There's so many vocal teachers on CZcams (and I've watched so many, repeatedly, doing their warmups, etc)... I honestly don't think anyone is more helpful than Mark Baxter. This is coming from a guy with two vocal cord surgeries (2008 and 2013). I'm a tenor (maybe baritone, depending on the day, haha), part-time music teacher (guitar, drums, bass, keyboards/piano, and music production). I've been trying to strengthen the good singing voice I had prior to 2008, and Mark's videos have undoubtedly been the most helpful. Thanks again, Mark!
It's very hopeless to ask but as ur a vocal coach, will you teach me to expertise my singing. Idk how to ask in other way. It's just a request . I love singing, you can check my channel to hear my singing. I wna improve very badly, I search for western vocal coaches, I don't get them in my country.
I keep forgetting to leave a comment about this video, Mark. I do it almost every day in the shower and never have access to my CZcams. So, finally, a big big thank you for this. It is really great. I am so grateful to you for all your posts, wisdom, techniques and dedication to so many of us out there in the world. Thank you. Thank you.
I am just totally thankful for Mark. I have another vocal coach that is very helpful, but there just something about Mark that is also very helpful and fun.
Thank you! I've done this excellent vocal warmup before the concert, and now I know why is the warm up so important. I finally know how to maintain the health of my vocal cords after a show. And this channel is damn cool :D !Thank you Sir!
Amazing ! :) Also the advice of ' It's okay if these high notes sound bad at first. It's NOT okay if they feel bad. ' is brilliant !!! :D Thanks Mark ! You rock ! :D
I've saw Mark in the mid 1990's for a vocal hemorrhage and recovered fully, now I'm studying with him again to recover from overuse issues. He is the best ! Amazing vocal coach and life coach ...
THANK you for posting these videos... you have saved me 3 different occasions when my voice was hoarse before a show. You are THE master. I am learning how important it is to warm up... your videos are a generous gift. I am filled with gratitude.
I found of all your warm-ups this is the most effective for me - I think because it starts high and comes down, it really helps establish the right feeling for the mid range, because I have a tendency to clench, coming up. Thanks again ! Looking forward to booking my lesson very soon!
A soprano's dream warm-up! 😍 I'm doing your 100 day singing challenge, Mark! I'm classically-trained, but I find your approach so fun and unique! I've seen a few comments questioning the versatility of your techniques, but I feel they apply to singers across the board! I'm really enjoying watching your videos and learning so many new things from you! Thanks!
Many aspirants for a better singing career or as passion are often oblivious to the fact that a good and technically right warm exercise to your larynx is the MOTHER for the better results for a good voice and smooth singing; which I have also realized after getting to know Mr. Baxter's voice lessons techniques. I certainly wish to thank and express my gratitude for this laudable cause being done by Mr. Max Baxter. Thanks..carry on.
I am singing tonight and this is SO HELPFUL, Mark!!! Just a few videos from you and I've already identified a few mistakes I've been doing for years. You've got another subscriber😎
@@voicelessondotcom thank you, Mark! May i ask a quick question? One some days when I sing, i feel pressure in my shoulders and the back of my neck, as if there's a barrier preventing my voice from coming out clearly... When I listen to a recording, there isn't much of hoarsness, so it's more of a sensation... Do you have any idea of what this could be?😬thanks for all you do!
@@Milisenta777 That's a defensive response tensing your trapezius muscle. It goes way back to when we're infants - the only defensive move babies have is to wince and turn their heads. So, on a very subconscious level you are responding to the vulnerability of singing. I had to deal with that a lot when I was younger. Quick release is to lay on your back and vocalize. More long term gains are from making a very small circle with your nose while singing to keep the back of neck from locking down.
@@voicelessondotcom whoa, that's deep, Mark, and makes so much sense! Every time I let my singing carry me away, this disappears and I then feel that the nice clear sounds come out of somewhere else- not me😃Bless you, this changes the whole game for me🙏 I am so glad I found you! Rina
EXCELLENT! My second warm up. Thank you so so much again Mark. I have learned so much in my short time with you. See what you mean about the end bit! You kept your temper though!
Mark, you are fantastic. You and I spend mornings together! Love your sense of humor, especially at the end of this vid. I have those days with my students, too!
+joanncarter2000 I've been meaning to talk to you about our morning routine. I really think we need two sinks. I can never get in there to finish shaving!
I took your book "Survival Guide" with me on the road back in 1994. It was my vocal bible and saved my voice. I was singing about 40 songs a night, 6 nights a week-brutal! Just wanted to say thank you for all your contributions. Hands down, the best coach around!
Back again. I'm remembering to visit your page before singing and voice cracking so much. This is very helpful! Thank you. (Other friends with MS have either stopped or cut back their singing but I have faith that I won't be one who gives up things I love - and you're a great help with this.)
Mark Baxter is good for both professional vocalists and amateurs, he does not go in to advanced lip rolls or yaya excercises from the start like some do. He starts with easy stuff and slowly teaches you how to warm up and develop your voice. My latest vocal coach Birgit recomended his stuff for my homework and he shows me methods that works brilliantly even in times when I havent done the work I should to maintain my vocal strenght. Just like Birgit did :)
I do these everyday Mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel great after these thanks for the great tips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the help! I love all of the videos that you post on CZcams to help people to learn and sing better. The main reason for my question was, I was singing karaoke at a bar and the DJ was setting it up the best way for him and not for the singer. When I use all of my recording equipment and as I sing with my guitar, it sounds amazing. I guess I was just mad because I have never sounded that good singing karaoke. I'm a singer, songwriter in Nashville working on a publishing deal, so I can't be to bad. hahahaha. Thanks a million, I will always watch your videos!!!!
this one is great! thank you, Mark, for sharing various tips and exercises for all the time🙏 - your lesson videos are one of the most of the most helpful online vocal lessons. 👍✨😃
Mark, I have really benefited from your knowledge, tips and warm up videos over the last few years. One problem I wish I could overcome is inflammation or swelling after a couple songs even if they are 45 minutes apart or so. I think I tend to use more volume than most singers to get a desired sound, but from what you have said, swelling of my vocal chords must be starting. Have you ever heard of somebody using a light dose (maybe half) of an NSAID before a performance to keep down the inflammation? Also, I have always wondered about the worlds most gifted singers(Josh Grobin, Steve Perry, etc) that are able to do a 2 hour show and maybe 20 songs or more without much of this occurring. I suspect that all very gifted singers have a larger vocal output (i.e. efficient vocal chords) for just a moderate amount of effort or air movement past their vocal chords. So they are way ahead in this "talent" which often gives them greater ability. But for me I am not able to avoid this swelling after a couple challenging songs unless I keep my volume way down or pick soft, easy songs.
Love your Videos Mark Baxter! Just caught myself joining in with the intro too.... 'If you find yourself pressed for time...' I guess I must have watched it a few times :-D
There's so many vocal teachers on CZcams (and I've watched so many, repeatedly, doing their warmups, etc)... I honestly don't think anyone is more helpful than Mark Baxter. This is coming from a guy with two vocal cord surgeries (2008 and 2013). I'm a tenor (maybe baritone, depending on the day, haha), part-time music teacher (guitar, drums, bass, keyboards/piano, and music production). I've been trying to strengthen the good singing voice I had prior to 2008, and Mark's videos have undoubtedly been the most helpful. Thanks again, Mark!
No one cares about your surgeries
@@DopamineOverload I agree what an asshole thing to say. I don't think you were vyying for sympathy, just stating a fact
@@paulettepalladini9135 thank you, exactly!!
100%
It's very hopeless to ask but as ur a vocal coach, will you teach me to expertise my singing. Idk how to ask in other way. It's just a request . I love singing, you can check my channel to hear my singing. I wna improve very badly, I search for western vocal coaches, I don't get them in my country.
My opinion; The best Warm up exercise video on youtube
i emphatically concur !
1:19 3:08 time stamps for descend and ascend if you want to replay :)
Great Mark! (glad you put those bloopers at the end, that´s encouraging for us mortals)
I keep forgetting to leave a comment about this video, Mark. I do it almost every day in the shower and never have access to my CZcams. So, finally, a big big thank you for this. It is really great. I am so grateful to you for all your posts, wisdom, techniques and dedication to so many of us out there in the world. Thank you. Thank you.
You're very welcome, Neil!
You make all your videos so much better than any other coach, great stuff Mark, you're great.
Not only is this a part of my vocal warm-up exercises, I've also added *clap* "Screw it" to my repertoire.
Excellent!
I am just totally thankful for Mark. I have another vocal coach that is very helpful, but there just something about Mark that is also very helpful and fun.
Well I'm happy to be your side piece!
Haaa!!! Never that. Teamwork.
Because I need all the help I can get.
the blooper at the end gives me confidence...and made me laugh! Tank you Mark...je pense que tu ne sais pas à quel point tu es tellement utile !
Je suis content que les vidéos aident!
Thank you! I've done this excellent vocal warmup before the concert, and now I know why is the warm up so important. I finally know how to maintain the health of my vocal cords after a show.
And this channel is damn cool :D !Thank you Sir!
+kego999 Glad to help!
He made me,laugh watch at the end ! Excellent lesson !
Amazing ! :) Also the advice of ' It's okay if these high notes sound bad at first. It's NOT okay if they feel bad. ' is brilliant !!! :D Thanks Mark ! You rock ! :D
Mark this is great stuff. I love the blooper reel at the end. We've all been there lol
Ha! I hope the videos help Dave.
At one point, I could not even do this exercise - and now I can - just today!!! Thanks, Mark!
Awesome! Keep developing!
I love how down to earth and approachable you are for a teacher. It's realistic and fun.
I'm just glad to help out!
I've saw Mark in the mid 1990's for a vocal hemorrhage and recovered fully, now I'm studying with him again to recover from overuse issues. He is the best ! Amazing vocal coach and life coach ...
That book of yours made my youth, thank you. I carried it around like it was a bible.
Ha! That's great! Well I'm just about finished writing another book. Maybe this new one will make your adulthood!
@@voicelessondotcom Hi Mark, will you make a video telling us about this new book? I would love to buy it!
@@gabrielzachariasmusic Oh - you will DEFINITELY hear all about it once it's released. :)
😂 I friggin love this guy. Outtakes r priceless. Changed my warmup game too (thank you!!)
I'm happy to help out!
Thank You Mark !!!! 👍🏻
You're welcome Gustavo!
I love these bloopers 😂
I wish I could say they are rare! :)
THANK you for posting these videos... you have saved me 3 different occasions when my voice was hoarse before a show. You are THE master. I am learning how important it is to warm up... your videos are a generous gift. I am filled with gratitude.
You're very welcome Hilary!
Great, Great, Great!!! Thanks Mark 👍🏻 saludos 🇲🇽
You're very welcome!
so wise! agility first, then power. Thank you so much!
Absolutely! I learned that the hard way!
You are awesome I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you.
You're so welcome! I'm happy to help.
I LOVE YOU. my singing has improved drastically ever since I have started doing this before I sing in my car and in my room. Thank you so much
This was REALLY helpful, and the bloopers at the end were actually encouraging , thanks!
You teach so wonderfully. Thankyou. Love your videos specially the epic one
Glad to help!
I do this warm up every day. Thank you, Mark! Best, fellow Mark!
Glad to help!
I've used one of your vocal warm ups while travelling on the road. So, I will use this short vocal warm up at home.
Welcome home!
@@voicelessondotcom I was singing while you were playing. Now I need to rehearse before it rains. Electrical storms we have in this region of the US.
Great Warm up and Great Laugh!!!! you're the best.
Great warmup! Outtakes fabulous!!!
Thank you for adding those bloopers in the end! :D
They should be on the end of every video! :)
@@voicelessondotcom amazing. Makes me less critical of my mistakes.
Another Beautiful Mark Baxter Lesson!!! Thanks, man. Someday I'm going to save up for a personal lesson from you! Happy New Year !!
Happy New year! I'll be ready when you are!
A downloadable MP3 of this scale at a slow, medium, and fast tempo would be extremely useful.
These videos are free. If you expect him to go through extra effort, I hope you intend to pay.
Jeff Burggraf download the video converted to mp3 then edit speed in GarageBand
I found of all your warm-ups this is the most effective for me - I think because it starts high and comes down, it really helps establish the right feeling for the mid range, because I have a tendency to clench, coming up. Thanks again ! Looking forward to booking my lesson very soon!
Everyone has a favorite!
@@voicelessondotcom ah definitely ! I can see how a different person would have the exact opposite tendency
Awesome quick warm-up 👏
Glad you like it!
I tried this one out at my last night's gig. It worked a wonder! Thank you Maestro Baxter. You rock!
That's great - glad to help!
THANK YOU KING
Bloopers are fun. And you keep it family friendly.
Bless your work sir!
Thanks Mark :)
You're welcome!
Mark, your book is great and using these short warm up videos is like having a voice coach right here in my living room! Thanks soooo much!!
You're welcome!
A soprano's dream warm-up! 😍 I'm doing your 100 day singing challenge, Mark! I'm classically-trained, but I find your approach so fun and unique! I've seen a few comments questioning the versatility of your techniques, but I feel they apply to singers across the board! I'm really enjoying watching your videos and learning so many new things from you! Thanks!
So glad you're finding them helpful Jessica!
Many aspirants for a better singing career or as passion are often oblivious to the fact that a good and technically right warm exercise to your larynx is the MOTHER for the better results for a good voice and smooth singing; which I have also realized after getting to know Mr. Baxter's voice lessons techniques. I certainly wish to thank and express my gratitude for this laudable cause being done by Mr. Max Baxter. Thanks..carry on.
Thank you for the kind words or appreciation - and good advice!
One of the easiest yet highly effective vocal warm up.
Glad you like it!
Thank you Mark, such a fun way to do boring exercises 😁😁
Glad you like it!
I am singing tonight and this is SO HELPFUL, Mark!!! Just a few videos from you and I've already identified a few mistakes I've been doing for years. You've got another subscriber😎
Welcome to my channel! Glad to help!
@@voicelessondotcom thank you, Mark! May i ask a quick question? One some days when I sing, i feel pressure in my shoulders and the back of my neck, as if there's a barrier preventing my voice from coming out clearly... When I listen to a recording, there isn't much of hoarsness, so it's more of a sensation... Do you have any idea of what this could be?😬thanks for all you do!
@@Milisenta777 That's a defensive response tensing your trapezius muscle. It goes way back to when we're infants - the only defensive move babies have is to wince and turn their heads. So, on a very subconscious level you are responding to the vulnerability of singing. I had to deal with that a lot when I was younger. Quick release is to lay on your back and vocalize. More long term gains are from making a very small circle with your nose while singing to keep the back of neck from locking down.
@@voicelessondotcom whoa, that's deep, Mark, and makes so much sense! Every time I let my singing carry me away, this disappears and I then feel that the nice clear sounds come out of somewhere else- not me😃Bless you, this changes the whole game for me🙏 I am so glad I found you! Rina
@@Milisenta777 Glad to help!
Thank you I do this and and some of your other vocal exercises almost daily and it's truly helped
Glad to help!
EXCELLENT! My second warm up. Thank you so so much again Mark. I have learned so much in my short time with you. See what you mean about the end bit! You kept your temper though!
Love the take outs too. 😂
Your captions pop up exactly the time i do the mistakes you warn about. Thank you so much!
That's because I'm watching you Rishabh!
Thanks , working my way through your exercises , plus repeating on a daily basis ...thanks Mark, be much easier if I wasn’t laughing
Singing is too important to take seriously!
@@voicelessondotcom lol, very true , fun and enjoyable wins every time . Love the outtakes , proves everyone’s human 🤪
Mark, you are fantastic. You and I spend mornings together! Love your sense of humor, especially at the end of this vid. I have those days with my students, too!
+joanncarter2000 I've been meaning to talk to you about our morning routine. I really think we need two sinks. I can never get in there to finish shaving!
+Voice Lesson.com HAHA!! You masher! Too funny! ;-)
Love your videos , ur such a brilliant teacher , Thankyou so so much Misha X
Thank You Mark this is an increíble warm up exercise!!!!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you, brother!
You're welcome!
I took your book "Survival Guide" with me on the road back in 1994. It was my vocal bible and saved my voice. I was singing about 40 songs a night, 6 nights a week-brutal! Just wanted to say thank you for all your contributions. Hands down, the best coach around!
Glad to go on the road with you Travis!
Back again. I'm remembering to visit your page before singing and voice cracking so much. This is very helpful! Thank you. (Other friends with MS have either stopped or cut back their singing but I have faith that I won't be one who gives up things I love - and you're a great help with this.)
Absolutely don't give up! Keep connected through singing!
Mark Baxter is good for both professional vocalists and amateurs, he does not go in to advanced lip rolls or yaya excercises from the start like some do. He starts with easy stuff and slowly teaches you how to warm up and develop your voice. My latest vocal coach Birgit recomended his stuff for my homework and he shows me methods that works brilliantly even in times when I havent done the work I should to maintain my vocal strenght. Just like Birgit did :)
I do these everyday Mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel great after these thanks for the great tips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eoin - you really should let yourself be a little more excited. You're too calm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Thanks again Mark! Hope You have a nice day where ever You are. Peace!
Thanks for the help! I love all of the videos that you post on CZcams to help people to learn and sing better. The main reason for my question was, I was singing karaoke at a bar and the DJ was setting it up the best way for him and not for the singer. When I use all of my recording equipment and as I sing with my guitar, it sounds amazing. I guess I was just mad because I have never sounded that good singing karaoke. I'm a singer, songwriter in Nashville working on a publishing deal, so I can't be to bad. hahahaha. Thanks a million, I will always watch your videos!!!!
Another great, challenging lesson. The tag ending was especially helpful!! Even the Master must work. Thanks so much, Mark
So helpful. Glad you are on CZcams I've had your book for years so helpful to refer to
Incredibly effective warmup. Thanks Mark for your instruction!
this one is great! thank you, Mark, for sharing various tips and exercises for all the time🙏 - your lesson videos are one of the most of the most helpful online vocal lessons. 👍✨😃
the best explanations I ve seen on the subject of improving one's range. Many thanks!
Love you man. You are one of my best friends.
Glad to be there for you!
I love your blooper!!! My favorite is when u say ridiculous😂🤣
Keep up the great work Mark. You're the man
Bloopers are always great!
It's really not ridiculous, burping is natural and the truth is we are all only human! Love your lessons, thxs!
This was GREAT! Thank you Mark.
Love your warm-ups. The ascending one here is a little tricky, not symmetrical, so it would be helpful to see the line written out.
Awesome thanks again! XD the ending hahaha great mark!
Mark,
I have really benefited from your knowledge, tips and warm up videos over the last few years. One problem I wish I could overcome is inflammation or swelling after a couple songs even if they are 45 minutes apart or so. I think I tend to use more volume than most singers to get a desired sound, but from what you have said, swelling of my vocal chords must be starting. Have you ever heard of somebody using a light dose (maybe half) of an NSAID before a performance to keep down the inflammation?
Also, I have always wondered about the worlds most gifted singers(Josh Grobin, Steve Perry, etc) that are able to do a 2 hour show and maybe 20 songs or more without much of this occurring. I suspect that all very gifted singers have a larger vocal output (i.e. efficient vocal chords) for just a moderate amount of effort or air movement past their vocal chords. So they are way ahead in this "talent" which often gives them greater ability. But for me I am not able to avoid this swelling after a couple challenging songs unless I keep my volume way down or pick soft, easy songs.
🤣🤣 your bloopers!!
i think u have a beautiful voice :)
awesome, best instruction I have found...thank you
+Julie Christjohn Definitely agreed :D It got me going in 10 minutes of doing this :P
THIS IS SO HELPFUL
I'm happy to help!
This is my favorite warmup!! Do you have more on vocal agility? For sopranos that sing at church at a lower range?
Try this! czcams.com/video/ToJ9rEdbNOM/video.html
My favorite warmup
Love your Videos Mark Baxter! Just caught myself joining in with the intro too.... 'If you find yourself pressed for time...' I guess I must have watched it a few times :-D
Legend!
I'm happy to help!
Hey Mark! I LOVE THIS!! And the outtakes too! Great exercise!
Glad you like it!
Ha ha love the ending lol.
This is amazing! Thank u! God bless you! 💗
Excellent Warm Up, thanks!
You are great. Simply great.
The best part is singing the 'can't you see' part lol
Hahahaha - go for it!
Thank you for your amazing work here! Your exercises opened my voice after long break in singing.
Glad they helped Joanna. Thanks for writing. Now don't ever let that voice of yours down again!
We need more bloopers! Love this video
Thank you Mark for these awesome videos, if you ever want a rock guitarist let me know, the only thing is I live in the UK :)
I LOVE YOU
Glad to help!
thank you Mark..
Excellent..... as usual. :0)
man thank you so much, i've been trying for so long, i' almost crying thank you thank you thank you!
+MrAero164 You're welcome!
Ha! Thanks for making it to the end. :-)
Thanks for these lovely warmups!
You're welcome Lisa!
Cutest bloopers!
*Clap*
SCREW IT!
I FELT THAT WHEN YOU SAID YOU HAD TO BURP THO