If you're not sure if you should get it, read on...
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To save you time, I have summarised my review into a list or pros and cons. If you would like to read my full review, scroll down past the lists and you will find it.:) Hope this review helps!
Pros:
1. Extremely comprehensive
2. Very systematic
3. Well-planned out
3. Well-explained
4. Clear teaching style
5. Straight to the point
6. Little to no self-promotion
7. Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology during singing
8. Strong focus on good vocal health and habits
9. Both female and male demonstrators for each vocal exercise and examples or singing style
10. Mainly revolves around vocal technique, but teaches how it applies to practical singing and style as well
11. Very effective vocal exercises based on Speech-Level Singing
12. Builds excellent foundation for beginner singers
13. Very easy to follow
14. Has many intermediate to advanced exercises as well
15. 7-installment payment plan offered, so it really is very light on the wallet
16. 6-month money-back guarantee
17. Probably cheaper than a one-hour private vocal lesson with Brett Manning himself or the cost of one month's worth of Speech-Level Singing lessons
Side note: Singing Success has a very strong scientific approach, meaning they focus a lot on the physiology of singing, which is excellent for any singer, especially beginners, because the teachings are not abstract statements that need you to do much self-interpretation. The system makes the voice and singing seem "tangible", making it very easy for beginners to start grasping an understanding of the voice.
By the way, as with any home-study course, you get to do the work any time and anywhere you want, without having to commute for lessons.
Cons:
1. Pricy (resolved with a long payment plan as mentioned above)
2. Home-study course means a lack of one-on-one feedback and guidance from a professional
3. Little to no emphasis on breathing (which I now know holds a greater importance in singing than Singing Success and SLS gives it credit for)
4. Being a big company and all, I'm not sure their support would be as quick with their responses as compared to the smaller brands (forum and Singing Success TV resolves this issue)
5. With professional vocalists used to the exercise doing demonstations fort he vocal exercises, though you would be able to know for sure how you ought to be doing things, but it can be quite intimidating, and could hinder a beginner's motivation and confidence, and hence, their progress
6. Once you are done with Singing Success, it might be a good idea to expand your knowledge by going into other courses or lessons that has a stornger focus on singing as an art, since Singing Success has such a strong technical focus.Right then...
I think that is all that I can think of.:)
So, have you made up your mind yet? If you have...
Okay, now for my full review. Here goes...
I have seen many vocal training courses online--both free and paid ones. I've seen many many videos of creators of these courses--vocal coaches--talking about their courses, giving tips and sharing their influences and beliefs on singing and the voice.
Well, what I liked most about Singing Success was how detailed, systematic, and well-planned the information and training was. Going through the lessons, not once did I feel like I missed a step, or like they introduced a piece of knowledge too early or late relative to the lessons. All went very smoothly and lessons were really enjoyable.
The amount of information in the course is actually quite amazing. I've never realised this before I wrote this review, but most of what I have learnt about the voice was from the Singing Success programme--and I have read and watched a LOT of voice and singing-related videos and articles. This course makes for an excellent start for beginners because it starts by explaining a lot of what you need to know what the voice--definitions of the different vocal registers, the physiology of the body involved in singing, the reasons why your voice sounds like this or that, common bad vocal habits, etc.. Then the programme takes you right from building the basis of your voice, all the way to the coveted "mixed voice" and beyond.
To be continued...
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