Comments on: Top 10 Terrible Vocal Training Tips

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:21:48 +0000

You can have pelvic floor problems and still support your voice from 'down there'. Try sensing your power coming from your heel (instead of the balls of your feet) and you may find just the right sensation to send controlled air to your vocal cords. And really, the question you should ask yourself is about your VOICE feels when you sing as you must. If there is no strain, no problem! Remember the goal of all vocal technique should be to enable you to elicit a response to your message from the heart of your listener, without straining your voice. No, don't stop singing!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:17:54 +0000

I know this is an old post, vbu I just have to ask. I'm a 20yrs old woman with pelvic floor problems. Does that mean I have to stop singing? I love singing and I'll be shattered if I have to stop.

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 10:53:10 +0000

Anonymous… great question; this is a common place of adjustment of the mechanism of the voice. It's a matter of controlling your breath and keeping your throat open so the notes can find their favorite resonation spaces. If you sing by pulling up and back you can stretch the stability back into the area. Doing this, you widen your ribcage giving you more breath control for the fine adjustments necessary and you also open your throat right where it wants to guard and tighten up.If you need further help, try a lesson.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 10:43:09 +0000

Hi i've had this vocal problem for as long as i can remember and it has always frustrated me. My vocal range is around an E2 to an G4, but where i have the most difficulty singing is right in the middle around E3 to F#3. Sometimes i can get a decent tone out but it's often inconsistent and shaky. My voice just feels like it loses stability around there and im often fearful of holding out notes in that range. Any idea on how i can smooth out this area of my voice? thank you!!

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 15:05:28 +0000

Actually, I do indeed advocate a strong core, which includes working out glutes, thighs back and abdominal wall muscles for singers and speakers. Without that muscle tone, breath tends to be supported from too high instead of from pelvic floor, and will interfere with breath control of wide ribs.. I see you're a vocal coach. If you'd like to discuss further, let me know. Thanks for your comment.

By: Betty Johnson

Betty Johnson — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:29:54 +0000

Do some people actually believe that you should work out your abs to be able to sing well? That doesn't make much sense and I'm glad that you disagree as well. There's nothing wrong with being toned. There are some interesting myths about singing out there. http://www.canadianvocalacademy.com

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:43:46 +0000

Thank you, Kevin… glad you enjoyed the post!

By: Kevin Duke

Kevin Duke — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:11:42 +0000

Excellent tips as usual.