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The New Era Of Singing Training Released
By Per Bristow | May 11, 2008
The NEW ERA of SINGING TRAINING
Why Breakthrough Methods Can Dramatically Improve Your Voice
Faster Than You Ever Knew Possible!
has been released!
Go to www.BristowVoiceMethod.com/new-era.html and get it while it is FREE! Read it and then please leave your comments below
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Topics: singing, Performance |
May 11th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
I just read the report Per. It is truly amazing! What an eye opener - you made so many great points. I read the whole thing right away.
Nice work.
May 11th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Brilliant Per! That’s some great writing. Really great points you’re making!
May 11th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Yeah, if you only knew how that “judgment” section hit home. Baam! right in my gut. Phew. I’m kinda looking forward to tomorrow. Gonna apply some of this stuff. Thanks!
May 11th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
I’M MAD! I’ve always been told that I have to use breath control and stomach support. You’re saying that’s wrong?! If it’s been tried and true for ages why is it suddenly wrong now? It p… me off if there is a better way. Show me Per. SHOW ME!
May 11th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
Hey Sal, why do you ask if it’s “wrong”? Did you completely miss the point in the “right versus wrong” chapter??? I agree it would be great if you, Per, could show us. How about a video?
May 12th, 2008 at 10:37 am
It’s becoming evident to me just how crucial it is for me to grasp your concepts in order to discover the next level in my singing! Once again….inspired.
May 12th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Okay, I shouldn’t have used the word “wrong”, I’m just saying that everyone and their pet says breath control is a must to sing. So maybe that’s the reson I still suck. whadda I know. I’m just saying I need to be shown. If Per’s got the magic pill - okay not pill or quick fix (I read that chapter too) how can I learn this??? So I’m not mad… just frustrated…
May 12th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Sal, I think it sounds like your judging yourself a tad too hard. Are you frustrated about what you read, frustrated about your voice, what? I knew myself that I can feel furstated at something, but then I realize that the frustration is really because I don’t have what I would like to have. I found “The New Era” was extremely interesting. I’ve been thinking about all those aspects of how to learn fast and how I (I’m probably no alone) so esaily get caught up in behaviors that slow down learning. I feel very inspired. Maybe you can teach old dogs after all. Thanks Per.
May 12th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Per, I took your online course and I gotta say reading this ebook took everything to yet another level. Thank you.
May 12th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
I really liked this, I hope I succeed in applying these concepts…. Thanks for the interesting and inspiring read!
May 12th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
I had taken lessons for 7 years for a bunch of teachers and frankly, I grew tired of this breath-control stuff. I understanding your frustration, Sal. I’m kinda mad too. I don’t think you mean you’re mad towards Per, but how we always keep hearing the same old nonsense that if you can sing Opera you can sing anything. Yeah, right. I realize how afraid I’ve been. This was definitely an eye-opener for sure. You go Per.
May 13th, 2008 at 12:16 am
I had one teacher go nuts every time I missed a note. He’d bang the piano everytime I was flat or sharp. It was all about control, control, control.
May 13th, 2008 at 1:23 am
I’ve also been taught breath control and support from your stomach. I have also been told by several teachers that opera is the foundation and with those techniques you can sing anything. Strange statements when you think about it. “The New Era Of Voice Training” certainly provided food for thought.
May 13th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
That thing about breath control was genius. A friend of mine had a serious voice problem and guess what she was taught? Breath control techniques of course. Control, control, control (I with you May). No wonder we are all control freaks. Every doctor, speech therapist and singing teacher really needs to read this.
May 13th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
I was about to download this report when I saw all these post bashing traditional teaching. Is this what it is about? If someone denies the need for teaching breath control they should frankly be banned from ever teaching. I’ve seen pseudo teachers making similar claims just to end up ruining the voices of students. It is because of these lackadaisical approaches and dismissal of proven methods that youths of today grow up screaming rather than singing (just listen to the radio) They come to believe they can sing just by opening their mouths when it in fact takes years and years of training to really sing beautifully with exemplary control. Beware of the snake oil salesman.
May 13th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
uhm… do we have someone commenting without having read it??? Talk about making judgments. Terrific writing and a terrific report, Per.
May 14th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Bashing? I didn’t read anything that was bashing anybody. You might want to actually read the material before you start bashing others. Great work Per. Very inspiting. When is the homestudy course coming out?
May 14th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Great report. So many points hit home with me, such as, fear because nobody ever told me I could sing. I also played violin, so I know I am not tone deaf. I just have to practice getting that inner voice out.
I took the online course which helped me greatly. I can’t wait for the DVD!
May 14th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Ah yes…fears. What fears do you have, Yvette? It seems there’s a real need for this report. It’s like you say: this goes way beyond singing. I’d love to see a video where you demonstrate the things you write about.
May 14th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
I want to hear you sing, Per. Is there something on your website of your own voice? So by reading your report I feel hopeful. Maybe I really can learn to sing then? When I sing by myself it makes me feel so good, but I don’t think I sound very good. I’d do anything to be able to sound really good. I don’t know if it’s just a confidence issue or what to do. Help!
May 14th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Yes! Let’s hear it for Per. I, also, would like to hear a singing demo. Even we should not strive to sound like you, it would instill more hope and confidence in us.
May 14th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
You are pure gold per. What writing. yeah give us a video, a recording. Show us how to do this. Count me in on your new course (Hope it won’t be too expensive).
May 15th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Loved the ebook. It has truly made me think. Yes, I would love to see a demonstration in a video too.
May 15th, 2008 at 10:54 pm
You should write a whole book Per! It was so intriguing. I really took the judgment issue to heart and performed in a whole different way last night. Can’t wait til the DVD release.
May 19th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
That was an amazing read, Per. I’m really glad I found you.
May 21st, 2008 at 11:36 am
I’ve taken Per’s online course. He does practise what he “preaches” in his ebook.
His method really is quite different from the way most classically trained singing teachers teach. It’s all about releasing i.e. freeing the voice. The online lessons helped me start to rediscover the effortless and enjoyable way of singing that came so naturally to me when I was a kid (I guess I picked it up from my Dad who used to sing and play the guitar a lot when I was young). Sound really was an extension of me (to quote Per’s ebook).
I lost a most of that effortlessness after a prolonged episode of laryngitis when I was in my twenties and traditional singing lessons with breath control etc. didn’t help that much to restore my free voice.
I highly recommend Per’s course.
-Antti
May 27th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I’ve never taken “classical” vocal training, but I worked with Per online after running into some problems after a singing hiatus. He’s simple, straightforward, and direct, and his approach to vocal training works. I always like his dismissal of judgement and emphasis on the embodiment of function- he has much in common with advanced martial artists and Zen monks! Per’s work has definitely formed the foundation of my own practice and performing.
May 28th, 2008 at 4:54 am
Have read alot of fasets, life being a paradox ,some things grounded in experience, alright already…lets go! Best council concerned judgement, good point!..yet words… so many truths that touch the soul of mankind come with a freakin $$$ sign…I agree to commitment…there in is perfect instruction, there is learning …. ahhh, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. What will the $$ show commitment or just expendable cash?
May 29th, 2008 at 10:33 am
I think feeling is really how to improve and this document is a good philosophy for life not just singing!
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Dear Per,
THNQ AGAIN for FREE video. You are generous Per. Printed FREE book–GREAT! Your kindness & how you answers questions, encouraging to all. Thank God for your help. Just home from trip, excited about your new classes!
June 9th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Dear Per, You have truy AWAKENED MY MIND TO NEW HEIGHTS. I have never learned so much in a vocal lesson. I wish I could sign up for your classes but Im in MS:( Anyways Bless you for making your empowering view available to aspiring SINGERS AND ARTISTS!
June 12th, 2008 at 7:32 am
Hi, what an awesum revelation you have shared with me!!
thank you so much!!!!!!
June 15th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
You’re awsome. God Bless you!!!
What you say is so true. Thanks.
June 15th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
They are some great points, and what you’re saying makes a lot of sense, but do you have ay exercises that are any different from the traditional singing methods you dismiss? Or are we to apply your theory to our regular practice? I am a contemporary singer who had never had proper technical training until recently as I was experiencing vocal tiredness, strain, and couldn’t increase my range. I have noticed great improvement since I’ve been given advice (from an opera singer) on how to use my head voice and given exercises to promote muscle memory for the correct (non damaging) use of my voice. I also saw a vocal therapist, who I believe had some very modern ideas on how to use your voice without damaging it during speech and singing, and that also helped me. If you do have any training/exercises for the voice, I would be very interested to try them.
June 20th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Very well written and eye-opening report. I have been told in the past to support until it hurts. Thank God I found Per.
June 28th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Dear Per:
I read your book and found a good deal of inspirational material. I imagine techique comes with the lesson CDs.
I sing, not professionally, just casually at various venues like senior citizens, day centres and the like.
I once had ambitions of becoming a professional singer (bass baritone), as a young man, but did not progress as hoped and, now at 64 just do a bit as a hobby.
I found your site and the material you sent me thought provoking at least.
Regards
Geoff
July 7th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Dear Per,
Great advice and consult within the 37 pages of your ‘free’ ebook. I am applauding you at taking the time to write this as well as provide your own experiences in your athletic times as well.
Absolutely wonderful! I invite you to my site, and feel free to leave a comment on it…as well as others out here on this blog site.
I have never been a trained singer…but decided to pursue my education in the music field for the simple fact that I am searching for ways to better the “system” of the word ‘talent’….its almost like taking an IQ test…the end result with the number averages…can really make a person feel inadequate…my IQ test by the way shows that I am “Below Average”…..if I would have let that take hold and fruition in my mind….who knows where I would be…instead…I took matters into my own hands….once your on my site…you may also agree with me….that the accomplishments aren’t bad for a “Below Average” person…I say all of this to you Per and to the rest….Dreams and working at them is the real secret…and then having others such as yourself confirm that a person can really do things is what is so great! Loved the readings and am looking into subscribing!!! THANKS!! THANKS!! THANKS!!!
July 10th, 2008 at 4:26 am
Thank for your excellent and humble advice. You’ve explained well so many points that educationalists take for granted. I like the way you connected the ball experience with learning very crucial for anyone starting to tap into his/her inner spirit of new learning.
July 19th, 2008 at 5:24 am
I found your report interesting and read it with relief, so I now feel brave enough to try and not just snap my mouth shut when a squally sound comes out( or no sound at all in the high notes….) a very interesting read about learning in general
July 19th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Wow, what a interesting book…Thank you Per,it help me a lot of my singing…And thank you also for sharing your talent for free…You are a God send…More power to you…
July 27th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Hello, I enjoyed examining another side of singing comments on power(control)vs.empowerment(look into ones self. This fits many avenue of life. However when it comes to structure in music, this approach may not fit all types of music. Compare Chinese to Hebrew or European to African, I think you get the point. But I am in favor of giving your technique try.
Thank you for your hard work and generous gift.
August 14th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Hello Per
Your vocal report is incredible in many ways: musically, spiritually, metaphysically, creatively, mentally, physiologically, inspirationally, intra-personally, energetically, as well as multiple levels and dimensions within each subject matter. Yea, for releasing the soul!
Per..A true vocal innovator!
Very Warm Regards and gratitude for your words of inspiration and education,,Tony
September 3rd, 2008 at 8:47 pm
hey Per
your report was very good, mind altering. a work of pure insporation.
when i first started my search on the internet i was looking for stratagies and technics to help improve my singing and confidens.
But i can now see that its more about expresing your self, experimenting, and being free of judgement from yourself and others. i think i got the just of what you were saying
sincerly, nathan
September 3rd, 2008 at 11:15 pm
I am a professional singer with a five octave voice, many genres, blues, soul, country rock, classic rock, jazz and pop. I guest with bands, do session work, and go out solo,(sometimes with my drummer hubby). I use a combo amp and wireless mic, for my vocals and guitar.
Many years ago I had two lessons, of one hour each session, from an amazing ex-concert hall singer. She was quite old for a teacher, but she knew her business well.
I had previously been told by family that I could not sing as good as my sisters, but I kept singing along to the hits of the day that I liked, because I enjoyed it. With just these basics, and remembering the techniques taught years earlier, for only those two hours, I found my own voice. It is a ‘big’ voice, and it usually overwhelms those who have been trained, who also imagined they could sing better, because of all the years of singing technology they had learned.
Whilst in my first band, I was signed to a London, UK, record company. They loved the uniqueness, of my voice. I was not ‘cloned’ in any way. This man Per, speaks very good sense, and is the first person I have ever heard teach like this!
Although I am very happy with my singing, and have a ‘free’ voice, which seemed to come naturally, and through my natural confidence, I am intrigued to learn more of what he has to say. I believe in progression, and I wonder how I will sound when practising more of what Per has to teach! He is a breath of fresh air!
Donni-Jay De-Ville
September 8th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
This is super reading, I have already aplied this type of format in my sales and became number one salesman,in a huge very competitive market, but I
have to admitt I didn’t think about singing karaoke this way, this is awesome!!!!!!!!!!
Thanx
JOHN KEITH
September 21st, 2008 at 8:30 am
Hi, Per:
I enjoyed reading your report, even though I’m fighting a migraine today. It’s been my discovery, as I got older, that most people operate out of fear, and that we look at others through filters of criticism and judgment. So it was enlightening to realize it was my own fear, criticism and judgment of my singing which may be holding me back. How completely reasonable. Thank you, because your report has focused my thinking about how I can apply your information in all parts of my life.
October 2nd, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Very enlightening report. It really opened my eyes.