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Brett Manning

Brett Manning is one of the music industry’s top vocal coaches. Aside from working with top recording artists such as Miley Cyrus, Leona Lewis, Hayley Williams, Keith Urban, and many others, Brett is the researcher and founder of his own vocal methodology and the most comprehensive vocal training program in the world, Singing Success 360. The results speak for themselves—using his techniques, Brett’s clients have won over 46 Grammys, 27 CMAs, 23 AMAs, and have gathered over 500 Billion views on YouTube. Schedule a lesson today with Brett in our studios here on Music Row in Nashville, TN or via Skype wherever you are in the world.

Our Nashville History

April 6, 2020
On this episode, Brett discusses the great history of The Music City: Nashville, Tennessee.   To learn more about the world’s best vocal training programs, ...

The Crossover Singer

February 10, 2014
The crossover singer is someone who is able to achieve success while melding several genres or styles of music together to inform their sound. Through ...

Listen From the Outside

January 10, 2014
In this article, I want to talk to you about one of the best judges you can find, to help you grow both as a ...

Voice Affectation: When is it too much?

December 23, 2013
Have you ever heard, or yourself been, a singer that you know is trying too hard? As singers, we can easily fall into the trap ...

Breathing from the Diaphragm: The Mystery Unveiled

December 3, 2013
As a singer, somewhere along the way I’m sure you have heard the phrase, “breathe from your diaphragm.” However, my guess is that unless you ...

What is Vocal Fry?

September 19, 2012
Can you think of a singer you love who is characterized by a creaky voice? Some singers use vocal fry as a technique to make ...

Dynamic Duo Discovers Singing Success

November 21, 2011
In a search for new ideas, fresh material, and to deepen their commitment to their respective music, Marnie and Oliver, two artists based in Hamburg, ...

Take the Lead In Your Singing Success

October 12, 2011
If you’re a singer putting together a band, participating in a community choir, or doing session work, you must not only be prepared and focused, ...

Focus Your Vision for Singing Success

September 15, 2011
Visualization is a powerful tool that, when properly engaged, can be used to enhance performance and even increase a drive toward and feeling for success ...

For Singers of Note the Key Is Listening

August 3, 2011
You’ve made a smart move by coming to SingingSuccess.TV to tap resources for vocal training, networking, and for sharing ideas and exploring career strategies. Whether ...

A Proactive Plan for Singing Success

July 27, 2011
More and more we are encouraged to take charge and be proactive in our career pursuits. In fact that approach applies to the pursuit of ...

Focus For Singing Success through Brett Manning

July 13, 2011
There is a reason you have chosen Brett Manning’s methods and resources in the development of the full potential of your unique voice. Obviously you’re ...

Find Mentors for Your Singing Success

June 30, 2011
There’s a wonderful quote attributed to comedienne Lily Tomlin in which she said, “We’re all in this alone.” There are certainly times when we’ve all ...

The Power of the Singer as Speaker

June 22, 2011
Whether you want to be the next superstar or simply want to have a successful career as a singer, it’s important to note the potential ...

Train for A Competitive Edge

June 22, 2011
In many ways TV shows such as American Idol and The Voice are signs that we’ve moved into a new era of showcasing or launching ...

Relax For Better Coordinations

May 25, 2011
In a recent SingingSuccess.tv video clip, vocal coach Leigh Nash talks about the importance of getting rid of tension in order to achieve optimum performance. ...

Pumping Up Perspective for Singing Success

May 18, 2011
In your pursuit of singing success, it’s important to stay positive and open, especially in the face of disappointment and delays that you’ll likely encounter. ...

Singing Tools For Perfect Practice

April 28, 2011
By Randy Moomaw & Brett Manning At Singing Success, our coaches work together, having frequent team building meetings, to refine exactly the ‘whats and hows’ ...

Sharpen Senses As You Learn To Sing

April 21, 2011
One of the biggest challenges a lot of singers say they face has to do with developing muscle memory and getting the coordinations to become ...

Learn To Sing With A Positive Focus

April 20, 2011
In your personal pursuit of singing success you will likely encounter a number of distractions and disappointments. That’s to be expected – so do not ...

Chris Keller Scores His Singing Success In New York

April 14, 2011
It has been nearly a year since Chris Keller left the relatively familiar comforts and challenges of life as a Brett Manning certified vocal coach ...

Notes For Singing Success From Leigh Nash

April 7, 2011
It’s been a few months since Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer joined the team at Singing Success as a Brett Manning’s certified vocal ...

Jason Catron Brings Night Skype To Brett Manning Studios

April 6, 2011
For those of you that don’t have a Brett Manning certified associate near by, and getting to Nashville to book sessions at Brett Manning Studios ...

CONQUERING SHYNESS (Or At Least Shushing It)

April 1, 2011
I was a very shy teenager. I was also on the road 250 days a year at the age of 17. I have some tips ...

How To Sing When You’re Under The Weather

March 30, 2011
It’s that time of the year when extremes in climate as well as an increase in pollen invites colds, allergies, and similar challenges that compromise ...

How To Sing Past The Fear

March 23, 2011
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned performer it’s not at all uncommon to have issues with confidence, anxiety, or even periodic battles with fears ...

Learn To Sing With The Right Tone And Articulation

March 17, 2011
[edited and expanded December 28th, 2022, by Brett Manning] If you were to quickly fly through a playlist of your favorite singers, you’d notice how ...

Learn How To Sing As A Successful Storyteller

March 16, 2011
To become a better, more effective singer, you need to become a stronger communicator and become a more effective storyteller. The challenge for many singers ...

Singing Lessons For Success

March 10, 2011
One of the challenges many singers face is that they get so caught up in relying on others that they can forget who is ultimately ...

Sharpen Your Singing Skills Via Skype

March 3, 2011
For many of you there may not be a Brett Manning certified associate near by, and getting to Nashville to book sessions at Brett Manning ...

Learn To Sing With Ease By Releasing Tension

February 25, 2011
Whether you’re just learning how to sing, are taking your first singing classes at school, or you’re an experienced singer about to showcase some new ...

Helping Artists Learn How to Sing is Priority One for CEO

February 24, 2011
It’s the daily passionate pursuit of discovering and affirming a singer’s full potential for Singing Success that drives CEO, Ethan Opelt. “I’ve worked with bands ...

Tips To Maintain A Positive Attitude

February 4, 2011
One of the biggest challenges in the pursuit of your singing success is the ability to stay positive in your outlook on your career. Staying ...

New Vocal Coach Leigh Nash of Sixpence None the Richer Now Available for Lessons!

February 2, 2011
Nash makes Brett Manning Studios and SingingSuccess.TV more than richer! For singer-songwriter Leigh Nash, life is a humble walk of wonder along paths of privilege ...

Making Memories For Singing Success

January 20, 2011
Whether you’re learning new material or looking for a way to breathe new life into a favorite song or a well recognized standard, a change ...

Follow Up For Follow Through

January 6, 2011
One of the challenges many face on the road to singing success is a lack of follow up or follow through. For some, it’s a ...

Seven Simple Steps to Secure Success in 2011

January 4, 2011
We’re fast approaching the New Year – a time for making resolutions. And even if you tend to avoid making that list, it’s natural to ...

What Makes A Successful Singer

December 9, 2010
Sometimes you can be so focused on getting the gig, swinging the deal, being a star or grabbing the center of attention, that your basic ...

Five Questions for Future Focus

December 3, 2010
In the pursuit of your singing success, there’s a natural tendency to focus so intensely on what you need to work on, that you forget ...

As Your Voice Grows, So Grows Your Material

November 23, 2010
Whether you’re searching for new material, seeking a new look or image for yourself or your band, or playing with a new idea or fresh ...

Simple Keys To Secure Confidence

November 11, 2010
Fear is the number one killer of confidence. Whether it’s stage fright or feeling like you won’t fit in or aren’t good enough, fear is ...

Parents See Glowing Return On Investment In Brett's Touch

November 3, 2010
Ever since their daughter, Lacey, was a toddler, Al and Cheryl Ritchie have known she had talent. But it wasn’t until they discovered Brett Manning ...

Find The Coach That’s Right For You

October 7, 2010
For many of you looking into getting a vocal coach or voice teacher, a trip to Nashville may not be possible right now. Although you ...

A Few Tips to Avoid Getting Burnt Out

September 24, 2010
To Be A Star – Avoid The Burnout One of the challenges faced in the pursuit of your singing success is the threat of burnout. ...

Take It On The Road

September 23, 2010
So you feel you’re going nowhere or you’ve simply lost the spark, and you want to do something that shakes things up so that it’s ...

Workout While You Rest Your Voice

September 10, 2010
Let’s say you have a really bad head cold or flu or you’ve strained your voice at a Sunday afternoon party while watching your favorite ...

Target Songs for Working Out

September 1, 2010
For the listener, a song can be a profoundly moving experience emotionally. A song can help someone grieve the loss of a loved one or ...

Planning 101: Reject The Unexpected

September 1, 2010
Even with the most meticulous, rigorous, faithful preparation for a live performance, things can and will go wrong. Even if you include long hours of ...

Fall Into The Habit Of Better Vocal Health

August 26, 2010
It’s that time of the year for another seasonal transition. The move from summer to fall certainly provides some environmental shifting and adaptation. And, it ...

Sing To Serve Others

August 26, 2010
We know that having an attitude of gratitude can keep us upbeat and lessen the length and severity of the occasional pity party or fit ...

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