Never too late . as old timer at the age of 59, I just started taking singing lesson at the conservatory in Puerto Rico . I have to admit that this is something that I am working on practice makes you definite my relaxed. Love your material thanks.
Oh my goodness ! I had to record a clip of the beginning of this to play and remind myself again and again. !!! I LOVE to sing... it is my best friend ( and my biggest insecurity ). you have nailed me with....."freezing up even if someone is in earshot". with some work, I will be turning over a new leaf. THANK YOU thank you thank you. your lessons are WONDERFUL !
I've partaken of the offerings of all kinds of UA-cam and non-UA-cam voice teachers over several years, and you are taking the cake. You are such a wise and engaging teacher. I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy that you just did that for us.
this changed everything for me. i have not even been able to work through vocal exercises, because i hate the sound of my own voice so much. singing was so fun for me before i decided i really wanted to be good at it. but now i do the gibberish exercise, and HOLY SHIT!! its everything i needed. im not a better singer yet, im not even good at gibberish- but at least i can spend time with my own voice now. i dont know what i would have done with out this-thank you.
You are beyond phenomenal as a teacher and singer!! I can't thank you enough as you have changed my ability to sing naturally and freely in this one video. I have been searching my whole life for this 'cure' as I have always felt so much inhibition and tension when singing. You are one in a million and I can't stop watching your you-tube videos... You are a gem. Thank-you!
...you are terrific, my dear Mark... ...absolutely... ... I will use animal sounds not to be anxious on stage... ... but not on stage, must be understood... ...love U... ... you've made my day!!! 👏👏👏💕🎵🎶🎤🎶🎵💕👏👏👏
Thank you so much mate, I was struggling with the uptick on Nirvana's - About a girl, when I sing it in gibberish I can do it easy with no strain.... mental 😍😍😍😍😍😍
I've used this technique once or twice in concert... when I forgot a few of the lyrics! Anyway.. as always, Mr. Baxter, you share very valuable insights for great singing, and you're one of the best voice teachers I've encountered (and I live in Music City!). I've been using one of your books and the CD for a long time and because of you, I've been able to have a music career for the last 14 years. Deepest thanks...
Thank you for sharing with us so that we too can sing and perform freely......without inhibition. fedozim Nemsi bewozz, ochem. That's we love you, in gibberish.
When you speak gibberish i can’t help but think of that scene in the movie Billy Madison where Adam Sandler is yelling in gibberish at his father’s co worker at the dinner table hahaha great lesson thanks again!
Possibly the most fun I have ever had at a singing lesson! Thank you so much! I found this after doing your 15 min vocal warm up. I've had a lot of trouble in the studio when it comes to recording and hesitating - not believing myself. This had me laughing and ready to go. I really appreciate you sharing this. You have got a new fan!
wow! what a great lesson. I am way too tight and nervous when I sing; even in the shower. I'm going to watch this video every day for awhile and sing along with you. Thanks again. I am so grateful to have found you.
Am speechless , Its been quite intimidating but after watching this I got the solution . you do it with so much ease and freedom that it makes it so cool and doable. Thank you so much
YES YES YES, my favorite of your videos so far. Love the data about the brain. Love the gibberish examples too. I figured out years ago how to use gibberish to break semantic 'scripts' when ever I'd get upset or riled up about things. Switching to silly does wonders. I feel silly for understanding this for speech but not really applying it to relaxing nerves when singing. I've certainly giber-sang plenty of times before out of sillyness or for a laugh. I often replace words in songs to make them silly, very often the word mayonnaise is involved.
Really recommend this guy. I’ve been a professional singer since I was 17, I also teach masterclasses. When I look online for new ideas, I’m almost always irritated or concerned by the way online singing teachers explain things - they often explain things in a way that can be confusing for the student, ultimately doing more harm than good. But Mark is one of the good (great) ones, who makes things simple to understand and approaches things from a wholistic, ergonomically sound perspective. Highly recommended.
I just ran across your teaching earlier to day. I was amazed how much just a few warm up help my voice . Now this lesson is so funny because I actually already do this, with songs either I don't remember because I cant hear all the words or it just seems depressing so I add my words. I never ever share that with anyone. I was wondering if I should stop that at one time because I love just going off on my own. Well I thinking it was a bad habit. But I enjoy it , now I'll do it even more....thank you ...
I tried to sing with you in "the cold never bothered me anyway" and I burst into laughter right after haha! I've gotta say though, I've never had such freedom singing like that. I'm all smiles! Thanks for this video!
I was singing a bit loud at work when a customer heard me. I immediately stopped singing. She started singing the same song and I started singing with her. It was really fun!
Long before I found this video, I was terrified to let anybody hear my singing voice even after I was in course in high school. One of the things I started doing was humming really low the easy parts of songs as I was walking down the street, and then walking down the aisles of grocery stores. I'm still terrified of people listening to my live voice, but I was still singing to Billie Eilish's "When The Party's Over" in the grocery store yesterday.... it has taken me 5 years to get to this point by myself, if I would have found this video, it wouldn't have taken me nearly the five years just to get to this point. Hell if I would have found all your videos when you started uploading them, I might have a side gig singing right now. I have been watching video after video and doing exercise after exercise, and it wasn't until I started finding your videos (about a week ago) that I truly started seeing a quick Improvement. I'm still struggling to stay on key as I'm singing, but I'm sure one of your video will pop up on my feed soon enough to help me. Lol So to sum up everything I just said, you're not just a lifesaver, you're a life-changer, and I for one thank you immensely for that.
Your voice is beautiful! people who made you insecure are insecure themselves, I'm so proud of your singing journey! Keep going, i hope one day you'll let someone enjoy your voice
Scientific knowledge is v. Important for singers to know How things work while singing,....Excellent Scientific singing explanations..........Just PERFECT.....
That is truly amazing!!! I have found myself when i didn't care how i will sing, or there was something more important, voice would come effortlessly!!Thanks for reminding me that.
What a great exercise to practice around my 1 year old as she learns to train her vocal chords as well! Also waiting for the last frost so we can plant some vegetable seeds. Thanks for the vocal seeds, Mark!
Always on point👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽, in fact I have the same problem, each time I try to record some guitar and vocal track, the negativity sinks in: i might not do it right, my voice isnt performing like what i have been practicing, etc. I will surely try using gibberish first to relax and achieve the vocal quality and range before singing👍🏽☺️, thank you sooo much for this amazing analogy and tips👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
+Edwin San Mateo Record yourself singing in gibberish Edwin. Take the "formality" out of recording - which is causing you to choke - and after a bunch of nonsense takes (which will piss you off because you'll hear some great stuff!) you can substitute in the lyrics and give it a go. Record yourself often doing this until it's no big deal that you're recording.
OMG! How long did it take you to film this? LOL One second your chest-deep in snow, and the next scene it's practically summer! HAHA. This is a first. Nice. Great trick - I'm going to try it today!
im working towards gigs. im getting some folk contact me. im just trying to get 30 songs together but ur absolutely correct. im going to jump in and all info on here helps me. self belief etc
You sir are BRILLIANT...I must try this. I suffered a brain injury and I know for a fact I'm always nervous, but I feel I fell off and my ears flutter when I hit higher notes. I've been more shy these days. But, I know I can sing😔...
Eureka! After I saw your video I spend a half an hour singing WOW! I will return tomorrow for two hours of singing, best vocal teacher ever!
Go for it!
Never too late .
as old timer at the age of 59, I just started taking singing lesson at the conservatory in Puerto Rico . I have to admit that this is something that I am working on practice makes you definite my relaxed. Love your material thanks.
I found i could sing at 32, i have a 5 octave range it turns and had NO idea. its never to late! :)
@@vidinaxio sure you do 🤡
@@gustavopaulette3496 Watch this space ;)
Oh my goodness ! I had to record a clip of the beginning of this to play and remind myself again and again. !!! I LOVE to sing... it is my best friend ( and my biggest insecurity ). you have nailed me with....."freezing up even if someone is in earshot". with some work, I will be turning over a new leaf. THANK YOU thank you thank you. your lessons are WONDERFUL !
I'm so glad this "clicked" for you!
I've partaken of the offerings of all kinds of UA-cam and non-UA-cam voice teachers over several years, and you are taking the cake. You are such a wise and engaging teacher. I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy that you just did that for us.
+Finchesca :) Whatever it takes to make singing less intimidating!
I'm a jazz vocalist, and I LOVE this approach!
A perfect fit!
What a great teacher you are. Thank you ❤
You're welcome!
This is actually helping me with my muscle tension dysphonia. Thank you so much for these videos.
Absolutely - I often use it with those I work with affected with MTD!
@@voicelessondotcom thanks so much! God is using you to make a difference in people's lives.
I smiled thru the whole video listening to you!!! So awesome!!❤
Glad you liked it!
Thanks so much Mark, you are a wonderful teacher!
I'm happy to help!
Tricking the brain to arrived the goal finally. Nice this. Thanks again
You're welcome - glad it helped!
this changed everything for me. i have not even been able to work through vocal exercises, because i hate the sound of my own voice so much. singing was so fun for me before i decided i really wanted to be good at it. but now i do the gibberish exercise, and HOLY SHIT!! its everything i needed. im not a better singer yet, im not even good at gibberish- but at least i can spend time with my own voice now. i dont know what i would have done with out this-thank you.
You are not just a talented singer but also an actor and teacher.
The sassy attitude ending of the Frozen gibberish song is definitely the best part
our son does this gibberish all the time no wonder he can sing so good great stuff! thanks
You are beyond phenomenal as a teacher and singer!! I can't thank you enough as you have changed my ability to sing naturally and freely in this one video. I have been searching my whole life for this 'cure' as I have always felt so much inhibition and tension when singing. You are one in a million and I can't stop watching your you-tube videos... You are a gem. Thank-you!
You're very welcome Joanna! So glad to help you break that curse and get you singing!
Haha fantastic video! Love it!
...you are terrific, my dear Mark...
...absolutely...
... I will use animal sounds not to be anxious on stage...
... but not on stage, must be understood...
...love U... ... you've made my day!!!
👏👏👏💕🎵🎶🎤🎶🎵💕👏👏👏
Glad to help out!
Thank you so much mate, I was struggling with the uptick on Nirvana's - About a girl, when I sing it in gibberish I can do it easy with no strain.... mental 😍😍😍😍😍😍
You got it!
I've used this technique once or twice in concert... when I forgot a few of the lyrics! Anyway.. as always, Mr. Baxter, you share very valuable insights for great singing, and you're one of the best voice teachers I've encountered (and I live in Music City!). I've been using one of your books and the CD for a long time and because of you, I've been able to have a music career for the last 14 years. Deepest thanks...
This made my life incredibly happier! I'm serious.Thanks, Man!! This would help me loosen up!!!!!
Works every time!
Love this one, I come back to it every so often...very helpful!
Glad to help out!
Thank you for sharing with us so that we too can sing and perform freely......without inhibition. fedozim Nemsi bewozz, ochem. That's we love you, in gibberish.
You're very welcome!
When you speak gibberish i can’t help but think of that scene in the movie Billy Madison where Adam Sandler is yelling in gibberish at his father’s co worker at the dinner table hahaha great lesson thanks again!
Glad you liked it!
Possibly the most fun I have ever had at a singing lesson! Thank you so much! I found this after doing your 15 min vocal warm up. I've had a lot of trouble in the studio when it comes to recording and hesitating - not believing myself. This had me laughing and ready to go. I really appreciate you sharing this. You have got a new fan!
Welcome to the channel! Glad to help!
wow! what a great lesson. I am way too tight and nervous when I sing; even in the shower. I'm going to watch this video every day for awhile and sing along with you. Thanks again. I am so grateful to have found you.
After a while it will feel like the lyrics are singing instead of you!
Am speechless , Its been quite intimidating but after watching this I got the solution . you do it with so much ease and freedom that it makes it so cool and doable. Thank you so much
Free your mind - and your voice will follow!
I can see the possibilities!! Yeah!
i used to do this as a kid! what a great concept!!
It's the best way to be as fearless as a kid when singing!
YES YES YES, my favorite of your videos so far. Love the data about the brain. Love the gibberish examples too. I figured out years ago how to use gibberish to break semantic 'scripts' when ever I'd get upset or riled up about things. Switching to silly does wonders. I feel silly for understanding this for speech but not really applying it to relaxing nerves when singing. I've certainly giber-sang plenty of times before out of sillyness or for a laugh. I often replace words in songs to make them silly, very often the word mayonnaise is involved.
Singing is too important to take seriously!
I have found myself doing this in the past because I live alone and I am a clown at heart lol.. im glad it was good for me!
You are vocal pioneer and didn't know it!
You are a genius 👏👏 😂
This was fun and very stress relieving. What a difference!
Mission accomplished!
Fantastic!
Works like a charm!
wow, man, this is great! my singing requires me to sing texts I do not understand at all, so all I can do is get the voice right! thank you again!!!
This works like magic!
Brilliant.
It really helps!
Love this. And love your delivery and heart. Thanks
Thanks - hope it helps!
Really recommend this guy. I’ve been a professional singer since I was 17, I also teach masterclasses. When I look online for new ideas, I’m almost always irritated or concerned by the way online singing teachers explain things - they often explain things in a way that can be confusing for the student, ultimately doing more harm than good. But Mark is one of the good (great) ones, who makes things simple to understand and approaches things from a wholistic, ergonomically sound perspective. Highly recommended.
Love this! My favorite advice about singing so far. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Glad to help!
I just ran across your teaching earlier to day.
I was amazed how much just a few warm up help my voice . Now this lesson is so funny because I actually already do this, with songs either I don't remember because I cant hear all the words or it just seems depressing so I add my words. I never ever share that with anyone. I was wondering if I should stop that at one time because I love just going off on my own. Well I thinking it was a bad habit. But I enjoy it , now I'll do it even more....thank you ...
Nothing wrong with it - as long as you can dial in the real lyrics when performing!
Awesome... Really awesome...
Glad you liked it!
You are hysterical....love your creativity!!!!!!! Wonderful
Welcome to the channel!
I tried to sing with you in "the cold never bothered me anyway" and I burst into laughter right after haha! I've gotta say though, I've never had such freedom singing like that. I'm all smiles! Thanks for this video!
Glad to play the fool to help release your voice! :)
Lots of fun excellent experience
Glad to help!
Genius!
Hands down, best vocal instructor on UA-cam. All your videos are priceless.
Hey - thanks. Glad to help!
Amazing video Mark, this is a great way to let go and just be free like a child
Absolutely - glad you liked it!
Wow! Without the words I was able to hit notes that I never knew I had
They've been hiding in there all the time!
I was singing a bit loud at work when a customer heard me. I immediately stopped singing. She started singing the same song and I started singing with her. It was really fun!
Awesome!
I can't imagine someone finding this childish`or giving it a thumbs down. I find it to be absolutely invigorating! Great energy! Awesome lesson!!!
I can't imagine someone finding my videos period! There's so much out there. But I'm glad you did and thanks for writing.
It was my pleasure, trust me. Thank you!
Long before I found this video, I was terrified to let anybody hear my singing voice even after I was in course in high school. One of the things I started doing was humming really low the easy parts of songs as I was walking down the street, and then walking down the aisles of grocery stores. I'm still terrified of people listening to my live voice, but I was still singing to Billie Eilish's "When The Party's Over" in the grocery store yesterday.... it has taken me 5 years to get to this point by myself, if I would have found this video, it wouldn't have taken me nearly the five years just to get to this point. Hell if I would have found all your videos when you started uploading them, I might have a side gig singing right now. I have been watching video after video and doing exercise after exercise, and it wasn't until I started finding your videos (about a week ago) that I truly started seeing a quick Improvement. I'm still struggling to stay on key as I'm singing, but I'm sure one of your video will pop up on my feed soon enough to help me. Lol
So to sum up everything I just said, you're not just a lifesaver, you're a life-changer, and I for one thank you immensely for that.
Your voice is beautiful! people who made you insecure are insecure themselves, I'm so proud of your singing journey! Keep going, i hope one day you'll let someone enjoy your voice
You are a great inspiration!
Thanks !
Gold! I loved all the examples you did too Mark. Thankyou 🙏🏼👏✨
Time to let go!
Yeaahr! Love it. Your singing part in gibberish...Very funny.. And good to know, how it works.
It really helps!
@@voicelessondotcom Yes, in deed.
You are a GOAT, seriously you are my favorite teacher ever
Hahaha! Glad to help.
This unlocked my upper register which was a mental block after medical issues.
That's great!
Awesome, I am going to practice this everyday!,,
It will definitely help!
@@voicelessondotcom I had such a blast doing this on a long drive today with “Boots of Spanish Leather” by Bob Dylan 🎶🎶🎶🎶
@@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130 That's awesome! :)
Literally no one can dislike this. Great tip, thanks!
Did you just jinx me? :). Glad to help!
Pure GOLD!
Thanks!
The singer of Boston was your student too? Whoa.
Yup!
Scientific knowledge is v. Important for singers to know How things work while singing,....Excellent Scientific singing explanations..........Just PERFECT.....
Knowledge reduces fear!
😂 this is the best. Thank you
Welcome to my channel!
what a great perspective, Mark!
Gotta try it immideately!
Dude, you are so awesome! Love your lessons. Thanks.
Once again I am very much obliged Mark!!!
Thank you for this! Amazing! :D
You're welcome!
Love this! Its exactly what happens to me...
Happens to me too!
That is truly amazing!!! I have found myself when i didn't care how i will sing, or there was something more important, voice would come effortlessly!!Thanks for reminding me that.
Thanx! Mark, you're the greatest 'gibberish singer' I've ever heard! Rick S.
Very cute vocal lesson :))) Thanks!
incredible and mind opening as always!
learning with u is a real celebration..
Loved it. Have helped e a lot. Thanks for😊
Glad it helped!
HILARIOUS ! watching at the brink of 2022 🤣
Happy New Year!
That was is ! It’s the key to get the voices out in the air more beautiful and easy to sing of any song Thank you very much!
Perfect, I love it
Thanks so much
It really helps!
excellent, play around and have fun!!
This is hilarious and awesome. Thanks Mark!
😄..I enjoyed this video.. Thanks
this video is kablikeen epic! you are a true and gifted teacher! so awesome.
thank you
Best ever and hilarious too! Love your lessons, Thankyou
This is probably the best advice I got so far. So much fun! Thanks for that Mark, great encouragement :)
Loving and learning a lot from your videos. This one was so much fun and super useful...as all your videos are ;) Thank you so much
Singing is too important to take seriously!
I'm excited to see where else in addition to singing I could try this same idea!
+HewittH It works for everything - but the "don't take yourself so seriously" approach works best for the things you care about the most!
What a great exercise to practice around my 1 year old as she learns to train her vocal chords as well! Also waiting for the last frost so we can plant some vegetable seeds. Thanks for the vocal seeds, Mark!
+Alexandra Crow Your little girl will show you how it's REALLY done!! :)
Thanks Mark I really needed this during preparation for a performance; love the humor at the end
Always on point👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽, in fact I have the same problem, each time I try to record some guitar and vocal track, the negativity sinks in: i might not do it right, my voice isnt performing like what i have been practicing, etc. I will surely try using gibberish first to relax and achieve the vocal quality and range before singing👍🏽☺️, thank you sooo much for this amazing analogy and tips👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
+Edwin San Mateo Record yourself singing in gibberish Edwin. Take the "formality" out of recording - which is causing you to choke - and after a bunch of nonsense takes (which will piss you off because you'll hear some great stuff!) you can substitute in the lyrics and give it a go. Record yourself often doing this until it's no big deal that you're recording.
I really like this one. Can you do an extended version?
OMG! How long did it take you to film this? LOL One second your chest-deep in snow, and the next scene it's practically summer! HAHA. This is a first. Nice.
Great trick - I'm going to try it today!
Thank you for noticing! No green screen - it took 6 months to make. But I have a few others that took a full year!
@@voicelessondotcom - Wow, now that's dedication!
you must have been planning that seed planting scene for ages... had me cracking up!
Well . . . definitely months!
Best voice channel on UA-cam. Thank you so much for all you've done for folks like me
awsome. thanks..for many years nerves have stopped me..im learning from you thank you
Best place to beat those nerves is on stage!
agreed. u gotta thinknur good enough first tho. thats the point im at
That's my point - singers don't get good first - they get on stage first. Start with karaoke or an open mic somewhere.
im working towards gigs. im getting some folk contact me. im just trying to get 30 songs together but ur absolutely correct. im going to jump in and all info on here helps me. self belief etc
Excellent! Enjoy the ride!
Fabulous! Thank you
Hahaha - Hope you have fun with it!
you are soo great ...beyond words ... thanks a million
+Jezil Mehta Thanks Jezel! I hope the videos are helping.
Genius
Happy to help!
Omg, this happened to me onstage a couple weeks ago. The "words" just stopped coming out, but it sounded great...
O wow, you present this in such a fun and laid back way. I am ON the gibberish!
So nice...
really liked this
This lesson may just change my life, free me finally. Thank you so much Mark!
It certainly helped me!
You sir are BRILLIANT...I must try this. I suffered a brain injury and I know for a fact I'm always nervous, but I feel I fell off and my ears flutter when I hit higher notes. I've been more shy these days. But, I know I can sing😔...
Retrain your brain to sing!
Thank you Mark I`m currently struggling with mid range & I just laughed all the way through.Thanks
+1theneil Laughter is the best medicine - even for stubborn mid ranges!
Mark you are Absoluutely amazing!!!🙏😊
I hope this helps!