I have been through abut 6 years of MS and Lyme disease. I began to find natural ways to begin healing, but I had become so weak I did not sing or even speak for those years. I lost my ability to sing all together. I could not match pitch, harmonize, and my breath control was gone. Now that healing is happening, I am going ot be using your exercises to become a singer again. Oh, I am weeks from turning 68 but that is not going to deter me.
This is my go to warm up exercise now and has been the most beneficial for gently warming up my voice without straining . I am a senior citizen jamming with friends on ukulele and guitar and singing for past three years. I have sampled a few dozen warm up channels and ofttimes end up actually hurting my voice for singing that day. This exercise however, is so perfect for strengthening and warm up and I have noticed the results. Thank you KHansenMusic. And as a fellow cat servant, what a sweetie.
This is so helpful. I always lived to sing, just at home, not professionally but in the last couple of years due to bereavement have felt like it. Now I do, I find my voice breaks or is shaky so this is just what I needed. Many thanks for sharing. How often should these be practiced - once daily or more often ? Thank you again
Thanks for asking! This particular set of exercises can certainly be done once per day, at least. Since that can feel like a lot of the same, you might rotate this set of exercises in as well. ua-cam.com/video/TDlVPOmMtD0/v-deo.html Take care!
So glad I found this video - thankyou ! So many of us singers are guilty of trying to run before we've learned how to walk ! Will check out your other videos now too :-)
You are simply the best! You are helping me regain my voice after surgery. Just one session and I can see the difference. I'll keep at it. Thank you so much!
Thank you for providing me with the vocal function exercise in its entirety. I need someone to guide me. the fact that you went through all 5 notes is a big help to me. Most content creators show one then tell you to do the other 4. Not helpful for someone like me. Again, thank you for doing this. I have to do these from a brain bleed that I had from a fall that impacted my speech. It helps my voice get stronger.
Hi there! I'm recovering from a vocal hemorrhage that recently healed and am finding these exercises very helpful. How many times a day should I do them? I'm not a professional singer or anything, but like to sing casually and have been unable to do so since my injury. Thanks so much!
You're a lucky woman. That cat! So fine. Is there hope for a singer diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroid in getting range and power back? Or is it a lost cause? I can do these exercises you are presenting right now. Do you know about vocal cord damage and thyroid issues? Found out the hard way, didn't see it coming. Thanks for the great video lesson!
If you have cord damage, you definitely want to get scoped and see and ENT to make sure that you won't do damage by singing. Once that is cleared, this video is great for next steps. I have some others as well. Lots of singers with thyroid issues - just work on whole body health with your health care team!
I'd ALWAYS recommend getting clearance from your doctor, but this is an excellent exercise tor rehabilitating the voice, and is the go-to for many speech language pathologists
Hi, I went to see an ENT who said there was nothing on my vocal cords and also went to a speech therapist, but I notice my voice can get really shaky and cut out. Is it an airflow problem or like a fight or flight response in the body? My voice never used to do that. I noticed I started having voice problems after I started trying to speak up in my life and the yelling ramped up at home. I'm just wondering if this is something that can be fixed and if it's partially like a breath support issue. Singing's my favorite thing to do in the world. I miss being able to sing in a completely relaxed and free manner.
Thanks for your comment! These exercises are really great for recovering from vocal issues...and of course I recommend working with a vocal coach or SLP (nothing wrong with shopping around there, either!) to make sure there's no damage being done. You've mentioned a lot of great roads to explore here, but I'd definitely recommend working on air/breath issues (including aerobic exercise) and avoiding anything overly taxing like yelling. Maybe work on those things for a while, then go back to a speech language pathologist to make sure you're on track?
The yelling would have the effect on your voice that you are describing. Also, anxiety could cause muscle tension dysphonia. Speech therapy could help you. A voice teacher might help also
Hi Kathleen - Just discovering this video now. Perfect timing for our return to this risers this Sept. Would there be any additional benefit to doing these exercises using the "cup method" you demonstrated in a recent video? Thanks!
Hi, I used to sing weekly in choir and praise and worship team, but moved away and have not been active in singing for a few years. Can you help me get my voice back in shape? Thank you.
Singing more in general should help! But in addition to this video, I'd recommend one of these. I designed the first one just for people who hadn't been singing for a while. ua-cam.com/video/TDlVPOmMtD0/v-deo.html This one is also very helpful: ua-cam.com/video/m99rpaCiSqs/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for this, I have one question, how many times in a day should I be doing this ? Like should I do it once then rest for an hour, then do it again? Or is it just a once-a-day exercise?
Not necessarily... there are a lot of factors to take into consideration (like lung capacity and general health). That said, vocal folds that are functioning optimally have full closure (minimal to no airy sound with air leaking out), and that will result in being able to sustain longer notes.
The best things you can do for expanding low range are exercises to relax your voice. Exercises like these as well as vocal fry exercises are good for that. We have limitations, however, with how much lower we can train our voices without physically changing the instrument!
@@VocalWarmupsWithKathleen I had appointment with an ENT Surgeon/Dr, after analysing he said you're suffering from puberphonia, you've high pitch problem and then he recommended me to see a pathologist for speech therapy to lower your pitch. Are you offering any online course for that?
Nope, it hasn't... but this is an adaption of sorts that's geared toward singer rehab. "Nasal" can be a bit of a misnomer, and it's best to do this sort of work with an SLP or trained vocal coach. 🎵
My voice was damaged from coughing…I’ve now been without most of my vocal range for over a month. My speaking voice is finally mostly back to normal…but my voice still cracks and completely goes out on notes that have normally, easily, been within my range…do you think these exercises could help me rehabilitate my voice?
Sorry that I'm just now seeing this. If you are missing certain notes, please do see a specialist (laryngologist) and get scoped to make sure there's not damage. Coughing can be SO hard on the voice! Once you're cleared to sing, these are great for that purpose.
Coughing is very tough on the voice. Would definitely get cords scoped first. Could be modes or just muscle imbalance from coughing. I lost my voice from this for years. It is coming back with these exercises and a singing straw and I am a senior.
This is a common exercise prescribed by speech language pathologist. Lots of exercises on line that are similar as well! www.cddft.nhs.uk/our-services/community-services/adult-speech-and-language-therapy/voice/section-7-exercises-for-vocal-fold-paralysis.aspx
That's definitely something to work on with a speech language pathologist, but I know that many of them use this exercise. You also might want to try: Vocal Warmups for a Fatigued Voice | Warmups for a Tired Voice ua-cam.com/video/yQeNJBTWc0s/v-deo.html
Hi there! I’m not totally sure what you’re asking… maybe you’re asking about a different set of muscles? Was it referring to something I mentioned? Thanks.
Have you been ill? You may want to check in with a doctor or speech language pathologist - could be anything from reflux to spasms... or maybe just a lingering cold. Best wishes!
Check out my mobile app for warmups on the go! No commercials, and you can download your favorites for offline use. www.warmupswithkathleen.com
I have been through abut 6 years of MS and Lyme disease.
I began to find natural ways to begin healing, but I had become so weak I did not sing or even speak for those years. I lost my ability to sing all together. I could not match pitch, harmonize, and my breath control was gone. Now that healing is happening, I am going ot be using your exercises to become a singer again. Oh, I am weeks from turning 68 but that is not going to deter me.
I'm so glad you are regaining your ability to sing and managing your health. Keep it up, and I hope you'll check out my other videos as well. 🙂
How did you heal your voice?
I'm probably never going to get my voice back, but will keep doing as much of these exercises as I can. In the meantime, I love seeing your cat!
Keep at it!
@@VocalWarmupsWithKathleen Fortunately, I can still be something of a cat whisperer. That's very, very important to me.
This is my go to warm up exercise now and has been the most beneficial for gently warming up my voice without straining . I am a senior citizen jamming with friends on ukulele and guitar and singing for past three years. I have sampled a few dozen warm up channels and ofttimes end up actually hurting my voice for singing that day. This exercise however, is so perfect for strengthening and warm up and I have noticed the results. Thank you KHansenMusic. And as a fellow cat servant, what a sweetie.
Glad to hear this!
This is so helpful. I always lived to sing, just at home, not professionally but in the last couple of years due to bereavement have felt like it. Now I do, I find my voice breaks or is shaky so this is just what I needed. Many thanks for sharing. How often should these be practiced - once daily or more often ? Thank you again
Thanks for asking! This particular set of exercises can certainly be done once per day, at least. Since that can feel like a lot of the same, you might rotate this set of exercises in as well. ua-cam.com/video/TDlVPOmMtD0/v-deo.html
Take care!
So glad I found this video - thankyou ! So many of us singers are guilty of trying to run before we've learned how to walk ! Will check out your other videos now too :-)
Glad it was helpful!
! REALLY liked the first few exercises- will resume those after upon getting a Cat, multi-colored of course 😅
The proper cat is essential ;-)
These exercises are a wonder for the voice ☺️❤️☺️
Glad you like them!
I was looking for some exercises to work on my vocal therapy at home, and I found you. Thank you so much for this! Oh, and your cat is just adorable!
Glad you're enjoying my channel!
Just what I needed. Thanks, Kathleen!
These were awesome! Thanks, Kathleen!
Very helpful indeed. Love your vocal warm-up videos, Kathleen!
Glad to hear it!
Thanks so much!
You're welcome!
Thank you .
You're welcome!
You are simply the best!
You are helping me regain my voice after surgery.
Just one session and I can see the difference. I'll keep at it. Thank you so much!
So glad!
Thank you for providing me with the vocal function exercise in its entirety. I need someone to guide me. the fact that you went through all 5 notes is a big help to me. Most content creators show one then tell you to do the other 4. Not helpful for someone like me. Again, thank you for doing this. I have to do these from a brain bleed that I had from a fall that impacted my speech. It helps my voice get stronger.
So glad you're working on it. Keep at it!
Thank you. My voice felt weaker after a recent surgery. So I thank you for this help.
So glad!
that nole note got me thinking you're different 😂😂👏👏
🙂🎶
Bravo
👏👏👏
Very helpful! Thank you!
Perfect video! Thank you for the assistance!
You're welcome!
Omg when I seen your cat over your shoulder I died 😂😂😂😂 so gorgeous ! I love your videos , even just for your lovely kitty ❤❤
Come for the warmups, stay for the cats 😻
THANK YOU!
You're welcome! =)
This was very helpful, especially the Nole part. For how long can/should I practice these exercises
Thank you
Sure thing!
Great🥰⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you! Cheers!
"Are you gonna let me do this?" (To cat) Cat said, "NOOOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL"
haha right?
Hi there! I'm recovering from a vocal hemorrhage that recently healed and am finding these exercises very helpful. How many times a day should I do them? I'm not a professional singer or anything, but like to sing casually and have been unable to do so since my injury. Thanks so much!
Sorry for the delay. If you're cleared by your doctor, it should be fine to do them a couple of times a day. Hope your voice is doing well!
very useful, thank you for posting and explaining
You are welcome!
thank u so much and kitty so cute❤
You're welcome =)
Thanks so much! Really helpful!
You're a lucky woman. That cat! So fine. Is there hope for a singer diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroid in getting range and power back? Or is it a lost cause? I can do these exercises you are presenting right now. Do you know about vocal cord damage and thyroid issues? Found out the hard way, didn't see it coming. Thanks for the great video lesson!
If you have cord damage, you definitely want to get scoped and see and ENT to make sure that you won't do damage by singing. Once that is cleared, this video is great for next steps. I have some others as well. Lots of singers with thyroid issues - just work on whole body health with your health care team!
Thanks for the advice. Greatly appreciated.
this exercise will help vocal nodule?
I'd ALWAYS recommend getting clearance from your doctor, but this is an excellent exercise tor rehabilitating the voice, and is the go-to for many speech language pathologists
I was so sad when the kitty jumped up and didn't get a pat on the head and then so happy when kitty was in your arms ^_^
😻❤
Hi, I went to see an ENT who said there was nothing on my vocal cords and also went to a speech therapist, but I notice my voice can get really shaky and cut out. Is it an airflow problem or like a fight or flight response in the body? My voice never used to do that. I noticed I started having voice problems after I started trying to speak up in my life and the yelling ramped up at home. I'm just wondering if this is something that can be fixed and if it's partially like a breath support issue. Singing's my favorite thing to do in the world. I miss being able to sing in a completely relaxed and free manner.
Thanks for your comment! These exercises are really great for recovering from vocal issues...and of course I recommend working with a vocal coach or SLP (nothing wrong with shopping around there, either!) to make sure there's no damage being done. You've mentioned a lot of great roads to explore here, but I'd definitely recommend working on air/breath issues (including aerobic exercise) and avoiding anything overly taxing like yelling. Maybe work on those things for a while, then go back to a speech language pathologist to make sure you're on track?
The yelling would have the effect on your voice that you are describing. Also, anxiety could cause muscle tension dysphonia. Speech therapy could help you. A voice teacher might help also
I have the same problem it is so depressing at times
Hi Kathleen - Just discovering this video now. Perfect timing for our return to this risers this Sept. Would there be any additional benefit to doing these exercises using the "cup method" you demonstrated in a recent video? Thanks!
Not at the same time, but in succession, sure! Here's a more sung series with some similar exercises. ua-cam.com/video/TDlVPOmMtD0/v-deo.html
Hi, I used to sing weekly in choir and praise and worship team, but moved away and have not been active in singing for a few years. Can you help me get my voice back in shape? Thank you.
Singing more in general should help! But in addition to this video, I'd recommend one of these. I designed the first one just for people who hadn't been singing for a while. ua-cam.com/video/TDlVPOmMtD0/v-deo.html This one is also very helpful: ua-cam.com/video/m99rpaCiSqs/v-deo.html
Thank you so much for this, I have one question, how many times in a day should I be doing this ? Like should I do it once then rest for an hour, then do it again? Or is it just a once-a-day exercise?
I'd do this one maybe three times a day, spread out... lots of variables, of course!
Question: Does duration of the sustained notes reveal strength in your folds or lack their of?
Not necessarily... there are a lot of factors to take into consideration (like lung capacity and general health). That said, vocal folds that are functioning optimally have full closure (minimal to no airy sound with air leaking out), and that will result in being able to sustain longer notes.
Are these exercising are any good for lowering pitch?
The best things you can do for expanding low range are exercises to relax your voice. Exercises like these as well as vocal fry exercises are good for that. We have limitations, however, with how much lower we can train our voices without physically changing the instrument!
@@VocalWarmupsWithKathleen I had appointment with an ENT Surgeon/Dr, after analysing he said you're suffering from puberphonia, you've high pitch problem and then he recommended me to see a pathologist for speech therapy to lower your pitch. Are you offering any online course for that?
@@muhammadyousufhere sorry, I’m not a speech language pathologist. But I’m sure you’ll can find some who are practicing online now!
@@VocalWarmupsWithKathleen thank you 😊
Stemple said in his dvd that the warm-up exercise must be as nasal as possible and should not be sung. Has this changed?
Nope, it hasn't... but this is an adaption of sorts that's geared toward singer rehab. "Nasal" can be a bit of a misnomer, and it's best to do this sort of work with an SLP or trained vocal coach. 🎵
My voice was damaged from coughing…I’ve now been without most of my vocal range for over a month. My speaking voice is finally mostly back to normal…but my voice still cracks and completely goes out on notes that have normally, easily, been within my range…do you think these exercises could help me rehabilitate my voice?
Sorry that I'm just now seeing this. If you are missing certain notes, please do see a specialist (laryngologist) and get scoped to make sure there's not damage. Coughing can be SO hard on the voice! Once you're cleared to sing, these are great for that purpose.
Coughing is very tough on the voice. Would definitely get cords scoped first. Could be modes or just muscle imbalance from coughing. I lost my voice from this for years. It is coming back with these exercises and a singing straw and I am a senior.
Could these exercises help with vocal cord paralysis?
This is a common exercise prescribed by speech language pathologist. Lots of exercises on line that are similar as well! www.cddft.nhs.uk/our-services/community-services/adult-speech-and-language-therapy/voice/section-7-exercises-for-vocal-fold-paralysis.aspx
after not singing for 3 months. How long does it usually take to go back to stage performing level?
There are soooo many variables! That said, unless there is some sort of vocal injury, with daily work it shouldn't take long!
@@VocalWarmupsWithKathleen thank you!
Can this help for vocal overuse / muscle tension disphonia
That's definitely something to work on with a speech language pathologist, but I know that many of them use this exercise. You also might want to try: Vocal Warmups for a Fatigued Voice | Warmups for a Tired Voice
ua-cam.com/video/yQeNJBTWc0s/v-deo.html
@@VocalWarmupsWithKathleen okay thank you. I’m working with one now. Do you know many singers with MTD who keep on singing with it?
How many days a week should you practice voice exercises?
Daily, for sure!
My voice doesn’t make noises at any high notes. What’s wrong with
If it consistently cuts out, please see a speech language pathologist or see a laryngologist to get scoped!
What are the Laurentia muscles?
Hi there! I’m not totally sure what you’re asking… maybe you’re asking about a different set of muscles? Was it referring to something I mentioned? Thanks.
You say that it's a good way to strengthen Laurentia muscles...at the very end of the Revive your voice.
@@judybeckman7735 larengeal muscles is what she says :)
@@judybeckman7735 Ah! Laryngeal muscles =) Muscles of the larynx. www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/muscles-of-the-larynx
I end up coughing 😷
Have you been ill? You may want to check in with a doctor or speech language pathologist - could be anything from reflux to spasms... or maybe just a lingering cold. Best wishes!
What's with the annoying and distracting "background" piano music. Totally confuses the exercises!!!!!!!
Hi! There is no background music on this. You may have had another window open. 🎶💕
Thank you - it seems you are correct! Thank you! @@VocalWarmupsWithKathleen
Thank you!
You're welcome!