Voice Lessons & Tips: Brett Manning - Top 3 Vocal Exercises

Hey Iam a new fan and i've been singing my whole life, a self taught singer and i just want to say this causes a bit of strain on my voice and doesn't allow for me to relax for some reason. I sometimes find without training i keep getting into some bad habits, i wish to pursue singing as a career on broadway so i must know. Is it better to hit higher notes in your head voice then in a nice sounding falsetto? And i always seem to have a break in my octaves where i hit a point when i do falsetto.

allright!brend moneyings for the win! :p
Speech clevel! :D

Okay. I'm only 13. I am a huge Paramore junkie and saw Hayley's interview with you. I've sang forever, but I'm just now giving effort to improve my voice. I need extra range. I have slight trouble with straining with the high notes.

any advice?

If you want a successful music career outside of opera you most likely will not find what you need out of a university voice teacher. They'll teach you what's "right" all day but will you learn how to communicate to the common man through an ivory tower approach? Sadly... no.

I don't know why people like to claim that vocal fry damages the cords. It only damages the cord if u try to apply it to higher notes. Many basses use vocal fry on a frequent basis to hit their lowest register.

hey brett..u're the best...i've done some of your exercises..and i really see the difference..thx.

oo..one more thing..can i clone u..lol...cuz i can't get over there,in US..is to far,cuz i'm from roumania..

i really apreciate that u've done this videos...

i hope someday i will meet u :X

keep it on

why he didn't be the judges for american idol???

he's a professional and yes he did go to school for this. he's worked with Hayley Williams and Taylor swift. he's also a judge in a CMT singing show. =P

I agree with bibliophilist. I think Brett is a fantastic marketer- hands down. But as far as a voice teacher.. is this guy even a college graduate? Seems to me he took a few voice lessons back in the day, put together a package of vocalises and stuff that worked for him, and claims hes the next Lamperti who can teach a rock to sing. So Brett, what music school did u go to?

Lol, it's okay. The youtube comment boards aren't exactly user-friendly.