A while ago I purchased a singing course that used a system called 'Speech Level Singing'. I had heard about SLS before so I was curious about what it might do to help my voice (I'm a guitar player by trade, but I also sing backing vocals and as I've got a good ear for harmony it's always fallen on me to write and arrange all of the harmonies in my band. I've always disliked the sound of my voice and was willing to try anything to help improve the tone, so I could do justice to the harmony parts I write). After a while I found that the SLS course wasn't really helping me much, and I ended up more frustrated than before. I've always loved that raspy soul/rock sound that people like Richie Kotzen and Chris Robinson have, but SLS seemed to focus more on a very clean pop sound. So I started looking at online forums for help, and asking for advice. During my searches someone mentioned the name 'Ken Tamplin' and linked me to a youtube video of him singing a song called 'Fooled Around And Fell In Love'. I was instantly blown away by his voice. It was the sound I had been looking for, and discovering that he had a series of lessons available was amazing. I contacted Ken with a few questions and he was extremely helpful, so I purchased the beginners part of the course. After a few days of working with it, I was impressed enough that I decided to take a leap and also buy the intermediate and masterclass lessons. I couldn't afford to have one-to-one webcam lessons but Ken did offer a 15 minute webcam session anyway, just to assess me and correct any bad habits (I didn't actually take Ken up on this due to me being so shy, but it was very cool that it was offered). So after working with the course for a short while I can't say that I can sing as good as Mr. Tamplin (but who can???), but I'm definitely noticing differences as the technique works its way into my regular singing. I think that the longer I work with the course and the more natural it becomes to do these things, the better and better I will get. I am also starting to feel more confident about 'letting go' when I sing in front of people. One massively helpful thing that I've noticed - I'm a professional musician, playing in a function band, and after a long night of gigging I used to find that my throat would hurt all of the next day and I would struggle at the next night's gig. By using the techniques that Ken teaches, I am now able to gig three or four nights in a row without a problem. And I also find that if I haven't slept enough between gigs and I'm feeling generally tired, there are now things I can do to get through a gig, whereas before I'd be completely stuck. This course doesn't just deal with 'opening your mouth and producing a sound'. It gets quite in depth into many areas of singing, including vocal health, how to breathe properly, vibrato, correct posture, relieving stress and tension while singing, and Ken also includes lots of information about songwriting, performing live, studio recording, etc... In a nutshell - Ken's course gets a big thumbs up from me, and I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking to improve their voice. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, there are always new things you can learn, and if you're a singer who wants to have a long career there is nothing more important than singing with the correct technique. Edit: I just wanted to add that although I mentioned that I'm into the raspy soul sound, this course is designed for all styles - pop, jazz, soul, rock, blues, etc... read more

I've been singing for about two years now and I'm a 17-year-old male singer/songwriter in my band. When I started out, I decided to take matters into my own hands and study the voice by myself using the internet and all the information it could offer, mostly due to the lack of money. I started out with the ideas of SLS, mostly because it seemed like a good choice and everyone was talking about it and the web was full of websites and testimonies linking me to SLS-based products. It was all well and good, I got some decent results and my mixed voice was pretty good to say the least, but I never seemed to get that belting power in the upper range of my voice (above F4 up to G5 which has been my range for quite some time now). In other words, I could hit the notes but it wasn't something I could really use in the songs I'd written. That's the reason why I started looking for a piece of information SLS couldn't offer me. Now, few months ago I discovered KTVA. I thought it was quite expensive, but after continuing the research, I kept stumbling upon the KTVA over and over again, so I decided to find out more about it. I watched Ken's vocal demonstrations and read some articles and testimonies. This thing really seemed to work for most of the people, so I decided to give it a go. Luckily I had saved money for things I might need in the future, so I ordered the program after pondering for a week or so. Everything went well, I got most of the files from How to Sing - Better Than Anyone Else the very next day. There were some problems, since few files seemed to be missing. I emailed the support guy, who responded really fast by the way, and he sent me new links and I got all the rest of the files so all well and good there. If something like that happens to you, don't worry, just contact them and things will work out fast! I've now done the first portion of the KTVA. It took me about two to three weeks to get the hang of everything, but the very first time I did the lesson, something just clicked and I realized exactly what I'd been doing wrong. I kept honing the techniques he taught and finally decided to move on to Volume 2. The results? I discovered a part of my voice I never knew existed. I've had KTVA for about a month and I can already belt out strong notes above F4 with open vowels. My "highest" full voice note so far is F#5 I think, it's part of a scale we do in Volume 2. There is _a lot_ to work on, but I'm really excited and every single lesson I've done so far has felt easier and more relaxed, sometimes I've realized some things which have given me a boost in my progress. I can sing things like the "o-o-oo" chant from Coldplay's Viva la Vida or The Rasmus' In The Shadows. I'd never before been able to do that so it's simply amazing. I had a strong platform from which to continue, so I wouldn't say the SLS time was a lost cause, it probably helped me a bit, but if I could give my past-self one tip for singing, it'd be "Get the KTVA bundle". Seriously, do it. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced like I was, it doesn't matter. The community is really helpful and even if you don't have money to take skype lessons from Ken, you will get really helpful advice from the community forums if you post your clips there. read more

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy is THE PLACE for Vocal Lessons and techniques that will set you up for success. Self-Study instructional DVD's or downloaded lessons are available with additional Vocal Warmup and Vocal Workout CD's for Rock-Solid Vocal improvement that is Hands-Down THE BEST product of its kind available anywhere! In addition to the DVD and CD lessons, personal instruction is available either in person or via Webcam. This is not a program for vocalists who do not intend to work the program and practice the exercises. The voice is operated by a complex series of muscles and organs and cannot develop without intensive workouts and time and effort being applied. This is a program for vocalists that want to grow their voice, grow their tone, grow their power, grow their range, and protect their voice from blowing out! This is one of the only vocal methods that is geared for all types of singing, but goes farther than any other in the direction of belting, wailing, and full-power ROCK and ROLL! You will have a hard time finding any similar vocal method that is taught by someone with over Thirty Albums released, and demos on YouTube of nearly every major Vocal Legend's Tunes, as demonstrated by Ken Tamplin himself! Google KEN TAMPLIN and do a YouTube search on Ken Tamplin, and you'll see and hear what I mean... Prove it to yourself! I've bought nearly every online vocal program ever offerred, and most were nothing but a total waste of money. KTVA, on the other hand, makers of HOW TO SING BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE, is the REAL THING! I am a lifelong working musician, with the goal of improving my lead singing capabilites to the highest possible professional level. I bought all of the KTVA download programs and have been working the program for about a year. I have never had the kind of progress in this kind of time frame as I have with KTVA. My dollars spent on advancing my vocal goals were never invested more wisely! Ken is currently presenting live webcam Webinars every few weeks for enrolled students. These are great interactive sessions with participants from all over the world. I give this vocal method the highest possible recommendation. read more

If you choose to be part of the Ken Tamplin Vocal Acadamy you will have several choices when it comes to improving your voice. There are the audio video downloads, split into 3 volumes, also available as DVDs and CDs. You can also have personal webcam sessions with the man himself, Ken Tamplin. I have not done these myself yet, but I am planning to in the very near future, as I have heard good things. Ken has a very relaxed way of teaching and seems to know what he's talking about. I searched youtube and found a few videos of him singing. Wow, what a voice. It gave me more confidence when deciding whether or not to buy into his program, after I heard him sing. I had bought another program about 2 years earlier, which was rated the best at the time and as good as it is I prefer Ken's program. It just seems more personal and that inspires me to practice 6 days a week. I have opted to download one volume at a time, doing each one for at least 2 months or more. Every voice is different, so that is not a strict time. The first volume could be done in about 40 minutes and the second one took a bit longer. In about 2 months I hope to be ready for volume 3 and I am very excited. I am a professional entertainer, singing and playing guitar in various venues around North Wales, UK. I am a baritone, so I am keen to extend my range. Since starting Ken's program I can hit my high notes much easier and my voice has regained much of the power lost over the years. I look forward to my vocal exercises everyday as I know they are working for me. I highly recommend Ken's program. The forum is also very useful as the members are helpful and friendly and even Ken adds his knowledge and help to the questions asked there. If you are serious about improving your voice, look no further. I would definitely recommend any vocalist to start this program as soon as possible! read more

Let me start off by saying that I never thought I'd have any talent in singing whatsoever. Growing up, my voice was awkwardly deep and in fact I was teased for this quite often. This eventually raised some self-esteem issues that remained with me for years. With Ken's program, not only did I realize that anyone could learn to sing with the proper instruction, but I also realized that there had been a hidden vocal talent in me just waiting to be released. Just by doing the audio workouts for only Volume 1 for a couple of months expanded my vocal range by not one, but almost TWO octaves of powerful chesty notes! Ken is right in his philosophy that the most effective way to teach you how to sing is to physically show you. His videos are about as close as you can get to having a teacher sit beside you and demonstrate exactly what you need to be doing to sing in a healthy and pleasant manner. If that's not enough, the course actually comes with a webcam session with Ken himself to make sure you're on the right track! I personally haven't done this yet, but rest assured, once I progress further into Volume 2, I will be taking advantage of this service. Ken's lessons on diaphragmatic support and vowel modifications were quite overwhelming at first, but after a few attempts at the audio workouts, you will see that it all comes together rather nicely. These days I feel amazed at how I can so easily sing along to songs that, just months ago, I could never have dreamed of singing. Thank you Ken Tamplin! To all readers, if you're looking for a program that truly delivers results, look no further, take it from me. Ken knows his stuff! I am currently working through Volume 2 of the DVD's, and it's been a blast. Try the course and don't be surprised when your voice grows beyond what anyone thinks is possible of you! read more

I highly recommend the Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy (KTVA). In just 5 weeks of training with the DVDs and practice CDs I have already seen an increase in my range, volume, quality of my voice, and it has solved a vocal problem that had kept me from singing for over a year. Ken Tamplin has a very comfortable teaching style that makes it easy to understand and implement the techniques. Using the DVD series and practice CDs removes all of the intimidation as compared to having a live person listening and evaluating every note and mistake. It is so convenient to practice in the time of day that suits me best and I can re-play and review until I understand and am doing each step correctly. I began by watching Disc 1, and practiced 5 days each week with the CD. The first week and a half I had not tried to sing other than practice, but then I decided to grab my guitar and try a song. When I did I could not believe the difference just 1 1/2 weeks of the training had made! My voice was already louder, stronger and more confident especially with the high and low notes! Most exciting for me is that my chronic voice problem is gone! I had not sung for a year because of my voice breaking/buzzing. I had researched online, with a professional singer's forum, and was examined by an ENT and no one understood the problem. But after working with KTVA I now know what was causing the problem and have been able to successfully correct it! I have only begun my vocal training and I am thrilled with the success I have found and the continual vocal improvements. I know there is so much more to learn and I'm hearing of techniques and concepts that are still new to me. I'm very excited for what is head and highly recommend KTVA to singers of all levels. read more

I have been a professional singer for over 15 yrs. When I was 17 I started playing in my first band and began touring full time when I was 18 yrs old. After a year of touring I really wanted to improve my vocal range, and power, so that I could sing anything that I wanted to. I studied voice, took lessons, bought vocal programs, and after years of hard work, still did not achieve the results that I was looking for. Eventually I came to the conclusion that I would never be able to sing a lot of the songs that I loved. One year ago I discovered KTVA and after hearing Ken sing I bought the program. I began working on the program immediately. What initially impressed me was the simplicity of the method and the fact that Ken could demonstrate what each exercise should sound like. Also, he could then apply the method to singing actual songs, in any style. Finally, a vocal instructor that could do more than tell me what I should be doing, but show me! Since starting KTVA I have found new power, range, and tone in my voice that I never thought I could possess. Now I am able to sing songs that I had never thought possible and take my voice past the obstacles I had lived with for so many years. The beauty of this program is that no matter what your skill level is you will be able to apply the techniques and improve your voice immediately. Ken Tamplin is an inspiration as a teacher and is always there to help his students, armed with the knowledge that he has accumulated throughout his own vocal journey. Today my voice is the best it has ever been and keeps getting better day by day. As Ken himself says "The Proof is in the Singing!" Scott Patrick Lead Singer-Wyatt www.wyattmusic.com read more

Having worked with Brett Manning's Singing Success and Mastering Mix programs for several months, I have to say that in comparison, Ken Tamplin's Vocal Academy "How To Sing" Volumes 1 to 3 series (which I just recently started on), is the far more comprehensive and complete program. And KTVA is also incredibly good value for money in comparison to SS and MM. Although I've only been working on the KTVA program for about a week and a half now, I can already feel the difference in my voice (more control, better tone, more power without strain, increase in range), whereas after spending several months on the SS program, I was really still struggling with it and not feeling much difference at all with real singing. I'm confident that I'll continue to make good progress with KTVA and reach the singing goals that I have set for myself. Bear in mind that Ken Tamplin is a three-time Grammy award winner and an amazing singing with many albums to his credit and thousands of songs that he has written and performed. Google him for yourself and read up on his resume. As far as being a successful pro singer goes, Ken Tamplin is completely the real deal. Imagine having a Grammy award singer actually reveal how he learnt to sing at the level that he does AND show you step by step over hours of video how to train to do it yourself! I keep watching the videos over and over again each day before and during practice, and keep learning new things and nuances that I didn't quite catch on to before. I can't emphasize how big a difference KTVA's video approach (compared to SS's audio based approach) makes in being able to learn in this way, without a vocal instructor physically in front of you. read more

Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy (KTVA) review: I've had the full 3-volume set from Ken Tamplin for about 8 months and can absolutely vouch for the program, which is excellent value for money. The 3-disc set (available both digital and physical) contains loads and loads of information, information you know you can trust when you hear Ken's amazing vocal demonstrations in applicable song form - which he does a lot of - this being what really sets him apart from all the countless charlatan vocal coaches around the web. In addition to Ken arranges numerous free-of-charge webinars and even actually regularly comments with input in the KTVA forum, leaving you with plenty of information and exercises to get you started on building the voice you've always dreamed of. You shouldn't expect however - and Ken never claims it either - that the program will be an instant shortcut to a rockstar voice. If you, like me, were a complete novice when starting out it will take a fair bit of time until you will be good enough to perform. I can promise you though that if you show real dedication and perseverance the program will equip you with all the tools to eventually get there. If you want quicker results you can also get 1-on-1 skype lessons with Ken Tamplin himself, although these are quite expensive and not necessary if you aren't in a real rush. Personally I haven't had any lessons since I feel the course itself has provided all the information I could ask for, the rest is up to me. In short: ditch whatever else program you have been following (especially if it's SLS/SS which is what I followed uselessly beforehand) and order KTVA today rather than tomorrow. You won't be disappointed. read more

To all aspiring singers out there - Your search is over - you have found the ultimate singing method/program out there! Now, I know this may sound exaggerated, but take this from someone who tried and paid lots of $$ for all of them (SLS,SS,TVS and all the rest), they all have their merit, but it wasn't until I started studying with Ken Tamplin that everything fell into place, crystal clear. Ken explains all the various components involved in singing, step-by-step in an everyday, easy to understand manner. Ken takes all the mystery ,secrecy and hogwash out, and simply shows you how to get it done!! If you listen close, put in the time, and practice properly, you have no choice but to be awesome. Yes, Really. Ken will give you several great tools right out of the gate, which will improve your tone immediately, and will keep you motivated to keep going forward and succeed. You will also be able to join the KTVA forum community where you can always receive support and feedback on your progress, ask any question you may have, interact with Ken and attend the KTVA webinars! I know this may read like a sales pitch, but guys seriously, if you're going to invest any $$ in your singing, you can't and you won't go wrong with Ken Tamplin... Your success is guaranteed! read more

Hi I'm an amateur singer who got KTVA's volume 1 just 2 days ago. And I just had to write a review to tell you guys out there who, like me had really been struggling to find a good vocal program that allows you to be able to sing with a very nice timbre in your voice, extend your range and simply sound good. This is not the first vocal program that I've purchased but it's probably the only one I'll write a review for because of the almost immediate effect I received after watching all the videos at one shot and doing the exercises along with it. I spent close to 4 hours doing them all at one go and much to my disbelief, I was able to hit about half an octave higher than I usually do! And this was a huge deal because I was told that if I was patient, I could go up one octave with 3 - 6 months of practising my scales, which I haven't been able to do at all. And I know as you're reading this right now, you're probably thinking "I want that too!". If you are, please, I urge you to get this program because it's an amazing experience to be able to sing your favourite songs and not "break" at the high notes. Ken shared his trade secrets in this program and probably cut my learning time by 80%. Now, that's gotta be worth at least $100 - $300 isn't it? read more

Just wanted to share some excitement about improvements I made with KTVA`s amazing course - "How to Sing Better Than Everyone Else". As classically trained singer I just wanted to break boundaries of my vocal fach, gain a few notes to my range and sing some of my favourite songs without sounding like an opera singer. Well, after year and a half of daily practicing the volumes I gained much more. As a baritone, who`s top note was F#4 and G4 on a really good day, I sing now full voice E5 on daily basis and I can belt all the way up the A5. One of my goal songs was the amazing R`n`B classic "A Change is Gonna Come", by great Sam Cooke. Before KTVA, I couldn`t even start to sing it. Now I`m at point that I can sing it one step higher than the original. I`ve been working with Ken via skype recently. He helped me a lot to get rid of some my bad old singing habits, but the conclusion of it is - it`s all in the course! The support, the bright ping, the LAH! AH! open throat, the modifications.... Once you get hang of it, it settles in the throat and it feels so natural! I`m starting to do the Vol. 3 workouts to build some serious stamina. Next stop - Journey`s Don`t Stop Believin`. Let`s set the bar high! Sam read more

My wife and I have been practicing with Ken Tamplin's "How to Sing Better than Anyone Else." I don't believe I sing better than anyone else, but both my wife and I are certainly singing way better than we ever have before, and in a very short period of time. I am a baritone in a comfortable Johnny Cash range, and always struggled with high notes. Until recently, I haven't sung for years. But within a few weeks with Ken's course I can now easily hit High C and sing many of the "girl songs" I would never have attempted in the past. But most important is that I can do this without any strain. My wife used to sing softly, but now has so much power I have to move further away during practice. After having been away from singing since high school choir, she was singing along with Pat Benatar's "Promises in the Dark," which has some nasty high notes. We used to joke that they used chipmunks in the studio to get that high. My wife hit every note so well that we stopped the music midstream and just looked at each other with amazement. BTW, I watched the Beatles live on Ed Sullivan, so I'm very impressed that anyone could get me singing so well at my (cough) advanced age. read more

I just felt inspired to show you exactly how far you can go with the KTVA method. I love Ken and have grown so much from his program. I'm not afraid of any song, male or female. I don't care, I know I can do it and the KTVA program put me there. A few days ago my daughter came up to me and asked me, "do you think that you could be a professional singer?" I said. "Yes" Then she said, do you think you could have without Ken Tamplin (ken personally trained me for 5 months straight). I have her a one word answer. "No." I was going no where with my voice. I had talent, but no refinement - I coudn't see which way was up and the more I pursued heavy singing, the more my throat started to hurt - to the point where singing wasn't fun anymore and, I would start to pop or break with certain notes and passages. That scared me. I knew I had talent, but I had no idea how to draw it out. If you're still holding on to your cigarette money instead of buying the product, you're wasting your time. Ken can't change you - but he can give you the tools to make you the best singer you can possibly be. If I ever become something in music, I owe to Ken. read more

One year ago I discovered KTVA and after hearing Ken sing I bought the program. I began working on the program immediately. What initially impressed me was the simplicity of the method and the fact that Ken could demonstrate what each exercise should sound like. Also, he could then apply the method to singing actual songs, in any style. Finally, a vocal instructor that could do more than tell me what I should be doing, but show me! Since starting KTVA I have found new power, range, and tone in my voice that I never thought I could possess. Now I am able to sing songs that I had never thought possible and take my voice past the obstacles I had lived with for so many years. The beauty of this program is that no matter what your skill level is, you will be able to apply the techniques and improve your voice immediately. Ken Tamplin is an inspiration as a teacher and is always there to help his students, armed with the knowledge that he has accumulated throughout his own vocal journey. Today my voice is the best it has ever been and keeps getting better day by day. As Ken himself says "The Proof is in the Singing!" read more

I purchased Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy product since very beginning. I was amazed by Ken talent, so I gave it a try. I want to say that I really developed over the years. This program tries to be as simple as possible, but there are all the answers you need to know about mastering your voice. It's just a matter of time and diligent practice. This program is better than others because it guides you from the correct vowel placement to the correct practical singing technique. Style an experimentation is up to you. Also there's a growing community in the forum. There are helpful webinars by Ken himself and other help you need in your musical journey. I never had any singing lessons, I'm just a man who loves music and wants to sing. I didn't have a singing lesson with Ken either. But I feel as he's always around. You have to rewatch videos over and over and experiment with your voice. And the good thins is Ken improves videos, gives free updates so that you will understand more and more. By the way, Ken has got a great taste in music, so if you want to sing - here you got all the tools you need. read more

"I'm stoked. This system is awesome! I'm absolutely in love with this technique. I do the dudes and the divas warm-up. Just hit an A5!! I'm not gonna push it though. This system is unreal. I've studied with Berklee grads....this technique blows it away. When I opened up and started getting into my high register I can't believe how everything clicked. It all came together, I felt the sound going up the back of my head and the resonance was unbelievable. It takes a little bit of time, but when you get this technique, the voice explodes! To be honest, I was doing the exercises correctly, but it wasn't until I did the ah, ah, ah, ooh- oh, ah, ah, ah scale that it exploded. Unreal. I'm floored. I never had any clue my voice had this much potential. The coolest thing was when I did that scale and my voice exploded, I was able to rest in the final release valve and achieve that natural vibrato almost instantly. The feeling and resonance was transcendental! Try this technique and work at it! You won't regret it, I promise!" read more

KTVA....where to begin.... This course is hands down the best vocal training money can buy. No matter if you are a brand new or tenured singer, this program will increase your range, power and stamina far beyond where you would think possible! It's like being able to take decades of experience and lessons from various coaches, styles and techniques and being able to consolidate them into 3 training videos. I personally have purchased all 3 volumes of the course and 3 personal sessions via webcam over the last 2 years that I have been enrolled in KTVA. In that time I went from struggling to sing certain Incubus songs on a given night to being able to sing anything from the 80's with Incubus as a warm up song! All of those nights where I felt like I left my voice at home and couldn't figure out why are now distant memories. Basically, if you are serious about singing then you should seriously consider the Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy and soon you will be writing the next review on this site! read more

I took Ken's Full Course in Jan 2018, and Feb 2918. 2 events occurred, 1 of my 7 Bros Tim told me he no longer has to ask me to "respeak", as I is now clear as a Bell. My vocal range is now 4 Octaves, +A,A#,B in the 5th octave. I practice 1 Hr, 6 days a week. The voice likes practice at the same time in a 24 Hour Period. Have signed up with "The Voice" for 2019, Got my Artists #. They accept vocal videos 12 months out of the year. Recently my Bacon was saved, Apple has a new free app, runs on the iPhone & iPAD usingClips", record your video, move the video, via a USB cable from either device to a Mac or Win computer, CO$T? Pennies for a DVD out of a purchased stack . . . . . . . & BURN A DVD!!!!!!!! & Burn a DVD! Will be mailing one each month to The Voice. Favorite Song Writer Jimmy Webb & Blake Shelton. fav Singer Glen Campbell. Fav Songs: "By the Time I Get To Phoenix", "Wichita Lineman", "MacArthur Park", "Jesus And Me",l read more