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In March of 2015 Voicercise Technology was passed onto our 3rd generation of Voice Specialists, Naomi T Kaye's Daughter, Roxy Miller after 10 years of Training.

Are You Pushing Too Much When Singing?

  • Listening
  • Muscles & Space
  • Fatigue & Tightness

Genres Have you ever started singing and noticed that your voice felt tight? You were pushing your voice so much that your voice cracked? Belting is a skill that takes control and practice to perfect.

If you’ve ever heard a song that becomes really loud, listen closely to make sure its not vocal effects. Listen to what register your voice may be in.

Its important to use your cheeks to give yourself space for the air, if we don’t, we can damage our vocal cords.

Understanding how to use your air is consistent in helping with your belting ability.

Listening

Genres Your most valuable tool you have when singing is your ears. We need to listen to the quality of our voice.

As you practice more with music you will improve your ability to hear when your voice is overpushing. Practicing with a piano will help you improve your pitch.

Another important thing to be aware of in singing are vocal effects. We may listen to the studio version of a track but it may not be accurate in what’s capable vocally.

For example, if you are rapping to a track that’s edited to have no gaps for breaths, you will find it almost impossible to rap.

There are effects that make the voice sound louder or breathier. Often this can be confused with pushing in the chest voice vs using your mixed voice.

Your vocal register is what will tell you whether you need to belt or not.

If you’re at the edge of your chest voice and the belt will likely crack, it may be wiser to try and use your mixed voice.

Muscles & Space

Genres When you are yelling at someone your mouth is likely wide open. It’s natural to give ourselves more space when yelling.

However, when we sing, our jaws and cheeks get tight. When belting, we have to think in terms of how our air leaves our lungs.

If you try yelling with your mouth closed, you will find that you don’t have much volume.

Your belting ability is contributed by the amount of space you are allowing for the air to travel out.

Lowering your jaw and tongue, lifting your cheeks, and using your nose scrunch are ways to send your air out without it being so tight.

Your soft palate, located on the roof of your mouth but the back of the throat, world like an echo chamber. It helps you send your air out with more volume.

Belting power and range is something that can be worked on with the right exercises that don’t damage your voice.

Tightness & Fatigue

If you’ve ever sung a song that has a lot of push you’ve maybe felt your voice tighten up.

This is when we are singing for extended periods of time and our voice starts to feel tired.

If you ever feel vocal fatigue while singing it’s best to take a break from singing and have some room temperature water.

Vocal health is very important because if we keep over pushing we can develop vocal nodes. Vocal nodes are like calluses that develop on the vocal folds.

This makes our voice hoarse, it makes it harder to reach notes, and vocal cracks/breaks are more likely to happen. Worst cases you could lose your singing voice.

On the bright side, you can take therapy that helps rehabilitate the vocal cords or there is surgery.

Always be sure to let your voice rest and note when it feels uncomfortable.

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    "I was a novice singer. Not much certainty that I could be better. With this voice training, I am getting better and better. Roxy helps you find your voice."

    • Jim Boe Broadway Actor
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    "I’m on my 1st international tour, about to perform in front of hundreds of people in Italy, I started to freak out, but the only thing that brought me peace was your vocal warm up and picturing being back in your studio."

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    I have been a professional for years and lead worship at my church, and believe me, Roxy knows what she's talking about! My singing, performing, songwriting, and recording sessions have all improved because of her help.

    • Meredith Coats
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    "Roxy has been fantastic! I am very pleased with my decision to enroll my 6 year old son with Roxy at her studio in Clearwater. His voice is growing every week."

    • Mac Spann Senior
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    So far, Naomi’s Voice Studio has helped me so much! I have started to gain more confidence in myself and she makes me WANT to improve. She believes in me.

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    I was singing in the car today and my dad was super shocked. I was singing with a lift, and my mouth open wide I feel so much better about my singing. I wanted to thank you for setting me up with Roxy!!

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    Awesome vocal coach. Helps you work with what you have and gives you the tools and support to drastically improve.

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    Naomi’s Voice Studio taught my son SO much during just the consultation. He was so excited for his first lesson. They are patient, professional, and genuine.

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    I’ve been blown away with how quickly I was able to connect and relate to the teacher which is huge for me. She loves what she does and it reflects onto how she teaches.

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    My daughter has been attending classes here for just a few months and they have done an awesome job. She’s built her confidence and learned new techniques. She always has such a great time with during her lessons too.

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    I’ve been getting compliments on my voice, how it sounds beautiful and it’s because of you and your technique.I want to thank you, I’ve been getting compliments on my voice, how it sounds beautiful and it’s because of you and your technique you taught me with your Voicercise.

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    I had great success with Voicercise ... three short lessons and I gained better control of my lower and higher notes ... extending my range from 2.5 to 3.5 octaves in the process!

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