Singing techniques to do everyday and easy breathing exercises to do everyday and how to sing high and low without strain or pain and how to sing from the diaphragm
Sounds good! Thanks for the suggestions. I do have several videos on these topics that you can find via the UA-cam search engine, but I can always create more.
I would LOVE to see videos on: 1.) Falsetto/head voice training - Possibly on how to effectively train & the benefits of training extensively in this register, especially for males. I have heard people mention that training in this encourages flexibility in M1/chest voice and that “bringing down your falsetto” will help you develop your mixed voice. 2.) “breath support” exercise regimes - how long to practice these a day & how to execute them properly. It is still a topic I struggle with but am focusing on as I try to rebuild my voice in silence. 3.) vibrato - I know you prefer not to teach it, but I enjoy your discussions on topics and would love to hear what you have to say about it. Also, what aspects of our voice to train to better encourage its appearance 4.) training frequency & duration - How much is too much or not enough & can we triangular in different registers longer. 5.) voice transformation videos - perhaps some of your students would be willing to be in a video of yours where you show a “then & now” portion of their lessons? Your content has helped me understand & develop my voice. Love the videos & hope you still find time & enjoyment making them.
I agree with suggestions and wishes below for 1-2 daily exercise routines, and another talk about formants and resonance. The others were so very useful for me, clarifying a few pieces of knowledge I had noticed but wasn't able to assemble into a larger picture. I watch several videos and do the example exercises, but I would be excited to have some that are "led" exercises. I would envision these as complements to the explanatory videos -- when I want to review the theory and mechanics, I would rewatch those explanations. Perhaps that could be a quick(er) workflow for you to create more videos -- some "realtime" warmups. Just a thought, and thanks so much for all you do!
Maybe interviews with other voice teacher like Tyler Wysong (registration - formants and harmonics) / Marnel Sample (bridges of the male voice) thanks for all the helpful content that you put out :) Happy new year Karyn
How to deal with acid reflux, especially LPR. Also, and this might be more into the medical field, but what a singer could do after being diagnosed with a hiatal hernia? I would really appreciate that!! Thank you!! All best for you!!
Going from head to chest or mix (and viceversa ) on the same note(and from a low to high/High to low note) without break.Also learn to do all of that in different dynamics (on the same volume,lower to higher volume and vice versa) which would also lead to doing videos about expanding your dynamic range in every register,on every note , safely with different approaches (relying on twang,or not,giving it space,or not,covering the voice would also be a cool topic,developing a bigger voice,developping very quite sound that are still connected or not,using vowel modification when singing soft/loud) etc. Idk if that could be a serie but it would be cool if it was.
Also,maybe videos about talking?Like reteach yourself to talk depending on your issues(might be a serie) and address that it might be a medical issue and/or you might need a vocal therapy or something like that.
Happy new year Karyn, great to see you back! Here's a nice bite size suggestion- which singing books you recommend. Thanks and hope you are well. Every blessing for 2020!
I do have one video on this topic (it was a collaboration with several other singing teachers), but I could record an updated version: ua-cam.com/video/qAuP69vY69E/v-deo.html
I have a suggestion: You could do a short clip about the using Coffin vowel color chart for your practice to determine the best shading in real time! :-) (have to know ur fach edit: even if you don't, you can use it to help clue you where your registration points are.)
May I kindly demand...breathy or aspirate singing.... There is little or close to nothing on.this very important stylistic component. How can one end phrases (when singing) in an aspirate tone whilst maintaining pitches....or hitting the potches with a breathy tone. Thank you.and looking forward
I would like you to please finish your series on vowels and formants that you had going. I think I was also asking you questions on your last several videos, that you didn't have a chance to get to. I guess I'll have to collect them all and dump them in this comment section. LOL.
I do plan to continue that series on resonances (vowels and formants). I'll resume it soon. I'm playing catch up with all the comments on my videos, so please be patient with me. I'm super behind. I guess that's what happens when one disappears for a few months.
I can definitely record more videos on this topic because it's frequently requested. In the meantime, if you type "singwise throat tension" or "singwise vocal strain" into the UA-cam search bar, you should see several videos pop up.
Hi there Karyn, so good to see you here ! Happy new year to you, and I hope you have a great 2020! I look forward to any videos you post down the track, you explain things so well, and it is always useful , practical information. Best wishes from Australia, Lin :)
The elements of singing effortlessly! I practice good breathing from the diaphragm, aswell as forward placement & yet it feels like i am almost forcing myself to sing. This gets worse when I sing along to songs, so I believe it may be a psychological in trying to copy the singers voice & not allowing my natural singing voice to flow. I hope this may give you some ideas, would love to know if you have any resolutions :)
Yes! I had a contralto (a professor of voice) agree to do an interview for me a couple years ago when I was in the middle of my voice type series, but we weren't able to find a good date for recording it. Maybe I'll try to reach out to her again.
Hi, Karyn! I’ve enjoyed many of your videos and appreciate your thorough explanations. I’d love to see your detailed explanation on the anatomical differences between M1 (chest) and M2 (head) voices. I’d specifically like to see examples of sustaining a single pitch and moving it back-and-forth between M1 and M2 ...with the explanation of what should and shouldn’t be moving while doing so. Also, I’m curious about anatomical origin of compression. Is it produced by controlling closure of the AES? Thanks for considering these questions!
Hi sometimes after singing high notes for a period of time when one switches to lower notes then the pitch begins to wobble or one loses the note completely if it's a really low note. Can you suggest how this can be overcome. Thanks
Hello! I am very much a beginner when it comes to singing properly. I really until about half a year ago just assumed that either you are born with it or you are not. My request would be for a video that explains what you think is the best to focus on as you progress in skill, starting with what is the best thing to focus on for a beginner. I know at least some issues I have are vocal tension (which I can't seem to get rid of), enunciation, and singing through a phrase with legato instead of sounding somewhat rigid (which may be due to how I am exhaling/breathing in general). So sometimes it can be a little confusing trying to figure out what to pin down first. I know everything essentially works together, but I am just wondering if there is a good order than may be able to fix some of the common problems of inexperienced singers. Thanks!
Dealing with vocal breaks. My voice (soprano) breaks at the F and G announce middle C, as i change from chest voice to head and I have really hard time avoiding it.
I have a few videos on this topic, but wouldn't be opposed to adding more. In the meantime, here is one of my favourtie exercises for fixing/eliminating vocal breaks: ua-cam.com/video/7Z2X64HzJPE/v-deo.html
Hi Karyn, I'm really enjoying your diction videos, especially the one for non-native singers. Have you ever considered making a video about the use of the voiced dental fricative [ð] in singing? Being Italian this sound is not in my Sound Bank, and sometimes I'm not even able to hear it in English or American songs.
I have several videos on this topic already, but would be open to creating new ones. Here is a playlist (or you can just type 'singwise open throat' in to the UA-cam search bar: ua-cam.com/video/Lo4rKBaxT3k/v-deo.html
So here's my problem /possibly something to address as I'm sure I'm not the only one who struggles with this... So when i sing often i start out well, but then when i get to a part in a song that is more of a belt i can hit the notes but then my neck seems to tense up and sometimes it even ends up in a cough /gasp for air... I've been working on breathe support but could it be another problem
My suggestion is when I am get tight, if I anticipate tightness on a high note, switch to falsetto, trying to get as much resonance as possible to match the rest of the riff. It immediately puts my voice back in balance and in a little while, I no longer have to make the switch.
It sounds as though you're over compressing at the glottal level (squeezing a bit too firmly at the vocal fold level) in creating your belt. You're choking off/throttling the tone. I'd have to hear you sing for sure, but I suspect that's what's going on. I've started creating a belting course that I hope to launch by the end of February, but in the meantime, maybe I can put out a couple belting videos.
How to track your progress. I've realised that I have left many vocal coaches and singing teachers because they don't seem to show me how to make progress. Is it normal if after 6 months you don't see progress? But you have done all the work?Thank you!
Hey so I love your channel! I have a problem with diction (specifically pronouncing my consonants) Ive seen your playlist on diction but cant find any exercises specifically on pronouncing consonants, only more focused on vowels. The diction playlist seems in a random order so cant follow the videos chronologically so i might be missing it, could you direct me? thank u xxxx
For a variety of reasons, I will not do reaction videos. However, I may start recording some videos in which I analyze (and reverse engineer) the sounds that certain vocalists are creating and teach my audience how to make those sounds, too. It would be a more productive way to learn from others.
Hi Karyn! I tried to click your website link so that I could Book lessons with you but it did not work! Please advise, I’m anxious to explore working with you! ❤️
So sorry about that! My one website is down and I've decided to retire it. I'm working on getting a new SingWise website up soon. Here is a link that you can use to book a lesson: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14609841 I'm look forward to meeting and working with you soon! In the meantime, please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have (karyn@singwise.com).
Please, can you do some videos, that will help transgender people to build up female singing? To lear how to? Or some excercises? So born male can sing as female please? I know it is possible. I just wish someone knoledgeable and good singer and tracher would help me. I wish you the best
Singing techniques to do everyday and easy breathing exercises to do everyday and how to sing high and low without strain or pain and how to sing from the diaphragm
Sounds good! Thanks for the suggestions. I do have several videos on these topics that you can find via the UA-cam search engine, but I can always create more.
I would LOVE to see videos on:
1.) Falsetto/head voice training - Possibly on how to effectively train & the benefits of training extensively in this register, especially for males. I have heard people mention that training in this encourages flexibility in M1/chest voice and that “bringing down your falsetto” will help you develop your mixed voice.
2.) “breath support” exercise regimes - how long to practice these a day & how to execute them properly. It is still a topic I struggle with but am focusing on as I try to rebuild my voice in silence.
3.) vibrato - I know you prefer not to teach it, but I enjoy your discussions on topics and would love to hear what you have to say about it. Also, what aspects of our voice to train to better encourage its appearance
4.) training frequency & duration - How much is too much or not enough & can we triangular in different registers longer.
5.) voice transformation videos - perhaps some of your students would be willing to be in a video of yours where you show a “then & now” portion of their lessons?
Your content has helped me understand & develop my voice. Love the videos & hope you still find time & enjoyment making them.
I agree with suggestions and wishes below for 1-2 daily exercise routines, and another talk about formants and resonance. The others were so very useful for me, clarifying a few pieces of knowledge I had noticed but wasn't able to assemble into a larger picture. I watch several videos and do the example exercises, but I would be excited to have some that are "led" exercises. I would envision these as complements to the explanatory videos -- when I want to review the theory and mechanics, I would rewatch those explanations. Perhaps that could be a quick(er) workflow for you to create more videos -- some "realtime" warmups. Just a thought, and thanks so much for all you do!
I'm so happy to see you here again! I'd love range extension exercises in both directions 😊
Maybe interviews with other voice teacher like Tyler Wysong (registration - formants and harmonics) / Marnel Sample (bridges of the male voice) thanks for all the helpful content that you put out :) Happy new year Karyn
How to deal with acid reflux, especially LPR. Also, and this might be more into the medical field, but what a singer could do after being diagnosed with a hiatal hernia? I would really appreciate that!! Thank you!! All best for you!!
Going from head to chest or mix (and viceversa ) on the same note(and from a low to high/High to low note) without break.Also learn to do all of that in different dynamics (on the same volume,lower to higher volume and vice versa) which would also lead to doing videos about expanding your dynamic range in every register,on every note , safely with different approaches (relying on twang,or not,giving it space,or not,covering the voice would also be a cool topic,developing a bigger voice,developping very quite sound that are still connected or not,using vowel modification when singing soft/loud) etc.
Idk if that could be a serie but it would be cool if it was.
Video Topic: What are the basic things that a pop/musical theater singer and a classical singer are doing differently?
I can do more of these videos. Here is one old video to get you started: ua-cam.com/video/LLolKluifo4/v-deo.html
More about registration. Girage or turning. Formants. A question : every vowel has the same frecuency if i try to sing in the same note?
Also,maybe videos about talking?Like reteach yourself to talk depending on your issues(might be a serie) and address that it might be a medical issue and/or you might need a vocal therapy or something like that.
Vocal health and warmup videos would be amazing!!!
Happy new year Karyn, great to see you back! Here's a nice bite size suggestion- which singing books you recommend. Thanks and hope you are well. Every blessing for 2020!
I do have one video on this topic (it was a collaboration with several other singing teachers), but I could record an updated version: ua-cam.com/video/qAuP69vY69E/v-deo.html
Happy New Year
I have a suggestion: You could do a short clip about the using Coffin vowel color chart for your practice to determine the best shading in real time! :-) (have to know ur fach edit: even if you don't, you can use it to help clue you where your registration points are.)
May I kindly demand...breathy or aspirate singing.... There is little or close to nothing on.this very important stylistic component. How can one end phrases (when singing) in an aspirate tone whilst maintaining pitches....or hitting the potches with a breathy tone. Thank you.and looking forward
Sounds like me...
I just don't know where to go....
::Sigh::
You got a haircut! Looks great :)
Happy new year! :)
I would like you to please finish your series on vowels and formants that you had going. I think I was also asking you questions on your last several videos, that you didn't have a chance to get to. I guess I'll have to collect them all and dump them in this comment section. LOL.
I do plan to continue that series on resonances (vowels and formants). I'll resume it soon. I'm playing catch up with all the comments on my videos, so please be patient with me. I'm super behind. I guess that's what happens when one disappears for a few months.
I love your videos and I always learn from them. I want to express my thanks. I’ll try to think of what I might suggest or what questions I have.
I'm so glad to hear my videos are helpful!
I would love a video on how to reduce throat tension while singing💗 thanks xx
I can definitely record more videos on this topic because it's frequently requested. In the meantime, if you type "singwise throat tension" or "singwise vocal strain" into the UA-cam search bar, you should see several videos pop up.
Hi there Karyn, so good to see you here !
Happy new year to you, and I hope you have a great 2020! I look forward to any videos you post down the track, you explain things so well, and it is always useful , practical information.
Best wishes from Australia, Lin :)
Happy New Year!
I'd like to see some q and ehs, but other than that, I think I want to learn about singing with the piano
I want to get back into doing regular live streams, but I still can't figure out the technology! I'll work on that.
The elements of singing effortlessly! I practice good breathing from the diaphragm, aswell as forward placement & yet it feels like i am almost forcing myself to sing. This gets worse when I sing along to songs, so I believe it may be a psychological in trying to copy the singers voice & not allowing my natural singing voice to flow.
I hope this may give you some ideas, would love to know if you have any resolutions :)
I think that u should let forward placement be the result of your technique and not trying to make it happen (maybe)
The difference between falsetto & head voice! Exercises to see the difference & how to achieve both in healthy ways.
I'd love a video on the contralto voice, how to distinguish it from the mezzo soprano voice.
Yes! I had a contralto (a professor of voice) agree to do an interview for me a couple years ago when I was in the middle of my voice type series, but we weren't able to find a good date for recording it. Maybe I'll try to reach out to her again.
@@singwisevocals That would be awesome! Thanks!
I would love to see some videos of you and your students singing whole songs 💜
A video about the secondo passagio, please! It's quite hard to understand where the voice shall go
Hi, Karyn! I’ve enjoyed many of your videos and appreciate your thorough explanations. I’d love to see your detailed explanation on the anatomical differences between M1 (chest) and M2 (head) voices. I’d specifically like to see examples of sustaining a single pitch and moving it back-and-forth between M1 and M2 ...with the explanation of what should and shouldn’t be moving while doing so. Also, I’m curious about anatomical origin of compression. Is it produced by controlling closure of the AES? Thanks for considering these questions!
Hi sometimes after singing high notes for a period of time when one switches to lower notes then the pitch begins to wobble or one loses the note completely if it's a really low note. Can you suggest how this can be overcome. Thanks
Hello! I am very much a beginner when it comes to singing properly. I really until about half a year ago just assumed that either you are born with it or you are not. My request would be for a video that explains what you think is the best to focus on as you progress in skill, starting with what is the best thing to focus on for a beginner. I know at least some issues I have are vocal tension (which I can't seem to get rid of), enunciation, and singing through a phrase with legato instead of sounding somewhat rigid (which may be due to how I am exhaling/breathing in general). So sometimes it can be a little confusing trying to figure out what to pin down first. I know everything essentially works together, but I am just wondering if there is a good order than may be able to fix some of the common problems of inexperienced singers. Thanks!
How much is safe monitors pitch apps to determine correct pitch?
Dealing with vocal breaks. My voice (soprano) breaks at the F and G announce middle C, as i change from chest voice to head and I have really hard time avoiding it.
I have a few videos on this topic, but wouldn't be opposed to adding more. In the meantime, here is one of my favourtie exercises for fixing/eliminating vocal breaks: ua-cam.com/video/7Z2X64HzJPE/v-deo.html
Hi Karyn, I'm really enjoying your diction videos, especially the one for non-native singers. Have you ever considered making a video about the use of the voiced dental fricative [ð] in singing? Being Italian this sound is not in my Sound Bank, and sometimes I'm not even able to hear it in English or American songs.
Okay! Are there any other tricky sounds for you?
@@singwisevocals Yes, the voiceless dental fricative [θ] and the /h/ sound.
Suggestions- (please)
How to open the throat?
I have several videos on this topic already, but would be open to creating new ones. Here is a playlist (or you can just type 'singwise open throat' in to the UA-cam search bar: ua-cam.com/video/Lo4rKBaxT3k/v-deo.html
So here's my problem /possibly something to address as I'm sure I'm not the only one who struggles with this... So when i sing often i start out well, but then when i get to a part in a song that is more of a belt i can hit the notes but then my neck seems to tense up and sometimes it even ends up in a cough /gasp for air... I've been working on breathe support but could it be another problem
My suggestion is when I am get tight, if I anticipate tightness on a high note, switch to falsetto, trying to get as much resonance as possible to match the rest of the riff. It immediately puts my voice back in balance and in a little while, I no longer have to make the switch.
@@creatioexnihilo6599 thanks will see
It sounds as though you're over compressing at the glottal level (squeezing a bit too firmly at the vocal fold level) in creating your belt. You're choking off/throttling the tone. I'd have to hear you sing for sure, but I suspect that's what's going on. I've started creating a belting course that I hope to launch by the end of February, but in the meantime, maybe I can put out a couple belting videos.
Can you do a series of discovering your (our) own singing voice?
What about reaction videos on artist like Dimash kudaibergen?
How to really make the belly move from the inhale, because whenever i inhale only my chest and shoulder lift
How to track your progress. I've realised that I have left many vocal coaches and singing teachers because they don't seem to show me how to make progress. Is it normal if after 6 months you don't see progress? But you have done all the work?Thank you!
I have an old playlist that can get you started: ua-cam.com/video/rwNihUIdUBg/v-deo.html I could always record more on this topic, too.
Try recording yourself,and wright or record about what you are feeling (physically and mentally) while you are singing.
Maybe analysis of singers who have a healthy technique.
Hi teacher can you put the vídeos spanish lenguaje?tank you
Hey so I love your channel! I have a problem with diction (specifically pronouncing my consonants) Ive seen your playlist on diction but cant find any exercises specifically on pronouncing consonants, only more focused on vowels. The diction playlist seems in a random order so cant follow the videos chronologically so i might be missing it, could you direct me? thank u xxxx
how about you start reacting to famous singers and peoples vocals that would be cool!
For a variety of reasons, I will not do reaction videos. However, I may start recording some videos in which I analyze (and reverse engineer) the sounds that certain vocalists are creating and teach my audience how to make those sounds, too. It would be a more productive way to learn from others.
Hi Karyn! I tried to click your website link so that I could Book lessons with you but it did not work! Please advise, I’m anxious to explore working with you! ❤️
So sorry about that! My one website is down and I've decided to retire it. I'm working on getting a new SingWise website up soon. Here is a link that you can use to book a lesson: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14609841 I'm look forward to meeting and working with you soon! In the meantime, please feel free to e-mail me with any questions you might have (karyn@singwise.com).
HI there. I just found your channel googling "Appogio" and have found your content to be greatly helpful. Thanks for your contributions!
You're most welcome! Thank you for subscribing.
Please, can you do some videos, that will help transgender people to build up female singing? To lear how to? Or some excercises? So born male can sing as female please? I know it is possible. I just wish someone knoledgeable and good singer and tracher would help me. I wish you the best