Singing Practice Video: That should be me
Added 2022-01-02 07:05:16 +0000 UTCRecorded this for myself, while doing singing practice, and thought I could share with yall! It's kinda rough, I'm still learning the song (It's a vintage Justin Bieber song haha) but I thought that could be a fun look behind the scenes.
My vocal teacher has me work on covers as well as originals to expand my comfort zone. Generally I will do 2 practice sessions per day that are about an hour each, about 30-35 minutes of scales and 30 minutes of singing songs. When doing songs I will generally sing them two times just with a set of vowels ("My" usually works well with my voice) and then I sing it once with lyrics. That will usually make even challenging songs pretty easy after a week or two of consistent practice.
Hope you like, and please don't judge me too hard haha. It's still early stages for this song
Comments
Wow amazing ❤️ x
Rosann Taylor
2022-01-21 22:31:56 +0000 UTCLove this song 😍
Pamela Bailey
2022-01-20 02:42:03 +0000 UTCI love this song 🥲
Aubrey Danielle
2022-01-13 07:49:21 +0000 UTCEnjoyed this soo much. Got inspired to practice my own singing <3
Anete Ķempele
2022-01-09 16:36:22 +0000 UTCI absolutely love this. Please give us more! <3
SpyroShurtagul
2022-01-09 06:39:05 +0000 UTCYou mentioned you were still memorizing the lyrics and can’t go 100% until you have them down. I’m totally the same! I heard a little tightness in the back of your throat in the versus and that happens to me when I’m still learning a song. However, your execution is much much stronger than mine at this stage or at any stage!! Haha! ❤️❤️
Jennifer Mendez
2022-01-06 17:16:30 +0000 UTCLove!!!!!
Jennifer Mendez
2022-01-06 17:02:25 +0000 UTCInteresting....thanks for answering my question. I hope you don't mind the potential follow-up question based on what you said. You said you were in the "reading lyrics/notes" stage of the song. Does that mean that your vocal coach is working on your sight singing? I know you've mentioned in the past that you consider sight singing off of the score alone without any prior listens of a song one of your musical weaknesses. I also find it fascinating that you express that you cannot "really sing at 100%" until you fully memorized the lyrics. It makes it sound like full memorization of lyrics is an indicator that a song is performance ready/can be uploaded on YouTube. What are some other indicators that you have that make you feel that a song is truly ready - do you have separate guidelines for stage performances and YouTube uploads? Because I know what you shared is a practice video, yet your performance already has the electricity of being live-performance ready for the stage.
Shirley Grace
2022-01-04 04:31:42 +0000 UTCThat's so beautiful ❤
Maria-itsalittlebitpitchy
2022-01-03 19:15:56 +0000 UTCI love this kind of BTS "how the music gets made" sort of stuff. I'm not at all a vocalist, but this sounds like a pretty decent workout of a song. Do you and/or your vocal coach usually choose songs with the intent to work on a particular facet of your voice? (In other words, deliberately choosing a song that is in a challenging range, or with unusual keys or runs?) Thanks for sharing, truly. It may sound rough to your ears, but to the rest of us, it's just lovely. :)
Shannon Kraushaar
2022-01-03 13:50:35 +0000 UTCWow. Just wow. Even in your "practice" mode you ooze charisma.
Jenni Bonifacio
2022-01-03 11:03:00 +0000 UTCThis was a fun surprise! Thanks for sharing your singing practice tips! To my ears, your voice sounds really good. I can only imagine how you’ll sound after a couple weeks more of practicing.
AttacKat
2022-01-03 04:08:00 +0000 UTC* Conductor Noises * 🐺🐾
PhantomFidget
2022-01-02 23:30:05 +0000 UTCBro you sound so amazing. Tour dates please. I know you mentioned doing a variety of things if you went on tour, I’m down for that, but you can carry a show with your voice alone.
xtina 🖤
2022-01-02 21:48:57 +0000 UTCWow Joel, raw and bee-u-t-full. Thank you for sharing 😊
BellatrixBerghult
2022-01-02 20:48:37 +0000 UTCJust re-read my previous comment, it wasn’t meant as criticism (but could possibly be read as such so I deleted it). Wanted to clarify, sorry! I was wondering if you record to listen what the things you do/change sound like? And when you sing, do you actively think about placement? Or do you feel it becomes like an automatic thing after a while? I really really enjoyed this!
Elke
2022-01-02 19:58:43 +0000 UTCWe do that as well if there’s any phrases that need extra love. Generally just working on the song overall will get me all the way unless there’s fast runs or uncomfortable/unusual phrases in high registries for me. Interesting to hear about your experiences!
Joel Berghult
2022-01-02 19:54:21 +0000 UTCI always find it interesting and educational to watch how other singers approach practicing. When I was singing, my vocal instructor and I would run through the song once and then work on specific phrases and runs for intonation. Of course I rarely sang in English, so that might have had something to do with it. I also used a piano track or would just pick out the notes and then "memorize" where I needed to be vocally. So seeing you and how you practice, whole different approach. Thanks for sharing this Joel. Made me nostalgic.
Kelly Williams
2022-01-02 19:06:41 +0000 UTCI will generally just listen to the song a bunch of times, and then have lyrics in front of me with any notes I need to be aware of. But I can’t really sing a song at 100% before I’ve memorized the lyrics and moved away from being dependant on that. Right now I’m still in the “reading lyrics/notes” stage of this song
Joel Berghult
2022-01-02 18:16:20 +0000 UTCThanks!! Yeah I think I’m somewhere inbetween patrick stump and Brendon Urie in terms of basic vocal tone, nice observation! Then of course there’s a lot I can do to modulate that, but that’s basically my starting point
Joel Berghult
2022-01-02 18:13:32 +0000 UTCThis is great - I love seeing how the sauce gets made. I love your enunciation of the lyrics - very tight and better than the original in my opinion. When practicing with covers, do you normally have a copy of the score in front of you when you practice your vocals? My vocal coach always made me analyze the scores first for punctuation in lyrics and music phrasing for suggestions on where to take a breath while performing my vocals. It's so interesting to see where you are physically taking a breath to support the vocal runs you are doing while you sing - like go off Joel!
Shirley Grace
2022-01-02 17:44:06 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing. It’s interesting to see the process of learning a song. I just belt everything out in the car and it’s probably a good thing I do it when there’s no passengers. 😬 But you sounded good and I’m looking forward to hearing how it progresses!
loonylovesgood
2022-01-02 16:45:35 +0000 UTCUnpolished or not, you still sound great Joel!! I think we tend to be our own worst critics & I can imagine feeling nervous posting something you feel isn't perfect. I think this is beautiful & I hope you do share more of your practice sessions.
thewelshwitch
2022-01-02 15:56:59 +0000 UTCThat sounds amazing! Hard work + talent! 🙌
Courtney Walker
2022-01-02 14:29:12 +0000 UTCI like the spin you put on the vocals. It sounds less bubblegum & more heartfelt than Baby Bieb.
Tonya Davis
2022-01-02 14:04:32 +0000 UTCOkay now that I was able to watch it I’ve just gotta say, freaking amazing as always. Thanks for sharing this with us! I could listen to you sing all day! Also my 2 year old started dancing as soon as she heard your voice and she’s a pretty tough critic. 😉
Anna
2022-01-02 13:54:26 +0000 UTCThanks! I got it! Apparently I went too long with out updating Patreon. 😂
Anna
2022-01-02 13:45:45 +0000 UTCYou are too much of a perfectionist. It is great to hear your practice. I enjoyed it.
Cas
2022-01-02 13:39:09 +0000 UTCWas I too late? Am I a dummy? It says video does not exist. 🥺🥺🥺
Anna
2022-01-02 13:25:40 +0000 UTCI really enjoyed seeing you practice. 😊
missysue4851
2022-01-02 12:39:57 +0000 UTCI absolutely love this! You look like you are having more fun with your music. I really enjoy seeing you sing, moving and dancing along. This is what music is all about! ❤️🎶
Jade Ballengee
2022-01-02 12:32:26 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing this! I love that it was very raw and all about showing how much dedication and practice that goes into what you do. I think you sounded great, very cozy in a way 😊
Becky Lorion
2022-01-02 12:26:20 +0000 UTCI enjoyed this little performance. You showed emotion and connection to the song. Would love to see more "practice videos" like this! :)
Ornela
2022-01-02 12:18:25 +0000 UTCI know this is still unpolished, but you sound great! Can't wait when you master the song even more because I think this song fits your voice. As someone who also sings and records, I feel it takes a lot to post something unfinished like this. Thank you for sharing and for telling your practice routine too! I've actually been meaning to ask that to you, and now it has been answered :D Since I've found you, you have been an inspiration for me to keep on improving my singing as well. Thank you!
Ryndia
2022-01-02 12:17:37 +0000 UTCDu är jätteduktig Joel! Låten passar dig bra. Jag skulle aldrig kunna gå så högt, hade fått sänka den avsevärt! Kul att se såna här videos här, fortsätt med det 💚
Veronica Belin
2022-01-02 11:44:45 +0000 UTCyou sound soo good! i like it
Jean
2022-01-02 10:59:21 +0000 UTCI suspected it would be Baby Beiber just by the lyrics but I went and searched for the original anyway. I did find pre puberty Beiber but with Rascal Flatts, a combination that works surprisingly well, if not a little cringe 😬 It's so hard to sing someone elses song without replicating it but I think you did a nice job putting your style over it. I've always likened your voice to Patrick Stump in terms of uniqueness and style so it's always interesting to see your take on songs that are more pop than rock. Bravo 👏 it's nice to see and read the process of learning a song.
Clair (Teampanda)
2022-01-02 10:43:12 +0000 UTCPLEASE record/film your singing practice more often! This is great!
Sarah
2022-01-02 10:26:26 +0000 UTCYou sound great! I like that you explained the process and exercises you do with your vocal coach. Its easy to forget the work that goes in behind the scenes when you're not a singer. Thanks for sharing! Would love to see more like this (if you feel comfortable sharing it of course) 🙂
Juniper loo
2022-01-02 10:23:50 +0000 UTCI´ve never heard this song before. Really like the lyrics. Goes straight on my playlist. And I really like your voice in this song. Thanks for sharing :-)
Maya
2022-01-02 08:48:45 +0000 UTCI am happy you decided to share a glimpse of your day with us. Sounded good to me. 💜
Stacy Payette
2022-01-02 08:08:11 +0000 UTCFor an unfinished work as i saw you said in a previous comment, this is gold. Be proud of you. Your voice is so warm. I like to wake up like that, thank you.
Magalie Leplus
2022-01-02 08:01:25 +0000 UTCReally good, wow 😯
xtina 🖤
2022-01-02 08:00:32 +0000 UTCYou’re welcome!! 😀
Suzanne Collins
2022-01-02 07:59:39 +0000 UTC🙌 yes! I hear Rascal Flatts. Thank you, Thank you ,Thank you!
Kayla
2022-01-02 07:57:05 +0000 UTCNice. Very nice.
Jaime Barry
2022-01-02 07:56:30 +0000 UTCHe did a collab with Rascal Flatts at one point, maybe it’s that??
Suzanne Collins
2022-01-02 07:55:06 +0000 UTCAgreed
Alle Engdahl
2022-01-02 07:41:14 +0000 UTCI still hear someone other then Beibs singing this song. I am going to have to investigate 🧐 it’s bugging me
Kayla
2022-01-02 07:40:26 +0000 UTCThat was so pretty! Thanks for sharing 💕
Kayla
2022-01-02 07:37:17 +0000 UTCI love this more unfiltered and raw look at things... gives a more realistic view of of how things happen
Airyckah Lane
2022-01-02 07:23:36 +0000 UTCYes! This is what I’m talking about!!! 👌 Love it 🥰
Barbara Čičak
2022-01-02 07:22:57 +0000 UTCI can't imagine the finished song sounding much better than that, cause it was soooo good!! Great job! And was cool to get to see you practice too.
Snuggleisk
2022-01-02 07:22:45 +0000 UTCone original and one cover, usually
Joel Berghult
2022-01-02 07:22:13 +0000 UTCThanks for the peek at your process. How many songs are you typically working on at a time?
Dorie
2022-01-02 07:21:56 +0000 UTCGreat job Joel! You sound amazing👏
Lany Stout
2022-01-02 07:19:38 +0000 UTCI did notice the lyric mishap, but you recovered well!
Jessistache_73
2022-01-02 07:18:34 +0000 UTCI have no words bc you still sound freaking great damn
Shauna
2022-01-02 07:16:29 +0000 UTCThat is crazy! Ok I'm even more impressed lol. You're working so hard and it's definitely paying off. I'm hyper-critical lol and was waiting for a chance to say "pitchy" but it never got there 😄
Sugary Magnolia
2022-01-02 07:15:13 +0000 UTCThanks!! Did you notice the lyric fail in the first chorus? 😅
Joel Berghult
2022-01-02 07:14:47 +0000 UTCYou sound great as always! Would love to see those singing practices more in depth.
Merissa5150
2022-01-02 07:14:02 +0000 UTCAww, the feels :') great job! Thanks for giving us a peek into your practice. You'll kill it once you're more comfortable with the song for sure!
Jessistache_73
2022-01-02 07:13:59 +0000 UTCThanks!! I’ve never posted anything so unfinished here before, kinda an experiment to see what you guys would feel about it :)
Joel Berghult
2022-01-02 07:13:54 +0000 UTCI will take it as a big compliment that you’re asking that hahaha. I hear a bunch of bum notes in there but it’s easy to be hypercritical when you know your own voice
Joel Berghult
2022-01-02 07:13:04 +0000 UTCMe: 135 AM *wake up for migraine* 💀. Please, end me. Joel: 2 AM *Posts content on Patreon.* 🙂 My brain: *hates existing less.* Thanks for making my sleeplessness suck less. Always love hearing your voice. 😀
Dannielle O'Neill
2022-01-02 07:12:20 +0000 UTC:)
Alle Engdahl
2022-01-02 07:11:39 +0000 UTCThat was awesome! Curious if this is auto tuned?
Sugary Magnolia
2022-01-02 07:11:26 +0000 UTCThanks :) I’m probably gonna work on it for at least another week, Glad you already like it!
Joel Berghult
2022-01-02 07:11:01 +0000 UTCWOW!! Thank you so much for sharing, probably my favourite JB song and you totally did it justice!!
Suzanne Collins
2022-01-02 07:10:18 +0000 UTCdo you find it awkward holding the mic for practice like this when you don't for your videos?
Airyckah Lane
2022-01-02 07:09:19 +0000 UTCBrings back memories... Happy new year, Joel! ✨
Lian Lopez
2022-01-02 07:09:12 +0000 UTCThat was amazing. GOOSEBUMPS!! ❤️
Jessica Machin
2022-01-02 07:08:52 +0000 UTCYou sing great Joel!!! please don’t be so hard on yourself we love you
Stephanie Bruso
2022-01-02 07:06:49 +0000 UTC
