Best Way to Set Your Voice Free

[@DavidFlores-eh9od]

Never too late . as old timer at the age of 59, I just started taking singing lesson at the conservatory in Puerto Rico . I have to admit that this is something that I am working on practice makes you definite my relaxed. Love your material thanks.

[@vidinaxio]

I found i could sing at 32, i have a 5 octave range it turns and had NO idea. its never to late! :)

[@gustavopaulette3496]

@@vidinaxio sure you do 🤡

[@vidinaxio]

@@gustavopaulette3496 Watch this space ;)

[@Finchesca]

I've partaken of the offerings of all kinds of KZbin and non-KZbin voice teachers over several years, and you are taking the cake. You are such a wise and engaging teacher. I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy that you just did that for us.

[@voicelessondotcom]

+Finchesca :) Whatever it takes to make singing less intimidating!

[@prestontranthesinger]

our son does this gibberish all the time no wonder he can sing so good great stuff! thanks

[@christineholtz3150]

Oh my goodness ! I had to record a clip of the beginning of this to play and remind myself again and again. !!! I LOVE to sing... it is my best friend ( and my biggest insecurity ). you have nailed me with....."freezing up even if someone is in earshot". with some work, I will be turning over a new leaf. THANK YOU thank you thank you. your lessons are WONDERFUL !

[@voicelessondotcom]

I'm so glad this "clicked" for you!

[@LaurenPassarelli]

Fantastic!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Works like a charm!

[@costascy82]

This is actually helping me with my muscle tension dysphonia. Thank you so much for these videos.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Absolutely - I often use it with those I work with affected with MTD!

[@costascy82]

@@voicelessondotcom thanks so much! God is using you to make a difference in people's lives.

[@carolincas]

this changed everything for me. i have not even been able to work through vocal exercises, because i hate the sound of my own voice so much. singing was so fun for me before i decided i really wanted to be good at it. but now i do the gibberish exercise, and HOLY SHIT!! its everything i needed. im not a better singer yet, im not even good at gibberish- but at least i can spend time with my own voice now. i dont know what i would have done with out this-thank you.

[@gerikepler5160]

I'm a jazz vocalist, and I LOVE this approach!

[@voicelessondotcom]

A perfect fit!

[@joannapierrot2936]

You are beyond phenomenal as a teacher and singer!! I can't thank you enough as you have changed my ability to sing naturally and freely in this one video. I have been searching my whole life for this 'cure' as I have always felt so much inhibition and tension when singing. You are one in a million and I can't stop watching your you-tube videos... You are a gem. Thank-you!

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're very welcome Joanna! So glad to help you break that curse and get you singing!

[@paulafierro7596]

I smiled thru the whole video listening to you!!! So awesome!!❤

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@steveclay8559]

Thank you so much mate, I was struggling with the uptick on Nirvana's - About a girl, when I sing it in gibberish I can do it easy with no strain.... mental 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@voicelessondotcom]

You got it!

[@phatato]

The sassy attitude ending of the Frozen gibberish song is definitely the best part

[@michaeljacobs4329]

I've used this technique once or twice in concert... when I forgot a few of the lyrics! Anyway.. as always, Mr. Baxter, you share very valuable insights for great singing, and you're one of the best voice teachers I've encountered (and I live in Music City!). I've been using one of your books and the CD for a long time and because of you, I've been able to have a music career for the last 14 years. Deepest thanks...

[@RobLundgren]

Haha fantastic video! Love it!

[@karjusa]

Eureka! After I saw your video I spend a half an hour singing WOW! I will return tomorrow for two hours of singing, best vocal teacher ever!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Go for it!

[@robyncarlin6931]

Thanks so much Mark, you are a wonderful teacher!

[@voicelessondotcom]

I'm happy to help!

[@songkeeperwoman]

Thank you for sharing with us so that we too can sing and perform freely......without inhibition. fedozim Nemsi bewozz, ochem. That's we love you, in gibberish.

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're very welcome!

[@MarkellosVicente]

...you are terrific, my dear Mark... ...absolutely... ... I will use animal sounds not to be anxious on stage... ... but not on stage, must be understood... ...love U... ... you've made my day!!! 👏👏👏💕🎵🎶🎤🎶🎵💕👏👏👏

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help out!

[@sherreebmusic]

This was fun and very stress relieving. What a difference!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Mission accomplished!

[@hamidcocker696]

You are a great inspiration!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks !

[@bangbang_music]

Possibly the most fun I have ever had at a singing lesson! Thank you so much! I found this after doing your 15 min vocal warm up. I've had a lot of trouble in the studio when it comes to recording and hesitating - not believing myself. This had me laughing and ready to go. I really appreciate you sharing this. You have got a new fan!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome to the channel! Glad to help!

[@HowDidItBegin]

You are not just a talented singer but also an actor and teacher.

[@elisabetepetit3024]

Tricking the brain to arrived the goal finally. Nice this. Thanks again

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome - glad it helped!

[@ringforthrev]

Love this one, I come back to it every so often...very helpful!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help out!

[@crispinprincessm6403]

Am speechless , Its been quite intimidating but after watching this I got the solution . you do it with so much ease and freedom that it makes it so cool and doable. Thank you so much

[@voicelessondotcom]

Free your mind - and your voice will follow!

[@shirinkalantar]

What a great teacher you are. Thank you ❤

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@BrendaRosh]

You are a genius 👏👏 😂

[@neilbonavita8623]

wow! what a great lesson. I am way too tight and nervous when I sing; even in the shower. I'm going to watch this video every day for awhile and sing along with you. Thanks again. I am so grateful to have found you.

[@voicelessondotcom]

After a while it will feel like the lyrics are singing instead of you!

[@BillyWigglesMusicCo]

YES YES YES, my favorite of your videos so far. Love the data about the brain. Love the gibberish examples too. I figured out years ago how to use gibberish to break semantic 'scripts' when ever I'd get upset or riled up about things. Switching to silly does wonders. I feel silly for understanding this for speech but not really applying it to relaxing nerves when singing. I've certainly giber-sang plenty of times before out of sillyness or for a laugh. I often replace words in songs to make them silly, very often the word mayonnaise is involved.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Singing is too important to take seriously!

[@trevorbrennan120]

When you speak gibberish i can’t help but think of that scene in the movie Billy Madison where Adam Sandler is yelling in gibberish at his father’s co worker at the dinner table hahaha great lesson thanks again!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@reydavidmaldonado]

I have found myself doing this in the past because I live alone and I am a clown at heart lol.. im glad it was good for me!

[@voicelessondotcom]

You are vocal pioneer and didn't know it!

[@sarahspringer457]

Love this. And love your delivery and heart. Thanks

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks - hope it helps!

[@Bruhdude5548]

This made my life incredibly happier! I'm serious.Thanks, Man!! This would help me loosen up!!!!!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Works every time!

[@ToriSparks]

Really recommend this guy. I’ve been a professional singer since I was 17, I also teach masterclasses. When I look online for new ideas, I’m almost always irritated or concerned by the way online singing teachers explain things - they often explain things in a way that can be confusing for the student, ultimately doing more harm than good. But Mark is one of the good (great) ones, who makes things simple to understand and approaches things from a wholistic, ergonomically sound perspective. Highly recommended.

[@middledog466]

i used to do this as a kid! what a great concept!!

[@voicelessondotcom]

It's the best way to be as fearless as a kid when singing!

[@arjanblad416]

Awesome... Really awesome...

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@StiloNautica]

I can see the possibilities!! Yeah!

[@candykieran8842]

I just ran across your teaching earlier to day. I was amazed how much just a few warm up help my voice . Now this lesson is so funny because I actually already do this, with songs either I don't remember because I cant hear all the words or it just seems depressing so I add my words. I never ever share that with anyone. I was wondering if I should stop that at one time because I love just going off on my own. Well I thinking it was a bad habit. But I enjoy it , now I'll do it even more....thank you ...

[@voicelessondotcom]

Nothing wrong with it - as long as you can dial in the real lyrics when performing!

[@jandunn169]

You are hysterical....love your creativity!!!!!!! Wonderful

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome to the channel!

[@wildmovement777]

Love this! My favorite advice about singing so far. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help!

[@not.thattt]

I tried to sing with you in "the cold never bothered me anyway" and I burst into laughter right after haha! I've gotta say though, I've never had such freedom singing like that. I'm all smiles! Thanks for this video!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to play the fool to help release your voice! :)

[@paulj7799]

Brilliant.

[@voicelessondotcom]

It really helps!

[@markewing6780]

I can't imagine someone finding this childish`or giving it a thumbs down. I find it to be absolutely invigorating! Great energy! Awesome lesson!!!

[@voicelessondotcom]

I can't imagine someone finding my videos period! There's so much out there. But I'm glad you did and thanks for writing.

[@markewing6780]

It was my pleasure, trust me. Thank you!

[@sacredwomensbusiness6799]

Gold! I loved all the examples you did too Mark. Thankyou 🙏🏼👏✨

[@voicelessondotcom]

Time to let go!

[@elsawiegers1093]

wow, man, this is great! my singing requires me to sing texts I do not understand at all, so all I can do is get the voice right! thank you again!!!

[@voicelessondotcom]

This works like magic!

[@monkeybusine5519]

Hands down, best vocal instructor on KZbin. All your videos are priceless.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Hey - thanks. Glad to help!

[@jasonfarrell581]

Lots of fun excellent experience

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help!

[@louloumoon1916]

This unlocked my upper register which was a mental block after medical issues.

[@voicelessondotcom]

That's great!

[@christinesirius6664]

That is truly amazing!!! I have found myself when i didn't care how i will sing, or there was something more important, voice would come effortlessly!!Thanks for reminding me that.

[@myra373]

Genius!

[@DenisMorissetteJFK]

I was singing a bit loud at work when a customer heard me. I immediately stopped singing. She started singing the same song and I started singing with her. It was really fun!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Awesome!

[@ninij9692]

Long before I found this video, I was terrified to let anybody hear my singing voice even after I was in course in high school. One of the things I started doing was humming really low the easy parts of songs as I was walking down the street, and then walking down the aisles of grocery stores. I'm still terrified of people listening to my live voice, but I was still singing to Billie Eilish's "When The Party's Over" in the grocery store yesterday.... it has taken me 5 years to get to this point by myself, if I would have found this video, it wouldn't have taken me nearly the five years just to get to this point. Hell if I would have found all your videos when you started uploading them, I might have a side gig singing right now. I have been watching video after video and doing exercise after exercise, and it wasn't until I started finding your videos (about a week ago) that I truly started seeing a quick Improvement. I'm still struggling to stay on key as I'm singing, but I'm sure one of your video will pop up on my feed soon enough to help me. Lol So to sum up everything I just said, you're not just a lifesaver, you're a life-changer, and I for one thank you immensely for that.

[@theowlhouseseason3213]

Your voice is beautiful! people who made you insecure are insecure themselves, I'm so proud of your singing journey! Keep going, i hope one day you'll let someone enjoy your voice

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

Awesome, I am going to practice this everyday!,,

[@voicelessondotcom]

It will definitely help!

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

@@voicelessondotcom I had such a blast doing this on a long drive today with “Boots of Spanish Leather” by Bob Dylan 🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@voicelessondotcom]

@@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130 That's awesome! :)

[@MikeEchlin]

This is hilarious and awesome. Thanks Mark!

[@davidnguyen1150]

That was is ! It’s the key to get the voices out in the air more beautiful and easy to sing of any song Thank you very much!

[@weasel6535]

Pure GOLD!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks!

[@jojotheworld]

Wow! Without the words I was able to hit notes that I never knew I had

[@voicelessondotcom]

They've been hiding in there all the time!

[@Advent3x]

what a great perspective, Mark! Gotta try it immideately!

[@edwinsm2009OriginalSongs]

Always on point👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽, in fact I have the same problem, each time I try to record some guitar and vocal track, the negativity sinks in: i might not do it right, my voice isnt performing like what i have been practicing, etc. I will surely try using gibberish first to relax and achieve the vocal quality and range before singing👍🏽☺️, thank you sooo much for this amazing analogy and tips👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@voicelessondotcom]

+Edwin San Mateo Record yourself singing in gibberish Edwin. Take the "formality" out of recording - which is causing you to choke - and after a bunch of nonsense takes (which will piss you off because you'll hear some great stuff!) you can substitute in the lyrics and give it a go. Record yourself often doing this until it's no big deal that you're recording.

[@miku_ph]

HILARIOUS ! watching at the brink of 2022 🤣

[@voicelessondotcom]

Happy New Year!

[@kobioved]

incredible and mind opening as always! learning with u is a real celebration..

[@christopherchausse6603]

Dude, you are so awesome! Love your lessons. Thanks.

[@wigandneumann-Schauspieler]

Yeaahr! Love it. Your singing part in gibberish...Very funny.. And good to know, how it works.

[@voicelessondotcom]

It really helps!

[@wigandneumann-Schauspieler]

@@voicelessondotcom Yes, in deed.

[@rickskehan4146]

Thanx! Mark, you're the greatest 'gibberish singer' I've ever heard! Rick S.

[@glassocean7269]

Best voice channel on KZbin. Thank you so much for all you've done for folks like me

[@barbaradudek2024]

This is probably the best advice I got so far. So much fun! Thanks for that Mark, great encouragement :)

[@negan7748]

Once again I am very much obliged Mark!!!

[@quantumnat3997]

Awesomeness!!! Thank you ☺️🙌🏻✨I’ve been looking for a way to get over my shyness while singing for yearsssss lol 😆 Imitating has been my way to « enjoy » doing it but always too strict and overly disciplined while singing... I will definitely try this out! Loving Light your way 🙌🏻✨Thank you again☺️✨

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're very welcome!

[@ruantristancarlinsky3851]

Amazing video Mark, this is a great way to let go and just be free like a child

[@voicelessondotcom]

Absolutely - glad you liked it!

[@sitkalenka4947]

this video is kablikeen epic! you are a true and gifted teacher! so awesome. thank you

[@turquoiseskies9790]

You sir are BRILLIANT...I must try this. I suffered a brain injury and I know for a fact I'm always nervous, but I feel I fell off and my ears flutter when I hit higher notes. I've been more shy these days. But, I know I can sing😔...

[@voicelessondotcom]

Retrain your brain to sing!

[@zoesdream]

😂 this is the best. Thank you

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome to my channel!

[@Go4DonDON]

I really like this one. Can you do an extended version?

[@efremova803]

Very cute vocal lesson :))) Thanks!

[@catylytica]

Omg, this happened to me onstage a couple weeks ago. The "words" just stopped coming out, but it sounded great...

[@jamesewanchook2276]

excellent, play around and have fun!!

[@jesusiskingofkings8570]

😄..I enjoyed this video.. Thanks

[@keith-kessinger]

The singer of Boston was your student too? Whoa.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Yup!

[@ShellyGageMusic]

I just want to say thank you so much for this video. This is something I really needed today. I’m playing a show this coming Friday, and today, my muscles started reacting to my nerves. It’s so funny how you say gibberish can help. I’ve done this in the past on my own accord, and it really does help. I didn’t realize how much, though. Thank you so much again.

[@kevinrobertandrews]

Literally no one can dislike this. Great tip, thanks!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Did you just jinx me? :). Glad to help!

[@deloentertains3370]

Wow interesting. What other exercises would you recommend for this inhibition problem?

[@voicelessondotcom]

Every one on this channel - but done with cartoon voices!

[@peterkunt893]

Perfect, I love it Thanks so much

[@voicelessondotcom]

It really helps!

[@elisabetepetit3024]

Loved it. Have helped e a lot. Thanks for😊

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad it helped!

[@sunnyduper777]

Scientific knowledge is v. Important for singers to know How things work while singing,....Excellent Scientific singing explanations..........Just PERFECT.....

[@voicelessondotcom]

Knowledge reduces fear!

[@Alejandrakoxxx]

You are a GOAT, seriously you are my favorite teacher ever

[@voicelessondotcom]

Hahaha! Glad to help.

[@lacellelamb9560]

Love this! Its exactly what happens to me...

[@voicelessondotcom]

Happens to me too!

[@Capt_SteveCranmer]

Thanks Mark I really needed this during preparation for a performance; love the humor at the end

[@SilkyStyle]

Genius

[@voicelessondotcom]

Happy to help!

[@user-ez1tx9yf6g]

Best ever and hilarious too! Love your lessons, Thankyou

[@Redrosesings]

I need to work with you . I have this problem all the time . I am trying to shake it because I want to be a successful singer . Thank you so much for this video

[@erikroland689]

Thank you for this! Amazing! :D

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@brandonlofton3748]

great examples

[@ventrical100]

I can get up into the counter tenor range. It's a phenomenon I don't fully understand. I try to sing low and end up singing an octave above ! I used to busk on guitar many years ago but now it is strictly choral and there are a lot of harmonies. A few weeks ago I came out of a monster strep throat and I was still singing while I was not 100%. The result was that I was breaking on my F5 and could no longer hit Ab5. I watched some of your other videos and they were extremely helpful. Regards..

[@voicelessondotcom]

Seems like you're still dealing with some leftover inflammation. Give it time.

[@ventrical100]

Yes. Thanks. I have watched many of your other excellent contributions to this topic matter. I downloaded a frequency app and am straining and breaking at E5. I have choir duty for mass for Christmas. There is another excellent 1st tenor there so I'll just stick to more quiet timbre. Thanks again for your direction. Regards..

[@anthonyverduzco3633]

Hi Mark! Music is my passion, at my church I am a worship leader, I play drums, guitar, piano, and I used to sing.. For about 6 months I had very bad asthma and allergies, and coughed a lot, since then ( for about a year) I've had a raspy voice, my range is very very limited, and I pretty much have no control, I used to be a pretty good singer and now I'm not, I'm getting surgery tomorrow morning, I'm getting a polyp removed, my hope is that the polyp is the reason that I haven't been able to sing anymore and that I'll be able to recover and even sing better than before, you're videos have helped me a lot in my education but I've found it hard to apply it in my actual singing since I can't really sing anymore, I'll be getting surgery in 6 hours and it would really mean a lot of you could give me any advice on this! I've emotionally struggled a lot because this! Thank you very much!

[@voicelessondotcom]

+Anthony Verduzco The polyp most definitely caused your vocal issues Anthony. So I'm glad you're getting it removed. The thing to remember from the day after surgery and beyond is that the doctor did not remove all the bad behaviors you've adopted in the last year to sing around that polyp. So follow your therapy afterwards very closely and your voice will be back to its wonderful self again.

[@anthonyverduzco3633]

+Voice Lesson.com thank you very much! I'll continue leaning on your videos and my new vocal Doctor for education and to recover properly and smoothly! :)

[@alexandracrow1818]

What a great exercise to practice around my 1 year old as she learns to train her vocal chords as well! Also waiting for the last frost so we can plant some vegetable seeds. Thanks for the vocal seeds, Mark!

[@voicelessondotcom]

+Alexandra Crow Your little girl will show you how it's REALLY done!! :)

[@Capt_SteveCranmer]

Thank you Mark I`m currently struggling with mid range & I just laughed all the way through.Thanks

[@voicelessondotcom]

+1theneil Laughter is the best medicine - even for stubborn mid ranges!

[@lauravanderzee4137]

O wow, you present this in such a fun and laid back way. I am ON the gibberish!

[@panyagua4470]

Thank you. Thank you

[@cinmac3]

That how it is with my daily speech.Fear, brain damage. Inhibition, don’t feel good about myself, poor thinking, “brain fart”

[@voicelessondotcom]

Work through it with gibberish, Cindy!

[@FrankyWaffles]

Thanks so much mark!! i did it and i quickly noticed the change!! it always happens to me that im singing say while i playing a videogame or doing some random stuff and i think "damn, im really nailing that song" but when i put a foot on stage or when i try to record myself something is not the same, i can now see what!! now i can reach that state of mind that lets me sing better