbulak 3 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH.GREAT INFORMATION

  • @papajeff3510
    @papajeff3510 2 роки тому

    I love this... do away with the performance mindset. Instead, use the freedom mindset. You will make less mistakes.. Thanks man..

  • @karthikvenugopal9139
    @karthikvenugopal9139 3 роки тому +3

    notification squad. Helped in the right time!

  • @homeguitarplayer9482
    @homeguitarplayer9482 3 роки тому

    New subscriber here, you have helped me a lot with your videos, great content and well presented. Thanks.

  • @pauliestorm
    @pauliestorm 3 роки тому

    Chris has serious chops!!!!!

  • @dopeydad1221
    @dopeydad1221 3 місяці тому

    That section at 5:25 was painful, where Chris sings accurately but without emotion or engagement. I could hear myself and many of the vocal takes I've done. I'm now considering revisiting every vocal I've ever done...Thanks Chris; amazing video. Subscribed

  • @moonriver_id
    @moonriver_id 5 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot it's very great advice

  • @simong8527
    @simong8527 3 роки тому +2

    Another great video, thank you both! (how you doin' Chris)

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe 3 роки тому

      doing great! thanks for watching!

  • @merjaymermanph
    @merjaymermanph 2 роки тому

    I still need to learn more ahhhahha even i can sing… his teachings and techniques are worth your time listening

  • @homeguitarplayer9482
    @homeguitarplayer9482 3 роки тому

    Nobody has taught me the concepts that Chris just went over. The conversational approach, the way to stay away from the perfect take.
    For the past two years I have been trying to figure out singing and playing, recording and production.
    This information has huge impact potential on my music and performance future. I'm taking this approach on my next cover song and already started practicing while I'm driving around doing my job.
    I will be checking out the course for sure, and thanks for the genuine help.

    • @robinroziers5189
      @robinroziers5189 Рік тому +1

      How are things going my man? We are a year later and I feel I am in the same situation right now as you were a year ago

    • @homeguitarplayer9482
      @homeguitarplayer9482 Рік тому

      @@robinroziers5189 well, it takes time for things to sink in for me.
      Just a month ago I started vocal pitch training with an application on my phone and that helped me a lot.
      Chris helped me learn to lift my soft pallet and how to breath. Then how to warm up.
      The trick for me has been learning how to sit my voice in the mix and match the pitch that I hear with what is coming out of my mouth.
      I have made progress but it is slow. Ear traing to recognize intervals and pitch is what has helped.me the most recently.
      By the way I bought Cris's discover your voice course. I still use it and it is well worth the money.
      I started setting up a busking rig and taking it out in low population public venues to get over the nerves of performing in front of people.
      I'm looking for open mic nights in my area and building my song collection so that I'm ready at all times to bust out a performance.
      Soon I'll start making videos on my UA-cam channel about it.
      Good luck to you.

  • @AnabellJass
    @AnabellJass Рік тому

    This is so helpful!

  • @noanoa5484
    @noanoa5484 8 місяців тому

    Hey Chris :) Thanks for all your inspiring videos and your awesome energy. You seem like such a cool and great person! I have a question regarding vocals; I really like the sound of my voice when I record and film myself with my phone, or when friends film me when I perform live. However, recording in a studio environnement with a condenser has been a real challenge, and I can't finish my EP because of that. Do RAW vocals just sound bad? The tone that I hear in my recording is so far from my actual tone. Any tips? A good headphone mix?

  • @victoriaallen3753
    @victoriaallen3753 11 місяців тому

    This is so helpful.

  • @BRACAmusic
    @BRACAmusic 3 роки тому +1

    Love you, Guys!

  • @dafingaz
    @dafingaz 3 роки тому +3

    Nice!

  • @joecrites
    @joecrites Рік тому

    This was really great

  • @Sensei-mv9tp
    @Sensei-mv9tp Рік тому

    this was a very helpful video

  • @KELOC1
    @KELOC1 3 роки тому +1

    I’d love to work with this guy in the studio. He’s passionate

  • @nurdafrikhanbeatzthetrip1406
    @nurdafrikhanbeatzthetrip1406 3 роки тому

    bro that studio bro its like the koolest

  • @suzumeqqq
    @suzumeqqq 3 роки тому +13

    lolll when you talk about repeatingly recording for the "best take" I saw myself 🤣 just realized it's ok to be imperfect last year. wish I know this earlier.

    • @chrisliepe
      @chrisliepe 3 роки тому +2

      Right!? It's easy to get into that spiral!