Remember those voiced consonants I warned you about in a previous post? Well, today I’m going to teach you how to USE them in a very strategic set of vocal warmup exercises. Done correctly, these exercises can help you erase your vocal break, add vocal resonance, loosen vocal tension, and widen your range without vocal… Read More » about Weird Vocal Exercises That Blend Head and Chest Registers
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Soft Palate Stuck? Check The Jaw
A quick tip today for a common vocal problem… if you can’t accomplish your “sweet spot sound” on a sustained note, there’s a strong possibility your soft palate is not lifting enough. If that’s the case… check to see if you’re freezing your jaw as you hold the note. Drop jaw tension, allowing a subtle… Read More » about Soft Palate Stuck? Check The Jaw
What A Tight Tongue Can Do To Your Singing
Your tongue is connected to more than you think. Use it the wrong way and it can cause trouble. That sounds like something your mother would tell you, doesn’t it:) Well, here’s how speaking or singing with a tight tongue can affect your voice: A tightness in the root or base of the tongue will… Read More » about What A Tight Tongue Can Do To Your Singing
TMJ issues affecting the voice
I got a great question emailed to me recently concerning TMJ issues and the voice. Here is the email: Thank you for writing this blog and all the great information you provide. I have a vocal problem, and I can’t seem to find an answer. Hope you can help. I have been singing all my… Read More » about TMJ issues affecting the voice
Vocal techniques for lifting the soft palate and opening the throat
I recently received this question: “…What can I do to lift my soft palate, as well as expand my throat so it can remain effortless throughout my singing?” Here are some suggestions: First of all, you can use the ‘inner smile’, a time-tested technique which feels like the beginning of the yawn. This is not… Read More » about Vocal techniques for lifting the soft palate and opening the throat