Trust is gained through confidence in your teacher's skill level. It's important to do your research to see how qualified they are. A good teacher has studied from a wide range of sources and musical styles. The best teachers use a direct, cause-and-effect teaching style based in science and anatomy.

You've probably heard some of the clichés: Sing from your diaphragm; Sing with support; Place the sound forward; Project your voice.

The world of vocal instruction is plagued with these abstract “vocal techniques” passed down by teachers who do not understand the underlying mechanical and scientific principles. The result of this lack of understanding is that well-meaning “techniques” end up wasting your time, money, and at worst, hurting your voice.

"Too difficult" can mean one of two things: "too confusing" or "too much time and dedication needed."

The voice can be explained in extreme technical detail or in simple fundamental concepts. A great coach can explain complex ideas in an easily understandable way. If you have been self-learning or taking vocal lessons for a while, but still feel singing seems “too confusing”, then you need to find someone who can skillfully sort through the confusion for you.

Regarding time and dedication, the required amount depends on factors such as: where you want to be, what your current skill level is, and how much time you want to spend practicing. Are you an active singer preparing to perform for 10,000 people? Or are you a casual learner who wants to explore their voice?

Regardless of your commitment level, a great coach significantly expedites your progress, and gives you a deep understanding of your voice and a strong sense of vocal expression and freedom.

That's like saying to someone at the gym: "Hey, I see you were born genetically predisposed to be overweight. You might as well quit trying to lose weight, because well... what's the point?" That's a pretty depressing way to live life!

Let's not forget the notable cases in history where people honed their crafts despite their weak "natural abilities" and became exceptional (See: Thomas Edison, Helen Keller, Beethoven, Stephen Hawking, or Richard Branson).

Intelligent hard work and talent will always beat talent alone (See: any successful billionaire, scientist, or artist).

People often start out self-taught and come to the conclusion: you can only get so far with self-instruction.

Remember, the voice is different from other musical instruments. It is a primarily invisible, complex system of breathing, vocal fold compression, and resonance. There are multiple variables to consider and a lot of mistakes to avoid. If you want to see real progress and avoid vocal problems, it is strongly recommended to find a skilled teacher with a discerning ear, keen understanding of vocal exercise design, and deep knowledge of vocal anatomy.

Some voice teachers fail to let vocal technique serve their students' stylistic goals. A common example is the teacher who insists that singing in a classical method is the only way to protect the voice. A skilled coach will help you navigate the nuanced overlap of technique and style while preserving your unique musical preferences. Often times, a great coach will even help you find new sounds to enhance your preferred styles.

We understand. Brian personally paid over $500/hr for multiple celebrity vocal instructors in the past. Time after time, he felt disappointed because nobody could clearly explain how to fix his vocal problems. Many years of frustration and over $45,000 of lessons later, Brian distilled the most concise and effective methods to increase range, improve tone, and gain breath efficiency.

Brian offers shorter, more affordable 20/40 minute timeslots (compared to the typical 30/60), as his students quickly get what they need in less time compared to other instructors. His mission is to make sure none of his clients have to waste years of practice and money like he did.

Longer sessions are only recommended for clients preparing multiple songs for auditions or recording sessions.