Voice Teacher Reacts to Jessie J - My Heart Will Go On "Singer 2018" 

Hi! I'm going to do a Q&A sometime soon and need Qs to A. Comment your questions here please.

Jessie J is obscenely underrated.

For those asking if Jessie J was sick during this performance, she was. She has a heart condition and almost wasn't allowed to perform because of it. But she still went for it and that's why it's so emotional and raw, because she's literally talking about her own heart going on. Strong girl

I love that she isn’t trying to mimic Celine Dion but isn’t destroying the song either. There is a fine line between trying to sound just like the original artist (usually a mistake made by amateurs, not pros) and fighting too hard to go the opposite way. She didn’t seem to be putting a ton of effort into either of those things; she just sang it. Her way. No forcing anything.

I hate that shes fallen out of relevancy, she has an insane amount of talent and a really unique singing style, but her songs that do make it to the radio are very poppy and dont really showcase just how amazing her voice is

I love how you coordinated your shirt with the video!

I love how visible it is on your face when you're analyzing the singing. You can tell, you're really taking it apart and building it back up in your head. You can see the gears turning back there lol.

She performed this while trying not to faint. Let that sink in... ❤️

The audience is absolutely living for this song.

I'm a simple woman, I see Jessie J and Sam Johnson and I hit the "like" button instantly. Edit: The Titanic shirt completed me spiritually.

I live for the dramatic zoom-ins to the t-shirt lol

This is a notoriously difficult song to sing and she killed it. Amazing. So good.

7:52, some people can sing, some people can feel, she does both.

Btw maybe this ain’t interesting for you but, Jessie has a heart disease. That’s why her fans are called “heartbeats” and in the program she did in China she got sick (bc of her disease) and when she came back she sang that song. She’s fantastic.

Everyone in the comments asking you to react to all these people, and I'm over here like, I want to know more about Sam. Could you consider doing a Q&A!? I'm seriously so curious about your history with music. How did you become interested in singing, when did you decide to become a voice teacher!? ALL THESE QUESTIONS!!!!! PSJRUBFKSKS AHHHHHH! lol you're such a passionate teacher and I just wanna know more about you. Much love from Vegas 🖤

I had no idea she could sing this well. I've heard some of her hits on the radio but I'm not really into modern pop music so I never bothered to look into her. Amazing performance

just a hint: she's brit and that is why her Rs sound good keke

THE TITANIC SHIRT THUMBNAIL I'M LAUGHING HAHAJAHKHAKHKHHHG he's getting more and more creative with the memEs now gUYS oh nO

I am so happy you posted a reaction to Jessie J - especially this performance. It was an incredible performance, especially when taking into account that she literally just got out of the hospital because of her heart disease and just got back from a 24 hour flight from London back to China! Even more emotional than her usual, more "technically clean" performances. She's amazing and I love how she is constantly training to keep and improve her technique and stylisations.

The slow zoom to the shirt was perfect. Really intensified the emotion of the song. I felt that.

I've become obsessed with watching your videos, Sam. Your feedback is so constructive and tactful. Also, the way you explain the technical aspects of sound makes SO much sense. Before I used to just sing, now I've found myself paying more attention to *how* I sing.

How passionate you are is contagious... And I don't sing... Lol. Super clear and as always super sweet. Thank you for share your knowledge.

I was waiting for Jessie J reaction .She is one of the best singers

Her voice is absolutely amazing. The vibrato she has and trills are fucking insane. I wish I could control my voice that intensely!

When you zoomed in on Jack and Rose I lost it

5:27 lmao stop

One of the fastest growth I’ve seen from a reaction channel from a vocal coach, even faster than Tristan 😱 Congrats 👏

My heart burst after she was sick from a heart condition , she was singing about herself ! 😥💔

Dude, your approach to singing is SO refreshing and holistic. I'm loving your content and I'm definitely subscribing. Had to stop my lessons a month ago due to financial issues and this is really helping me staying sharp in the meantime, so thank you very much! Glad to see your channel growing.

It's always so interesting watching you do these. Like, you're shaping your mouth, and you nod when confirming what they're doing. And when you discuss what they're doing, it's in such a way that people understand, and other singers watching these can take note. When you're criticizing, it's in such a nice way, explaining what it is they're doing, and it's not putting them down at all. It bothers me so much when someone is rude when discussing why a certain technique didn't work well, and even looking into ways one could improve it, or at least an alternative to make it easier, or something. It's wonderful. Truly a teacher. :) I have a couple suggestions. "HIP-HOP GOES BROADWAY" or "HIP-HOP GOES BROADWAY 2"... or "EVOLUTION OF LADY GAGA" by Superfruit.

Wig? Snatched Depression? Who’s that? Anxiety? Cured Breath? Shook

you should react to Nicole Scherzinger singing Phantom of the Opera!!

I got to say that was an interesting review. You're obviously knowledgeable and you explained your information in a way that i as a non singer could understand. But you've also really helped me understand just why some singers sounds off to me even though they're not necessarily out of tune. I'm going to watch more of your videos now, i just feel like you have much to teach me. Great work. 👏👏👏

I love how you explain everything in a way that is easy to understand, even if we aren’t experts or professional singers❤️

I imagine my suggestions won't pull in many views, but I just love Broadway. I would be interested in seeing you react to any of the well-known Broadway actors especially colm wilkinson, Bernadette Peters, Lea Solonga, Patti lupone, Kristin Chenoweth (Glitter and be Gay is killer) the list goes on and on. Drew Sarich is much lesser known but an excellent Broadway performer. I've always wondered how he gets the interesting tone to his voice. He did JCS awhile back in Germany; Best Judas ever and so raw!! Thanks for the great videos!

"Hi! My name is Sam Johnson and I'm the most adorable thing you've ever seen" I got so excited to learn you give vocal lessons in my city. Time to save up😍

I prefer this Jessie to the “nonononononononono” Jessie, trying to impress everyone with her vocal range in every song. I like this better

Please could you react to Celine Dion maybe singing this song back when it came out (was it the 90s, or another song) and in recent years. It would be interesting to compare and note the differences, how she changed or how she is the same

THE ZOOM IN ON YOUR TITANIC SHIRT REALLY SENT ME DHKJSHAKJDHKJSH this is such a lovely reaction video again, i always learn so much + feel so relaxed when i watch your videos. thank you !!

I really want to see you analysing Jessie J - Purple Rain from the same show The Singer. She has so many different things going on at that performance I just want to know your point of view. And thank you for this video

She was meant to sing this song. It hurts my heart so so good. I love this

Please react to Florence Welch, she's such an amazing and underrated singer!!

IM KING OF THE WORLD

Love to see you do an analysis of Lily Allen. She's got such a clear accent when she sings, I'm kind of intrigued as to whether she's sacrificing anything to maintain that, especially with how often you mention altering vowel sounds to aid the voice.

YAAS! I've been waiting for someone to react to this and i'm soooo happy it's you!

Omg the titanic shirt, we love a supportive sister

Her new album actually does showcase the softer and more vulnerable side of her.

Finally a Jessie J analysis!!! Could you also do an analysis on her another performance Killing me softly with his song as well? Love your content!

alright this guy right here Sam Johnson, is legit the best vocal instructor on yt and holy moly this guy is super kind. hes got that perfect balance between being critical but compassionate at the same time OOF thats rare. keep it up my dood

The little editing tricks are hilarious. Zooming in on Jack and Rose for the big moments. It's been ages since I've listened to this song without the years of baggage. It really is a fantastic song. You touched a bit on emotional color. I'd love to see you tackle something that's very "in character" like from a show and talk a little bit about how it's different when you're, say, Elphaba than if you're Idina Menzel in concert (does that make sense? Character vs performer.)

Her voice is really powerful, not just the heavy high voice, but the gentler softer things are really good. And most importantly she knows how to use it. That's coming from someone who doesn't know much about singing. I had a yer of classical singing and that's it lol.

I just love how your eyes express what is on your mind about their voices and how you move to the side your head... when you are starting to like it 😄😄 I really enjoy your videos...

The flute is gorgeous in My Heart Will Go On.

I love your vids and have commented to that effect on many of them. Could you do some more classical singers analysis(Pavarotti, Bocelli, etc.) and explain to non-singers like myself what makes them the greats? I think it’d be fun. I’ll watch whatever you upload anyway tho lol

Please react to a live performance by Amy Lee. She was my inspiration to start singing, but I notice in a lot of her live shows, her voice seems shaky often. I'd love to hear you analyze her!

Such a row of awesomeness! Song, performance and analysis!!! Great job Sam, and thank you very much 😍

I’m supposed to be working on my big blanket crochet project but I just cannot stop watching your videos! I love how much detail you provide, so incredibly instructional.

The aluminum straw link is my favorite part of the description

Lmao the zoom in on the shirt made me laugh so hard. Also great reaction/analysis. Love this channel more and more!

You have such an amazing energy that just beams through the video and makes my days brighter. Thank you for being you!

I love watching your videos! When people sing beautifully, your reactions to them are so pure! It's wonderful to see someone so into the beautiful art of singing.

Thank you so much for this video react . Jessie is a Queen .

JJ's vocal abilities are of a very high level, she was once kicked out of a choir because her voice was so powerful she would overpower the rest of them even if they sang all together. She was just a kid then.

I'm so glad you reviewed this one! I have listened to it over and over again and it was great to hear how it went from your perspective

I love how you always analyze someone so amazingly, without judgement. Love all your videos and hair. Great shirt, btw. 😊❤

Please react to Purple Rain by Prince and covered by Jessie J in Singer 2018! I think it's the best rendition of the song. You won't regret it!

I watch quite a lot of videos from vocal coaches because I find it very interesting. I have to say, your videos are my favourite. I love how positive you are, I love how you break down everything fully for none singers to understand and I love seeing you much you enjoy the performances!

I love your videos like this. Unlike other 'reactions' I've seen, you not only explain what it is the singer is doing, but *why* they do these things, and how they affect the rest of the sung phrase with the choices they've made. Instead of saying "Sing like this", you're saying "It's like this because of this." It gives a more thorough understanding of the technical aspects involved in vocalizing that are too often (even by coaches) taken for granted as something that's just known. You point out the difference in how vowels are pronounced, and show the effect that has on how the note comes out. I've watched voice coach videos before, and honestly I've learned more from your reaction videos than from a lot of other coaches just because you offer more explanations as to why things are done the way they are, and how it reflects how the rest of the piece sounds. I'd love to see your take on almost anything from Freddie Mercury sometime! As for a Q to A, if I'm not too late, I'm wondering how you were trained (School, lessons, coach, choir, opera?) and how the teachers you've had have influenced your own style? Thanks for everything you do!

Been waiting for a Jessie J song she's my favorite vocalist

Instant chills when Jessi started singing. She has an incredible voice.💖💋

Ok RU-vid, coming through with the recommendations! I subscribed a few days ago, I've watched all of your videos, and you got me, I'm hooked! I love how passionate, and informative you really are. There's no doubting when watching your videos that you genuinely love what you do, and are great at it! It is quite refreshing to watch. 🙂

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THISSSSSSS

When he zoomed in the T-shirt I’m 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I love Jessie J so much! She makes everything seem so effortless!

Apart from loving every video I've seen so far, I love how you do your intro quick and easy it's great!

Just found your channel, and i absolutely love it! Youre so calm, and i learn so much from watching. Keep on making videos man, much love!

Love the zooms. Cracked me up everytime 😂 also congrats on hitting 232k!!! I love the way Jessie J sung here and hope she does more songs like these in the future

Woohoo I got so excited when I saw the notification ! Love this channel.

I absolutely love this video and many other of your videos I’ve watched. I’m not educated in many singing techniques so it’s been so interesting seeing you break down the technical side of things with different performances. Every time you point out something new I get sooo excited!! 😂

Your videos are helping me so MUCH, I am totally binge watching right now 😍 I can’t say how much I admire you!

Your videos showed up in my recommended and I really enjoy them!!! Instantly subscribed

I believe Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Andrea Bocelli would be a great one to analyze. I'd love to see how you'll react to the contrast between the two

Please react to Jessie J singing Killing Me Softly. I think she slayed it!

This is the first time I see Sams jaw dropping while watching a singers performance. I was just looking at your face. It was full with expressions... mind blowing!!!

You are so engaging and informative to watch. I love learning all about the voice, even though I’m not at all talented in that area. I really like how positive you are when offering input/critique. I’d love to see some analysis of people who sing in a wide range of styles (maybe someone like Mike Patton). I’m curious to know what they do differently in diverse styles. Really great channel 😀

By far my favorite voice teacher on RU-vid you’re the best Sam!

I am so obsessed with your channel and it's helped me learn techniques even as a mediocre singer! Love you!

Thank you so so much for doing this request. Can't believe you did it. X

Sam thank you so much for your dedication your passion for what you do. Thank you for sharing your knowledge your simply amazing.

I don't think he ever pause a reaction video this much before 😂

I'm so glad I found your videos. You're so pleasant and knowledgeable, I am loving these.

Just a week ago before I had to evacuate my home for hurricane Florence you were almost at 100k subs and now here you are a week later over 200k! It’s crazy how fast your channel is growing! I love re-educating myself vocally through your videos since I stopped singing classically 5 years ago and it’s great to see other people come here and enjoy them too 😊

I’d love to see you react to 90’s alt divas like Tori Amos, Liz Phair, and Alanis Morrissette.

OMG the shirt! I CAN´T

You have such a gentle smile when you're evaluating these videos !

And the mere fact that she had a heart failure night before that perf made it more awesome and emotional.

She sounds great. Jessie J wrote Miley Cyrus’s “party in the USA”

Hey Sam just want to say I’m loving your videos!! I’m a multiinstrumentalist that never got quite into singing and I’m really enjoying your coments on these reactions man, keep it up! I also wanted to recommend some caligula’s horse maybe you know them? They have an amazing singer!! Cheers from Spain!

I'm so proud of her...❤️ And every time I see people smiling while listening to her just like you did. I don't know man it fills my heart with pride. What a great original and intelligent singer.

I'm always loving your videos! You have a unique perspective and I appreciate you sharing your knowledge when you break down these performances!