Why Your Voice Is Boring (And How to Fix It)

What makes your voice sound boring? I think most people, when they say their voice is boring, mean that is sounds flat or unexciting. There seems to be no interesting aspect of their voice to make it stand out. They gotst the notes and the words, but that's about it!

The real problem is not the person’s voice – it is that they are not exercising all the dynamics that are possible with their voice. As a singer, they are more focused on hitting the notes instead of really interacting with the song. I mean, if you’re covering a song by your favorite artist or band, you want to do it justice, right?

But then, notes, phrases and timing take over and there is no room left for the true expressive factors that you actually can exercise with your voice.

How can you fix that? I’m glad you asked!

[stuartmurphy]

Don’t mind me, just screaming “OW!” 100 different ways in the living room while my kids stare at me.

[strangelet]

Listen to this dude people. He's one of the guys that's gonna help bring some excitement back to music! Love it!

[mtaylorknowles]

I was literally singing and wondering why my voice was so damn boring when I got the notification for this video

[Foinha]

Im Brazilian and my band became so much better thanks to your tips. The little ajustments that you teach in your videos bring another life to my voice. More control, more power and energy. Thank yoou VERY much

[Rosmarodin]

Chris, your tonal examples always crack me up. Great vid btw

[mladenristic]

Great job on the new thumbnail style! Stands out more than the previous style! Also, content is gold as always

[zoranpavlovic]

"I couldn't resist myself" could be big hit, you sound great 👏

[jg]

Chris, you are a national
Treasure lol. I wish I had your videos 10+ years ago. You make it silly and fun, and to be a great student of singing you have to let loose and not be afraid to be silly. I used to wait til the house was empty, along with both neighbors being gone before I’d allow myself to sing out of fear of sounding ridiculous. I didn’t realize this was the foundation of great learning! Thank you Chris 🙏🏼 I am so grateful

[anthonyp]

Can't watch now, so dropping in to help the algorithm with a like and a comment! Thanks Chris!

[kdakan]

This is actually the best advice you've given so far, and listening to Chris Cornell's isolated vocal tracks, he's not always on perfect pitch. In the past, I didn't notice this and I was making my vocal lines more complex just to make them more interesting, and it created the opposite effect. Soundgarden, to me, is basic bluesy vocal lines but sang in a passionate way (with yells and shouts and a good high range), on top of weird chord voicings and weird guitar melodies and odd time signatures. I can always sing along their songs but I can't always predict the next signature change or guitar chord or solo. I'm a huge fan of them because they are fresh, I can say the same for Pixies from 80's and early 90's.

[whuspr]

I have 1, 000 different ways to express the pain of a stubbed toe now

[andrewjacksonmusic]

Love this!!!! Would be great to see the same idea done with a softer style of song, ballad. I struggle to get that emotion when trying to sing softly or quietly great video as always

[damianbuchholz]

That’s one of the late GREATest Mr. Cornell’s best qualities as well. Every tiny sound he made was so full and rich!

[robbieskokowski]

I appreciate the way you break it down while also explaining what you are doing. Very helpful!

[EnochMC]

When you went into your breakup high range OWs at 3:53 your guitars were resonating in the background. Truly added something special. Can't stop laughing

[AlbertBalbastreMorte]

Indeed, I struggled so much to cover Devin Townsend's Vampira, that has an exciting, fun vocal performance. That is a weird cover option we have. Our band's songs are melancholic progressive metal, so my voice being boring didn't strike me that much. But now I think both our originals and covers could have more life to it.

[nickshepherdmusic]

Out of the many coaches I subscribe to, I really enjoy your lessons in SO MANY different ways. Great content, awesome delivery. Love it!

[nicklasg.]

Once again another eye-opening lesson with super useful tips
I love how you try to enhance the actual art behind music/singing and bringing that to the people
Thank you :D

[igloososa]

This lesson is greatness!! Subscribed! Thank you, Chris!!👊

[adamguitar]

How do I practice saying ow, in my apartment without having my neighbors call the cops on me?