Is Brett Manning’s Program Worth the Money?
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New Found Glory – “Vicious Love” Williams mixes harmonies with her then-boyfriend Chad Gilbert. Hayley Nichole Williams (born December 27, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and keyboardist of the rock band Paramore. Born and raised in Mississippi, Williams moved to Franklin, Tennessee at the age of 13 just after her parents divorced in 2002.
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Course Length:
- At Your Own Pace
- 12 CDs w/ 17 Lessons
- + Studio Training DVD + 16 pg. Workbook
Course Skill Level: For Beginner, Intermediate and even Expert Singers.
Pros:
- Learn Directly from Taylor Swift + Keith Urban’s Own Vocal Coach
- Lessons help you constantly improve (you won’t plateau)
- Affordable Payment Plan Available
- Option of Physical Course (CDs, etc.) or Instant Download
- Free 15 Minute Phone Consultation (AWESOME BONUS!)
- 6 MONTH “No Questions Asked” Money Back Guarantee (ZERO Risk in Trying It Out)
Cons:
- Very Expensive! (But Payment Plan Available)
- Lots of Material to Get Through (Not a Bad Thing)
- Longer Timeframe of Study than Other Courses
- Requires Patience, Dedication and Practice
- Some Stuff Not by Brett Manning Himself (But Other Coaches Are Just as Good)
- (August 2014 Update): Some of the techniques taught may not be the best for you (read more below)
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- You want to learn from the best of the best (Grammy Winners work with this guy)
- You can’t sing at all and want to learn how
- You CAN sing, but want to master your voice and always improve yourself
- You need help with Pitch, Control, Power, Range, Tone or any other aspect of singing
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***August 2014 Update***
Hayley Williams Twitter
So I got a comment on the blog from one of our readers that opened up my eyes to something very important for anyone considering to buy this program. You can read the comment on this page.
Apparently, Haley Williams may have ended up with nodules (a growth under the skin) and she thought she wouldn’t be able to sing again.
And the cause – “improper techniques and bad habits she learned in the past.”
And yes, Haley Williams did have Brett Manning as a vocal coach. You can read about it on Paramore’s blog – there’s also a video.
Now, it doesn’t specifically say it was this program or Brett Manning’s training that caused this.
So it’s impossible to say this course doesn’t work or shouldn’t be followed or that the techniques gave Haley Williams nodules.
I personally liked the course, but I’ve tried others before it.
So if you’re interested in trying the course, try it out and judge for your self.
My Personal Story With “Singing Success”
If you’ve read some of the other online singing lesson reviews on this site, you’ll know I’ve tried some of the other major courses out there. I really like a couple of them but I have to say this was the most professional one out there – and it better be for that price tag.
Higher Price = No Problem
I know many people might be turned off from the high price of the product ($199.95) – but I wasn’t. That’s because it comes with a 6 month guarantee. If you don’t improve enough that you think the course is worth it, they’ll give you all your money back, no questions asked. (Luckily I didn’t have to…)
But that in itself made buying the program a no-brainer. So I picked it up, and didn’t expect too much. But hey, I didn’t mind, I could always return it if it didn’t work out too well.
I already knew how to sing when I first got my hands on the video lessons, so I wasn’t expecting anything crazy when I first dug into the program…
Boy Was I Wrong…
I went through the first couple lessons, practiced a bit – it felt a bit different, but didn’t notice much else. It was pretty much what I expected – a course designed to help you become a better singer.
Great…
I already went through another course, so I knew how to sing.
An Unexpected Twist
But then… as I kept on going through the course (I wasn’t about to stop now, I paid good money for it!) and practicing the different techniques Brett and the team teach, I started to notice improvements in my ability to control and transition my voice.
Even though I thought I had pretty decent control, this course seemed like it was taking me to another level. I was excited…
So I kept it up, kept on practicing and learning the different lessons.
Massive Shift In The Way I Sang
By the end of the course I was honestly floored at the improvements I had made in my voice by following this program.
It was because the course is taught in a way that pretty much MAKES you take control of your voice and all the organs in your body that help you sing.
If you stick with the practicing, you’ll definitely improve with the course.
The Best Part
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I actually forgot about the best part of the course for a while – the 15 minute phone consultation. 15 minutes may not seem like a lot, but trust me it’s MORE than enough to make a difference.
My 15 Minute Phone Call:
When I finally did make the call, I asked about a problem I was specifically having with my vocals.
It wasn’t a problem really – just an area I knew I needed improvement on (transitioning between my head and chest voices).
And no lie – within the 15 minutes the vocal coach (not Brett Manning, unfortunately) was able to help me with it a lot! I don’t have trouble with that stuff anymore.
Why Its The Best Part:
This was worth the price of the course in itself – the vocal coaches charge THOUSANDS of dollars for their time (obviously. they work with Grammy winners…).
So getting this as part of a home-study vocal lesson was great.
Final Recommendation
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You’d should at least try this vocal program out. It was made by one of the best in the business. Brett Manning coaches award winning superstars using this exact same method. Why wouldn’t you want to learn from him?
Whether you know how to sing really well or are a complete beginner – this course will take your voice (and your control of it) to another level altogether.
It may be high priced, but the bonuses and the 6 MONTH (yes. you read right… 6 MONTH) money-back guarantee make it an easy decision. If you don’t like it, don’t improve or just don’t want to spend the money, you can return it no questions asked.
My thoughts? Get the program – you won’t be disappointed.
What To Expect – In Depth
Singing Success is a course by Brett Manning. Manning is a widely acclaimed vocal coach and has worked with many different artists that you might’ve heard of. He’s worked with people like Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and many others.
The program itself was created about 15 years ago but that doesn’t really matter because it’s still one of the number one online vocal lessons available on the market. It’s composed of 12 different audio CDs and a 16 page workbook.
The Bonuses
It also has a studio training DVD and a free 15 minute phone consultation for everyone who purchases.
That in itself is well worth the price of the products. The 15 minute phone consultation was enough for me to seriously consider this program. This is because you actually get to talk to a live vocal coach who will guide you through the specific problems that you’re having. It’s a great part of the product and well worth the price itself.
Practicing With Brett Manning
The recommended practice time is 3 to 6 days per week. The more you practice the faster you’ll learn, but you don’t want to push yourself too hard because you’ll end up ruining your voice. So be sure to keep track of how your voice is doing throughout the 12 audio CDs.
I basically recommend going through one of the audio CDs, then referring to the workbook when you need to. Next, practice what you learned on that audio CD for about one week before moving onto the next one. This is going to make it a longer online vocal course than something like the superior singing method, but it’ll help you really master everything that comes in the course.
A Thorough Vocal Course
This is a very, very thorough course that will take you through all the different areas you need to learn to really make a difference with your voice. Here are some of the different topics covered in this course:
- range extension,
- breathing techniques,
- mixing your vocal registers,
- less effort but more power,
- whistle register,
- vibrato,
- trills, licks and runs
- A lot more.
There are 17 total lessons throughout the 12 audio disks that you get. And there are dozens of different exercises that Brett Manning gets you to do. The system that Brett uses in his training is one of the most effective vocal coaching techniques used in the world today.
If you really want to increase the power, range and pitch of your voice you should really look at getting this system. Once you’ve gone through some of the lessons and experience the kinds of things Brett teaches you, it’s easy to know why he works with some of the biggest artists in the world.
For Beginners, Pros, Men and Women Alike
The course goes into some very basic techniques but it also teaches you how to become a truly professional singer. There’s some advanced techniques that you’re going to learn in this course that won’t be in any other singing courses.
However, having said that there are some techniques in those courses (reviewed here) that you’re not going to find in this particular course. But honestly, it is fact-based and is taught by some of the best in the business. This course is amazing.
And if you’re crazy like me you’re going to buy everything and go through it all.
The great thing about this course is that Brett provides you with different audio examples based on whether you’re a man or woman. Guys and girls both get different audio examples tailor-made for them.
Easy to Follow Videos
The course is very easy to follow and there’s a ton of different exercises that you get to do. There are audio CDs included in this which makes it kind of a pain if you ever want to download it to your MP3 player. (I don’t even know if I CAN play CDs anywhere. other than my computer).
Personally, I prefer to stream or download MP3s but I do like the style of the superior singing method because it’s also video-based. But audio courses are just as effective as video ones. I just like watching videos rather then listening to audio. Having said that that it doesn’t take anything away from the course if you don’t mind just listening.
Final Thoughts
All in all Singing Success is a really great course that you should get if you’re interested at all in improving your voice. I like a lot of different music courses. And I’m all about learning everything I can. If you can only choose one it’s really up to you what you prefer.
Both this and the other courses we review on this site are great courses. The various courses have differences in the way they are taught. So what you’re going to want to do is figure out how you like to learn and choose that product.
I’d recommend this one just because it has a super-long refund time limit, and is taught by the best in the biz. If I had to do it over again, I’d probably get this vocal course first and see where I was at before getting the other ones.
However, the other courses I’ve tried have also given me huge improvements in my singing voice.
The Verdict
Singing success with Brett Manning is one of the best courses I’ve seen online.
I’ve seen a lot of different ones and have read a lot of different books. I also watch a lot of different videos and I only review the ones that I believe really help people sing better on my site.
Brett Manning’s Singing Success is one of those courses that I really, really like.
I’d recommend this to anybody who really wants to improve their vocals. Whether you’re a novice or somebody who already sings all the time, there’s something that you’ll find in this course that’s going to make you a better singer.
Here’s a quick video that will show you the quality and caliber or training you’ll get.
Sharon Rowntree Vocal Success Studios – 4 Pebble Beach Drive Runaway Bay
A singing teacher for Singing Lessons on the Gold Coast – With more than 25 years experience in singing, NO voice is untrainable!
- Uses the same techniques used by Michael Jackson, Hayley Williams of Paramore, Taylor swift, Stevie Wonder and over 120 other grammy award winners!
- The first Accredited Brett Manning Associate Teacher in Australia.
- IVTOM (International Voice Teachers of Mix) Teacher Mentor for Australia
- Was the Education Advisory Board Member representing Australia for Speech Level Singing (SLS), and was the highest accredited teacher in Australia
Sharon Rowntree is the driving force behind Vocal Success Studios delivering a revolutionary vocal training technique that maximizes your vocal abilities in any style of singing. From Opera to Rock; Jazz to Pop or R&B, recognised Performers are using this technique to perfect their vocal presence and empower their voices. Singing Lessons are available in Person at her Studio in Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast, or Via Skype.
PS – Sharon still performs practising what she teaches. see her website – DustyandtheDivas
Speech Level Singing EAG (Education Advisory Board Member)
Looking for answers to singing easily, Sharon became involved with Speech Level Singing. She travelled to the United States to take lessons with Seth Riggs. He helped her extend her range and cheap jerseys free up her singing, and explained how easily it can be done with Students. At his studio in Los Angeles she was able to observe Seth teach and listen to one of the Top Vocal Coaches in the world. Seth taught Barbara Streisand and Michael Jackson. His technique has been used by over 120 grammy award winners. Sharon achieved Level 4.5 in the SLS teacher community before leaving SLS.
She was the Education Advisory Board Member representing Australia for Speech Level Singing (SLS), and was the highest accredited teacher in Australia. She arranged Voice seminars and teacher training for SLS and ran countless workshops over the 9 years she was involved in SLS.
Her business – Speech Level Singing Australia has since been renamed to Vocal Success Studios. Seth continues to operate Speechlevelsinging.com and this link will take you to the current accredited SLS teachers worldwide.
9 years with Speech Level Singing
Brett Manning Studios – Singing Success Vocal program
While searching for answers about a more contemporary method Sharon went to Nashville to study with Brett Manning,(Brett Manning is an American singer and vocal coach. Over the course of his career Manning has trained many well-known music artists including Taylor Swift, Hayley Williams, Keith Urban, Frank Petrucci, and Wes Hampton)
Brett explained the technique he developed and Sharon decided to join the Associate teacher program and became the first Brett Manning Associate Teacher in Australia.
2011 with Brett Manning in Nashville, Tennesee
IVTOM – Mentor
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Long time friend and Mentor, Dean Kaelin left the SLS organisation and formed the IVTOM group in 2011. Sharon became involved shortly after its creation and was recently appointed Teachers Mentor for South East Asia.
Chad Gilbert
The International Voice Teachers of Mix (IVTOM) is a non-profit organization that provides education, interaction, and community for teachers who continually strive to be the best in their field. Since our founding in 2011, IVTOM has established the objective of supporting teachers who take responsibility for continually expanding their knowledge of teaching the art and science of singing.
Members of IVTOM strive to teach natural, unaffected, beautiful and healthy vocal production, with a return to pure bel canto singing in all styles.
Mixed Voice – About Bel Canto – Courtesy Dean Kaelin
In order for any stringed instrument to function efficiently two elements must be present: one, the vibration of the string creating the pitch, and two, the resonance of the instrument creating tone. Like a piano, violin, guitar, harp, cello, viola, etc., the voice is a stringed instrument and depends on these two functions for proper vocalization. When the vocal folds come together, the vibration between them creates a pitch depending on the length, thickness, and tension of the vocal folds. This pitch resonates throughout the body, creating the tone of that pitch.
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Both of these elements were given equal importance in the original and pure bel canto technique. However, in the late 19th century there was a split within the bel canto world. One group continued on as “bel canto,” focusing more on the resonant portion of the technique and the movement of the resonance behind the soft palate. The other group focused more on the vibration portion of the technique, calling itself “forward singing.” The bel canto group is considered by many today as the style of “classical” singing, and the forward singing has developed into what is more commonly known as “belt” or “broadway belt” singing.
Paramore
In Mix, we desire to bring the two elements fully back together. “Behind the soft palate” accesses the “head voice” and the “forward singing” brings the vocal folds fully together and accesses the “chest voice.” By mixing the chest and head voice you receive the full benefits of “both voices”: the natural and powerful sound of the chest voice, and the beauty and range of the head voice. As a singer learns to sing using both of these resonances and trains the vocal folds to stay together, it is possible to vocalize smoothly and evenly from one register to the next. The relationship of the two elements working together will create an even, smooth vocalization and, as a result, eliminates the “breaks” in the voice. The “break” is the passagio (passage) that occurs in most singers while attempting to vocalize from one register to the next. The “break” is a common complaint among vocalists. Mix, a balanced and healthy approach to singing, eliminates the “break” in the voice.
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Depending on how these two resonances are “mixed,” a variety of sounds can be created and all styles of music can be accommodated. A sound that is natural and unaffected throughout the entire vocal range can be used in all styles of singing.