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Elite Singing Techniques - Phase I (Udemy.com)

Step by step singing system proven to develop great technique and vocal mastery, Results are immediate!

4.8
3,240 reviews

Created by: Eric Arceneaux

Last updated September 2019

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Based on the ratings of 3,240 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in September 2019. No course pays to be reviewed.

This is the first phase of Eric Arceneaux's vocal training system, and it focuses on foundations: freeing the voice, cutting strain, and reaching higher notes without hoarseness. The syllabus shows nine short modules, then three advanced warm up sections for low, medium and high voice, plus a bonus on singing from the diaphragm. In all it runs about 5.9 hours across 107 lectures. Udemy lists it for intermediate and advanced singers, yet the description and reviewers treat it as friendly to beginners. The only stated requirements are daily warm ups and 20 minutes of practice.

Reviewers mostly praise the clarity. One calls the visualizations the best they have seen, and another says Eric explains things thoroughly enough that all bases are covered. Several describe real change. One went from hurting when singing more than humming to getting compliments from accomplished singers. The complaints are small. One reviewer warns that answers to questions can take two to three weeks because only a few instructors cover over 10,000 students. Another wanted more explaining in some lessons, and a couple of people ran into app trouble or could not watch offline.

The course was last updated in September 2019, but vocal technique does not date the way software does. Of 3,240 ratings, about 79 percent are five stars and only 38 are one or two stars. It is listed alongside Singing Simplified and Become a Great Singer in the Singing category, and its own focus is foundations and strain relief, with one reviewer calling it the first of three courses. A good fit for anyone willing to practice every day, less so for those wanting quick feedback from the instructor.

Best forSingers who strain on high notes or go hoarse and will commit to 20 minutes of daily warm ups.
Skip it ifYou need quick answers from the instructor or want a course updated since 2019.

Pros

  • Clear explanations and visualizations that one reviewer calls the best they have seen
  • Daily warm ups split into low, medium and high voice sections
  • Reviewers report less strain and real progress after months of steady practice
  • Bonus section on singing from the diaphragm adds nearly 90 minutes

Cons

  • Instructor questions can wait two to three weeks for an answer, per one reviewer
  • Last updated in 2019, and two reviewers hit app or offline playback problems
  • Some lessons are brief, and one reviewer wanted more explanation
If you listen to the videos and do the exercises properly it absolutely works
Charles Weathersbee, a student

Listed for intermediate and advanced, but it needs no skills and suits beginners who will practice 20 minutes daily.

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What you will learn

  • Free your voice & remove excess vocal weight
  • Eliminate strain and release into the upper range
  • Get rid of hoarseness, soreness, & vocal fatigure

Course content

16 sections · 107 lectures · 5.9 hours of video 1 article

  1. 1Introduction 2 free previews4 lectures · 9 min
  2. 2Phase I - Module 1 1 free preview5 lectures · 13 min
  3. 3Phase I - Module 25 lectures · 22 min
  4. 4Phase I - Module 35 lectures · 20 min
  5. 5Phase I - Module 45 lectures · 15 min
  6. 6Phase I - Module 57 lectures · 16 min
  7. 7Phase I - Module 65 lectures · 9 min
  8. 8Phase I - Module 75 lectures · 9 min
  9. 9Phase I - Module 85 lectures · 9 min
  10. 10Phase 1 - Module 93 lectures · 15 min

Who it is for

The instructor says it suits

  • Intermediate Singers
  • Advanced Singers

What you need before you start

  • No Special Skills Required
  • Daily Vocal Warm Ups
  • 20 Minutes of Daily Practice

How it compares

Against the other 33 rated Udemy courses in Singing on CourseDuck:

  • Rating4.8 out of 5higher than 78% of them
  • Reviews3,240#4 of 34 by number of reviews
  • Length5.9 hourslonger than 90% of them
  • Last updatedSeptember 2019earlier than 66% of them

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Course Description

Would You Like to Eliminate Every Struggle That You Are Faced With When Singing?

This course is your "Professional Training" for singing. It is the most direct and to the point complete online singing course.

Follow the Videos in the Exact Same Order and You Will See a Huge Positive Change in Your Playing

  • 86 Lectures/Videos with PDF Attchaments
  • Over 4.5 hours of hard hitting video training
  • It's available on a PC or MAC and there is a iPad and iPhone app ready to go! (Android app is coming soon).
  • Keeping track of which videos(lectures) you have already watched is a breeze. Udemy has a great way of keeping track of your completed lessons(lectures).
  • The entire course is organized in step-by-step easy to follow layout

The more you practice the better you will get. With the Right Practice style you will be able to witness fast results!

Eric's teachings are different than all of the other online teachers. He has made it super easy to be successful at singing. All you have to do is follow the videos in order and put together some good practice habits.

Who is this Singing Course For?

  • If you are a beginner then this course is perfect for YOU!
  • If you have tried to play sing before and quit.. then this course is perfect for YOU!
  • If you have or do take personal one-on-one singing lessons with a vocal instructor and feel like you are not getting the results you feel like you deserve than this course is perfect for YOU!

Eric's Singing Videos and Online Vocal Courses and Have Reached Millions of People All Around the World.

  • With More Than 20 Million Views on Youtube alone
  • Nearly 20 Years Experience in Teaching and Playing
  • Over 125k Youtube Subscribers

We all know you have to practice to become a better singer.

Most teachers don't have a "plan" for beginners to follow for them to see actual results.

This course, and all of Eric's courses on Udemy, are laid out in a "no fail" order. So all you have to do is follow the videos in order and put your practice to good use.

Eric will teach you the correct techniques and exercises to incorporate into your practice so you begin to establish the Right Practice habits.

Phase I - Vocal Foundations

Vocal foundations is all about focusing on key areas of the voice, rounding out the trouble spots in your voice, and setting a vocal foundation that we can build upon. This starts with taking an honest evaluation of the voice and then giving you the best techniques to start improving immediately.

A lot of singers get frustrated because they want their voice to perform in ways it's not strong enough to do yet, so we start by strengthening key areas so that we can free your voice of vocal pressure and allow you to access high notes easier.

All of the vocal exercises in Phase I will get you the foundation to hit higher notes, singer with more clarity, stop going hoarse, and have a polished brilliant tone.

**Free Bonus Singing Course** - The AApproach Advanced Warm Up!

Going beyond what is covered in the free professional warm up, the advanced warm up gives you the best exercises to warm up your voice…not matter your voice time. These bonus audio mp3s will ensure that when you sing, you will have the best possible chance of sounding amazing.

**Free Bonus Singing Course** - Amazing Singing From The Diaphragm!

Master your diaphragm and its surrounding muscles, and you will certainly unearth your true vocal potential. Developing a great singing voice is about more than just your vocal cords; your whole body can be a source of power. In particular, the muscles of your torso (back, abdomen, ribs, chest, pelvis) are of great value. These muscles surround the diaphragm and aid it in functioning efficiently. This is the knowledge that singers like Carrie Underwood, Pavorotti, Renee Fleming, Celine Dione, David Phelps, and Christina Aguilera have taken full advantage of.

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WARNING: This course is NOT for the person who thinks by purchasing this course it will then magically allow them to sound like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston or [insert your favorite singer]. It does take practice if you want to see results. My team and I are here to help.

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Instructor Details

Eric Arceneaux

Eric Arceneaux is a professional vocal coach, recording artist, and founder of the Arceneaux Approach (AApproach) voice training method.

The AApproach has served 100,000+ singers in over 80 countries. Eric's unique method draws upon both modern cutting-edge science and old world wisdom, resulting in voices that contain a compelling combination raw power and refined beauty. 

As a voice coach, Eric has quickly grown to #1 in the “Learn To Sing” category online, holding the record for most views and most  subscribers of any vocal coach in history. He has coached artists that have been featured as leads on Broadway, Television, and numerous major recording labels.  As a voice expert, he has been sought ought by USA Today, MTV, A&E, and The Discovery Network.

As a recording artist he has released two successful studio albums, recorded songs for documentaries and TV shows, was  invited to perform at the Youtube Superstars concert at the French  Embassy in Washington, D.C., and is a featured collaborator on the  Youtube Edition of the We Are The World 25 for Haiti. 

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Reviews

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By Drew Giambattista on 1/13/2023

I've been using the lessons here since late 2019. When I got this course, I was almost completely incapable of singing at all; it hurt when I'd do more than hum. By now, I've come so far as to not only be excited by my voice, but even receive compliments from accomplished singers in my social circle. I'm continuing with an in person teacher and Eric's breathing course, but I make time on most days to work through at least half of the warm ups here, keeping in mind all I've learned from Eric over the years. Just start, don't wait any longer. In time, you'll be shocked by the things your voice is capable of.

By Nicholas Pierce on 5/31/2022

The content works, you will get a better singing voice if your practice consistently. However, don't expect for your questions to be answered in a week. There are only a few instructors and over 10,000 students, so expect to wait 2 - 3 weeks before your questions are answered. Still, great course and I would recommend.

By KasOneil on 2/6/2021

Eric makes everything very clear and understandable even for someone like myself who feels like they need things thoroughly explained so all bases are covered. I 100% no doubt have heard an improvement in my singing and if you’re someone that really wants to sing and you’re not opposed to put the work in for it then this course is the perfect choice.

By Kristin Valdes on 11/8/2020

great!

By Edwin Goce on 10/22/2020

Easy to follow

By Linnith on 9/17/2020

Thank you, I love it.

By Hope Rose on 8/27/2020

So far I am absolutely impressed with this course. Though I just now started the course. I have followed his work on YouTube for many years and I just now finally bought the training courses. Being able to do this on a mobile app Makes it even more amazing and honestly the exercises the teachings and the readable portions Are all very straightforward information packed and full of wisdom and excellent teachings that I cannot say I have really found put in such a way that I can easily implement and understand the way that this course is designed thus far. So yes this is pretty awesome. And I very much am excited to see how my voice comes along once I get all the way through the courses and training, and implement these exercises daily. Super thankful for you and all your work.

By Tamara O'Leary on 8/27/2020

I loved Elite Singing Techniques - Phase I. I've been singing all of my life, but life gets in the way. Between work and raising three children I didn't have much time to sing at all. With the advent of Covid-19 we have nothing but time. This program helped me to get my voice back into shape. I highly recommend it!

By Luc Guideau on 8/19/2020

I enjoy the lessons. It gives me a route to follow and my relative already noticed the improvement in my voice. That's very rewarding.

By Angie Plummer on 7/27/2020

Eric is a fantastic teacher! I have been a school teacher for 21 years and can testify that he utilizes all learning styles so anyone can learn how to sing. Eric is thorough in explaining the techniques and includes the reasoning behind the exercise. He provides examples of what not to do as well as common errors. Eric has excellent pacing speed and provides encouraging comments in his lessons. He takes you through practice and then allows the opportunity to be independent. I like that the videos can be watched as many times as needed. Eric demonstrates patience with beginning singers. I have learned many valuable techniques in singing and breathing. There is a noticeable difference in my voice. I have better tone, control and breath support. My range has increased and the "breathiness" is no longer an issue for me. Thank you, Eric!

By Csar Efrn Magos Saldaa on 7/23/2020

Nobody checks our questions, there is no feedback as promised.

By Randy Pinkston on 7/10/2020

Background music annoying af

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Elite Singing Techniques - Phase I
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  • Video Duration: icon 5.9h
  • Price: $89.99
  • Provider: icon Udemy
  • Updated: icon September 2019
  • Level: All Levels All Levels
  • Language: icon English
  • Certificate: icon Yes
  • Lectures:107 in 16 sections
  • Students:11,600
  • Subtitles:7 languages
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