"... It is freakin rare to find a teacher who is not only a master in his own right, but also eager to collaborate and share with others. That is what music is all about, and again, you're walking the talk."
P.Naga
"My God man, you rock! Seth Riggs is like nursery rhymes compared to what you are offering".
J. Crowson
"Honestly, of all the vocal training materials I have gotten over the years I have never seen or read anything that explains the process in such a "visual" and easily understood way. I can see and feel changes."
J. Mack (Texas)
"Damn, thanks Rob! My last lesson was off the chain. You're becoming the best possible vocal coach anyone could ever want. You truly have me believing I can do anything after I leave your studio. Iris I thanks you, as well. See you next Sat."
D. Hagan (Iris I)
"I try to ignore the Mixed voice terminology or the SLS stuff as it makes things more complicated for me than they need to be. Your method cuts right to the chase and gets the vocal instrument and the mind going in the right direction right off the bat."
H. Chae
"that "session" you uploaded is f++++++ awesome. You're probably the most versatile vocalist I've ever heard. I love your style."
D. Van Straaten (S. Africa)
"I wanted you to know that I am still constantly practicing, and my last live performance was my best vocal performance yet. I nailed notes that I've always had trouble hitting, or would avoid, and my bandmates said the notes were crystal clear and spot on... I just wanted you to know I will be back as soon as possible. Thanks for the outstanding training!!!
M. Pitre
"Just as a side note; in watching your "passagio" video clip I realised that I figured out the "lift up, pull back" technique early on in my self-training back in the mid-80's simply by trying to replicate Geoff Tate on Queensryches "The Warning" LP. I always wondered if there was a name for what I was doing. I have had many teachers over the years and none of them taught me that technique to bridge the passagio. They never taught that way and with that explanation. Nice and simple. Great work!...a fan."
K. Garvey
".. just discovered "the vocalist studio" as im an aussie wanting to learn how to sing the classic rock style with the high screams.. Have to say, you have an amazing voice Randy.. a beautiful classic rock voice..and ive seen the clips of you doing the exercises.. holy cow you can go high.. fkn awesome!!! congrats on your vocal talent ;) To Rob Lunte (recently found your site) - you n your program fkn ROCK!!! Its what ive been looking for -for ages. Wish a guy like you lived in australia.."
aussiegnr (YouTube Comment)
"Merci encore pour ce formidable master class, j'ai des images plein la tete et Robert Lunte peut compter un fan et un adepte de plus de sa mthode!"
Zebulon Duke, Montpellier, France - IEFAR Instructor and French guitarist
"Hey Robert!
Thanks for being so helpful yesterday at my lesson. I wanted to tell you that I buzzed all night during my show and it made my vocals in every song more powerful and vibrant-- I was able to hit and sustain notes that had previously been more difficult. One of the most exciting parts about using the buzzing was being able to stop worrying about hitting the notes as much and having more focus on interacting with the audience. Singing is way more enjoyable this way and I will definitely be practicing my buzzing every day. I am really looking forward to the next lesson! Thanks again!"
J. Nelson
.... "Hi Robert! I just got back from my show and I wanted to say that my lesson today really helped my performance tonight! It was the wildest the crowd has ever been in my three years with my band. I got a lot of compliments! Covering the "e" helped immensely, and I didn't know how much until I realized the hardest song for me to sing had its highest note on an "e" vowel ("Vertigo" by U2). I covered the e on that one and made it through much easier".
M.Petree
"I want to thank you again for this high experience, it was amazing for me,
great and wonderful!!!!!!! You are a very good teacher, and i know, what i speak about ;o))) Cause i had a lot of teacher during my voice training the last year!!!
On your homepage, damned man, there are great voices...............cool!"
R.Razenberger (Vienna, Austria)
"Robert
I found you and TVS on youtube. I am guitarist and backup vocalist. I've had private lessons, I've purchased (a list of many other voice training products) ... I still have problems when I attempt to sing Rock. Just by watching and listening to you and your students sing rock with your technique, I at least now understand specifically what to practice. I'm in no position to claim to be a success story at this time, but so far for the first time I know what it feels like to connect the resonant tract all the way into my head consistently. No one else, I think, is presenting Rock Vocal Instruction like TVS and I would like to thank you for helping people like me who want to sing this style."
D.Attaway
"Hey robert
the tour is going really well. we are playing this festival called bock rock that in lisbon today and metallica is playing. its been about 2 weeks of touring so far and so far my voice is holding strong. Ive been doing the buzzing and a few other excercises before the shows every day and it seems to be working."
J. Whitney
"Thank you Robert for the great lesson. I can see the Maestro lives on in you. I am looking forward to the lessons with enthusiasm... God bless, thank you".
D.Ramirez
"hey robert, i had a great time yesterday. i read the packet you gave me, very informative. i checked out all the singers you listed as some of the best. i cant believe some of the notes rob halford can hit. so ridiculous. i cant wait to be able to do that. i am very interested in male whistle register. didnt know there was such a thing. ive been practicing with the cd you gave me and working on breathing, etc. cant wait for next week!"
J.Humphrey - "Dating Delila"
"...BTW I just recieved your ebook (for now) and think that is amazing. Robert where you've been 16 years ago when i was young bad vocalist. But...RnR i am coming ;)"
djoleale (YouTube Comment)
"Thanks for getting in touch! I've coincidently run across a few of your vocal students. They all have a strong admiration for you. Looks like we're actually going to get playing together with Mike Wilson. We're excited about his potential with us. Really appreciate your contact. Our best,
Roger, NightClouds"
"I practised your DVD everyday!! Indeed! No kidding! From May to now, IT has been around 7 months, I love the programme very much. I would like to say Thank You to you once again!
I love you, my video teacher!? "
K. Lam Ho Kei (Hong Kong)
Hey Robert,
Just wanted to let you know how things went today at the audition. Im in...there appears to be plenty of room for solo work. SMILES. Thank you!!!!!! Im having fun.
J.Brown
"Hey, Robert-
Thanks so much for the amazing lesson today! I can't tell you how great it is to find a teacher that get's what I need vocally, and knows how to take me there!"
T. McCarthy
"I'm honored that you want to know more about me. I live in TAHITI in the Pacific ocean, and that we have no vocal coach for rock singing here. And we don't have great rock singers that can reach high notes without going into falsetto.
So that's the reason why I bought your method 4pillars of screaming. Now I'm really looking forward to extend my range beyond G4 in full voice. Thank you very much for your time and kindness."
C. Tomatoa (Tahiti)
"... im having amazing results (mainly being able to scream!) Cant wait to get paid so i can buy the set! I found that after training if I sung a song and there was a high note I couldnt get, like at the end of Cemetary Gates, if I stopped on the note which I broke into falsetto over, and did your set and release exercise, then sung the passage again I could hit the note perfectly :D. "
S. Myers (UK)
"Yo, I worked the warm-ups for about 2 hours today. Took a little while to get the hang of them but once I figured some stuff out they were RAD! LIGHTBULB! ...They are great warm-ups and the videos were extremely helpful when I got confused. I think they will teach me maaaaaaaaaaany things! THANK YOU again for them!"
Peace,
J.Underdown (Japan)
"I'm very excited about these new things you are teaching me... Thanks for getting back to me,"
D.Young
"Your articles about anatomy, physiology, and acoustics in vocal productions were very helpful in understanding how the voice works and its applicaitons.
I've read other many books and watched other vocal training videos, though, your articles are the BEST and your training videos are GROUNDBREAKING to me.
Yours contain much more useful information than what I've known so far and studied at college.( My major was Speech Science, Speech Pathology and Audiology). After trying out your samples with the knowledge applied, I could already feel improvement in my speaking voice, especially in vocal qualities and power. So I can't wait to get your very practicable product at my hand, and want to brush up my voice. Thanks,
K. Hiratsuka (Japan)
"I have been singing and performing for close to twenty years and have worked with a number of professional instructors in various settings. I can say without hesitation that my time at The Vocalist Studio has been the single most productive, enlightening and enjoyable learning experience I have ever encountered. I would encourage anyone considering taking their vocal chops to the next level, TVS is the place to be!!"\
R.Loran
"Robert...I found that after I "LIFT" in my singing, the connection bewteen Chest to Head become easiler. Woo!... after using your Amazing DVD for a month. I found it awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...After 1 month , I can really relax my face muscle, and do the... (LIFTnd drop Jaw) ...I almost watch, review the video everyday, and think , understand, and practise the video over and over, your video is really practical , funny (so students can "have FUN" with the scale) . I can really feel that I am not practing, but doing gym, like a runner, swimmer. Thank you Robert.
K. Man Fai (Hong Kong)
"I have to say ... all the material connected with you and Voicecouncil has been so helpful in helping get those high notes higher"
A.Debrett (UK)
"...I'm really starting to see results from your book and videos. I'm getting great at using my diaphragm and air velocity combined with the adduction. I sound great and I actually have an idea of what I'm doing now. You really blow ------- out of the water. (another popular screaming technique system) really left me hanging and didnt even begin to really explain in detail what your system teaches". I really appreciate the help, I think I will be a great singer when we're through.
A.Rutten
"Your program is well put together and I am amazed at how quickly it helped."
C.Reese
"So I went to Bush Garden for Karaoke on Saturday for my future mother-in-law's birthday and I sang Sublime's Santeria (this time the crowd is mostly my fiance's family but still a crowd) and I brought the house down with the song. They loved it, and it wasn't just a obligatory "good job" but word was going around that I have seriously improved from how I used to sing. (they don't know I'm taking lessons..yet) Without a doubt, your techniques and teaching has really helped out my chest voice and "performance" voice. The previous time I was taking lessons, I didn't even have the confident in my voice to even try Santeria or other songs that are in the higher register (maybe not headvoice) but pretty high up, but you have helped strengthen my chest voice considerably."
H.Chae
"... I checked out your page and your website. You have unbelievable technique! Simply amazing. You cover the issues that are really difficult for most singers, and you go right at it! Again, phenomenal. I actually bought your book/DVD/CD."
D.Beck
Nashville Producer/Engineer
"Hi Robert,
Really good to hear from you. I have enjoyed you web site and admire your energy and dedication to all things vocal. It seems you have found a niche in which to explore the challenges of today's performers in their genre of choice.
Go, go, go !"
P.Eagan - Classical Voice Teacher
(The Belrose Singing Studio - Australia).
"Hello Rob, great techniques on the cd and dvd. It helps me directly to the place I wanna go with my voice."
W.Plevier (The Netherlands)
"Hi Robert, Some pretty cool performances on the DVD! Tons of clear and important info everywhere.... I think you're doing a great job inspiring and supporting your students in so many ways! Thanks so much!"
D.Willow (Canada)
"... I think few pro singers have the chops you do ... The recording we did together, even on top of all the singing I've seen you do over the past couple years, is more than enough to show me I selected the right instructor ... "
J.Wellman
"Hi, Your program is great! I live in Japan."
M.Takayama (Japan)
"Hi Robert,
Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated my lessons and how good it was to get two lessons in with you on Sat. I will be working as hard as I can to make progress and I am stoked to have gotten your perspective on singing....great stuff.
Will be in touch...and take care."
T.Ralston (California)
"Wanted to thank you again for another great experience. Your ideas work and as I stated I will always refer others to your shop. Maestro would be proud of you."
W.Scott
"...the videos I have seen that you have have given me the drive and motivation to become a better singer/vocalist and improve my style and range. Maybe someday I can find my way to Seattle to and train with the best. In the mean time I will keep up with you online. Take care and keep in touch."
Joseph ? (myspace "friend")
"Dear mr lunte, my name is Nick Dafos & I am a member of Orias (maybe you remember me, I wrote to you from myspace once)! I would like to tell you that I feel so honoured that you are a part of this album. You are so amazing! Thanks !"
A.Berlin (Sweden : The Band "Orias")
"Hi Rob,
I just want to say that the DVD and and lessons I have taken so far have made a huge difference in my abilities as an artist... Even though the lessons have been virtual...it still hasn't taken away from the instruction...anyone thinking of taking virtual lessons, go for it, but you'll get so much more out of it with the DVD and workbook. It really helps for those moments when your wondering about what was said in a lesson or a particular technique, Thanks a ton Rob".
T.Nantais (Brantford, Canada)
"I implemented what I learned in my lesson (taking a bite out of that apple) at the show Saturday night, and all of my friends, and regular people that come to all of the shows, certainly heard a huge difference. They all made comments about my voice being deeper and not sounding like it was straining on the higher notes. :) That's so awesome!!!"
C.Crider
"I found the voice council site (I've been using TC Helicon gear for quite a while) which led me to your site (which I love btw)...thank-you for all the great information you've shared on your site and the Voice Council site".
D.Gibbons (Australia)
"Rob, you really got something going...with the live amplification, stage and then to learn the technique that is so hard to find from any other teachers. I am pumped!"
C.Browning
"Awesome experience, awesome place you have. Look forward to seeing you again".
W.Scott
"...You are an incredible teacher...I have received accolades on the change in certain intrinsic tones of my voice and singing. This is a direct result of your lessons...I have, and will continue to speak very highly of THE VOCALIST STUDIO and your work."
M.Young
"Rob, ...that lesson had a profound impact on me as a singer. I havent been able to stop talking about it. Im excited about going to the next step in my singing..I want the money notes!!!!! I want to melt faces. I want the WOW factor...this whole week has been very inspirational and Im ready to friggen ROCK!! See you Saturday!!"
J.Lucas
"Was some fun! Enjoyed it 100%."
Thx,
D. Raynes
"After following the trail of Maestro Kyle I finally found the holy grail of rock vox at TVS. I came in as a classical singer; four lessons later my voice can do things I never thought possible. I can tell that you really put your heart into teaching. You don't just train voices, you make singers." out of curiosity what is your range? (4-5 octives?) Rock on!"
S.Indman
"Hey Rob,...that was a good lesson. I can see things slowly but surely coming together, and im excited..ill be buzzing on the lot."
N.Reynolds
"Hey Rob -
Great session on Saturday... I really feel like we made some great progress. Again I am really excited to be moving forward! Also I ordered up a VoiceLive yesterday so hopefully we'll have it by the weekend."
T.North
"... I do the exercises almost daily ... I have been able to sing a lot higher in a fuller tone already and sing some Helloween songs that I couldn't before so everything is working out great!"
A.Jenkins (Virtual Student)
"...I want to say something you already know, the few things you taught me are incredible. My voice is so much stronger now. I know I have a long way to go, BUT, the very first reason I visited you was to save my voice from crapping out after and during shows. VOCAL FATIGUE! Now my voice can handle tour, and it's amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH!"
D.Young
"...I am SO stoked to be working with you bro! :=) ..."
D.Lanza (Virtual Student)
"Greetings from Canada! I am so glad Jaime wrote about you. You know your stuff and Im stoked to know someone is carrying on Maestro Kyle's legacy. It is also rare to meet vocal coachs that are singers in their own right and have a modern approach to singing".
Z.Peter
"Hello! My in-laws trained with Maestro back in the late 70s-early 80s and my mother in law gave me a few of her old lesson tapes to check out. He was an incredible teacher, and I was a little sad just the other day, as I thought darn it, I cant ever have a session with him. But now I am very happy to discover that apparently you have taken his legacy and ran with it, so to speak... So I am looking forward to train at your facility..."
D.Joy
"Hey Rob!
Good to hear things went well. :) Shannon LOVED it! She came back with a HUGE smile and utter excitement! She can't wait to come again! Finally she is back on the wagon and doing something she loves. Thank you for helping her find that again...:)"
N. Richards (friend that purchased a gift)
"...Wow, my lesson exceeded my expectations. You really care and are passionate about what you are doing! Thanks for the killer lesson, cant wait for the next session."
M.Pierce
"...I absolutely had a blast. If I had the money I would schedule you for two hours so we could work more on my project! Thanks so much for the great feedback and input. It's exactly what I need!"
A.Jennings
"... these lessons are really starting to help me and I've made some vast improvements since the last lesson and am eager to get back in there again!"
C.Ruebel
"Rob, you showed me an entirely new way of working with my voice, not against it, without forcing, and encouraged me to keep working hard. Now the high notes are coming SO much easier, and I feel really good. I know I still have a LOT to learn, but I feel that you've shown me a whole new world..... (also) I'm working on the philangial (Yeah, yeah, slaughtered the word:b)contractions and I got up to a high g# today!! Woo hoo! Its really giving me power! I did some of that at the show too on my high notes. I love it when you teach me new stuff! Thanks!"
H.Vesser
"...By the way, ...You have a dynamic energy that translates-- positively. . ."
TCa
"Hi Rob,
Thanks again for all the help on Saturday! I got home and listened to the tape, and wow, there is definitely a whole different sound there..."
K.Thorpe
"Rob...I'm really pleased with how things are progressing. You've been awesome...Thanks..."!
D.Richards
"Through Rob's honest and straight forward teaching style, I've done things with my voice I never imagined. I am forever grateful for his generosity and patience, which has made the process of becoming a better singer a fun and enlightening experience..."
J.Carey
"Rob... hey man, thanks for helping endeavor out! josh had great things to say about you're lessons. mad props yo!
Sean (of endeavor)..."
Rob,
"Thank you so much for your time today...when I got home and listened to the recording, I realized that your methodology had me making sounds I did not even know I could be capable of...I can't help but to feel inspired. Most importantly though, I had a really good time working with you! Your positive encouraging attitude really make the difference...Thanks again"!
J. Blackthorne
"...By the way, we had a big show the night of the (first) lesson, and to be honest, I felt and sang GREAT. So much more confident. I know that sounds premature, but it's the truth. THANKS"!
J.Siegel
"Robert,
Thank you so much for the incredible work, information and belief in the fact that this singer can be a source of "greatness." I really appreciated you staying late for me ... You are the best"!
J.Cremer
"...Things are going well -- I swear my high notes have already improved since coming to you"! ...BTW, I felt really good about my lesson Saturday.
I know you're gonna help me become the "shiznit!""
H.Bale
"... I just wanted to say that I love the way you have been teaching me and I know that with your help I am going to be able to take my career in music to the next step, I have felt so accomplished just being in your class one day a week, keep up the awsome teaching technique and keep giving the students your all..... see you on saturday...."
TINK ;-) XOX
"... People really love you, I'm looking forward to working with you. Everyone raise your glass to David Kyle".
L. Rusty
"... Rob,
I couldn't be happier with you as my coach. My skill is improving exponentially thanks to you. Best decision I've ever made to further my music career. See you on Sunday..."
D.Hagan
"... On behalf of myself and Jackshot we want to thank TVS for all your help. It's nice to know there are vocal coaches that care more about the students and their success than just filling their pockets...Lastly, I personally appreciate you giving me the foundation to become a better singer and frontman. Without your drive and motivation it would have taken me much longer to see positive results. Rock On"!!
M.Wilson
"... I just wanted to say that I have been writing some of the vocal parts for our newest stuff and it is sounding awesome. I have to say it is in a huge part a reflection of the instruction you have given me and that I have worked on man. I can't wait to show you the new stuff it is very cool! Much thanks for all the help man. Looking forward to even more improvement"!
C.Cullen
"... The band is doing very well. I have officially been recognize as the frontman and leader of the band....Things are going very well we have added 6 more songs to our set list. Making our set list 16 songs of all original music....The band is blown away at how much I have improved in all areas"!
T.Tanner
"... Awesome website! "Marvelous, Wonderful" Thank God someone finally gives the Maestro (David P. Kyle) the credit he deserves"!
G. Elseth
"... Robert helps me explore and realize the range and power of my voice in new and interesting ways. And the real-world application of his teaching is immediate. The lessons happen in a way that makes sense for me as a working musician--on stage, singing through a live (and loud) PA system."...
C. Mess
"... I have been in bands for years and am a pretty good singer, but after working at TVS, I was able to gain some much needed technique to expand my range and reduce the "gripping" that I was feeling..."
M. Fasmali
"... Robert helped me to get my singing to the next level and learn how to listen to my own music more closely, for a stronger interpretation. Ive really gotten a lot out of the coaching time we have spent together..."
S. Crawford
"... Best vocal coach in Seattle, without a doubt ..."
H. Brewer
"Thanks for the email, I cant wait to get the Four Pillars of Screaming, so bad that I wish I had it right now. I've actually been wanting to buy FPOS for a little while but the price tag made me a little nervous, but after reading about it, and watch the videos seeing how some of those guys sing, amazing. It seemed a lot smaller of a price to pay."
A. Hill
P.Naga
"My God man, you rock! Seth Riggs is like nursery rhymes compared to what you are offering".
J. Crowson
"Honestly, of all the vocal training materials I have gotten over the years I have never seen or read anything that explains the process in such a "visual" and easily understood way. I can see and feel changes."
J. Mack (Texas)
"Damn, thanks Rob! My last lesson was off the chain. You're becoming the best possible vocal coach anyone could ever want. You truly have me believing I can do anything after I leave your studio. Iris I thanks you, as well. See you next Sat."
D. Hagan (Iris I)
"I try to ignore the Mixed voice terminology or the SLS stuff as it makes things more complicated for me than they need to be. Your method cuts right to the chase and gets the vocal instrument and the mind going in the right direction right off the bat."
H. Chae
"that "session" you uploaded is f++++++ awesome. You're probably the most versatile vocalist I've ever heard. I love your style."
D. Van Straaten (S. Africa)
"I wanted you to know that I am still constantly practicing, and my last live performance was my best vocal performance yet. I nailed notes that I've always had trouble hitting, or would avoid, and my bandmates said the notes were crystal clear and spot on... I just wanted you to know I will be back as soon as possible. Thanks for the outstanding training!!!
M. Pitre
"Just as a side note; in watching your "passagio" video clip I realised that I figured out the "lift up, pull back" technique early on in my self-training back in the mid-80's simply by trying to replicate Geoff Tate on Queensryches "The Warning" LP. I always wondered if there was a name for what I was doing. I have had many teachers over the years and none of them taught me that technique to bridge the passagio. They never taught that way and with that explanation. Nice and simple. Great work!...a fan."
K. Garvey
".. just discovered "the vocalist studio" as im an aussie wanting to learn how to sing the classic rock style with the high screams.. Have to say, you have an amazing voice Randy.. a beautiful classic rock voice..and ive seen the clips of you doing the exercises.. holy cow you can go high.. fkn awesome!!! congrats on your vocal talent ;) To Rob Lunte (recently found your site) - you n your program fkn ROCK!!! Its what ive been looking for -for ages. Wish a guy like you lived in australia.."
aussiegnr (YouTube Comment)
"Merci encore pour ce formidable master class, j'ai des images plein la tete et Robert Lunte peut compter un fan et un adepte de plus de sa mthode!"
Zebulon Duke, Montpellier, France - IEFAR Instructor and French guitarist
"Hey Robert!
Thanks for being so helpful yesterday at my lesson. I wanted to tell you that I buzzed all night during my show and it made my vocals in every song more powerful and vibrant-- I was able to hit and sustain notes that had previously been more difficult. One of the most exciting parts about using the buzzing was being able to stop worrying about hitting the notes as much and having more focus on interacting with the audience. Singing is way more enjoyable this way and I will definitely be practicing my buzzing every day. I am really looking forward to the next lesson! Thanks again!"
J. Nelson
.... "Hi Robert! I just got back from my show and I wanted to say that my lesson today really helped my performance tonight! It was the wildest the crowd has ever been in my three years with my band. I got a lot of compliments! Covering the "e" helped immensely, and I didn't know how much until I realized the hardest song for me to sing had its highest note on an "e" vowel ("Vertigo" by U2). I covered the e on that one and made it through much easier".
M.Petree
"I want to thank you again for this high experience, it was amazing for me,
great and wonderful!!!!!!! You are a very good teacher, and i know, what i speak about ;o))) Cause i had a lot of teacher during my voice training the last year!!!
On your homepage, damned man, there are great voices...............cool!"
R.Razenberger (Vienna, Austria)
"Robert
I found you and TVS on youtube. I am guitarist and backup vocalist. I've had private lessons, I've purchased (a list of many other voice training products) ... I still have problems when I attempt to sing Rock. Just by watching and listening to you and your students sing rock with your technique, I at least now understand specifically what to practice. I'm in no position to claim to be a success story at this time, but so far for the first time I know what it feels like to connect the resonant tract all the way into my head consistently. No one else, I think, is presenting Rock Vocal Instruction like TVS and I would like to thank you for helping people like me who want to sing this style."
D.Attaway
"Hey robert
the tour is going really well. we are playing this festival called bock rock that in lisbon today and metallica is playing. its been about 2 weeks of touring so far and so far my voice is holding strong. Ive been doing the buzzing and a few other excercises before the shows every day and it seems to be working."
J. Whitney
"Thank you Robert for the great lesson. I can see the Maestro lives on in you. I am looking forward to the lessons with enthusiasm... God bless, thank you".
D.Ramirez
"hey robert, i had a great time yesterday. i read the packet you gave me, very informative. i checked out all the singers you listed as some of the best. i cant believe some of the notes rob halford can hit. so ridiculous. i cant wait to be able to do that. i am very interested in male whistle register. didnt know there was such a thing. ive been practicing with the cd you gave me and working on breathing, etc. cant wait for next week!"
J.Humphrey - "Dating Delila"
"...BTW I just recieved your ebook (for now) and think that is amazing. Robert where you've been 16 years ago when i was young bad vocalist. But...RnR i am coming ;)"
djoleale (YouTube Comment)
"Thanks for getting in touch! I've coincidently run across a few of your vocal students. They all have a strong admiration for you. Looks like we're actually going to get playing together with Mike Wilson. We're excited about his potential with us. Really appreciate your contact. Our best,
Roger, NightClouds"
"I practised your DVD everyday!! Indeed! No kidding! From May to now, IT has been around 7 months, I love the programme very much. I would like to say Thank You to you once again!
I love you, my video teacher!? "
K. Lam Ho Kei (Hong Kong)
Hey Robert,
Just wanted to let you know how things went today at the audition. Im in...there appears to be plenty of room for solo work. SMILES. Thank you!!!!!! Im having fun.
J.Brown
"Hey, Robert-
Thanks so much for the amazing lesson today! I can't tell you how great it is to find a teacher that get's what I need vocally, and knows how to take me there!"
T. McCarthy
"I'm honored that you want to know more about me. I live in TAHITI in the Pacific ocean, and that we have no vocal coach for rock singing here. And we don't have great rock singers that can reach high notes without going into falsetto.
So that's the reason why I bought your method 4pillars of screaming. Now I'm really looking forward to extend my range beyond G4 in full voice. Thank you very much for your time and kindness."
C. Tomatoa (Tahiti)
"... im having amazing results (mainly being able to scream!) Cant wait to get paid so i can buy the set! I found that after training if I sung a song and there was a high note I couldnt get, like at the end of Cemetary Gates, if I stopped on the note which I broke into falsetto over, and did your set and release exercise, then sung the passage again I could hit the note perfectly :D. "
S. Myers (UK)
"Yo, I worked the warm-ups for about 2 hours today. Took a little while to get the hang of them but once I figured some stuff out they were RAD! LIGHTBULB! ...They are great warm-ups and the videos were extremely helpful when I got confused. I think they will teach me maaaaaaaaaaany things! THANK YOU again for them!"
Peace,
J.Underdown (Japan)
"I'm very excited about these new things you are teaching me... Thanks for getting back to me,"
D.Young
"Your articles about anatomy, physiology, and acoustics in vocal productions were very helpful in understanding how the voice works and its applicaitons.
I've read other many books and watched other vocal training videos, though, your articles are the BEST and your training videos are GROUNDBREAKING to me.
Yours contain much more useful information than what I've known so far and studied at college.( My major was Speech Science, Speech Pathology and Audiology). After trying out your samples with the knowledge applied, I could already feel improvement in my speaking voice, especially in vocal qualities and power. So I can't wait to get your very practicable product at my hand, and want to brush up my voice. Thanks,
K. Hiratsuka (Japan)
"I have been singing and performing for close to twenty years and have worked with a number of professional instructors in various settings. I can say without hesitation that my time at The Vocalist Studio has been the single most productive, enlightening and enjoyable learning experience I have ever encountered. I would encourage anyone considering taking their vocal chops to the next level, TVS is the place to be!!"\
R.Loran
"Robert...I found that after I "LIFT" in my singing, the connection bewteen Chest to Head become easiler. Woo!... after using your Amazing DVD for a month. I found it awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...After 1 month , I can really relax my face muscle, and do the... (LIFTnd drop Jaw) ...I almost watch, review the video everyday, and think , understand, and practise the video over and over, your video is really practical , funny (so students can "have FUN" with the scale) . I can really feel that I am not practing, but doing gym, like a runner, swimmer. Thank you Robert.
K. Man Fai (Hong Kong)
"I have to say ... all the material connected with you and Voicecouncil has been so helpful in helping get those high notes higher"
A.Debrett (UK)
"...I'm really starting to see results from your book and videos. I'm getting great at using my diaphragm and air velocity combined with the adduction. I sound great and I actually have an idea of what I'm doing now. You really blow ------- out of the water. (another popular screaming technique system) really left me hanging and didnt even begin to really explain in detail what your system teaches". I really appreciate the help, I think I will be a great singer when we're through.
A.Rutten
"Your program is well put together and I am amazed at how quickly it helped."
C.Reese
"So I went to Bush Garden for Karaoke on Saturday for my future mother-in-law's birthday and I sang Sublime's Santeria (this time the crowd is mostly my fiance's family but still a crowd) and I brought the house down with the song. They loved it, and it wasn't just a obligatory "good job" but word was going around that I have seriously improved from how I used to sing. (they don't know I'm taking lessons..yet) Without a doubt, your techniques and teaching has really helped out my chest voice and "performance" voice. The previous time I was taking lessons, I didn't even have the confident in my voice to even try Santeria or other songs that are in the higher register (maybe not headvoice) but pretty high up, but you have helped strengthen my chest voice considerably."
H.Chae
"... I checked out your page and your website. You have unbelievable technique! Simply amazing. You cover the issues that are really difficult for most singers, and you go right at it! Again, phenomenal. I actually bought your book/DVD/CD."
D.Beck
Nashville Producer/Engineer
"Hi Robert,
Really good to hear from you. I have enjoyed you web site and admire your energy and dedication to all things vocal. It seems you have found a niche in which to explore the challenges of today's performers in their genre of choice.
Go, go, go !"
P.Eagan - Classical Voice Teacher
(The Belrose Singing Studio - Australia).
"Hello Rob, great techniques on the cd and dvd. It helps me directly to the place I wanna go with my voice."
W.Plevier (The Netherlands)
"Hi Robert, Some pretty cool performances on the DVD! Tons of clear and important info everywhere.... I think you're doing a great job inspiring and supporting your students in so many ways! Thanks so much!"
D.Willow (Canada)
"... I think few pro singers have the chops you do ... The recording we did together, even on top of all the singing I've seen you do over the past couple years, is more than enough to show me I selected the right instructor ... "
J.Wellman
"Hi, Your program is great! I live in Japan."
M.Takayama (Japan)
"Hi Robert,
Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated my lessons and how good it was to get two lessons in with you on Sat. I will be working as hard as I can to make progress and I am stoked to have gotten your perspective on singing....great stuff.
Will be in touch...and take care."
T.Ralston (California)
"Wanted to thank you again for another great experience. Your ideas work and as I stated I will always refer others to your shop. Maestro would be proud of you."
W.Scott
"...the videos I have seen that you have have given me the drive and motivation to become a better singer/vocalist and improve my style and range. Maybe someday I can find my way to Seattle to and train with the best. In the mean time I will keep up with you online. Take care and keep in touch."
Joseph ? (myspace "friend")
"Dear mr lunte, my name is Nick Dafos & I am a member of Orias (maybe you remember me, I wrote to you from myspace once)! I would like to tell you that I feel so honoured that you are a part of this album. You are so amazing! Thanks !"
A.Berlin (Sweden : The Band "Orias")
"Hi Rob,
I just want to say that the DVD and and lessons I have taken so far have made a huge difference in my abilities as an artist... Even though the lessons have been virtual...it still hasn't taken away from the instruction...anyone thinking of taking virtual lessons, go for it, but you'll get so much more out of it with the DVD and workbook. It really helps for those moments when your wondering about what was said in a lesson or a particular technique, Thanks a ton Rob".
T.Nantais (Brantford, Canada)
"I implemented what I learned in my lesson (taking a bite out of that apple) at the show Saturday night, and all of my friends, and regular people that come to all of the shows, certainly heard a huge difference. They all made comments about my voice being deeper and not sounding like it was straining on the higher notes. :) That's so awesome!!!"
C.Crider
"I found the voice council site (I've been using TC Helicon gear for quite a while) which led me to your site (which I love btw)...thank-you for all the great information you've shared on your site and the Voice Council site".
D.Gibbons (Australia)
"Rob, you really got something going...with the live amplification, stage and then to learn the technique that is so hard to find from any other teachers. I am pumped!"
C.Browning
"Awesome experience, awesome place you have. Look forward to seeing you again".
W.Scott
"...You are an incredible teacher...I have received accolades on the change in certain intrinsic tones of my voice and singing. This is a direct result of your lessons...I have, and will continue to speak very highly of THE VOCALIST STUDIO and your work."
M.Young
"Rob, ...that lesson had a profound impact on me as a singer. I havent been able to stop talking about it. Im excited about going to the next step in my singing..I want the money notes!!!!! I want to melt faces. I want the WOW factor...this whole week has been very inspirational and Im ready to friggen ROCK!! See you Saturday!!"
J.Lucas
"Was some fun! Enjoyed it 100%."
Thx,
D. Raynes
"After following the trail of Maestro Kyle I finally found the holy grail of rock vox at TVS. I came in as a classical singer; four lessons later my voice can do things I never thought possible. I can tell that you really put your heart into teaching. You don't just train voices, you make singers." out of curiosity what is your range? (4-5 octives?) Rock on!"
S.Indman
"Hey Rob,...that was a good lesson. I can see things slowly but surely coming together, and im excited..ill be buzzing on the lot."
N.Reynolds
"Hey Rob -
Great session on Saturday... I really feel like we made some great progress. Again I am really excited to be moving forward! Also I ordered up a VoiceLive yesterday so hopefully we'll have it by the weekend."
T.North
"... I do the exercises almost daily ... I have been able to sing a lot higher in a fuller tone already and sing some Helloween songs that I couldn't before so everything is working out great!"
A.Jenkins (Virtual Student)
"...I want to say something you already know, the few things you taught me are incredible. My voice is so much stronger now. I know I have a long way to go, BUT, the very first reason I visited you was to save my voice from crapping out after and during shows. VOCAL FATIGUE! Now my voice can handle tour, and it's amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH!"
D.Young
"...I am SO stoked to be working with you bro! :=) ..."
D.Lanza (Virtual Student)
"Greetings from Canada! I am so glad Jaime wrote about you. You know your stuff and Im stoked to know someone is carrying on Maestro Kyle's legacy. It is also rare to meet vocal coachs that are singers in their own right and have a modern approach to singing".
Z.Peter
"Hello! My in-laws trained with Maestro back in the late 70s-early 80s and my mother in law gave me a few of her old lesson tapes to check out. He was an incredible teacher, and I was a little sad just the other day, as I thought darn it, I cant ever have a session with him. But now I am very happy to discover that apparently you have taken his legacy and ran with it, so to speak... So I am looking forward to train at your facility..."
D.Joy
"Hey Rob!
Good to hear things went well. :) Shannon LOVED it! She came back with a HUGE smile and utter excitement! She can't wait to come again! Finally she is back on the wagon and doing something she loves. Thank you for helping her find that again...:)"
N. Richards (friend that purchased a gift)
"...Wow, my lesson exceeded my expectations. You really care and are passionate about what you are doing! Thanks for the killer lesson, cant wait for the next session."
M.Pierce
"...I absolutely had a blast. If I had the money I would schedule you for two hours so we could work more on my project! Thanks so much for the great feedback and input. It's exactly what I need!"
A.Jennings
"... these lessons are really starting to help me and I've made some vast improvements since the last lesson and am eager to get back in there again!"
C.Ruebel
"Rob, you showed me an entirely new way of working with my voice, not against it, without forcing, and encouraged me to keep working hard. Now the high notes are coming SO much easier, and I feel really good. I know I still have a LOT to learn, but I feel that you've shown me a whole new world..... (also) I'm working on the philangial (Yeah, yeah, slaughtered the word:b)contractions and I got up to a high g# today!! Woo hoo! Its really giving me power! I did some of that at the show too on my high notes. I love it when you teach me new stuff! Thanks!"
H.Vesser
"...By the way, ...You have a dynamic energy that translates-- positively. . ."
TCa
"Hi Rob,
Thanks again for all the help on Saturday! I got home and listened to the tape, and wow, there is definitely a whole different sound there..."
K.Thorpe
"Rob...I'm really pleased with how things are progressing. You've been awesome...Thanks..."!
D.Richards
"Through Rob's honest and straight forward teaching style, I've done things with my voice I never imagined. I am forever grateful for his generosity and patience, which has made the process of becoming a better singer a fun and enlightening experience..."
J.Carey
"Rob... hey man, thanks for helping endeavor out! josh had great things to say about you're lessons. mad props yo!
Sean (of endeavor)..."
Rob,
"Thank you so much for your time today...when I got home and listened to the recording, I realized that your methodology had me making sounds I did not even know I could be capable of...I can't help but to feel inspired. Most importantly though, I had a really good time working with you! Your positive encouraging attitude really make the difference...Thanks again"!
J. Blackthorne
"...By the way, we had a big show the night of the (first) lesson, and to be honest, I felt and sang GREAT. So much more confident. I know that sounds premature, but it's the truth. THANKS"!
J.Siegel
"Robert,
Thank you so much for the incredible work, information and belief in the fact that this singer can be a source of "greatness." I really appreciated you staying late for me ... You are the best"!
J.Cremer
"...Things are going well -- I swear my high notes have already improved since coming to you"! ...BTW, I felt really good about my lesson Saturday.
I know you're gonna help me become the "shiznit!""
H.Bale
"... I just wanted to say that I love the way you have been teaching me and I know that with your help I am going to be able to take my career in music to the next step, I have felt so accomplished just being in your class one day a week, keep up the awsome teaching technique and keep giving the students your all..... see you on saturday...."
TINK ;-) XOX
"... People really love you, I'm looking forward to working with you. Everyone raise your glass to David Kyle".
L. Rusty
"... Rob,
I couldn't be happier with you as my coach. My skill is improving exponentially thanks to you. Best decision I've ever made to further my music career. See you on Sunday..."
D.Hagan
"... On behalf of myself and Jackshot we want to thank TVS for all your help. It's nice to know there are vocal coaches that care more about the students and their success than just filling their pockets...Lastly, I personally appreciate you giving me the foundation to become a better singer and frontman. Without your drive and motivation it would have taken me much longer to see positive results. Rock On"!!
M.Wilson
"... I just wanted to say that I have been writing some of the vocal parts for our newest stuff and it is sounding awesome. I have to say it is in a huge part a reflection of the instruction you have given me and that I have worked on man. I can't wait to show you the new stuff it is very cool! Much thanks for all the help man. Looking forward to even more improvement"!
C.Cullen
"... The band is doing very well. I have officially been recognize as the frontman and leader of the band....Things are going very well we have added 6 more songs to our set list. Making our set list 16 songs of all original music....The band is blown away at how much I have improved in all areas"!
T.Tanner
"... Awesome website! "Marvelous, Wonderful" Thank God someone finally gives the Maestro (David P. Kyle) the credit he deserves"!
G. Elseth
"... Robert helps me explore and realize the range and power of my voice in new and interesting ways. And the real-world application of his teaching is immediate. The lessons happen in a way that makes sense for me as a working musician--on stage, singing through a live (and loud) PA system."...
C. Mess
"... I have been in bands for years and am a pretty good singer, but after working at TVS, I was able to gain some much needed technique to expand my range and reduce the "gripping" that I was feeling..."
M. Fasmali
"... Robert helped me to get my singing to the next level and learn how to listen to my own music more closely, for a stronger interpretation. Ive really gotten a lot out of the coaching time we have spent together..."
S. Crawford
"... Best vocal coach in Seattle, without a doubt ..."
H. Brewer
"Thanks for the email, I cant wait to get the Four Pillars of Screaming, so bad that I wish I had it right now. I've actually been wanting to buy FPOS for a little while but the price tag made me a little nervous, but after reading about it, and watch the videos seeing how some of those guys sing, amazing. It seemed a lot smaller of a price to pay."
A. Hill
