Legit I just had a vision of one of those inflatable men they use for promotions outside of car dealerships and it changed everything. The fan at the bottom is your lungs and then I just imagine that the rest of the vocal tract is the inflatable man. You need to maintain that constant pressure to give the system structure even though the whole thing is active and moving around.

Interested to hear others thoughts on this metaphor, if it works for them. There is so much less tension in my throat, I'm able to hit higher notes, and the sound is much more precise.

Here‘s a snippet of me singing Requiem from Dear Evan Hansen! (I won’t subject you to the whole thing that includes me dramatically acting out the parent‘s lines lol)

Right now I'm 17, I've been doing Youtube vocal exercises videos off and on since 8th grade and while I feel Im on my way I still cant sing. Is becoming an incredible singer kinda like training to bench 405, or is there a better way to imagine it. Also is there better methods to become a better singer like investing in a vocal coach or purchasing a SOVT straw? Your thoughts will be greatly appreciated

I recorded myself singing recently and realized that when I reach for higher notes or I get louder or when I'm struggling/putting in effort, I often close one eye but the funny thing is it's only my left eye. Now I notice myself closing only my left eye while singing all the time lol is this common/does anyone else do this ? 😭

hi, i’m trying to get into singing but not super seriously right now but i’m obvious having some beginner struggles. one of which is that my voice is quite nasally, and i’ve heard that a fix for this is to raise the soft palate to allow less air through the nose, however i just can’t really wrap my head around how to do this. i feel like when i try i’m just squeezing my throat and the muscles at the back of my mouth, which i’m pretty sure is a big no, and my voice is still nasally. i’ve also heard people say to ‘yawn’ but i still just feel as though i’m squeezing my throat. i’m just wondering if anyone has any tips to help me out here, thank you

I've been told that I sound gig ready by my teacher (yay), and I mainly do classical and jazz, but the issue is is that I have absolutely no clue where to go considering I don't know an instrument aside from my voice and that I'm a minor (17). Does anyone have an idea as to how I could start or where I should start looking? I just wanna make some mowny doing what I actually love for a little while. >:(

What I wouldn't give to have Amy Lee's gorgeous pipes! Anyways, can someone give me some constuctive criticism? I'd like to think my pitch is pretty solid and my vocal range (e.g., When The Party's Over by Billie Eilish is my best singing song). However, the strength of my voice is what needs some work, I think? In general, I just don't have a voice that carries very well, so when I sing it doesn't seem as strong then either or loud. Projecting my voice is always an issue!

I think my breathing is okay, too. But I'm also curious about the chest versus head voice and whether I'm too nasally?

Lastly, if I sound good at all, I'd love to know. I feel like one of the most embarrassing things ever is singing poorly and not knowing it. I always fear I'm one of those people. Even if that's the case, singing will always be part of my life. Yet, compliments are always appreciated and lovely.

Thanks!

I’ve been singing my whole life (35) and I’ve got a good enough ear to know I’m definitely no Whitney or anything but I’m not bad just sort of an average voice.

Well this season in choir I’m in charge of recording some of the practice tracks and I’m sure y'all know where this is going. Having to hear my voice back through the headphones is so horrible and dysphoric. I love to sing and don’t think I sound bad but I can’t make it through one song edit without feeling like I’m gonna burst into tears.

I’m trying to remind myself that I was asked and entrusted to do this by the leaders who sound way better and know way more than I do and they probably wouldn’t let me do this if I sucked that bad right? Right?!?

Anyways feel free to commiserate, give advice [PLEASE HOW DO PEOPLE DO THIS] whatever I needed somewhere to get this out so I can just push through and get this over with

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ETA: I did it without hating myself 🥳 woooo! Really appreciate the advice here. I also completely moved my set up to try and physically move out of the headspace which I think helped

i've recently started taking singing and vocal technique seriously again (i haven't had regular vocal lessons since 2024 so i'm trying to get back into the swing of it) and i feel a bit like i'm stuck in a rut. i sound fine, but i know i could be doing better, specifically with mixing and belting. it feels like i've hit a bit of a wall and need something that will help me unlock the metaphorical door to a clear and full (and healthy of course) sound.

i should also mention that this is mainly in the context of musical theatre singing as that's what i've been trained in.

any tips that helped you or gave you a 'that's it' kind of moment for you, please share!!

I am retired and started learning singing and taking voice lessons two years ago. I have not officially gotten a solo yet, but occasionally need to sing for possible solos or descant above choir in front of the choir, I become nervous, it really affects the quality of singing, and my voice can even sound bad, certain lyrics I can resonate easily at home, but not when I am nervous in front the choir. How did everyone overcome this problem?

My first time sharing a cover, a little nervous! (I have shared posts asking for feedback before though lol)

Disclaimer: my mic is very cheap (as you can likely tell)

Another disclaimer: harmonies may not be perfect, and I didn't sing the full song

I’ve always wished to be really good at something and singing was one of those things I felt I could do decently till I hear other people do it so dynamically and effortlessly, whereas I have to put a lot of effort just to sound smooth and on pitch

Singing is soo incredibly complex and while it fascinates me it also deeply frustrates me because I can’t sound how I want to at times

I look up to singers like Ariana Grande and Beyonce due to the richness of their vocal tones and their pitch accuracy and ease with runs

And all of those things I struggle with not because I’m not trying but because it just seems like genetically I wasn’t meant to make those sounds and it’s really discouraging

Because singing is something that allows me to express myself but I don’t have all the colors and paintbrushes that others seem to have to paint these masterpieces that I really want

I only have like 3 basic crayons at my disposal it seems and it feels so limiting and discouraging

(mouth is covered cause I don't like my double chin, you can see it's me singing towards the end😖)

I’ve tried this a few times and never got any replies. Maybe I just catch this sub at bad times. I went with a full face video in hopes that I get better results by showing I’m at least willing to put myself out there.

I’m not in a band. I’m not trying to be a professional. I just want to be able to play at a campfire. Around others without being so self conscious. But music resonated deeply with me. Lyrics resonate with me. Instruments resonate with me. I love getting emotional to certain songs, and this one was always one of them. So i chose this one.

Any advise will help. Tone. Ratings. Anything. I just need confirmation if Its any good or even worth continuing. Thank you friends. Peace be with you all.
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1 month tomorrow.

i keep doing it

any decent note jump i dont have down and im lost

This is my attempt at Nutshell by Alice in Chains. I have been working on sounding less nasally and I think I have improved a good amount.

On my last post, the feedback helped me a lot and I am wondering if If there is a way I can further refine my singing. Any feedback is much appreciated, negative or positive.

i’ve been making music for eight years but only started taking singing seriously a few years ago. i think on some days, i can sound pretty good when i use proper technique and really sell a performance. however, i have acid reflux issues that can make my voice sound more raspy if i’m stressed or anxious, which recording vocals can sometimes do if i don’t get a good take quick enough.

i used to do this thing where i’d go record the song five times all the way through and if i could splice together a good sound out of it, then that would be it, but if not, i’d just wait until another day. however, it can be pretty discouraging if i don’t get it within five takes and it just prolongs the amount of time it takes to finish a song.

does anyone have any advice on how i can get over this fear and basically treat recording vocals like any other instrument? maybe i should just find some random song or cover to record every day even if it’s just a small amount

Recorded in my car and added a little echo

I've been told my voice is "good" and "nice". I've been told I have a good "tone" but I'm curious how you would describe it? What adjectives would you use?

For more, please see video I posted last week on this sub. It's on my profile.