I'm terrified of singing loud because I'm scared people will hear me mess up

@balancingman

10 жыл бұрын

You're not alone.

@prin00m

10 жыл бұрын

Same

@stephenhughes5156

10 жыл бұрын

Watch the video "ignore everyone" by Elliott Hulse. He is not a singing coach, but the principle can be applied to singing. It is easier said that done, but give it a try. It is also useful to remember that, one day, everyone will be dead, along with their opinions haha.

@risla001

9 жыл бұрын

No need to be afraid of that, I've fucked up live infront of hundreds. Just make it into a joke, no one cares if you mess up really.

Oh god everytime I'm alone and I sing I sing with so much confidence and I sound really good but then when people want me to sing for them I always hold back and I don't know why and it makes me look like I can't sing. I think I hold back because I don't want to look like a show off or something but it just makes me sound horrible I don't know what's wrong with me.

@andromeda1903

10 жыл бұрын

yup! me too. I'm afraid of looking like a show-off (and maybe that isn't even what people are thinking) so i sing sub-par, kind of on purpose...

@jesse2497

10 жыл бұрын

humble people problems haha

My problem isn't that my voice has bad days when it counts, my problem is that my nerves get into my diaphram and this makes my voice shake (worst when belting). I'm not sure how to deal with this, because it seems like more of a psychological problem than a "voice" problem, at its root. But it's annoying because it affects my live performances.

@jsmith1899

10 жыл бұрын

take propranolol. google it.

@katmatally

10 жыл бұрын

Get rock solid in breath control and relaxation into your breath. Your torso expands to support the diaphragm. The way I got past the "diaphragm shake" was to realize that my muscles all around my lower chest [abdomen actually] expand to support it! It's not just that lil' ol' diaphragm -- you have a "circle of support" in your abdominal/dorsal muscles! Knowing that really helped me. I hope it helps you. Expand ...:-). :

@PVisonStudios

9 жыл бұрын

I find just getting on stage as much as possible and singing to as many people as possible always helps

Another gem statement "People who are ready have no confidence; people who have a lot of confidence aren't as ready as they think they are." SO true.....I really did not believe I sounded good at all singing...but I was randomly singing in an elevator at work and got caught...they told me I sounded great...I said, oh no....I can't sing at all...I just like to..in the shower and stuff. Well, this person really encouraged me....I started practicing in an empty stairwell...I was amazed at how powerful my voice was. I always thought I couldn't sing strongly or didn't have it in me to do more than falsetto. And boy did I surprise myself!! I am having fun learning more and more about vocals and singing. Despite some discouragement from someone who discredited people like you, who teach others about singing (that real singers don't have to be taught), I'm going to go ahead and still keep singing. I just do it for fun. It's not my goal to be big or to sing in public (although I have daydreamed of it). I just ENJOY it. it makes me happy. It relieves stress. It entertains me. So I'm going for it.

Maybe part of my unreliableness has to do with self confidence? I always get scared by my voice, especially when I go higher. Makes it hard for me to record my voice because I don't like to hear myself on a recording.

@ghastxm2083

6 жыл бұрын

Chris Sparks guy yes I feel the same wayyyyyy 😭

Don't just watch the video folks; READ the article (in the info box above)! There are some excellent tips on how to keep your voice strong, clear, and ready to impress at all times.

@roter13

10 жыл бұрын

ERIC please respond. i've been writing to you on twitter and on your videos. I have the money for lessons but want to work with you specifically. how do i do that.

@JimmyCrackCorn_

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for everything. Nothing more respectable than the fact you are doing this for free. Thanks a million.

@sandrawatson5965

10 жыл бұрын

This video made me think a.hec of a lot. I've been askes to sing, and in those moments, I've always thought I was ready. As I started, I couldnt make it through, I would sing for about 5 seconds, then quit right their. Truth is, when when someone asks me to sing. My heart starts racing and I can feel somethimg holding me back. And as I continue, my voice comes out shaky, and out of tune. Even when im videoin myself sing, its always never my best. Funny thing is, when no one is around, I would let the music come out. Ive been told, that I was just to shy sing, but I know it was much more than that. I always thought I was ready all those times, when I didnt have a clue what was going on. My voice improved, as if im singing alone, but when someone is near me, I cant do what I want to do. I started writing lyrics by the time I was 12. Its strange because when I sing my own lyrics, my voice becomes differant to, when im singing a song. And each song I sing, my voice dont sound the same to the last. In my opinion, I tell myself I can sing, but im not confident enough to let my voice be heard. I've got acouple videos up of me singing. And as I listened to them, its average. Ive never had singing leasons. I tell myself, "just sing" and my voice becomes stronger. I cant hit the high notes, as much as I want to. I'll keep watching your videos, I like them, and I can relate. Thanks!

@relaxingsleepmusic2853

10 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, how can I get you as my vocal coach? I'm in Dallas,Tx it's not for anyone other than myself and my home recording I produce music just as a hobby but I use to be in a church choir so I always wanted to sing. can you help me?

@brendonveal3527

10 жыл бұрын

i know that song and i need help on how to sing r&b thinks eric im going to try some of these tips

Boy, that is sooo true! We are never in our best voice when singing before others...our best voice always seems to be when we're just singing around the house...totally relaxed, uninhibited. I guess the secret to singing at our best before the crowd would be to be able to do it just as we do it when we're folding the laundry! haha

omg.. how did you know.......... Lesson learned: *When you are asked to sing, SING.*

This has opened my eyes so much. Everytime im asked to sing i freak out and just say no. Now i know tht its dumb to be afraid to sing! This has showed me to actually go for it even if i may not sound as great as i do when I'm singing in my room or in the shower. Thanks so much. I never knew not singing could affect the way I could be viewed by others.

omfg i was looking for this video! tbh, me becoming a singer is something i've envisioned myself becoming ever since i was 12, especially since it was music that got me through a suicidal phase in my life. my parents never encouraged me to become on, and hence never put me in any vocal training, but i feel the need to prove to them that i can become a renowned singer, something which i would enjoy. but, ive always had this terrible insecurity problem that reflects in my voice. i start breathing heavily when im in front of people, and so my voice doesn't come out the way it does when im humming to myself. there have been an endless number of instances when im humming to myself, and someone tells me i have a really nice voice. it motivates me, but then i listen to professional singers like christina aguilera, and then i automatically tense up and get all nervous and my subconscious mind starts telling me that you're not good enough, you're not a good singer, and then the rest of the day, i give into this and feel scared to sing to myself. does anyone else have this issue? or is it just me lol

@antetranfic1124

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

As soon as you said BACK IN THE DAY I was already starting to sing it before you started . Glad I wasn't the only one who couldn't resist singing that

Sometimes my voice just goes away.. I know it sounds weird but one day my voice would be so pure and powerful and the next I can’t sing any notes without voice cracking up a storm.. I don’t understand why

i have a karaoke competition sunday. Im the girl who hides behind the monitor, but I LOVE TO SING. I just get so damn nervous. Your videos have helped me tremendously...I may not win...but I feel confident that I'll at least do well...I can't thank you enough...

I feel I don't have the confidence and neither the training

I'm afraid to sing

@RENITA15802

10 жыл бұрын

thats the people that can really blow... try going to karaoke bars where no one knows u....

@faniemarcelin9241

10 жыл бұрын

?????

Reliable voice also means reliable musical ears (hearing tones correctly) and voice them out exactly what tones are heard. You're amazing!

I've been playing guitar for 12 years now and it's exactly like that. When I'm at my best, it's a random thursday night. But at my absolute worst, I once sat in with a band on the fly, playing songs I had never played, on a guitar that wasn't mine, in an alternate tuning. I made mistakes of course, but no one could tell. However I can't sing whatsoever. And I'm trying to use quarantine time to learn to sing. My voice is incredibly unreliable. Usually there are a couple hours, once a month, that my voice is tolerable. This really is my goal though. I want to be able to sing on the fly, just like I can play guitar on the fly.

Eric! This helps me sooo much! I stopped singing for over two years and with your videos and advise I am already starting to feel more confident and sound better!

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@akailamneda8136

10 жыл бұрын

sing it alot when the struggle becomes overwhelmingly real..

@akailamneda8136

10 жыл бұрын

back in the days when i was young...

@houseofbarbelo

10 жыл бұрын

what's the name of the song you sing at the very beginning?

@danielgenung491

10 жыл бұрын

Eric you are a very inspirational artist, I am just a humble country guy from Alabama but you've helped me to build my confidence in not only my voice but my preparation to use that voice! I've been training myself up until now single handedly, and have taught myself how to play guitar and piano to a degree from scratch. I did this because I wanted a unique approach to performance(i didn't want to imitate another artists style because i hope to create my own genre of music), ill play something on an instrument that no one has heard before and ill recieve praise for my hard work but I have always lacked the courage to go out and perform in front of crowds of groups larger than 3 or 4 ppl. I can sing well but I will use some of your advice since I'm fairly new to the game of expanding and sustaining my range. My range is somewhere between a d-3 and d-5 with a thick vibrato and I have hearing problems that affect my sense of tone and pitch, so getting to where i am now was a nightmare to say the least. but Im here and I can really use the help, please reply soon, thank you and -Blessed be thy voice!-

@closetoexplosion9578

10 жыл бұрын

Wow! 😂😂😂 you said "damn it! why cant i talk today" 😂😂

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Eric! Youre an amazing teacher, I Love you! You've been a major inspiration to me in realizing what a the powerful portal of sound I can be, Thank you!!! XO It is so true how easy it is, to choke up under the waves of fear of being judged, or hitting the wrong note, when there is nothing to be embarrassed about, ever. I always loved to sing but now thanx to you I'm fearless! and it is my voice, the wave not the fear. You have magic powers and are humble about it, so genuine! If I had a hat, I'd tip it to you! Hope you feel me on this. ;)

Eric this is great. I have been searching the net for real vocal singing lessons and never got really satisfactory class till I found you. Thanks so much.

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@cesarsolorio4373

8 жыл бұрын

hi there eric amazed about your story how you got your récord deals fast at universal records would be a dream come true for me they offered me to do a collaboration on a michael jackson you can hear my songs in sound cloud cesar solorio 4 have 20 some in there as two for nicki minaj and total 80 written wish to make an álbum dedicated to lady Gaga And sharing this with you if you could lend me a hand with my dream thank you for your vídeos theyve helped alot

@raeme107

7 жыл бұрын

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So the point you're basically trying to make is be prepared at all times. If your serious about your craft be ready! Thanks for the advice

Your videos are so helpful! A professor of mine showed my vocal pedagogy class your video on opening up the voice, and now that I will be teaching lessons in the Maryland/DC area, I have been watching more of your videos for tips! Thank you!

Love your lessons. Have been singing for 20 years but your lessons will ensure my voice lasts for another 20. Thank you so much from Nashville, TN. 🙏🙏

You are a great vocal coach! I needed to hear this, because often times I become afraid to use my voice in front of people. God bless you!

Im loving your videos. Im an actrees from Ecuador, I have been afraid to sing since forever and are just loosing that fear. thank you for your videos!

@xgullafter9590

7 жыл бұрын

wow, an actress, congrats that's an achievement!

*Bookmarked* I have all of your videos like this bookmarked because I RARELY sing in front of anyone and these pick me up every time. One day I'll have that preparedness that you're talking about. I don't want to sing for a living, I just like singing in general, but I'm petrified to sing in front of anyone.

I would like to thank you! I've been dealing with a very rough time trying to get my voice under control after puberty, and I'm not exactly up to par with my singing. Your videos are really helping me a lot!! I was able to get a part in my schools musical after watching your videos and practicing with the techniques you've taught!!

This made my confidence rise up to the highest level. Thanks Eric!

Preparation meets opportunity ! Good work Eric. Love it

Maaan...you described me when you we're talking about how singers act when they're asked to sing. It's something about actually seeing how I am...but, I will take your advice. Thank you for making this video!

excellent advice! this is definitely advice i needed to hear... "Your voice is never your best when you need it." i do find i sing my best in random times when there is no one around to hear me! dang it. :D

I have been following you for years and I want you to know that this is probably your best video ever and the reason being is that every singer needs to know this and I am guilty of this 100% to this day I will still react that way when someone asks me to sing. If you want it...you will definitely be prepared for each and every opportunity. That should be the number rule to being a professional singer. SERIOUSLY.

Always solid advice. Hit me up when you come thru NYC again.Happy New Year

your videos really help a lot. in my country there aren't really a lot of music lessons/schools to go to, or they are really far away. so thank you for your helpfull videos! :)

I LOVE getting good advice. Your information will be retained and it will help guide me to reaching certain goals

Thank you so much for being real, open, sincere and a huge help!

SUCH GOOD WORD! biggest fear is not having a reliable voice when its time to sing on the spot.. Now, on my way to read the article. Thank you so much!

Ahmad- Back in the Day, I didnt see anyone comment what the song was that you sung in the beginning I was surprised to hear you sing it cause thats what popped up in my head as well!

I feel as if nothing can help me develop a stronger voice... Until I found Eric's vids! They are AMAZING!!! Thank you Eric :)

Thank you, thank you and thank you. Your videos are incredibly helpful and really helping me out. From the very bottom of my Peruvian heart, thank you Eric.

Yep! You know I know the song. (showing my age....LOL) I am so blessed to know you personally. You are a hugely brilliant "mad voice scientist," and a wonderful human being. Thank you for all of your help, advice, coaching, videos, etc.

You r the best Vocal Coach on You Tube!!! I m learning so mich tru your Video Teachings ! Thank You so much ! I would not be where i am now ,vocaly, without u and your Video teachings ,God Bless u for sharing your wisdom and your Knowledge with us all .❤️🙏

I love you so much! You're a great person. Confidence is everything, and I know that, but I ALWAYS make excuses when people ask me to sing. This video gave me so motivation. Soon I WILL ask people to hear me sing, ahah. Take care, and come to Charlotte NC soon if possible!

This is the best gawd damn advice I've ever heard. I will not hesitate ever again and keep practising.

You are so pleasant to watch... I noticed I'm always smiling while watching ur videos. U are a brilliant teacher. U are funny and interesting and I'm really grateful there are people like u out there. Love from Greece x

I watched this video YEARS ago but wasn’t really ready to hear this until now 😍 literally no escaping the daily grind and it’s come to be my fav part of the day (even the tedious breathing at the beginning). Part of my rly wishes I could have been in this place 5 years ago LOL :( but here now :) thanks 2 your dedication and also bringing us the lovely Tina B😍😍😍😍😍 my coach

Such a great video! Thank you, Eric!

Eric you're great man thanks for being one of the best vocal teachers ever. You've helped a lot of people. This advice is awesome. I wish I could do the one-on-one lessons!

@ericarceneaux

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! You totally can work with me. Check out the info box :D

Great motivational video!! Love it. Your warm ups are really helpful as well!

Thank you so much for everything you do and everything you share. It really speaks to your professional skill and your kind character that you are willing to assist aspiring vocalists through these videos. I've purchased your breathing technique series on Udemy because I value what I get out of everything you do!

Thanks Eric!!! You have been a real inspiration to me. l love your humble ness and very professional approach... Can't say enough good stuff about you...but again, thank you!!!

This is amazing content. thank you so much for caring about aspiring vocalists! got a LOT of work to do. But I'm glad I have a place to start! :)

Great advice and you are so funny ! Such a likeable guy , glad I stumbled on your videos

you are incredibly funny ;) in a good sense of this word of course! I'm fond of your vocal prep tips - they are smooth and make me even feel better each time I warm up. Thnx a lot

Wow, this video made me think of the times when I backed out because I felt unprepared, but I was thinking also "It's not some party trick"... but for sure being prepared vocally is something I need to do. And you're right, you never know who's listening...

hey I just stumbled upon your videos and i wanna thank you. im really trying this thing of singing every day since people keep telling me to. so ima try my best to keep this up and hopefully get to the point of where i know i can keep accomplishing more. thank you!

Love your video have helped me ao much! Your a great guy

I'm not a very confident singer because my nerves never fails to get in the way and that made my voice unreliable. Watching this made me feel better, thank you!

You really nailed it with the "be prepared" comment. Good stuff, man.

Awesome video, Eric! Really helped me a lot.

Thanx for the advice, I`ve been singing for years and I being confident helped me getting gigs over the years even though I don`t have a great voice.

Great video. I'm 51 and have always enjoyed singing, but am just now really trying to improve. Your breathing videos have been a big help. and I love the attitude adjustment in this video. I also have 4 children that I enjoy singing with. My youngest daughter and I just sang in a Christmas Cantata. I sang, "A Strange Way to Save the World" solo, and my daughter impressed the choir director who would like her to sing a solo next time! I may have exceeded your rambling, but I really appreciate you.

Damn i think I'm gonna save up and buy your online lessons! I've been watching most of your videos and you provide lots of information and really good advice! Thank you!

Thank you Eric ,I love your channel.Great advice. Love from the UK:)

wow, Thank you. I hope to be ready next time. The manager for Black eyed peas goes to my church and one day he came to visit my youth group and I "stupidly" asked him to hear me sing, but I was so nervous that I just completely blew it! I was so sad and so mad at myself, since then, I stopped trying to sing. My self esteem for singing or simply being out there has completely diminish, it's been difficult for me to boost it up. I hope one day though. Thank you EricArceneaux

very encouraging video Eric

Just be confident, be prepared. thanks for the advice!

Wish u could be my vocal coach! U are so inspiring and good personality, positive and really really good to give advice and smart!

@ericarceneaux

10 жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you to say, Angelica. My humble thanks to you. In the info box below the video, there's a link with information on how you can schedule a lesson with me. Thanks to Skype, I work with singers from around the world (all you need is an internet connection).

@Angelicaaal

10 жыл бұрын

That's great!

I love your videos so much! Your funny and a great teacher...helped a lot thank God i founded you! Thank you so much! xoxo

I love your videos ! They have really helped me a lot .. Thank you so much ! 💙

I watch your videos frequently. very passionate about singing but not very good at it, so to speak. Praying for a break through as i really do try

you're talking aboooout denise graaaves my faaave.. her workshop helped me so much on my classical singing

Fantastic video, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas :-)

Thank you so much for sharing your God given talent , i enjoy viewing, practicing and performing every vocal exercises phase of your video,,,, i love singing but am afraid and a shame to sing because my voice is not conducive for singing ,,,, i am a frustrated singer ,,,, i really admire and appreciate people with a gifted voice just like you ,,, i salute you Eric Arceneaux ,,, kudos !!!

Great video! Confidence is definitely something I need to work at!. I'm sharing this video!!!

I love this:-) Your videos are always very helpful!

Your tips are helping me so much, thanks

Bro you're dope af. I'm from Baton Rouge so I feel you on the Katrina thing. I wish I would have found you sooner.

Thank you so very much, Eric.

Thank you so much. I needed this!!!

I'll b singing at a festival next month I'm nervous as hell but I found your vids and they have helped so thank you so much

"Advanced technique, may result in eye injury" HAHAHAHHAH YOU ARE HILARIOUS

Eric, you're a fly brotha - thanks for your rad perspective!

Both ridiculously to the point and hilarious! Eric, you are the greatest, good sir;)

Thank you so much for these videos!!!!

If I'm ever in D.C., I'll swing over for a lesson! Very enlightening listen to you, man

Magnificent info, period.

man you are more than inspiring thanks a lot. And i wish one day i'll meet you

i need it this so much! thank you Eric

how did u do that run mariah carey run

Love love your video's they help me sooo much.

I totally understand this! I either get nervous or I'm actually having throat problems. Besides the times I get some kind of throat thing where I literally can't talk, I do get sick often, which doesn't really stop me from singing, but it does affect it. Which, as a result, affects my confidence. But when I'm actually healthy and can sing, I get nervous and lose confidence anyway. It's like there's no getting out of it. Unless it's a totally casual situation, I tense up and don't use my diaphragm as much as I need to support my notes.

im actually in love with you. Great stuff!

Great video and u have gifted singing voice God bless I'm interesting in singing and working to improve my vocals cause sometimes my voice sounds but rough this video is helpful thanks for the tips

You seriously rock, I have this problem where I have off days for no reason whatsoever it's seriously annoyingly and knocks confidence.

@Kayakeet

10 жыл бұрын

Oh my god it's the same here I makes me fear singing >~

Great video! I definitely learned a lot.

Needed to hear this!!! Thank u!!!