The Vocalist Studio Reviews 36

I couldn't even begin to describe how immensely valuable Robert's course has been to me over the years. It opened doors I only ever dimly suspected were even there. Now I can do things I never even dared imagine MIGHT be possible. I'm certainly not a Pro. I can do quite a bit of my primary influences' work. Maybe not all on stage in one shot. But it has brought me to the point I dare dream perhaps someday.

It just works. Put the time in.

Robert’s vocal course has been on point from the start. I can’t wait to see where it takes me 90-180 days from now! I highly recommend his trainings to any serious singers.

Robert Lunte is a great teacher! I must admit that I was a bit sceptical at first. There is a vast amount of information in his course and it takes some time to understand it all. But once you understand how everything in the vocal track is connected it all falls into place.

I made a huge progress with his exercises and now I can tackle specific problems directly. And better than that: Now I know what the problem is, without the help of a vocal coach. There’s everything you need in the program. Every possible problem and every answer for it.

It‘s like an encyclopedia for singing!

I have studied this material since 2009. The program was just 2 DVDs and an audio CD with a little booklet back then. Maestro Lunte has since built a massive online Academy that has sculpted voices and touched lives all over the world. Do yourself a favor and dedicate your commitment to The Four Pillars of Singing... You will thank yourself!

I have been seriously studying scream vocal techniques since 2013. More recently, I had been struggling with regaining my footing with my vocal placement after taking a relatively prolonged break due to some health issues when I stumbled upon the TVS website from an ad for their Extreme Singing course. I gave it a try. After having noticed immediate improvements from implementing the exercises introduced in the program, just to test it, I tried isolating and doing only the routine prescribed by Draven in the videos, excluding nearly all of the exercises I was doing before, that were seemingly not working for me as they had in the past. A few weeks in, I noticed that my voice was actually becoming less flexible (sorry Draven!), and knew I needed to do something different. Having been nudged in the right direction with my placement, particularly, by the straw exercise and the emphasis on "cry mode", I began reincorporating specific exercises back into my routine, with a slightly altered approach to performing them, and came to the realization that it had actually been a COMBINATION of Draven's suggested routine and residual conditioning from some of my old exercises that had given me the positive results.

Through my experience, I was able to figure out that it wasn’t really the “useless” exercises that I was doing before that “weren’t working”, but more so the way that I was doing them. My problem actually turned out to be more of a mind over matter type of deal, and there was a mental block that was preventing me from being able to project properly like I used to. That, of course, messed with my placement a lot. More than the acid reflux that I was battling with for a while, or anything else, the real problem was a psychological issue brought on by my physical circumstances (i.e., not wanting to bother my neighbors) that was keeping me inhibited and that no specific vocal exercises were going to help if I didn’t overcome that.

I can see now how much of both my problems, and my improvements, both in the past and recently, were ultimately because of ME. None of the exercises that I have learned from anywhere else—from TVS, Melissa Cross, my old coach, etc.—would be as effective as they are without what I’ve added to customize things based upon my specific needs. I understand that no one can show you what you need to do to polish your technique if 1) you don’t know exactly what you want, or 2) that person doesn’t actually do what you’re aiming for, themselves. My old coach could only teach me what he understood about what he does, but the completion of the rest of the journey really was ultimately up to me. A “coach” is not there to tell you exactly how to sound, right? Only to guide you as best as they know how, based upon what they do.

Before, I didn't feel as though I got everything I needed from my old coach, and I was upset about it, but I just didn't understand that what I was looking for was within me, and could only truly come from what is learned through regular practice and experience. What I needed could not be described by anyone else... but only FELT by me.

I have also come to realize that what I was already doing, before I met my old coach, is apparently what made certain things about scream vocals come easier to me. In addition to my reworked vocal routine, I just started doing some of those things I used to do all the time again–kind of like vocal "NEAT" exercise–and have been shocked at the overall improvement.

So I apparently (and reluctantly (lol)) still have to do a relatively involved daily routine (i.e., several exercises besides the ones recommended) to keep my voice in proper working order for what I intend to use it for, but what I learned from this program did definitely help to nurse me back to health from my previous state of being. Things are so much better now with my voice than they were a few months ago when I bought TVS's Extreme Singing program. I’m glad that I didn’t give up!

I look forward to trying some of the other available courses as well. Thanks for everything.

At this stage I have only purchased the Udemy TVS course which to my understanding is a "Lite" version of the full TVS Four Pillars of Singing Course. As a precursor to my review I would like to start by saying I have been singing now for 5 years and gone through a series of different vocal coaches due to the change in my geographical living situation and also searching for vocal coaches who are the right "Fit". In my experience I have noticed that very few vocal coaches resonate with me in that they can answer my technical questions and even understand their own methods to why they teach what they teach. In addition to this, I have had few vocal coaches that had the ability to help me produce acceptable results and understanding in a reasonable amount of time. At the point of this review I would say that I am about 70% through the Udemy course content and have learned so many teachings that have either supported well explained concepts from other teachers in the past, or that this course has absolutely taught me new concepts that nobody else has been able to explain to me in such a simple and detailed delivery to help me understand. Furthermore, I really value that these ideas, concepts, methods etc. are then backed up by practical application of Robert singing. We all have different learning abilities and for someone like myself who is a visual learner and needs to understand everything in an easy, step by step manner, Robert's teaching style is very friendly, enthusiastic, easy to follow, and just an absolute pleasure to watch. Occasionally he makes me laugh with some of his personal quirks where it is apparent he LOVES to do what he does, and that's sing and help others do the same. In fact, for someone like myself who struggles to sit and study, I get excited to grab my pen and notebook with a coffee and take notes to what he is explaining. I often have those "Ah huh"! moments where things "Click" because I now understand something that might not have been well explained before or Robert might offer a fresh perspective that just makes sense.

TLDR: This is the online course I wish I had known about years ago at the start of my vocal journey. No online or text book course, in my opinion, will ever substitute 100% for in person physical vocal coaching, however this is as close as you could possibly hope for; and Robert does offer real time face to face coaching, too! We all have different vocal goals, yet the teachings are universal. I love this course and I'm excited to keep working through it. There is so much value that each time you re-watch and re-read the provided content, you'll never stop learning. Thanks Robert. Thank you for being so passionate about your craft and providing us the knowledge from your 10,000 hours of training so that we may be well equipped for our own journey, too!

Before taking Robert’s course I was just a habitual shower singer and did not have the ability to professionally sing. I remember when I was a kid singing in choir for the 3 months I was part of it and cracking my voice when I tried to sing a high note and everyone laughing. I’m a comedian and filmmaker now so I’m used to the laughing part. I loved singing but was not a good singer by any means, but because of Robert’s course, I was able to create my own debut music video using my broke indie filmmaking and starving comedian skills. Because of the Vocalist Studio course, I am truly able to sing like a professional I’m so grateful. To this date, my music video has won 19 awards in film festivals. My first music video.... I have Robert to thank because of his course I was able to go from shower singer to.... a real singer... it still feels surreal. Most of the awards are for ‘best music video’..... it’s crazy. So because of that, I added Robert’s name to the credits of my music video to show my appreciation and gave him a shot out on IMDb. If you really want to sing, follow everything in his course. I only made it over half way through the course and now I’m a 19x award winner for my first music video. Thank you Robert.

I purchased the lite version of Robert training in January and I couldn't believe how actually effective the workouts are, even for a rookie like me who had zero singing and music experience. My voice has definitely changed after a few months, and I am looking forward to see where it goes if I keep doing this! So, I made up my mind, I had to go for the full course plus the belting in the head voice. It is worth it!

Robert Lunte and Draven are great teachers. Their service is excellent and they have helped me step up my vocal game to the next level. Now karaoke with me is an experience, and it will be for you too.

Robert Lunte is one of the top vocal coaches online. He is always encouraging and scientifically explains the purpose of the vocal exercises to protect the vocal cords and release quality tone. Kudos Robert!

Janis Daly

I’ve searched the internet high and low, looked into private 1v1 voice lessons, etc., and Robert’s course through TVS is the most comprehensive and thorough I’ve seen yet. He is quirky as heck (a plus IMO!) but somehow that makes the information stick a little better. The detail of the mechanics and workout programming is just like you’d get from an Olympic weightlifting coach, but applied to singing.

This course is great. All the information needed to sing your *** off is here. There are a few different links, and assets, that come with the course. As long as you begin at the start, Robert does a good job of explaining how and when to use these together.

I am a few weeks in, and have noticed improvement already.

A very comprehensive course at a great price. Rob offers support if required too. Highly recommend.

I have been working the program for a couple months now, and took my third lesson with Robert last week. This program is the real deal. This is not just a bunch of content to practice that will marginally improve your singing. This is the best available method to learn to teach yourself how to be the singer you want to be—regardless of your starting point. I wanted to sing my whole life, and honestly never thought I could could. I wasn’t just bad. I was terrible. After working this program and taking several lessons with Robert, I have discovered that not only can I sing, it feels absolutely great and my voice is turning into something that I never imagined might be available today. Buy the book today, and I highly recommend a lesson or three to supercharge your progress—and fun!!

I just joined. I asked Robert for the full 616 page book and he sent it to me immediately via reply mail. Very impressive.

The Four Pillars of singing is one of the most comprehensive programs I have ever found on singing and the science of building strong vocal musculature. After watching dozens of YouTube videos, I had not learned anything valuable. But after discovering TVS and its online content and courses, I was able to realize that I was singing with my talking voice. I highly recommend the TVS methodology for beginners and expert singers looking to take their singing to the next level.