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Understanding how breathing works anatomically is important to achieve your sound. In this video, Jeannie Gagné demonstrates breathing technique for singing, and shares an exercise for increasing your breath endurance.
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About Jeannie Gagné:
Jeannie is a world-class vocalist who has been teaching vocal lessons and performing for more than three decades. She has sung with Philip Glass, Cher, toured with reggae legend Frankie Paul, and opened for Barenaked Ladies. She has sung on movie soundtracks and on dozens of recordings, been featured on television and radio, and traveled worldwide to teach and perform. On CZcams she's known as The Vocal Genie. Her three solo albums highlight her four-octave range and unique vocal style. Jeannie also co-founded Berklee College of Music’s Performance Wellness Institute, where she is a professor on the voice faculty. She is the author of two groundbreaking books, Your Singing Voice: Contemporary Techniques, Expression and Spirit; and Belting: A Guide to Healthy, Powerful Singing.
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Voice Techniques: Anatomy of Breathing | Singing | Vocals | Voice | Berklee Online

[@ejazahmad7895]

she's sooooo adorable... everything she said instantly made sense... god keep her blessed

[@preciousmousse]

The breathing in the middle explanation just saved me! I swear these videos from Berklee with her are just pure gold. These things are not hard to explain or hard to understand as a lot of teachers make it look. They're very simple and Jeannie nailed it! If you focus just on the belly than you won't even fill up your lungs because your ribs are not even getting out of the way to let air in, you just put more pressure on your body.

[@JoyLynnJAda]

Such a fantastic explanation! My high school choir students really benefited from your brief, but thorough video. Thanks for this!

[@Berklee_Online]

Glad it was helpful!

[@veronicachow]

The lying on the floor exercise is really good! It really helps u focus on ur ribs & the muscles there

[@RD-dy7pp]

This is the best video about ANYTHING. I laughed, learned, I cried. I would attend Berklee JUST to take your classes. Please do more instructions!!

[@jeanniegagne9182]

Hi Rob! Thank you for your comment! -Jeannie G.

[@darkskinwhite]

you cried? lmfao

[@m26498130]

You explained the concept perfectly. Saw many vids before and I find your analogy the easiest to comprehend! Thanks so much!

[@jeanniegagne9182]

Yay! That makes my day. -Jeannie G

[@jameshildreth5603]

Great lesson. Lots of great material. Good advice. Thank you!

[@mrbluelw88]

Wow great video. Lot of great information and a good teacher.

[@Jazzsari]

Absolutely Charming and enlightening too! I really appreciate this.

[@GeorgeFrantzis]

More of this please... anatomy is key for singing

[@ThePowerInYourVoiceWithDrCindy]

GREAT explanation! Easy to follow and understand. Love hearing about lower body breathing!

[@jacobrod6717]

simple and clear，I learned a lot，thanks to Berklee Online and Jeannie

[@showliricopopular4824]

YES...!! Simple and clear...

[@Avery_4272]

Thank you! This explanation/demonstration is refreshingly clear, and very helpful. Much appreciated.

[@KatieElleReeve]

This is brilliant! Thank you for such a clear, effective way to explain this. I can't wait to share this with my students!

[@danielmedeiros81]

as always, Janine, you are a great voice pedagogue. Your explanation is clear, simple and narrowed as it should be. Thanks so much.

[@AditiRawat788]

thanks, it's really helpful.

[@MictheEagle]

One of the most important videos on CZcams. Period.
Thank you so much, Jeannine!
P.S. I am NOT a vocalist.

[@Trisoz]

good stuff. I know its mostly meant for singing, but this could help with someones mental issues lol.
For someone like me whos super self concious of when my voice has no strength behind (cracking or just tense* sounding). Because the way your voice is presented is extremely important.

[@jeanniegagne9182]

Very true Daniel....and also even just for speaking

[@CeciliaVillanuevaDo]

Great energy, she is so funny, I love her!

[@c.e.m7535]

I love it !!!

[@puresoul3062]

Damn good! Need an extended version thank you ❤

[@SAMEERtalar]

Great explanation...must see video to learn voice technique.

[@vijaykannan9562]

Awesome, thank you. I was struggling, focusing on the belly breath. Will use the exercise to build up my breath length as well 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@russellheuman2824]

Love it.

[@nico-bf1kr]

Perfect!

[@its_me_shreya]

I've been trying to work on my voice for quite a bit, definitely gonna follow this! :))

[@Brassmage]

Having a video of proper breathing is very helpful, thank you! Very similar to Claude Gordon's breathing approach for trumpeters (even the outstretched 'wings') so this is translates really well.

[@jump_scare_boo_freddy_fazbear]

This is so helpful👍🏽

[@mariantea9225]

Really good visual explanation.

[@renatoaugustima3053]

very good thanks

[@karlasantiagovoz]

Perfect!
thanks for sharing. Kisses from Brasil.

[@sudiptadey4743]

Excellent. Very beneficial

[@Sajtlik]

You’re great!

[@BrianValmont]

Cool video and I like how you explain it!

[@milani1222]

Ewww you like her 😘😍😂😅😚😊😛🤣😃😆

[@gabrielanicole164]

Me sirve😊

[@junying2010]

Hi Jeannie! Do you make video on belting technique ?

[@thelinkofperfectioncharity9469]

You run youtube, no competition!

[@RODZACABOCATUBAY]

Do you mean mam when i breath i should hold my breath when i start to sing? Plsss

[@acharich]

Hmm, I like this..! 👍🏾 - @Acharich

[@MissingCatYoongi]

Does anyone know the name of the instructor? I'd like to find her lesson playlist

[@selda_KZ]

I guess the right breathe support is when u breathe n ur lungs n ribs stretch out not the belly goin big! Cz i noticed alot of singers performing mostly i see their lungs n ribs or maybe chest moving not their belly.

[@The_rising_Moon9]

When i watched other videos i thought breathe from diaphragm means breath in belly i used to do it wrong till now

[@rajusrivardhani701]

Mam I want to be a vocalist ,now am 17 years old , am from India .I am economically weak but my dream is to study in Berklee college and become an idol singer. How can I become a student in be Berklee college pls tell me
By the way I Did not went to any music school till now because of my families economical state so pls tell me what can do

[@Berklee_Online]

Hello Raju, thanks for your question. Please contact an Academic Advisor at [e-mail] or [phone].

[@christianfirst111christian2]

Does she gives online classes like a group / private tuitions... ???

[@geisadefatimadossantosferr125]

There is an online free course in coursera, thats where the video is from

[@dirtynoahsquickreviews6828]

I like her and I want her😛😘

[@psalmenriquez9084]

Still good even if yrs passed.

[@avicohen2980]

while she slowly releasing the air, Im over here, slowly realizing why I suck lol