Can You Sing a HIGH C Without Straining? If you didn't answer yes to this question, don't be dismayed. The people that can are seldom born with the talent to sing high notes. They've simply put a lot of time and effort into training their voice. They've taken voice lessons.
What's Their Secret? The ability to control the three most important muscles used when singing - the vocalis, cricothyroid and adductor muscles.
How Can I Learn? By taking voice lessons and practicing exercises designed to give you control over the muscles used when singing. Example: Try moving the middle toe on your right foot without moving the others. Can't do it? That's becuase you don't know how to control the muscle that moves your toe, even though you know exactly where the muscle is and what you would like it to do. You were born with the ability to move the muscle, but because you haven't practiced moving it in the right way it won't respond. Your voice works in the same way. All of the notes you sing are created by the interaction of the vocalis, cricothyroid and adductor muscles. You might want to sing a HIGH C without straining, but becuase you haven't trained these muscles to work together the right way you can't do it. When you try and sing high notes you strain and all you get for your effort is a sore throat. However there is a way to learn to sing high notes without straining, yet at the same time producing a big sound more powerful than anything you've ever dreamed of.
How Do I Know This Works? Easy, just read or watch any of the testimonials on this page (below the tabs) and the testimonials you'll find by clicking on the Testimonials tab. Also, listening to some of the singers trained using this technique by clicking on the Audio Examples tab is a great way to see the results for yourself. Or listen to a male singer I trained (Steve Mercado) singing a soprano HIGH C in full voice (not falsetto). The song playing when you opened this page was recorded by Sara Haze, a singer I trained. Listen to 8 year old Sam Santiago singing "Rolling In The Deep" if you have any questions about how this works with kids.
Where Can I Learn? If you click on the Contact Information tab below you can call or email to set up an appointment for your first dynamic voice lesson. I'll teach you how to control your voice in a safe manner that will give you as much range and power as you're willing to work for. For more information about lessons and current pricing click on the Vocal Coaching With Thomas Appell tab below. My training can make a life-changing difference in your voice.
Is There a Book That Explains How to Do It? Yes. I wrote the first book in history that explains how to extend the range of your voice, Can You Sing a HIGH C Without Straining? This book is intended for use as part of the vocal training program. You can find out more about my book by clicking on the Can You Sing a HIGH C Without Straining? Voice Training System tab below.
What's the risk? None. The introductory first lesson is FREE if you train at my Orange County studio. I'm so confident you'll think voice lessons here are great that I offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you're not completely satisfied with the quality of your first paid lesson.
More Than Just Voice Training The more serious you are about singing the more important it is to stay healthy - particularly when it comes to colds and the flu or anything that can affect your vocal folds. My book, Never Get Another Cold (now part of the HIGH C book/DVD package) and my proven track record of keeping my students cold and flu-free is an important part of your training. If you train with me, I'll show you how to get your body to a perfectly balanced, healthy state so you can sing with the freedom my technique is designed to create.
How I Discovered the Secret to Singing a HIGH C Without Straining I've told this story to just about every singer I've ever trained. So many people have been inspired by my story I wrote a book about it titled "Johnnie Truth and the Stolen Statue". Johnnie Truth is a beautifull illustrated book that I narrate as the illustartions play in crystal clear HD full screen video available right now for you to view by clicking on the book title. The basic moral to the story is that you win big in life - you get ahead when you're honest and tell the truth. I also video taped myself telling my story and it's available for you to watch by clicking here.
Ben Zarai Emmy Award Winning Sound Designer/Producer/Musician from Burbank, CA.
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"I've been a musician all of my live and one of the things that I've always wanted to do is to ba able to sing very well but I always felt very limited because my normal speaking voice is a baritone and I could never seem to be able to hit a note higher than about E above middle C and have it sound halfway decent. A little bit about my background - I've been a musician but my profession is post production audio. I've done a lot of work over the years with different people. One of my biggest clients was James Cameron and I was fortunate enough to win an Emmy award for sound editing on a project I did with him. I started one week ago (training) with Thomas. That very first day I hit in full voice a high E thanks to the techniques that Thomas showed me and it was not hard. I actually was able to do it very easily and realize that this is an octave above the E that I previously had to really strain to hit. Now it's been one week. I'm back and today I hit a high Ab (above tenor high C) and it sounds probably better than the E (above tenor High C) that I hit the week before. I'm very excited about the possibilities this is opening up for me. I'm going to be able to sing things I never thought I would ever be able to sing much sooner than I ever thought I'd be able to do it and it's all thanks to Thomas' instruction, following his advice and practicing the lessons that he's given me. " |
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"Thomas Appell has been my first vocal coach. He's really helped me increase my range and helped with my style. Before I cam to Thomas my vibrato was like all over the place - now I can control it. Now I'm recording in the studio and it's a lot of fun. If you're considering taking lessons I would consider coming to him because he helps with everything. You should give him a call. One of the most memorable experiences working with Thomas was when we played back my first recording for my mom and she started crying. I just wouldn't have been able to pull off that song (Waiting for the Light) without his help." Julia's dad.... "To hear her recordings after her 12 basic sessions and all of the training that she's done was absolutely stunning." Julia Turrini Singing "Waiting for the Light" and Testimonial |
Julia Turrini 15 year old Singer from Trabuco Canyon, CA. |
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Chase McGuire 18 year old Singer from Orange County, CA.
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Click photo to enlarge "The difference between Thomas' lessons and other vocal teachers lessons is that I see that these exercises do pinpoint things in your songs that are really going to improve your voice. Your not doing 8 note exercises that other teachers do for blind reasons. You find out why you're doing them and you understand the exercise better to get the tone that you want to get out. I've been involved with other vocal teachers. I've been singing for the past 10 years and haven't come across something like this that took me to the next level. I highly recommend that you contact Thomas." |
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Click photo to enlarge "I've been working with Thomas for about a year and a half now. When I came to Thomas I didn't even know how to sing. I didn't know that I wanted to be a singer until probably a month before I contacted him. I noticed myself wanting to sing more and I couldn't sing and it really bothered me. I saw Thomas' website and I contacted him immediately. I've been working with him ever since. My voice has gone from zero to like a hundred and beyond and I have him to thank for it. He has all of the answers. He pulled out a voice in me that I didn't know I had." Neelam Michelow Video Testimonial - Neelam Performs "Across the Line." |
Neelam Michalow 18 year old singer from Mission Viejo, CA
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Click photo to enlarge "I saw your book, I ordered it, and I liked what I saw. I looked you up. I sent you an email and we arranged the lessons. I knew it was going to be good but this has blown away any expectations I had. This has just been so amazing. The first day I hit a tenor high C in full voice. Today (second day) I hit a soprano high C in falsetto which is really, really cool. If you're out there and you're thinking about whether you should come or not - you should come. You should come see Thomas."
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"I got an email from amazon.com recommending books I might be interested in and Thomas' book showed up. I ordered it and the very next day I was on the phone to Thomas, talking to him and I was just so blown away that I said, 'I've got to go down and see this guy.' There was no question about it. Within a few days I was on a plane. I got up at four in the morning, flew to California, walked off the plane exhausted (as you can imagine) and walked into the studio and we had our first lesson. In that first lesson he had me singing a C above soprano high C which was crazy and beyond my wildest dreams. It's been an amazing experience. Thomas is just such a wealth of knowledge and his understanding of the voice as an instrument is just incredible. It's surpassed my expectations of why I came and what I needed to do. Thomas has taught me a great deal in a very short time period. He brings it all together so you get the range, the quality of sound, the ease of production - everything you really need to know to sing well." |
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"Thomas taught Sam how to sing high notes without straining, how to sing with vibrato, and style. He's an awesome vocal coach." - Carmina Santiago (Sam's mom) Sam and Carmina Santiago Video Testimonial and at Age 7 Sam sings Don't Stop Believin'" Sam sings "Don't Stop Believin'" at age 8 live on TV Watch more of Sam's videos by visiting the page "Audio Examples of Singers Trained by Thomas Appell." |
Sam Santiago 7 year old singer from Irvine, CA
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Excerpt From Dominique Gomez Video Testimonial Dominique Gomez: "Training with Thomas has definitely strenghened my range - made it a lot better. It's trained my ear too - going over each tiny little part in my songs." Brenda Gomez (Dominique's mom): "She's taken your technique and used it for her advantage. She's definitely hitting these higher notes that she would (previously) be yelling or straining to do and she'a actually clear and much more pleasant - the sound. Note: Dominique trained with Thomas from age 12-15 Dominique Gomez Video TestimonialDominique Singing My Dream Live In Thomas' Studio
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"I've been training with Thomas Appell for about two years now. Before training with Thomas I could sing high notes but they were very weak. I often would go into falsetto and sing out of tune. But after training with Thomas I can sing much higher in full voice (without going into falsetto). We do a lot of ear training that helps me sing a lot more in tune. Now I can sing just as good live as I do in recordings. If you're looking for a vocal coach you should go to Thomas Appell because he's helped me and I know he can help you too." |
Maddie Ezell 16 year old singer from Trabuco Canyon, CA |
Maddie Ezell Video Testimonial - Maddie Sings "Weakness"
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Click photo to enlarge "People are blown away by his voice. He can hit the high notes like it's no big deal. In front of 21,000 people at the Staples Center he just laid it out... when he came walking back he got a standing ovation. People that have seen the video are saying like, "I can't belive that voice is coming out of that body." He's got real control. It's been pretty amazing." -Bill Keller (Father of Caleb Keller) |
Caleb Keller 12 year old singer from Huntington Beach, CA |
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Click photo to enlarge "We found your website, the testimonials and the songs to be fantastic. Training with you is my pleasure. I never ever dreamt that I would cross the seven seas to the U.S. for my vocal training (Pawni flew 8,400 miles from India to train with Thomas for a month). I have increased my range by 8-10 notes of full voice. I really like my sound. My voice used to shake and it used to shrill and it never used to sound that good on high notes. Now after the vocal technique lessons I sound really nice and really rich and I can sing higher than I ever imagined with no straining. You are the best." Pawni was in the top 5 of Little Champs, India's version of American idol and was voted by the judges to be the most talented 16 year old singer in all of India. Pawni Pande YouTube Testimonial
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Noodles from The Offspring completed all 12 Fundamentals Series lessons with Thomas Appell. He increased his full voice range by 7 notes after the 2nd lesson. The next album recorded by The Offspring, Americana sold more than 10,000,000 copies. Thomas Appell is listed in the Americana album liner notes. |
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Featured Singer : Sara Haze's new song Beautiful Day is the song playing when you opened this page. Sara Haze's album "The Ladder" was the winner in Music Connection Magazine's 2008 top 100 unsigned bands and artists best Overall CD Project in any category (tie with Jesse McCartney). Check out her website and go see her live. She's soo good! "Thomas has helped me increase my range and my full voice has gained so much power. He is a great vocal coach and really cares about his students. I have seen so much improvement in myself and other students he works with." – Sara Hazeeeeeeeeeee
Learn more about Sara at her website sarahze.com
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"When researching for my book, 'The Secrets of of People Who Never Get Sick,' I ran into Thomas Appell, a talented vocal coach who never gets sick because he is wise to the secrets of pH balance in the body. I was so impressed with his knowledge that Tom became the basis of an entire chapter in my book." – New York Times Best-Selling Author Gene Stone eeeeeee
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Featured artist: Sara Haze
Song: Beautiful Day