Lessons from Anthony Kiedis, why your speaking matters so much.

A great melody is like an engaging conversation. It’s not about hitting pitches or vocal gymnastics. It’s not about goodness or proficiency. It’s about connection and relatability.

The Chili Pepper’s Anthony Kiedis is one of the most well-known and successful singers of our time because he understands this. It comes out in the songwriting. It comes out in his musical interactions with the band, and by examining his voice in greater detail, we can draw on things that will bring instant improvement to our own voice.

Lean into musical conversations with your voice. Play with rhythms. Don’t try to be pitch perfect. Be approachable and personable.

Let’s dive into some isolated vocals and put some of this into practice!