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Love the mix of humour, education and technical exercises you give with every video, Mark. I used to find vocal exercises so boring but you make them fun and I understand now what the point of each exercise is. Your humility is also very endearing. Love your work!🤩
I love this, because it shows even professional singers, or those who've been practicing a long time don't simply jump out of bed singing like a Disney prince or princess. It takes constant work; practice and patience. I often felt like I'd be making progress, then have a day where my voice makes a weird sound and feel discouraged. Hearing someone I know is great work through a struggle is very inspiring and reminds me to be patient with my instrument. Thank you for this amazing video, all those before it, and the ones still to come!
Sitting here running through some of fave Mark Baxter warm ups ahead a day of promo recording with my band when Facebook alerts me that it's the great man's Birthday!! Happy Birthday, Mark! Ya bloody legend!
Mark, I mentioned this in a reply but I wanted to say it here too ❤I do this warmup everyday. I have Mark’s book and talk about wisdom! I love how I can feel the passion he has for teaching through the pages. I once heard him say that singing is like giving yourself a hug. I can testify to that. Singing has brought me so much healing both physically and mentally. I’m a fully disabled vet from service some fifteen years ago. Being bedridden plus having PTSD left me in a really dark place. I eventually was out in a music therapy program a couple of years ago. Ever since then I have been singing and playing guitar everyday. It has saved my life.. I didn’t know how far hugging myself in this way could go. Thank you so much for all of the lessons you have taught me. You’ve been a huge part of this healing journey I’m on… helping me to believe in myself and keep going. You’ve also made me a better singer-which my family thanks you for. ;) You’re simply the best. ❤
I can't thank you enough, Mark. A year ago I discovered your videos and you save my voiced and life. After abdominal surgery and COPD I gave up on singing due to reduced oxygen saturation. I love singing and kept things going at a minimum level thanks to open mic nights. I looked for a good vocal warm up, my vocal coach had died, but nothing online was right for me because I don't have the stamina I once had. I love your soft and gentle approach, that was what I needed. I went from doing very little to joining a band, I had never done that before. My vocal stamina is much better and the quality of my voice is better than I thought it ever would be after years living with damaged lungs. I have to work on the transition from chest to middle voice but that's just practice and concentrating on quality over quantity. Now, if I am working with an inexperienced singer you are my go-to guy, I refer them to your videos as well as doing vocal exercises specifically for their vocal range. They move on after a couple of months but keep working with your videos. One lady has now joined two bands after just 8 months from no vocal confidence at all. I went to hear her perform a few weeks ago and they invited me onto the stage to do a Tina Turner song, I thought I was doing the backup but I was asked to sing lead, she said it was her dream to sing with me and I'm so glad we could both do that. So please believe me when I say, you are the Master and I am so grateful to have your videos to keep me going.
What a great post! I'm so glad to have contributed to the continuation of your passion! Comfort first - then control. That's the way to your best voice!
Ezme, I'm so happy for you! I share a similar story but regarding urgent open heart surgery to remove a tumor in my left atrium. I've had extensive singing experience over the years including touring, tv, theater etc but we all go through things and it never entered my head during the agony of months of recovery, physical, psychological, emotional, that I would be working in my own professional covers band and performing even better than I feel I ever had, nine years later. I persevered and patience was my constant companion to trust that all will fall into place, even through the trials of being tempted to give up. So here's to you and your beautiful voice and career!
@@byonnoyb Thank you so much for your heart warming story and encouragement. What a great testimony and isn't it so fantastic to be doing what you love even after all these years. It is truth, people, you have to put the work in to get the results, it doesn't come from nothing. I'm only able to sing today because I worked on the foundations years ago. But too many singers have been written off because coaches don't know how to do remedial work. A quick update:- My lovely Daughter got married last week, my Band played a 90 minute set which included Sweet Child of Mine with me on lead vocals, it got a big cheer so I'm happy with that. Mark is a great teacher, speaks truth from experience and I trust his warm ups and 'off days' tips. Keep singing and having fun. Mark, keep doing what you do so well, we really appreciate your energy and effort.
Heck ya brotha. Long night of partyin, drinkin last night and ate a whole pizza b4 bed. I'm dry, congested and rigid. Perfect timing! This also answered a bunch of questions I've had. For me, one of the biggest oddities is when my choir instructor would tell us before our performances not to eat anything. That we'd get junk in our throat! Well I got junk in my throat thats why I eat!! I had to take her aside and be like... "Miss... I sing waay better after I eat xD". She told me, "okay, then eat"!!! Glad to know I wasn't crazy for thinkin that!
Just when I was ready to clear my throat, I saw your note about wanting to clear your throat. Haaa!!! Thanks for being transparent with the vocal exercises and not making things seem glamorous when it may not be all the time.
How do you feel about bass singers using vocal fry to extend their lower register? For me personally, it impresses me how some people can kind of "cheat" to go lower but that doesn't make someone a true bass.
Thanks for chiming in, Dryden - and I'm glad to be crusin in the Sprinter with ya. I'm very familiar with your band - hopefully you're not still head-banging on Smooth Criminal with a broken neck! Rev that vocal machine up slowly and you'll rock for a very long time.
@drydenmitchell3488 hey man, hella random but i thought you might find it funny that my school used to always use smooth criminal as teaching material on the lesson of 'song covers' lol. Anyways, I hope your neck gets better mate, glad we both watch Mark 😂
OMG I am such a fan! I saw you guys with Mudvayne in the early 2000’s at the Barrymore in Madison, WI. :) I feel super cool knowing I do the same warmup as you. I’m a fully disabled vet due to service and started singing and playing guitar a couple of years ago through a music therapy program for vets with PTSD. I have been practicing everyday since I started and now I can even play some of your songs. I have so much fun going down memory lane with you. I could never do you justice.. but my dogs enjoy my performance nonetheless. I do this warmup everyday. I have Mark’s book and talk about wisdom. I love how I can feel the passion he has for teaching through the pages. I once heard him say that singing is like giving yourself a hug. I can testify to that. Singing has brought me so much healing both physically and mentally-it really does help keep me going. Singing AAF songs is a part this journey too- making me feel like I’m still cool ;) Thank you tons for what you do. ❤❤
I'm so glad I came across this video!! Your humor is refreshing, I love when people don't take themselves too seriously. This is a huge help to me now and I will be doing this every morning before I start my long day at school!
Mark..this is an excellent exercise to wake up the voice.In Indian classical music we have been taught to sing a word'Om'at early mornings(4:30am)We sing this in lower octaves as possible as one can and then gradually go to middle scale it's also a wonderful exercise.
Just discovered your videos. I seriously need help with a terrible wobble I have developed. It is not the nice vibrato I have had most of my life. What do you recommend?
It is so encouraging that you share the whole process like this. I thought there was something wrong with me because I have to go through this every time I want to sing (not just the mornings)! I have learned so much from your videos, and probably the most important thing, is not to push it! Love this video. I'm adding it to the Epic Vocal Warmup video you did as most treasured items in my vocal technique tool box. I really appreciate you putting this out there - the places where your voice is not working properly yet and won't make the note, where you have to clear the gunk off your chords, the need for food ...! SO much to relate to - you made me feel so much better😁Thank you!!!
This was great! There are so many things to take away here that I'll have to keep coming back to watch this. The main thing I took away is awareness of my voice condition. I don't sleep very well so my voice feels very tired and heavy most days. I know as a singer it's hard to take steps backward in order to move forward, but I need to do more of the "Worried about vocal damage" video you have AND sleep well (which is hard right now) so I can actually feel good again. Feeling good is so important to singing is another takeaway. Your videos are so packed with wisdom and well put together. Thank you for your hard work and efforts! God bless you Sir.
You're absolutely right - sleep is the number one influence on the voice (hydration is second). Focus on getting better sleep and your voice will thrive.
Hi Mark. Thanks again for your informative video. Well, this is my initial MR routine now LOL. I have a question if I may-once a month on Sundays I am rostered AM & PM to sing with the team in church. What I usually do I use your "Good morning voice!" vocal warmup while getting ready, and one more 10 mins while getting to church (My husband is driving in the meantime 😄), and once in church we get into practising the songs. Would this"Wake Up, Voice" system be more beneficial -than your 15 mins vocal warm up?? Or both? Much appreciated🙏😊.
This one would be good to alternate with "Good Morning Voice". Using a variety of warmups will make you more aware of your condition - better beginning to your vocal day!
You are the best! thank you so much for the inspiration and motivation.. I'll be very happy-and not only me-to see a video for those who have a vocal chord surgery..how to exercise,what to do to get back in shape..? Thank you so much!
this is such a good training in the morning. thank you for all these good details and descriptions and the joy and the humor. helps me really before I start with my challenging song parts...thank you, man!👍🏻👍🏻
Gorgeous home. Cereal 🤔 Was that with milk? I was always told by instructors not to drink milk before I sing, it coats the throat and lowers your voice placing I was told, mucus etc. I warm up with you often, can you shed some light please. Many thanks.
Yes there is milk in my cereal every morning! There is no scientific evidence of milk making it hard to sing - but there's certainly a lot of folks that say so. Nothing we swallow touches the vocal folds and we sing through our throats - not from them. Mostly I drink water - but little milk and a little alcohol are not going to diminish what deep skills provide!
@@voicelessondotcom Interesting, I've read both studies for and against. Anything we eat or drink can get into our bloodstream, same as water, which takes a long time to reach the vocal cords. I guess it comes down to how it affects you personally. I always felt like my throat was coated and my voice gurgled after drinking milk. When milk is not present and The voice is congested or gurgling, those skills you mentioned certainly help one pass over the hump.
@@bellaboop1 Yes - everything we eat effects us via the bloodstream. But water doesn't lubricate the vocal folds - hyaluronic acid does. And there's more to hydration than water (electrolytes like sodium, potassium and calcium are vital). The things we ingest are broken down into what the body needs to function. So a balanced diet is the best approach for a healthy voice.
@@voicelessondotcom You have no idea how am I refraining from posting at least one comment on every single video of yours I watch 😅I am trying to avoid the spam effect so I am turning all those enthusiastic comments into vocalizing for now 😂
This I think is going to be my 3rd fave lesson, or for me it's pt for my voice. well, maybe by the 6:00 or so I might stop. lol My brain gets confused. Mark so authentic, showing us all how to be true, or the voice, performance wont be true. Thank you ~
No problem with a cup of coffee - but watch that 3rd trenta! With spices - It depends on the amount and your response. So, every singer should know what their voice can and cannot handle. Make a mental note of what you ate and when every time you're in good or bad voice. That way you'll know how to set the stage for a great performance!
Thank you for the new video! I'll add this to my work out. I see that this is another video that took a while to complete. I guess you had to wait for a snow day!
weeks ago i had some issues with my vocal always being fatigued and such. but mark's videos has helped me so much to recover my voice and my tone. this guy is the real deal !!
Hi again! I have two questions, one of which might be a video request: what do we do when life is a bit rough, let's say, and we just don't find the strength to sing. At the same time, we don't want to interrupt the daily training, yet singing is just out of place. What do we do if this goes on for a while? Second: does vocalising out of range damage the voice? I'm thinking about the fact the average person will not have custom tonality piano base, so we will have to use karaokes. And we might need the +3 version while having just other versions available. Can it create a bad habit in the long run? Thank you
Ohhh gracias por tu comentario! No sabes lo feliz que me hizo! :)) Es uno de esos días que dan ganas de rendirse 🥹 pero leer tu comentario me hizo sonreír! Ahora si, a seguir ensayando! 💪
It's basic anatomy. Your vocal folds lay horizontally across the windpipe and are tensed or released to change pitch. The vocal tract runs vertically from your trachea to your sinuses - and resonance moves according to the size of the sound wave: Low notes are attracted to large cavities (chest) and high notes to small cavities (head).
That does make sense, as you said, anatomy wise. I guess what I meant to ask was; are pitch and note supposed to be controllable independently while you sing or speak? For example, if I sing or even say a note at a certain pitch, when I go up and down the scale, it feels as though I can either sing up and down notes by changing the qualities of my mouth resonators, or I can thicken/relax my vocal chords to produce higher and lower pitches. (So, same note, different pitch) I just can't seem to do both at the same time. Is this something that can be trained? I am trying to gain full control over my voice to assist me with my voice and character acting. And of course, to sing comfortably when I want to. Thank you so much for reading comments and actually responding to them. It's a rare thing to see these days on this here youtubes.
@@NoisyRooster Every sound we make has only four variables: The pitch, the volume, the quality and the duration. Focus on those rather than what you think your body should do and you'll open up the treasure trove of all the available sounds humans can make. Your only restriction is your imagination!
Everybody, wake up. New Mark Baxter just dropped!!!!
Shhhhh - I think UA-cam wants to keep my channel a secret!
Love the mix of humour, education and technical exercises you give with every video, Mark. I used to find vocal exercises so boring but you make them fun and I understand now what the point of each exercise is. Your humility is also very endearing. Love your work!🤩
I'm glad you're putting the videos to good use!
Thank you! Once again a lighthouse during stormy weather!
I'm very happy to help!
You've descended into the depths of madness to return with vocal coaching wisdom and I respect you for it
Hahaha! I'm happy to go there if it helps!
I will vote for you “Number One and The best vocal coach and instructions “ anytime,anyday!
Ha! Thanks!
I concur!!
I love this, because it shows even professional singers, or those who've been practicing a long time don't simply jump out of bed singing like a Disney prince or princess. It takes constant work; practice and patience. I often felt like I'd be making progress, then have a day where my voice makes a weird sound and feel discouraged. Hearing someone I know is great work through a struggle is very inspiring and reminds me to be patient with my instrument.
Thank you for this amazing video, all those before it, and the ones still to come!
Glad to help - lots more to come!
@@voicelessondotcomYay!🎉😃
Sitting here running through some of fave Mark Baxter warm ups ahead a day of promo recording with my band when Facebook alerts me that it's the great man's Birthday!!
Happy Birthday, Mark! Ya bloody legend!
Thanks! Wishing you all the best in the studio!
No one comes close. And there is a LOT of competition out here!
Wow - my appreciated!
Mark, I mentioned this in a reply but I wanted to say it here too ❤I do this warmup everyday. I have Mark’s book and talk about wisdom! I love how I can feel the passion he has for teaching through the pages. I once heard him say that singing is like giving yourself a hug. I can testify to that. Singing has brought me so much healing both physically and mentally. I’m a fully disabled vet from service some fifteen years ago. Being bedridden plus having PTSD left me in a really dark place. I eventually was out in a music therapy program a couple of years ago. Ever since then I have been singing and playing guitar everyday. It has saved my life.. I didn’t know how far hugging myself in this way could go.
Thank you so much for all of the lessons you have taught me. You’ve been a huge part of this healing journey I’m on… helping me to believe in myself and keep going. You’ve also made me a better singer-which my family thanks you for. ;)
You’re simply the best. ❤
I'm honored to be a part of your journey, Shannon!
Thank you Mark. I always appreciate the new warm-up variations as well as the reminders on how to sing naturally. You're a gem!
Glad you like the videos!
U r really a genius
I can't thank you enough, Mark. A year ago I discovered your videos and you save my voiced and life. After abdominal surgery and COPD I gave up on singing due to reduced oxygen saturation. I love singing and kept things going at a minimum level thanks to open mic nights. I looked for a good vocal warm up, my vocal coach had died, but nothing online was right for me because I don't have the stamina I once had. I love your soft and gentle approach, that was what I needed. I went from doing very little to joining a band, I had never done that before. My vocal stamina is much better and the quality of my voice is better than I thought it ever would be after years living with damaged lungs. I have to work on the transition from chest to middle voice but that's just practice and concentrating on quality over quantity. Now, if I am working with an inexperienced singer you are my go-to guy, I refer them to your videos as well as doing vocal exercises specifically for their vocal range. They move on after a couple of months but keep working with your videos. One lady has now joined two bands after just 8 months from no vocal confidence at all. I went to hear her perform a few weeks ago and they invited me onto the stage to do a Tina Turner song, I thought I was doing the backup but I was asked to sing lead, she said it was her dream to sing with me and I'm so glad we could both do that. So please believe me when I say, you are the Master and I am so grateful to have your videos to keep me going.
What a great post! I'm so glad to have contributed to the continuation of your passion! Comfort first - then control. That's the way to your best voice!
Ezme, I'm so happy for you! I share a similar story but regarding urgent open heart surgery to remove a tumor in my left atrium. I've had extensive singing experience over the years including touring, tv, theater etc but we all go through things and it never entered my head during the agony of months of recovery, physical, psychological, emotional, that I would be working in my own professional covers band and performing even better than I feel I ever had, nine years later. I persevered and patience was my constant companion to trust that all will fall into place, even through the trials of being tempted to give up. So here's to you and your beautiful voice and career!
@@byonnoyb Thank you so much for your heart warming story and encouragement. What a great testimony and isn't it so fantastic to be doing what you love even after all these years. It is truth, people, you have to put the work in to get the results, it doesn't come from nothing. I'm only able to sing today because I worked on the foundations years ago. But too many singers have been written off because coaches don't know how to do remedial work. A quick update:- My lovely Daughter got married last week, my Band played a 90 minute set which included Sweet Child of Mine with me on lead vocals, it got a big cheer so I'm happy with that. Mark is a great teacher, speaks truth from experience and I trust his warm ups and 'off days' tips. Keep singing and having fun. Mark, keep doing what you do so well, we really appreciate your energy and effort.
@ezme wonderful news! Congratulations!! Have a beautiful Christmas with your loved ones, from New Zealand with love...
Heck ya brotha. Long night of partyin, drinkin last night and ate a whole pizza b4 bed. I'm dry, congested and rigid. Perfect timing! This also answered a bunch of questions I've had. For me, one of the biggest oddities is when my choir instructor would tell us before our performances not to eat anything. That we'd get junk in our throat! Well I got junk in my throat thats why I eat!! I had to take her aside and be like... "Miss... I sing waay better after I eat xD". She told me, "okay, then eat"!!! Glad to know I wasn't crazy for thinkin that!
Well you had a better night than me! Obviously it depends on what we eat - but I was told the same thing and found the opposite to be true. Rock on!
I love the honest thoughts on your own voice in the subtitles 😅 Thank you for everything you do for us singers ❤ You're golddust 🎉
Glad to help out!
Just when I was ready to clear my throat, I saw your note about wanting to clear your throat. Haaa!!! Thanks for being transparent with the vocal exercises and not making things seem glamorous when it may not be all the time.
Hahaha - it happens to all of us!
Thanks to your daily vocal warm ups I have finally uploaded my own music. Please support me and listen to it❤❤
Love the change up at the end!
Thanks very much for the tips...I also thought it not good to eat b4 singing, but now you've explained, I will try having something simple and see! 😊
It's not a set rule - so check it out for yourself.
How do you feel about bass singers using vocal fry to extend their lower register? For me personally, it impresses me how some people can kind of "cheat" to go lower but that doesn't make someone a true bass.
I think you're referring to peeps that put examples online. None of those "cheats" are valid if they don't work in a performance.
Good morning 🙂Great info☀️
Morning! Glad to help out!
I think the question every one wants to ask is what brand of cereal did you eat ?? Are you a Fruity Pebbles guy ? Or Lucky Charms ??
That fruity stuff is for kids - I'm crazy for Count Chocula!
Mark, I just wanted to chime in as I’m driving down the road in our sprinter to our next Gig
Thanks for chiming in, Dryden - and I'm glad to be crusin in the Sprinter with ya. I'm very familiar with your band - hopefully you're not still head-banging on Smooth Criminal with a broken neck! Rev that vocal machine up slowly and you'll rock for a very long time.
@drydenmitchell3488 hey man, hella random but i thought you might find it funny that my school used to always use smooth criminal as teaching material on the lesson of 'song covers' lol. Anyways, I hope your neck gets better mate, glad we both watch Mark 😂
OMG I am such a fan! I saw you guys with Mudvayne in the early 2000’s at the Barrymore in Madison, WI. :)
I feel super cool knowing I do the same warmup as you. I’m a fully disabled vet due to service and started singing and playing guitar a couple of years ago through a music therapy program for vets with PTSD. I have been practicing everyday since I started and now I can even play some of your songs. I have so much fun going down memory lane with you. I could never do you justice.. but my dogs enjoy my performance nonetheless.
I do this warmup everyday. I have Mark’s book and talk about wisdom. I love how I can feel the passion he has for teaching through the pages. I once heard him say that singing is like giving yourself a hug. I can testify to that. Singing has brought me so much healing both physically and mentally-it really does help keep me going. Singing AAF songs is a part this journey too- making me feel like I’m still cool ;)
Thank you tons for what you do. ❤❤
Sir, once again🧚♀️ thank you!
You're very welcome!
Brilliant warm up and brilliant video.
Thanks, Aubrey - hope you're well!
You've done it again! :0) Thanks!
You're very welcome!
I did the exercises along with video and it worked, thanks Mark!
Glad to help!
I'm so glad I came across this video!! Your humor is refreshing, I love when people don't take themselves too seriously. This is a huge help to me now and I will be doing this every morning before I start my long day at school!
Welcome to the channel - where singing is too important to take seriously!
Excellent! I am an opera singer and actor and I do your exercises every day! 😊
Glad to be a part of your day!
Very thorough and comprehensive! Love your videos.
I hope they help!
Finally! Welcome back Mark. Great exercise as usual. Take care.
I never went away! I've been posting lots of shorts - but I guess UA-cam doesn't send alerts for those. Happy singing!
Mark..this is an excellent exercise to wake up the voice.In Indian classical music we have been taught to sing a word'Om'at early mornings(4:30am)We sing this in lower octaves as possible as one can and then gradually go to middle scale it's also a wonderful exercise.
Yes - that's a wonderful way to wake the voice!
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I find many coach's are trying to be Entertainers with their posts . To each there own though ✌️❤️🌍🎵
Glad you like it!
Thank you Mark. I love all your warmups and exercises. 😊
I'm glad you're using them!
Great stuff! Putting subtitles doesn't interrupt the lesson but does inform and the humour is a welcome bonus. What cereal was it?
Corn flakes. But when I'm in bad shape it's Lucky Charms - because they're magically delicious!
Using this video to warm up for a TV Show 😅 Thanks
Have a great show, Vinnie!
You have GOT this, Vin!
Just discovered your videos. I seriously need help with a terrible wobble I have developed. It is not the nice vibrato I have had most of my life. What do you recommend?
Do this exercise: ua-cam.com/video/RE6u7Y5eYbs/v-deo.html
Great way to wake up. First thing I watched when I saw it my notifications this morning. Been also enjoying your video shorts. Thank you, Mark!
Glad you're putting them to good use!
It is so encouraging that you share the whole process like this. I thought there was something wrong with me because I have to go through this every time I want to sing (not just the mornings)! I have learned so much from your videos, and probably the most important thing, is not to push it! Love this video. I'm adding it to the Epic Vocal Warmup video you did as most treasured items in my vocal technique tool box. I really appreciate you putting this out there - the places where your voice is not working properly yet and won't make the note, where you have to clear the gunk off your chords, the need for food ...! SO much to relate to - you made me feel so much better😁Thank you!!!
That's the trouble with being human - but also what makes it so special when we connect!
This was great! There are so many things to take away here that I'll have to keep coming back to watch this. The main thing I took away is awareness of my voice condition. I don't sleep very well so my voice feels very tired and heavy most days.
I know as a singer it's hard to take steps backward in order to move forward, but I need to do more of the "Worried about vocal damage" video you have AND sleep well (which is hard right now) so I can actually feel good again.
Feeling good is so important to singing is another takeaway.
Your videos are so packed with wisdom and well put together. Thank you for your hard work and efforts! God bless you Sir.
You're absolutely right - sleep is the number one influence on the voice (hydration is second). Focus on getting better sleep and your voice will thrive.
An excellent warm up, thanks Mark! I'm sharing with my students. Especially appreciate your on-point comments throughout. !!
Glad to help out!
Hi Mark. Thanks again for your informative video. Well, this is my initial MR routine now LOL. I have a question if I may-once a month on Sundays I am rostered AM & PM to sing with the team in church. What I usually do I use your "Good morning voice!" vocal warmup while getting ready, and one more 10 mins while getting to church (My husband is driving in the meantime 😄), and once in church we get into practising the songs. Would this"Wake Up, Voice" system be more beneficial -than your 15 mins vocal warm up?? Or both? Much appreciated🙏😊.
This one would be good to alternate with "Good Morning Voice". Using a variety of warmups will make you more aware of your condition - better beginning to your vocal day!
Absolutely beautiful video. Both inspiring and relaxing at same time. Thanks for posting them
You're welcome! Glad to help.
How do I go from high to low without yodelling? It always sounds like a yodel with me.
Do this: ua-cam.com/video/pOYDSo-ZFBg/v-deo.html
Thank u for making it entertaining, it was a joy to follow the video;)
I'm glad you liked it!
Brilliant 👏
Glad you liked it!
Very much inspiring
Glad you like it!
You are the best! thank you so much for the inspiration and motivation.. I'll be very happy-and not only me-to see a video
for those who have a vocal chord surgery..how to exercise,what to do to get back in shape..? Thank you so much!
ALL my videos are good for singers who have had surgery!
My voice coach sent me this. Then i realized you were on an episode of beavis and butthead lol. They need to do a reaction to this
That would be scary!
This was awesome! I'm always looking for new vocal insight and tips. Just subscribed.
Welcome to my channel!
Mark - You’re the best & I’m sure Chico Marx would agree! Thanks for the lesson! Rick S.
Hahaha - you're welcome!
I knew I wasn’t crazy when I said eating makes me sing better!
That's right!
this is such a good training in the morning. thank you for all these good details and descriptions and the joy and the humor. helps me really before I start with my challenging song parts...thank you, man!👍🏻👍🏻
Glad to help out!
@@voicelessondotcom you did🙏🏻
Thanks Mark, I love all your stuff. So helpful.😊
Glad to help out!
Good morning Marc! Just did a warm up exercise. Do you have any videos about breathing exercises? Thank you!
Here ya go: ua-cam.com/video/w5JCFlTO2Ss/v-deo.html
@@voicelessondotcom thank you Marc!
i love you so much
i am new tyo this and trying to tutor on my own but not quite making it
Hang in there, Ralph! It takes time to sort out new behaviors. Stay comfortable and keep asking for the sounds you want. You'll get there!
Wonderful, just magical effect!
I'm happy to help!
Mark! When are you coming to Ibiza?
As soon as possible! :) It looks absolutely gorgeous!
Hot to sing like Chris Martin Coldplay?
Allow the vocal registers to change freely as you rise in pitch. No pushing!
This lesson help a lot thank you for your work.
You're welcome!
Helpful vid, thanks! As an aside, total Christmas Story vibes at 9:39
Hahaha - that's right!
Gorgeous home.
Cereal 🤔 Was that with milk? I was always told by instructors not to drink milk before I sing, it coats the throat and lowers your voice placing I was told, mucus etc. I warm up with you often, can you shed some light please.
Many thanks.
Yes there is milk in my cereal every morning! There is no scientific evidence of milk making it hard to sing - but there's certainly a lot of folks that say so. Nothing we swallow touches the vocal folds and we sing through our throats - not from them. Mostly I drink water - but little milk and a little alcohol are not going to diminish what deep skills provide!
@@voicelessondotcom Interesting, I've read both studies for and against. Anything we eat or drink can get into our bloodstream, same as water, which takes a long time to reach the vocal cords.
I guess it comes down to how it affects you personally. I always felt like my throat was coated and my voice gurgled after drinking milk. When milk is not present and The voice is congested or gurgling, those skills you mentioned certainly help one pass over the hump.
@@bellaboop1 Yes - everything we eat effects us via the bloodstream. But water doesn't lubricate the vocal folds - hyaluronic acid does. And there's more to hydration than water (electrolytes like sodium, potassium and calcium are vital). The things we ingest are broken down into what the body needs to function. So a balanced diet is the best approach for a healthy voice.
This made me yawn a lot is that normal?
Absolutely normal - and temporary.
What effect does coffee have on a voice in the long term? What's your experience with that?
Another great one; woke up to it today
Good morning!
I love that the exercises start right away.
Glad you appreciate that!
You just provided me with so much peace of mind with this video!!!!
Exactly my hope when posting it!
Thank you Mark! This was fun to do, and useful.
I'm glad it helped !
So real...just so real. Thank you!
You're welcome!
Using this for the 100th time
Good morning!
Good transition work !
I hope it helps!
:34 cincinnati right now lol.
Enjoy the weather!
Best. Vocal. Coach.
Thanks! Happy to help.
This is the answer to a whole bunch of questions I had. I'm so glad I have found you channel!
Me too!
@@voicelessondotcom You have no idea how am I refraining from posting at least one comment on every single video of yours I watch 😅I am trying to avoid the spam effect so I am turning all those enthusiastic comments into vocalizing for now 😂
you are the best!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Mark Baxter 🙏🙂
You're welcome!
Hello Mark 😊
Hello Denise!
Thank you! 😊
You're welcome!
Awesome Mark 😊
Glad to help!
This I think is going to be my 3rd fave lesson, or for me it's pt for my voice. well, maybe by the 6:00 or so I might stop. lol My brain gets confused. Mark so authentic, showing us all how to be true, or the voice, performance wont be true. Thank you ~
It's good to have a variety!
Cool , im gonna do this every morning too !! Usually I don't even try to sing until late afternoon. I'd like to sing mornings maybe this will help.
Go for it!
Hi, Mark i have a question. Should singers avoid coffee or spicy food?
No problem with a cup of coffee - but watch that 3rd trenta! With spices - It depends on the amount and your response. So, every singer should know what their voice can and cannot handle. Make a mental note of what you ate and when every time you're in good or bad voice. That way you'll know how to set the stage for a great performance!
Thank you for the new video! I'll add this to my work out. I see that this is another video that took a while to complete. I guess you had to wait for a snow day!
Thanks for noticing! Not only waiting for a snow day - but a summer day as well. Those palms can't be planted till June. That was last year!
That's so wholesome :')
Glad you like it!
Right on Mark! ....needed this week!
Glad to help
Thanks, Mark. Speaking of mornings, do you avoid coffee?
I don't avoid it - I just don't drink it - never have. I prefer OJ in the morning.
Thank you so much !!!
You're welcome!
Great! Thank you
You're welcome!
Buzzing to try this!!
Put it in your playlist!
Yeay!!!
Have at it!
weeks ago i had some issues with my vocal always being fatigued and such. but mark's videos has helped me so much to recover my voice and my tone. this guy is the real deal !!
Glad you're doing better, Oscar!
Thank you!!! I will see you tomorrow!! 😊 (I may be sitting, but I will be present!!😂😊
"Back" in action!
@@voicelessondotcom 😊😂👍
Thank you for this warm-up, Mark. I do it quite often 😊
Glad to help out!
Great warmup Mark!
Glad you like it!
you are funny 🦓🦉
Singing is too important to take seriously! :)
@@voicelessondotcom
Hi again! I have two questions, one of which might be a video request: what do we do when life is a bit rough, let's say, and we just don't find the strength to sing. At the same time, we don't want to interrupt the daily training, yet singing is just out of place. What do we do if this goes on for a while? Second: does vocalising out of range damage the voice? I'm thinking about the fact the average person will not have custom tonality piano base, so we will have to use karaokes. And we might need the +3 version while having just other versions available. Can it create a bad habit in the long run? Thank you
el estira los brazos yo estiro los brazos el toma agua yo tomo agua 😄
Por lo tanto, calentaré todos los días para cantar lo mejor que pueda y ¡tú también lo harás!
Ohhh gracias por tu comentario! No sabes lo feliz que me hizo! :)) Es uno de esos días que dan ganas de rendirse 🥹 pero leer tu comentario me hizo sonreír! Ahora si, a seguir ensayando! 💪
@@SP-hw8tc ¡No rendirse nunca! ¡Sigue cantando!
:)))))))))))))))))
I found it interesting that you mention resonance moving vertically and pitch moving horizontally. Do you have any resources explaining this better?
It's basic anatomy. Your vocal folds lay horizontally across the windpipe and are tensed or released to change pitch. The vocal tract runs vertically from your trachea to your sinuses - and resonance moves according to the size of the sound wave: Low notes are attracted to large cavities (chest) and high notes to small cavities (head).
That does make sense, as you said, anatomy wise. I guess what I meant to ask was; are pitch and note supposed to be controllable independently while you sing or speak? For example, if I sing or even say a note at a certain pitch, when I go up and down the scale, it feels as though I can either sing up and down notes by changing the qualities of my mouth resonators, or I can thicken/relax my vocal chords to produce higher and lower pitches. (So, same note, different pitch) I just can't seem to do both at the same time. Is this something that can be trained? I am trying to gain full control over my voice to assist me with my voice and character acting. And of course, to sing comfortably when I want to. Thank you so much for reading comments and actually responding to them. It's a rare thing to see these days on this here youtubes.
@@NoisyRooster Every sound we make has only four variables: The pitch, the volume, the quality and the duration. Focus on those rather than what you think your body should do and you'll open up the treasure trove of all the available sounds humans can make. Your only restriction is your imagination!
Are you having a cold and sore throat, Mark?
Neither! Just mild allergies.
Una nueva lesión! Muchas gracias!
¡de nada!
😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks Mark!
You're welcome, Brian!