#vocal techniques

I've heard this a few times, but people online have said that Vessel's vocal technique (called Yarling, apparently?) is used to achieve the sound he wants, but it's also to accommodate (not sure if that's the right word here) his lisp? Like how do these people know if he has a lisp? Does anyone who knows about vocalist things have any insight?

Relatively few singers and musicians are able to make performing their primary job, let alone their only job. So young Geoff started college as an education major and planned to become a music teacher. In some alternate universe, a lot of lucky kids have great memories of being in Mr. Castellucci's class. In our world, fortunately, theme park gigs were plentiful enough, 4:2:Five transformed into VoicePlay and was able to become self-sustaining, and we've been provided with this series of videos chock full of advice, demonstrations, anecdotes, and Geoff's endearingly corny humor.

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How to sing REALLY low – a short tutorial

In this first video, Geoff gives a brief overview of several common bass techniques — growl, vocal fry, and subharmonics — with descriptions and demonstrations of each.

release date: 6 December 2019

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How to sing LOW – your questions answered, part 1

After his initial video generated a deluge of questions, he made this follow-up to provide a few answers. The topics include further description of vocal fry, more detailed advice for practicing and performing subharmonics, ways to improve recorded sound in post-production, methods of increasing your lower range, and his opinions on the best bass singers.

release date: 8 January 2020

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How to sing LOW – your questions answered, part 2

The answers continue, getting more specific and personal. Segments include a demonstration of Geoff's natural range, a humble description of his own vocal type, the ending of "Oogie Boogie's Song", maintaining his upper range, microphone recommendations, increasing resonance, general vocal maintenance, other ways to improve overall musicality, and a shout-out to his subharmonic inspiration David Larsen.

release date: 17 January 2020

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Singing REALLY LOW – questions answered

In this final (so far) Q&A, Geoff provides yet more advice for practicing bass techiniques, shows off his best Thurl Ravenscroft impression, reiterates how to achieve cleaner sounds in post-production, explains the impressive descending parts in "Kidnap the Sandy Claws" and "Oogie Boogie's Song", considers more complex subharmonic techniques, demonstrates why he doesn't use ingressive phonation, provides further advice for practicing subharmonics, reflects on his own vocal development and maintenance, dashes some folks' hopes for an ASMR channel, and teases his hair care routine.

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There is a wealth of vocal talent in the Orlando area. Some have been established members of the performance community for years. Others are up-and-coming hopefuls looking for their big break. Which also means that there are plenty of students eager to learn, and coaches ready to pass along their wisdom. Tara Simon Studios connects the two in the age-old tradition of mentorship.

But there are also singers outside Florida looking to improve their techniques, and TSS is here for them, too. With her long-running video tutorial series, Tara and her fellow coaches provide tips and demonstrations to help improve every aspect of the voice.

This selection is just the videos that include J.None during his time working at the studio, but if you're interested in learning more, the whole playlist is worth a look.

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ep. 63 – coach vs. coach, breath challenge

As J.None's initiation into the studio, Tara invited him and Nikki into a test of endurance. Who can hold a plank longest while singing?

participants: Tara Simon, Nikki Hollins, & J.None

release date: 12 March 2021

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ep. 66 – coach vs. coach, burpee challenge

Being in the Orlando area, many of the studio's students are performers who need the staminia to sing and dance, so the coaches use this exercise to evaluate their own.

participants: Tara Simon, Nikki Hollins, & J.None

release date: 16 April 2021

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ep. 69 – bass, baritone, and tenor vocal types

Lower (usually male) singers generally fall into one of three vocal types. J.None uses his impressive range to help Tara demonstrate the distinctions between them.

participants: Tara Simon & J.None

release date: 13 May 2021

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ep. 73 – riffs and runs

VoicePlay fans know that J.None has impressive vocal agility. He and Tara provide some tips on how to achieve crisp, clean riffs and runs.

participants: Tara Simon & J.None

release date: 10 June 2021

(The VP song he mentions is their "Beautiful Low" mashup.)

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ep. 80 – breathe like a singer

Ordinary breathing happens without thinking, but singing requires more deliberate training to be sustainable. These techniques can help build those core skills.

participants: Tara Simon, Nikki Hollins, & J.None

When many performers suddenly found themselves with unexpected free time, a lot of them turned to online outlets for their creativity. Professional gospel singer Matt Fouch reinvigorated his interview series with other basses, and reached out to one of his most requested guests. They chatted about Geoff's history as a singer, techniques for improving various aspects of performance, the people who have inspired him, the joy of reaching new audiences (and astonishing them with those low notes), what drives him as a musician, his favorite pieces to perform with VoicePlay, and the tutorials he'd been releasing over the past few months.