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Bro, no lie, I been using it for almost ten years and I literally can sing now, I just can’t hit high note but I’m getting pretty good, just keep practicing seriously
Shared this on Instagram, and many of you have requested repeatedly that I also repost these IGTV vertical vids here on TH-cam as well. So I’ll keep posting these in between the full-production lesson vids.
You are not just a singing teacher. You are THE ONE for me. :) And it's a gift to practice with you one and one. I can just suggest him to anyone. I've never thought that I will reach my milestones, but by Eric I could do it, so he's incredible.
with this video, i realize i have been trying to control my exhale when singing via the throat for my entire life. i have never understood how to properly achieve a resonant head voice, as you demonstrate here in your Whitney _"How will I know?"_ snippet. i may not to be able to instantly achieve good chord closure/adduction and breath control from my sides and back (and not throat) today, but at least i know what now to aim for in the days ahead. holding the breath back - the yang - in the body as opposed to the throat (and getting better vocal fold closure as a result) is my new goal.
I have been contemplating doing music or not for a while now and it was mostly because I felt like I had a weak voice. Since I've found your videos I've found out how to use my diaphragm properly. I have a lot more confidence now and I think I want to get back into music again. Thanks for the inspiration ^-^
That's what I call a proper lesson! Packed with knowledge and information, tips, examples, how a warm up or an exercise will help later on. No bs, straight to the point! Thanks Eric!
EVERY TIME I watch a video of yours I’m either reminded of something super important, or learn something new of great value. 🙌🏻😎. Thx E! Keep doing that!
Just found you from Tik tok. I have been attempting to teach myself to sing for two years. You have lit a new fire of motivation in me and I am beginning to practice everyday again. You’re just explaining this in my typa language. Thanks Eric!! 👏🏾
Wow, that warm up/technique combo really makes a difference! I have struggled with having a weak voice and this has just changed things around for me. I can't wait to hear what I sound like after more practice. Thank you!
Appreciate these videos!! I’ve listened and practiced to your vocal warm ups for years now, and have DEFINITELY noticed improvement on my singing. For those that want to learn how to sing, this guy knows what’s up!!!
This is the best breathing tehnique video ever! I am a bass baritone like you and I have problem with tension becouse of anxiety and this is worth a lot for me. Kind regards from Croatia!
I found this useful. Thanks.... I feel it's tricky subject for so many people trying to get power, volume, sustain, or even trying to mimic what sounds like belting. I am but a layman and miles from a a qualified vocal coach.
Eric I have been subscribed to your channel since 2006! And you have evolved in your knowledge and the way you are conveying it so so much that in my personal opinion, you are the best! Please keep on posting your IG videos here too!
It's odd...you talked about building power by singing quietly. I sing to myself under the blankets when I can't sleep. You talk about singing with the muscles in your ribs and lats....I do a form of exercise that stretches and strengthens those areas. There is a delicious synchronicity at work here....but I don't know what to do with it. I'm just enjoying your lessons and playing with my voice. My crush on you is healthy...and safe. IT'S AAAALL GOOD!
I watched so many videos on breathing correctly while singing. This is the one that does the trick for me. Also there are so many contradicting info out there. From experience, this seems to be the best method.
I can't wait to get some cash so I can just give it to you. Lol your a walking vocal body encyclopedia. Lol continued greatness and until next time, thanks for this.
I would lov e to see a video showing how each and (almost) every warm-up exercise translates to directly to singing. It's hard just imagining, and guessing your way through! Thanks Eric :)
I APPRECIATE YOU SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE ABOUT SINGING. i LEARNED GOOD INFORMATION BUT NEVER LEARNED TECHNIQUE. I TRULY LEARN EVERYTIME I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS! THANK YOU SO MUCH...
Have been looking for help in singing but you are really helping me alot I wish I could explain more but thanks 🙏 alot am learning alot God bless you Eric
Well explained brother! I teach piano, music theory and composition myself, so I appreciate my fellow teachers demystifying complex techniques. Keep up the good work!
MY GOD MAN !!!! ITS INCREDIBLE IVE ALMOST USE THIS AND APPLY FOR SINGING R&B AND WOW!!!!!!! EVEN NEYO!!!! 😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 IVE TOTALLY PERFECT IT !! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 THANK YOU
Key element to inhale to activate abs JUST A LITTLE. That way you inhale to back and other places too. Thanks for video. I was afraid to expand my ribs cause my belly came in, but it turns out that's ok.
Dude you are awesome! I'm so glad you exist because without you I wouldn't have the courage to try and learn to sing. Is my dream to be a singer but I was too self conscious and i have hearing difficulties (Almost deaf) so its hard to hear my own voice. Are you still doing Skype section? I need someone who can hear me and tell me what I need to do to really improve. I've done everything you said to the T.
Definitely was Gold. Thank you again for this very surreal piece of advice and help. Sometimes i wonder if I'm on the Truman show... ? What i really appreciate though is the way you connect these elements and these movements in a holistic way. For me , i have found it to be quite a spiritual journey even. My rib break accident forced me to see just how terrible my breathing was, even before the accident i am pretty sure it was terrible.. From someone who suffers with performance nerves, (still in the process of finding the muscle groups and trusting them) its reassuring to hear you include the part about never having to worry about the technique ever again. once you learn it, you'll never forget. Its a really soothing thought to know that, if i can engage those muscles on command through this type of practice that i will arrive at that place. I kind of knew there was something like this at the end of the road, or at least further down the road. So, thank you again for sharing this wisdom. I wish you all the best for trying to help those that need it. Good Day.
Eric, I wanna thank you because I have been improving since I am watching your videos! You are a man! As far as I know, there are 2 main vocal breathing techniques: 1. Belly singing (inhale mainly to belly, classical vocal coaches often speak and teach this way, the oldschool way) 2. Diaphragm singing (when you inhale, breath to side ribs as you showed in this video ) As far as I got, this video is about 2 way, that is more modern. Can you clarify this theme please, because there is no such a topic that opens up this sides. Iam learning to breath and sing again, because Ive learned old way, this answer would be useful for many people. And your old videos "advanced breathing" p.1, also other videos "how to sing from diaphargm " (where you say to breath to your balls), are not the same idea as you explained here? The techniques are totally different, I am so confused, how to practice and how to sing, from where lets say. Thank you in advance! I would be very grateful!
Hey Alan! All breathing is diaphragmatic; it is the only way in which a human can breathe, as the diaphragm is our primary muscle of respiration. Because we do not have proprioceptive nerves in the diaphragm, we cannot feel it directly. So, we are made aware of its action by the movement of the muscles surrounding it. In the AApproach method, we often start singers off with awareness of their belly first, for no other reason than that it’s often the easiest for them to feel and to see move (versus the typical high constricted inhale). As we get more advanced (which I feel many of my viewers are after so many years), we integrate more and more of the respiratory-posture muscles (lats, transversus, posterior chain, etc). We refer to this as the “process of awareness”. Gradually, we attempt to awaken and strengthen denser-but increasingly important-muscles: back muscles, pelvic floor, and rib cage/intercostals for example. Ultimately, even though the lungs reside relatively high in the torso, we’re aiming for the feeling of a full-body inhale-grounded in the pelvis as the back lengthens and rib cage opens. Because we eventually get so much more length in the torso and expansion in the rib cage (and activation of the transverse abdominis), the belly naturally gets drawn inward and upward; it’s not contrived or contradictory. It is merely a natural result of the respiratory system being utilized more completely and efficiently. Hope that clarifies things. I break all of this down step-by-step in my “Breathing Bootcamp for Singers” video series, available on my site 🙂
HI I actually have justin bieber like voice and my age is 17 but i dont have money to buy his course. Can anyone help me because my parents dont want me to be a singer. No problem if you cant help me so please dont give hate comments. Thank you
God bless you Eric. Thus far you had been informative about singing. Question for you. Since I'm considered a second tenor. My question for you is how would sing vocals such Marvin Gaye? Write back and be blessed!!!🙂🙂
Can someone please help me? I’m new to singing and whenever I sing for about a minute my throat muscles start to hurt and I don’t know why!! Please help
Hi. I don't know if you still have this problem, but I think it might be because you're relying on your throat muscles too much while singing when you should rely on your belly/diaphragm muscles. I'm not a professional singer, nor am I a vocal coach, which is why I suggest you to watch Eric's "advanced singing techniques" videos which helped me a lot. I also think that the more you will train, the more muscles that can help you support the sound you will develop, and the more stamina you will have !
Thank you! 🥰 I can always use another tool to help with my singing! 🤘 If I could just figure out how to get my sinuses to stop draining down my throat. 🤔 I guess it’s better than it coming out the other way. 😂
To be honest Eric Arceneaux sir, I owe you a huge thank you because seriously i started watching your videos yesterday, and my voice have improved in hours, i can even belt, but i have a problem with mucus in my throat do you have any tips on how to get rid of them, please😍😍
This is a very interesting video with a really powerful idea and perspective on yin and yang at its core. I was hoping you could expand on the moment you say my understanding of singing and my idea of what singing is may be off. What is singing to you? How do you understand it and what does it mean to you? Is it a form of speaking (i.e. a more emotional, vocal method of communication, for example) or do you have a completely different view? Thanks for your videos and the details you include in them for free, I learn something important every time I watch one.
So I don't know how to do belly breath perfectly but I have been practicing it for a while now watching your some old videos of Breathing .. And doing this is completely different.. So should we ditch the belly breath completely now?? P. S. I am a fan and I started practicing singing watching your videos.. Thank you for being out there🙏🙏
I seriously have been watching your videos for 12 years and I'm not a singer but you have helped people to believe I am.
TallDC 😂😂😂
Me too lmao
😂😂😂
Thats sick fam lol congrats 😂😂😂
Bro, no lie, I been using it for almost ten years and I literally can sing now, I just can’t hit high note but I’m getting pretty good, just keep practicing seriously
Why aren't more people this generous with their knowledge like you? you rock, brosep!
Shared this on Instagram, and many of you have requested repeatedly that I also repost these IGTV vertical vids here on TH-cam as well. So I’ll keep posting these in between the full-production lesson vids.
No wonder its been a while :) pliz dont forget us here on you tube. Thank you
I love singing gospel so much and i need to learn more i hope you will help me with your videos
Please do. You add a little thrill to my day...
You are not just a singing teacher. You are THE ONE for me. :) And it's a gift to practice with you one and one. I can just suggest him to anyone. I've never thought that I will reach my milestones, but by Eric I could do it, so he's incredible.
You’re the only person who has really explained how to use your breath effectively. Thank you very much.
"Total Concentration Breathing" - Demon Slayer
Haha.. I can relate
with this video, i realize i have been trying to control my exhale when singing via the throat for my entire life. i have never understood how to properly achieve a resonant head voice, as you demonstrate here in your Whitney _"How will I know?"_ snippet. i may not to be able to instantly achieve good chord closure/adduction and breath control from my sides and back (and not throat) today, but at least i know what now to aim for in the days ahead. holding the breath back - the yang - in the body as opposed to the throat (and getting better vocal fold closure as a result) is my new goal.
I have been contemplating doing music or not for a while now and it was mostly because I felt like I had a weak voice. Since I've found your videos I've found out how to use my diaphragm properly. I have a lot more confidence now and I think I want to get back into music again. Thanks for the inspiration ^-^
Go girl!!
He’s a vocal scientist this man! I do these exercises with headphones on and confuse the heck out of my boyfriend! 😂 Thanks Eric🙏🏾
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!! I just learned in 9 minutes what I’ve been trying to master for years!!!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
That's what I call a proper lesson! Packed with knowledge and information, tips, examples, how a warm up or an exercise will help later on. No bs, straight to the point! Thanks Eric!
EVERY TIME I watch a video of yours I’m either reminded of something super important, or learn something new of great value. 🙌🏻😎. Thx E! Keep doing that!
“I know it’s working but I crack on high notes” LOL.
Thank You Eric!
Watching from Central Africa.
wow this really is gold, no other coach has explained this concept so well, I already know this is going to help me fix so many issues.
Just found you from Tik tok. I have been attempting to teach myself to sing for two years. You have lit a new fire of motivation in me and I am beginning to practice everyday again. You’re just explaining this in my typa language. Thanks Eric!! 👏🏾
Thank you, Eric for being so generous with your knowledge. It truly means a lot and I am grateful. God bless you. 🎉❤
You're the best teacher i've every listen to. If you give courses, im interested.
Wow, that warm up/technique combo really makes a difference! I have struggled with having a weak voice and this has just changed things around for me. I can't wait to hear what I sound like after more practice. Thank you!
Wow. Yet again ... Sending a million bits of gratitude + goodness for you always... Thanks so much ....🦋
Appreciate these videos!! I’ve listened and practiced to your vocal warm ups for years now, and have DEFINITELY noticed improvement on my singing. For those that want to learn how to sing, this guy knows what’s up!!!
This is the best breathing tehnique video ever! I am a bass baritone like you and I have problem with tension becouse of anxiety and this is worth a lot for me. Kind regards from Croatia!
I like watching your videos, Eric. They help me develop my singing voice more
I found this useful. Thanks.... I feel it's tricky subject for so many people trying to get power, volume, sustain, or even trying to mimic what sounds like belting. I am but a layman and miles from a a qualified vocal coach.
Who's the ONE hater who disliked this?
I personally found it VERY helpful. Thank you.
The simplest way to explain this!
Still struggling with it but this helps, thanks Eric!
Golden nugget. Thanks Eric
Most useful singing tip I have ever received. Thank you so much!
Eric I have been subscribed to your channel since 2006! And you have evolved in your knowledge and the way you are conveying it so so much that in my personal opinion, you are the best! Please keep on posting your IG videos here too!
It's odd...you talked about building power by singing quietly. I sing to myself under the blankets when I can't sleep. You talk about singing with the muscles in your ribs and lats....I do a form of exercise that stretches and strengthens those areas. There is a delicious synchronicity at work here....but I don't know what to do with it. I'm just enjoying your lessons and playing with my voice. My crush on you is healthy...and safe. IT'S AAAALL GOOD!
GEMMA Didit lol definitely the crush healthy and fine. I said ITS FINE 😭😭😂
thank you Eric! You're my favorite!
you are amazing my talented brother
Eric A is the goat 🐐 helped me so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽
I watched so many videos on breathing correctly while singing. This is the one that does the trick for me. Also there are so many contradicting info out there. From experience, this seems to be the best method.
I can't wait to get some cash so I can just give it to you. Lol your a walking vocal body encyclopedia. Lol continued greatness and until next time, thanks for this.
I would lov e to see a video showing how each and (almost) every warm-up exercise translates to directly to singing. It's hard just imagining, and guessing your way through! Thanks Eric :)
Man you must be the best vocalcoach on the planet👑👑👑
Very clear explanation thanks Eric
Man, you're a genius!
learning this and having Dysphonia and Dysphagia, Will help soo much. Thank You
I APPRECIATE YOU SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE ABOUT SINGING. i LEARNED GOOD INFORMATION BUT NEVER LEARNED TECHNIQUE. I TRULY LEARN EVERYTIME I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS! THANK YOU SO MUCH...
great explanation Eric, Bravo. thanks
Have been looking for help in singing but you are really helping me alot I wish I could explain more but thanks 🙏 alot am learning alot God bless you Eric
Well explained brother! I teach piano, music theory and composition myself, so I appreciate my fellow teachers demystifying complex techniques. Keep up the good work!
MY GOD MAN !!!! ITS INCREDIBLE IVE ALMOST USE THIS AND APPLY FOR SINGING R&B
AND WOW!!!!!!! EVEN NEYO!!!! 😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
IVE TOTALLY PERFECT IT !! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
THANK YOU
Definitely Practicing These Vocal Warm Ups So I Can Understand Singing A Lot Better🎤🎤🎤🎤
I love your use of the yin and yan here 🕯️
More breathing stuff, awesome!
Thank youuu! Where were you when I was younger!? Wish I came across you sooner rather than later
WT# You're speaking nothing but facts.you are the best u tube vocal coach.
Key element to inhale to activate abs JUST A LITTLE. That way you inhale to back and other places too.
Thanks for video. I was afraid to expand my ribs cause my belly came in, but it turns out that's ok.
My back is getting a workout lol. I tried this several times. I love your videos! New aspiring singer and I appreciate it
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! after so many years singing, it finally clicked for me LOL
Thanks Erick, I am getting the grip of this Concept Also aplying to songs & it makes a difference 👌
This works omggggg a year and id be singing like a popstar 😍
You're a legend mate thanks so much :)))
you’re so in tune I wonder if other people hear what I hear when i listen to you lol, good stuff
Eric you are the best. Thank you from Sweden. 💪🙏🔥
I love that finished high notes
You’re getting buff, bro.
Dude you are awesome! I'm so glad you exist because without you I wouldn't have the courage to try and learn to sing. Is my dream to be a singer but I was too self conscious and i have hearing difficulties (Almost deaf) so its hard to hear my own voice. Are you still doing Skype section? I need someone who can hear me and tell me what I need to do to really improve. I've done everything you said to the T.
Definitely was Gold. Thank you again for this very surreal piece of advice and help. Sometimes i wonder if I'm on the Truman show... ?
What i really appreciate though is the way you connect these elements and these movements in a holistic way. For me , i have found it to be quite a spiritual journey even. My rib break accident forced me to see just how terrible my breathing was, even before the accident i am pretty sure it was terrible.. From someone who suffers with performance nerves, (still in the process of finding the muscle groups and trusting them) its reassuring to hear you include the part about never having to worry about the technique ever again. once you learn it, you'll never forget. Its a really soothing thought to know that, if i can engage those muscles on command through this type of practice that i will arrive at that place. I kind of knew there was something like this at the end of the road, or at least further down the road. So, thank you again for sharing this wisdom. I wish you all the best for trying to help those that need it. Good Day.
Very helpful explanation..better than what I've found..
Eric, I wanna thank you because I have been improving since I am watching your videos! You are a man!
As far as I know, there are 2 main vocal breathing techniques: 1. Belly singing (inhale mainly to belly, classical vocal coaches often speak and teach this way, the oldschool way) 2. Diaphragm singing (when you inhale, breath to side ribs as you showed in this video )
As far as I got, this video is about 2 way, that is more modern. Can you clarify this theme please, because there is no such a topic that opens up this sides. Iam learning to breath and sing again, because Ive learned old way, this answer would be useful for many people. And your old videos "advanced breathing" p.1, also other videos "how to sing from diaphargm " (where you say to breath to your balls), are not the same idea as you explained here? The techniques are totally different, I am so confused, how to practice and how to sing, from where lets say.
Thank you in advance! I would be very grateful!
Hey Alan! All breathing is diaphragmatic; it is the only way in which a human can breathe, as the diaphragm is our primary muscle of respiration. Because we do not have proprioceptive nerves in the diaphragm, we cannot feel it directly. So, we are made aware of its action by the movement of the muscles surrounding it. In the AApproach method, we often start singers off with awareness of their belly first, for no other reason than that it’s often the easiest for them to feel and to see move (versus the typical high constricted inhale). As we get more advanced (which I feel many of my viewers are after so many years), we integrate more and more of the respiratory-posture muscles (lats, transversus, posterior chain, etc). We refer to this as the “process of awareness”. Gradually, we attempt to awaken and strengthen denser-but increasingly important-muscles: back muscles, pelvic floor, and rib cage/intercostals for example. Ultimately, even though the lungs reside relatively high in the torso, we’re aiming for the feeling of a full-body inhale-grounded in the pelvis as the back lengthens and rib cage opens. Because we eventually get so much more length in the torso and expansion in the rib cage (and activation of the transverse abdominis), the belly naturally gets drawn inward and upward; it’s not contrived or contradictory. It is merely a natural result of the respiratory system being utilized more completely and efficiently. Hope that clarifies things. I break all of this down step-by-step in my “Breathing Bootcamp for Singers” video series, available on my site 🙂
@@ericarceneaux thank you very much, I hope that I will get that courses once ✌️
The perfect ,free,life changer , awesome,funny ,amazing ,friendly, understand vocal coach doesnt e-----
Wow! Really great tips. Thanks so much for sharing such wonderful information as always.
HI I actually have justin bieber like voice and my age is 17 but i dont have money to buy his course. Can anyone help me because my parents dont want me to be a singer. No problem if you cant help me so please dont give hate comments.
Thank you
Thank You.You are one of the best for Me👍🏻
This is gold
This is really important lesson, thank you very much.
I loved this lesson. Thanks Eric! (note: I'm no singer, just made me feel good)
So on point! Thank you. I was just recording something and was having this problem.
This was the best explanation ever
God bless you Eric. Thus far you had been informative about singing. Question for you. Since I'm considered a second tenor. My question for you is how would sing vocals such Marvin Gaye? Write back and be blessed!!!🙂🙂
Can someone please help me? I’m new to singing and whenever I sing for about a minute my throat muscles start to hurt and I don’t know why!! Please help
Hi. I don't know if you still have this problem, but I think it might be because you're relying on your throat muscles too much while singing when you should rely on your belly/diaphragm muscles. I'm not a professional singer, nor am I a vocal coach, which is why I suggest you to watch Eric's "advanced singing techniques" videos which helped me a lot. I also think that the more you will train, the more muscles that can help you support the sound you will develop, and the more stamina you will have !
Thank you! 🥰 I can always use another tool to help with my singing! 🤘 If I could just figure out how to get my sinuses to stop draining down my throat. 🤔 I guess it’s better than it coming out the other way. 😂
Thank you sir
Thank you sensei. Im taking more time with my breathing. But I noticed sitting down really gets my body engaged
Been watching and subscribed to your channel.really informative.🙏🎶🎼🎵📀
HareKrishna&GodBless❤️🙏
Amazing advice, thank you
Gonna work hard on this concept for a period and I know this helps thanks.
Did it end up helping?
@@LukesHardware did it help you?
Pretty boy! I love sing!
This helped me A LOT. Thank you :)
Very helpful☺
Thank u😊
I love your videos so much! I am wondering if you have any lessons on how to properly sing in a microphone?
To be honest Eric Arceneaux sir, I owe you a huge thank you because seriously i started watching your videos yesterday, and my voice have improved in hours, i can even belt, but i have a problem with mucus in my throat do you have any tips on how to get rid of them, please😍😍
So do kpop stars know of this? Because the way they can sing and do a whole dance number is insane.
Good job 👍
Thank u!
I have to think about it carefully as i try but does it ever work! Thank uuuu💕🙏🏼
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 ...and, with time, it becomes more automatic-I promise. Keep going 😁👍🏽
This is a very interesting video with a really powerful idea and perspective on yin and yang at its core. I was hoping you could expand on the moment you say my understanding of singing and my idea of what singing is may be off. What is singing to you? How do you understand it and what does it mean to you? Is it a form of speaking (i.e. a more emotional, vocal method of communication, for example) or do you have a completely different view?
Thanks for your videos and the details you include in them for free, I learn something important every time I watch one.
4:58 Aunties be like
So I need to getting better at breath control and allowing the sound to come out naturally.
Beautiful
Lmao the biggining part about saying I’m doing it right is me AAHH THIS SO HARD TO FEEL
Thank you so much ❤️❤️
Awesome! Thanks man!
So I don't know how to do belly breath perfectly but I have been practicing it for a while now watching your some old videos of Breathing .. And doing this is completely different.. So should we ditch the belly breath completely now??
P. S. I am a fan and I started practicing singing watching your videos.. Thank you for being out there🙏🙏
Could u make a video of breaking down riffs?