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Hi Dayne, did you ever try to sing with your tongue out? 😊

@@natasanahtigal24 Hi Natasa! I will try to hold my tongue out with the ah ah ah exercise and see if I can maintain a steady airflow. Thanks for responding! I think your videos are helpful.!

Thank youuuu!! And Welcome! 😍🎵🦋

Thank you for your comment! I am really happy to hear that the exercises help you. Wish you all the best and let me know if you have any other question :)) N

Wow John, thank you for your comment. I am so happy that the exercises help :)) And yes, it is so true, the most important thing for a good singing & authentic expression is relaxed body. That is why tongue exercises help so much. If you have any other questions, please let me know. I wish you all the best on your singing and songwriting path :)) N

Hi Tim, thank you for your comment and I am really happy my videos help you. Means a lot to me :)) And yes, straws are great for extending singing range. Wish you all the best with singing :)) If you have any other question, please let me know.

That is really great to hear!! Thank you for shearing :)))

Thank you. Means a lot to me! :)

Thank youuuu :)))

Hi Sarah, the straw is called Pocket Vox by Doctor Vox company. Here is the link: www.doctorvox.eu/product/pocketvox-basic-set/ If you are set in the USA, you can find it under USA store: doctorvox.us/

Thank you. Means a lot to me. Sending greetings to Sri Lanka :))

Hi, this is a great question and I definitely will do a video about it. :)) It is not about glottal pressure as much as it is about optimal vocal cord closing. You can make big sound not only from air pressure from below (which can hurt your voice if it is to strong), but also from backward pressure from above. This one helps vocal cords to vibrate optimal and also opens the pharynx to better boost our voice. That is why straw exercises can really help with the feeling of more glottal pressure but not to much air flow. Have you ever tried those exercises? Check this video: czcams.com/video/utMGP8h75nM/video.html Let me know if this answers at least some of your question. Though it is har to explain this in writing. I will do the video soon :)))

@@natasanahtigal24 Thank you for responding!!! I have a straw from another company, but will check this one out too. I also have Dr Vox. So I have a couple things that help with SOVT exercises. Though, I never understood how that translates to singing. I do the exercises. And then when I sing - I'm just singing in the same way I always do. None of them really explain how to use the straw and bring it into actual singing. Are we able to create that back pressure while singing normally? Once we open our mouths with an AH, Oh, etc - won't the open mouth let all the air escape quickly with no backpressure? So confusing Add to this - I have MTD :'( I've had speech therapists, plenty of vocal coaches, etc - and none have helped me. I've had to figure things out on my own. Since I've had it practically ALL my life, I haven't known what it's like to speak or sing like normal people. If I ever did sing/speak normally, I have no memory of it. I thought I WAS speaking/singing normally. And coaches/therapists just assume that I'm doing what they're doing - so it's only caused deeper issues. I can't even whistle without tension! I just thought that's the way it is. Again, I've come a long way on my own by watching videos like yours. But there are a couple of key factors missing like this subject - which has been alien to me. I've come to realize I use tension in my throat to make the airway smaller in order to use less breath (instinctually). The idea of taking a breath and just letting it come out and 'letting' (as opposed to 'making') the sound form is new to me as of the last couple years. I'm just trying to piece the vocalizing mechanisms from videos like yours - which have already been VERY, VERY helpful! Ironically, "Devil Inside" by INXS has helped me a lot. You can hear him take a breath, and instantly release it into a note. When I take a breath, I first tense my throat, THEN sing. Big difference. I look forward to watching your video on this. X'ing my fingers it clicks something in my head! haha I'm almost there!!!

🤩🤩🤩 thank you for this great comment 😊

@@natasanahtigal24 You're very welcome :)

You are welcome 😊 and I am very happy to hear that 😃

Thank youuu 🫶🎶

Glad you like it! :))))

That sound great. Thank you for sharing :)

Hello, thank you for your comment. I have a couple of good exercises for that. I will answer on this question in CZcams live that I will do this week. I will let you know :)) If you have any other question, let me know :)) Have a great day.

Hello, sharing my CZcams live I did last week, where I answered on your question. Let me know if it helps :)) Here it is.. you can forward to topic about phlegm: czcams.com/users/live5QtqURUhRkY?si=OJE5CeU5tfnVrhJj

Hi Samuel, great question. I will answer on your question CZcams live that I will do in the next couple of days :) I will let you know. Best, Natasa

Hi Samuel, I answered this question in todays live: czcams.com/users/liveKgvVsxtjGHM?si=CjYQkKmrGWRQJYeQ Hope it helps :)

Hello! Thank you for sharing your story with me, and I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing vocal problems. I underwent vocal cord surgery a couple of years ago too, so I understand how challenging it can be, especially for us teachers. Sleep is usually beneficial for our voices, except for those who suffer from reflux. In such cases, stomach acid can reach the vocal cords during the night, causing inflammation and resulting in a tired, hoarse, or broken voice in the morning. Have you been checked for reflux? Here are some simple tips for managing reflux: Try sleeping with your head elevated by using an extra pillow, and avoid eating for at least two hours before bedtime. Let me know if you think reflux might be the issue, and I can provide you with more advice on managing it. I'm actually planning to record a video about this topic soon! :)

@@natasanahtigal24 Thank you a lot for reading and answering me. I'll check that and try your tips. 👏👏

Hello! So, yes, I have reflux. I am being more careful with food and I tried the pillow thing and It helps. I think that I always knew about that sympthoms but never thought they were wired or a problem... And I used to eat well so maybe didn't notice as much as that lasts months that I have been eating much worst.. Well, hope to see your video soon. I also went to the pharmacy and they gave me some natural drops, haven't try them yet. Thanks again! Keep up with your excelent videos! 👏👏👏

Hi Joanne, thank you for your question! You're absolutely right; sometimes, doing too many movements can actually make us feel more tense. I believe it's really important to remember that these movements should be very small. I often say, "Singing is about millimeters, not miles." When you start thinking this way, you won't overextend your throat or raise your palate too much. It's more about maintaining a natural body position and making small adjustments. This approach also makes it easier to relax your tongue, jaw, and neck. I hope this advice helps you. Let me know if you have any other questions. Best, Natasa

@@natasanahtigal24 thank you for the generosity of your time and answering my question. I will keep this in mind to not overextend.👍

Thank you;))

Hi :) Thank you for your question. We all have different tongues and it is nothing wrong if you can not do some movements with your tongue. It also depends on the size and position of our lingual frenulum. Sometimes that also stops the movement. But even if some movements are not as possible as others, it is great to train it. With exercises and massage you can relax the root of the tongue and train the tip of the tongue to become more moving. I will do a video with some tongue tip exercises soon :)) If you have any other questions, please let me know. Best, Natasa

Hi, thank you for your message. 😊 I will record video about that soon;))) How did the problems start? Were you sick or did you do some extreme singing?

@natasanahtigal24 hi.. yah I am not a trained singer.. I started training myself with a musician since last few months.. but maybe because of poor technique I have ended up completely in a confused situation.. even my speaking voice is affected and has become hoarse.. now I am on voice rest for 80% of the day but waiting to see any improvement.. earlier it was like if I stop singing for 4 days the voice would come to normal but this time it is almost 15 days.. pl guide me..

Hello, thank you for your reply. Sometimes working with recorded scales or a musician who is not a vocal coach is not the best for singers. The scales or exercises might be too high or hard for a singer, causing them to push their voice to reach the notes. It is important to be aware of how you feel while training your voice and to stop if you feel uncomfortable. Don't push it. Love your voice, and first explore the notes that are easy for you to sing, then gradually extend your range. I will talk about this topic in my CZcams live Q&A this week. Will share it with you. Wish you all the best! :) And let me know how your voice feels today. :)

Hi..Thank you so much for your valuable information.. looking forward for your vedio.. my voice is slowly recovering.. I am trying to improve my breathing techniques now and as you suggested I started working on slowly without putting much pressure.. tq once again..

Thank you :)) That is a good idea. I will do some videos with exercises for vocal cord closure soon :) Otherwise in my opinion, best exercises are straw exercises. Have you heard about them? :)

I answered this question in today's live. Let me know if it helps and if you have any other questions: czcams.com/users/liveKgvVsxtjGHM?si=wc1BVkGhAzB1qgnw&t=1450

Dayne, thank you. Means really a lot to me, that my videos help you. :)

Hi Edward, thank you for your question. Try to first relax your face and then keep that relaxed feeling and lift your cheekbones. Sometimes it helps if you imagine that you do the yawn, but instead of lowering the larynx, lifting the palate and upper pharynx. It is hard to explain, but it is a good idea for YT short :))) I will do it soon :)) Best, Natasa

Hi Dayne, thank you for your question. The most important thing is that the back of the tongue is relaxed and that it is not pulling the tongue back. Most singers hold a lot of tension in the back of the tongue (you can check out my video about tongue - czcams.com/video/0XPwKTH5ie4/video.html ). The position of the tongue apex depends on the vowel and pitch. Tongue needs to be active & relaxed at the same time. Try to play with it. Put it more front and more back and listen to the sound of your voice. Explore what tongue position gives you the best and most opened sound. What do you mean about your second question about breathing? :))

@@natasanahtigal24 Hi Natasha, Thanks so much. Yes I saw you video on the tongue and it is helping me already. ..another question: I have lots of trouble with breath control. I always seem to just blow it out my air right away in a big relief blow but and have to keep breathing almost for each word? I think your videos are so helpful. Thanks again.

Hi Dayne, I am planing to do a video about breathing soon and I will explain your question. :))

Hvalaaa Jure 🤗

Really happy to hear that!!! Thank you! :)

You are welcome :) Thank you for your message. :)

Hello, thank you for your message and I hope my channel will help you develop your voice. :) Do you have any specific question about singing? :)

I am happy that it resonated with you 😊 you are right, so many people have some singing/voice trauma from their childhood 🫣

Thank you for your message. Did you try to massage your neck and throat and do some tongue exercises? I will record a short video for that today and let you know when it is on the channel. ;)) Also Vocal massage by massage therapist can really help with these kind of vocal tensions. Try to find some expert for vocal massage close to you & and maybe try that out too. :)) Let me know if you have any other questions. Wish you all the best, Natasa

Hi, I just released a new video - vocal self-massage :) Try it out :) in the near future I will also talk about singing beliefs and how they affect our voice & singing. This is the self-massage video: czcams.com/video/gPXzwHenO5M/video.html Wish you all the best :)

We all have lot of tongue tension :)) But with awareness of it and tongue exercises it can slowly become more relaxed & then singing becomes easier. Also our tongues are different, so if you feel that one exercise is not good for you, you don't need to struggle with it. Find some that you will feel that is beneficial for you. :) If you have any other question, please let me know :)

Do you mean, how to sing with a natural voice colour through the whole range? :)

Hi François, thank youuuuu for all your kind words!!! Means a lot to me :) You are right, new starts are not easy... but it is important that we try to enyoj the whole way, right? I really do wish you all the best!!! Greetings from Slovenia :)

Hi Marie, I am planing to record a video about diaphragm soon and I hope it will answer your questions.

So glad! :) Thank you!

Francois thank you for your message and all the nice words. Means a lot :)) About your question about: how to sing the "la speranza" the high C at the end of the che gelida manina in the La Bohem? Singing extra high notes well requires a couple of things to be in perfect balance: breathing, vocal cords coordination and the right shape of our mouth. Have you ever heard about vowel tuning? This means that we shape the word in the right way so that it can resonate best. For example for this high "a", you need to have underlying "semiwovel - like in word "mum", but the shape of should be more towards "a", almost with a little smile, or I sometimes call it an upper jawn. It is hard to put this in words. It also really depends on a singer and what kind of muscle patterns they are having while singing. So it is not same advice for everybody. Some singers need more support in their body, some singers just need to lower the volume of their singing, some singers need to put more energy on their lips, and some need to relax their tongue. I hope you will find my answer beneficial. Let me know :))