Yes, there are loads of professional famous singers who sing with a high larynx. It’s their signature sound. It’s their uniqueness. Do I recommend it? Absolutely not. It’s very limiting, tiring, and IMHO, usually not a marketable sound. The key is the ability to sing with a larynx high (if one choses for artistic reasons, … Read more
One way to improve your singing technique is by thinking about images or visualizations that help to put the body into the most efficient coordination. There are many images that can help with breath support and breathing. Try this one. Imagine you have an open umbrella in your abdomen. The handle is located near your … Read more
In my opinion, it’s all relative, really. Here is my definition of falcetto: The condition of the vocal folds whereby the glottis is large and a lot of air is passing through. Here is my definition of head voice: The condition of the vocal folds whereby the glottis is small(er), and the folds are able to withstand … Read more
So why do all your American Idol favorites sing with huge mouths? Answer: Because the big mouth is directly related to the freedom associated with making sounds found in contemporary styles such as rock, pop, gospel, jazz, musical theatre, country, and even opera! The ability to get great cord closure (to sing high notes with … Read more
I know how it feels. I know you want to control it. I know it’s uncomfortable. But, if you want to take your singing to the next level, you need to be willing to let it go. That’s right, let go. Stop relying on the inside of your throat, tongue and jaw area to help … Read more
We all have them. Some good. Some bad. But we have them. Knowing them is key. Getting balanced and aligned with good singing technique will surely draw attention to your habits. If your teacher is good, she will set you up with exercises that will counter your bad habits, and work the muscles that will … Read more
There is a saying in dance “learn the rules like a pro, and then break them”. It’s perfectly appropriate for singing as well. Freedom to express yourself is directly related to the amount of control you have over your voice. With good singing technique, you have equal control of your high, middle and low registers. … Read more
Do you ever wonder how your favorite singers on American Idol got to be so darned good? (I’m referring to the singers in the finals, of course!). How can people possibly sing like that? Well, let me tell you one of the secrets that is not really a secret! These singers are singing every day: … Read more
One of the best “ah-ha” moments about my voice came to me the summer I had a quaint little gig in the bar area of a classy restaurant. It was a quiet room that only sat about 6 people at the bar, and had six tables in a room approximately 20′ X 20′. I had … Read more
So, you are mixing. You have control of your larynx (not too high, not too low), and you are accessing the edges of your cords everyday through exercise, and getting good closure throughout your range. What’s next? Build up of the voice to the next level is not effortless. In fact, the next level happens … Read more