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'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.
i have one tip. STOP GIVING A FUCK TO WHAT PEOPLE THINK. JUST focus on feeling the song. Singing is about feeling the song and making others feel the same way.
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.
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...
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!
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!
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
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 😍😍😍😍😍😍
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 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!!! 👏👏👏💕🎵🎶🎤🎶🎵💕👏👏👏
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!
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
this is exactly my problem at the moment. Best timing. It's really frustrating, as I sound fine at home when I practise but as soon as someone is listening I somehow forget how everything works.
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!
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!
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.
This is crazy helpful Mark! It's so true that it's much easier to sing while in gibberish. As a next step, how do you start moving back into singing lyrics? Any advice on that?
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 ...
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!
Awesomeness!!! Thank you ☺️🙌🏻✨I’ve been looking for a way to get over my shyness while singing for yearsssss lol 😆 Imitating has been my way to « enjoy » doing it but always too strict and overly disciplined while singing... I will definitely try this out! Loving Light your way 🙌🏻✨Thank you again☺️✨
I'm working on releasing my voice for speech, and I now start to understand that my problem tends to be inhibition due to perhaps fear or insecurity about my voice (I squeeze my cords, raise larynx, and tend to hold my breath when this occurs). So I tried this and this is realy interesting - when I speak in gibberish, everything seems to start and continue cleanly and smoothly and without any inhibition in my voice, exactly like you say. But as soon as I try to go back to normal speech, sometimes it's clean and smooth and sometimes it still feels stuck and strained. Should I just continue practicing talking gibberish and it will eventually fix itself, or there's something else I can try?
It's going to take time for you to trust a new way of feeling when speaking. Your old program is not triggered by gibberish so it clearly demonstrates there's a great potential for you to speak with comfort and ease if you're willing to put in the time. Continue speaking in gibberish - and then normally - and then gibberish - etc. It's no different than learning a new language. The more you do it the more natural it feels.
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.
Thanks so much mark!! i did it and i quickly noticed the change!! it always happens to me that im singing say while i playing a videogame or doing some random stuff and i think "damn, im really nailing that song" but when i put a foot on stage or when i try to record myself something is not the same, i can now see what!! now i can reach that state of mind that lets me sing better
Scientific knowledge is v. Important for singers to know How things work while singing,....Excellent Scientific singing explanations..........Just PERFECT.....
I have over scaled today then tried to sing 🎤 now my voice is extremely tired 😴 I had to stop I lost complete control of all ranges. Tiredness is not good when trying to sing 🎵
Lol I just proved to myself that Im a perfectionist and that's what make me perform at my worst when singing in public. hahaha! My head hurts when I sang gibberish. Thank you very much sir! :D
I thank you so much for your videos!! And your help when my voice was shut a year ago! You are a blessing...keep bringing those videos out !!! :) Daisy Garcia
I need to work with you . I have this problem all the time . I am trying to shake it because I want to be a successful singer . Thank you so much for this video
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.
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 ;)
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 have one tip. STOP GIVING A FUCK TO WHAT PEOPLE THINK. JUST focus on feeling the song. Singing is about feeling the song and making others feel the same way.
Seto Kaiba edgy
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.
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...
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!
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!
You are a genius 👏👏 😂
Wow man!!!! That really is extremely hard. How on the Earth are you able to sign in gibberish with that awesome flowww...... Really I wanna know!
You are not just a talented singer but also an actor and teacher.
our son does this gibberish all the time no wonder he can sing so good great stuff! thanks
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!
The sassy attitude ending of the Frozen gibberish song is definitely the best part
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!
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!
That how it is with my daily speech.Fear, brain damage.
Inhibition, don’t feel good about myself, poor thinking, “brain fart”
Work through it with gibberish, Cindy!
...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!
Wait, so you planned this video in winter, did the take in the snow and then completed it in the spring?
+Amos Craig You're the first who noticed Amos!
+Voice Lesson.com I thought the same hahaha
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! :)
Singing like this in the garden will make my neighbors think i m going crazy and my wife wondering...thank you. That s a great lesson.
I call that a win/win!
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
5:00 "Splatter poooooop. Splatter Poooooooop!" 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Pjiggy your comment and profile pic are a perfect fit 😂😂
I can see the possibilities!! Yeah!
this is exactly my problem at the moment. Best timing. It's really frustrating, as I sound fine at home when I practise but as soon as someone is listening I somehow forget how everything works.
same here! :D i know how you feel.xD
Yes!
@@mikelarkins5415 That happens to me too!
Herky boo!! Shlurpee derka derka doo!!
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!
Okay, I saw myself on the road doing this exercise.
As long as you're not doing this on stage!
Hahahahaaahaahhaha
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!
THE ENDING SOUNDED LIKE AN EUROPEAN NEWS CASTER SIGNING OFF THE 9 O CLOCK NEWS I DON'T KNOW WHY WE ARE SCREAMING
Omg, this happened to me onstage a couple weeks ago. The "words" just stopped coming out, but it sounded great...
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!
This made my life incredibly happier! I'm serious.Thanks, Man!! This would help me loosen up!!!!!
Works every time!
Awollashintoh! Leykauley heyah, Mark!!
;¬)
+Misko Keto heihd sone ronnn $rflkk!
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!
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.
The singer of Boston was your student too? Whoa.
Yup!
Thank can't exact payatantiom for this skill.
This is crazy helpful Mark! It's so true that it's much easier to sing while in gibberish. As a next step, how do you start moving back into singing lyrics? Any advice on that?
Sing the lyrics with funny accents and characters.
He must be a good scatter.
That's how I always sing ------ after a few tequilas... I'm very relieved to know the teacher approves of it
Absolutely!
Unreal, mark what is your top range!? Unreal
Ken Tamplin couldn’t lace your boots
Thanks Kristy! I'm comfortable from C2 to F5.
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!
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!
You are hysterical....love your creativity!!!!!!! Wonderful
Welcome to the channel!
Wow interesting. What other exercises would you recommend for this inhibition problem?
Every one on this channel - but done with cartoon voices!
HILARIOUS ! watching at the brink of 2022 🤣
Happy New Year!
This unlocked my upper register which was a mental block after medical issues.
That's great!
Awesomeness!!! Thank you ☺️🙌🏻✨I’ve been looking for a way to get over my shyness while singing for yearsssss lol 😆 Imitating has been my way to « enjoy » doing it but always too strict and overly disciplined while singing... I will definitely try this out! Loving Light your way 🙌🏻✨Thank you again☺️✨
You're very welcome!
Can you try doing gibberish with the song more than a feeling by Boston? Pretty please?? I was trying it but I go to falsetto….
I have a piece of me doing that song at the end - then transitioning into Tommy singing it (much better than me!)
What a great teacher you are. Thank you ❤
You're welcome!
I'm a jazz vocalist, and I LOVE this approach!
A perfect fit!
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!
Tricking the brain to arrived the goal finally. Nice this. Thanks again
You're welcome - glad it helped!
Love this one, I come back to it every so often...very helpful!
Glad to help out!
Love this! My favorite advice about singing so far. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Glad to help!
your videos are fantastic!
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!
Fckn Incredible!
This was fun and very stress relieving. What a difference!
Mission accomplished!
You re such a great teacher!
Thank you!
Love this. And love your delivery and heart. Thanks
Thanks - hope it helps!
I'm working on releasing my voice for speech, and I now start to understand that my problem tends to be inhibition due to perhaps fear or insecurity about my voice (I squeeze my cords, raise larynx, and tend to hold my breath when this occurs). So I tried this and this is realy interesting - when I speak in gibberish, everything seems to start and continue cleanly and smoothly and without any inhibition in my voice, exactly like you say. But as soon as I try to go back to normal speech, sometimes it's clean and smooth and sometimes it still feels stuck and strained. Should I just continue practicing talking gibberish and it will eventually fix itself, or there's something else I can try?
It's going to take time for you to trust a new way of feeling when speaking. Your old program is not triggered by gibberish so it clearly demonstrates there's a great potential for you to speak with comfort and ease if you're willing to put in the time. Continue speaking in gibberish - and then normally - and then gibberish - etc. It's no different than learning a new language. The more you do it the more natural it feels.
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!
Yeaahr! Love it. Your singing part in gibberish...Very funny.. And good to know, how it works.
It really helps!
@@voicelessondotcom Yes, in deed.
incredible and mind opening as always!
learning with u is a real celebration..
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!
Thank you for this! Amazing! :D
You're welcome!
I needed this so bad
Glad to help!
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!
You are a GOAT, seriously you are my favorite teacher ever
Hahaha! Glad to help.
Love this! Its exactly what happens to me...
Happens to me too!
Years of studying simlish finally paid off
Yup!
Amazing video Mark, this is a great way to let go and just be free like a child
Absolutely - glad you liked it!
what a great perspective, Mark!
Gotta try it immideately!
Loved it. Have helped e a lot. Thanks for😊
Glad it helped!
😄..I enjoyed this video.. Thanks
that is one of the many reasons why lip rolls are the most powerful
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Thanks so much mark!! i did it and i quickly noticed the change!! it always happens to me that im singing say while i playing a videogame or doing some random stuff and i think "damn, im really nailing that song" but when i put a foot on stage or when i try to record myself something is not the same, i can now see what!! now i can reach that state of mind that lets me sing better
Gold! I loved all the examples you did too Mark. Thankyou 🙏🏼👏✨
Time to let go!
I love the video. you're so so right about being afraid to open up.
Fallout: New Vegas conversation: 2:04
Scientific knowledge is v. Important for singers to know How things work while singing,....Excellent Scientific singing explanations..........Just PERFECT.....
Knowledge reduces fear!
I have over scaled today then tried to sing 🎤 now my voice is extremely tired 😴 I had to stop I lost complete control of all ranges. Tiredness is not good when trying to sing 🎵
Lol I just proved to myself that Im a perfectionist and that's what make me perform at my worst when singing in public. hahaha! My head hurts when I sang gibberish. Thank you very much sir! :D
I thank you so much for your videos!! And your help when my voice was shut a year ago! You are a blessing...keep bringing those videos out !!! :) Daisy Garcia
Awsome video. Thank you. thought of layla from the taxi tv show when talking gibberish
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!
Genius!
I need to work with you . I have this problem all the time . I am trying to shake it because I want to be a successful singer . Thank you so much for this video
How can you not ‘like’ this!
Thanks for the comment!
Dude, you are so awesome! Love your lessons. Thanks.
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.
Interesting, I have been singing gibberish for years, to myself or to my cats for fun! They love it!
you must have been planning that seed planting scene for ages... had me cracking up!
Well . . . definitely months!
Lots of fun excellent experience
Glad to help!
this video is kablikeen epic! you are a true and gifted teacher! so awesome.
thank you
G0nna t4y it r1ght aw7y!!!
tuj uguyf hviho iu hrtrser!
Once again I am very much obliged Mark!!!
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! :)
You are a great inspiration!
Thanks !