If you’ve never seen a Mike Tompkins video, you should go ahead and change that right now. The immensely talented vocal artist, who is partnered with Maker Studios, has reached one million subscribers through the covers of pop songs he creates using only his mouth. We asked Mike a few questions about his YouTube success.

Tubefilter: How does it feel to surpass one million subscribers?

Mike Tompkins: It feels amazing. When I started on YouTube my goal was 50,000. I’m honored that so many people would choose to subscribe to my channel.

TF: How long does to put together each of your a capella videos?

MT: It varies, but usually 4-6 days.

TF: Do you have a favorite video of the ones you’ve released thus far?

MT: I always say it should be the last video I make, because I feel I should always be having more fun and be getting better at what I do. However, the ones that really stick out to me are ‘Paradise’ & ‘All Night Long’. Mostly because just the rawness and the situations in which I was creating them in. Paradise was filmed in my basement on a white screen I borrowed from a friend. Just me focusing the camera and hitting record and jumping into frame. Then editing the video on my laptop.

TF: It seems like you must put a lot of strain on your vocal chords. What exercises to you use to stay healthy?

MT: I actually don’t put a lot of strain on my vocal cords. For the most part I’ve kept my voice in a very healthy spot. I recently took some vocal training to assist in not blowing out my voice on tour. Roger Love really took me to a new place with my voice. Definitely feel more confident then I ever have with my voice.