Easy Vocal Warm Up

[@gerikepler5160]

This is my favorite place to go for voice lessons.

[@voicelessondotcom]

I'm so glad my videos are helpful!

[@gerikepler5160]

(@@voicelessondotcom - Thanks for your response. I can't imagine why, but the more gentle and easier vocal exercises (like humming, mum mum, etc.) seem to be working better for rehabilitating my voice.

[@1okedoke]

Another thing I like about this warm-up, Mark, is there's not much talking!!❤

[@voicelessondotcom]

I hear that a lot! But . . . not much talking? . . . there's zero ! (until I say my name) :)

[@daniloferreira3591]

Every time I see this video, I want to hit the like button! EVERY FUCKING TIME! If i could, i really would do! Thank you so much, Lord Baxter!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks for the good mojo!

[@lacellelamb9560]

I quit smoking after 38 years, screaming at my 3 brothers and destroying what voice I had. You've inspired me to do the vocal warm ups (which I started to Lector with a better voice) to singing in the church choir since 1978!

[@voicelessondotcom]

I'm so glad!

[@jayasribanerjee2545]

Great lesson ,,

[@musicgeekish]

I also destroyed my voice with alcohol, smoking and yelling. Several years ago I was performing the humming exercise I found on KZbin. At the end, Mr. Baxter displayed his phone number and invited viewers to call with questions. I called and left a voice message and he called me back within the hour with very helpful and encouraging advice. I have since recovered and am singing in a couple of choirs as well as in church frequently. He is the real deal!❤️

[@Wallcifer]

when that outro hits, i'm singing along every time

[@voicelessondotcom]

That's awesome!

[@Shallalla]

Quick Tip: Watch this video in its entirety first, get the laughs out, then hit the replay button and do the exercise. It'll still be a challenge to get through, but this way you at least stand a chance 😅😅😅 *hitting replay for the third time* #Icandothis 💪

[@Pjiggy]

"What is she talking about? This video isn't funny at all! It's actually one of his more serious on...crap!" I hate him! I can't keep a straight face at all through these!

[@marysalvi242]

@Shallalla 🤣and meanwhile, he's looking as innocent as an angel....how does he keep that straight, well a wee bit of a smile, professional look? Guess it's one of the best part of Mark's videos; along with his gift of music and of being a great human being . 👍🏿💖

[@1okedoke]

Love the warm up, Mark and humor 😂

[@voicelessondotcom]

I hope it helps!

[@lilylowsky]

I love your vocal workouts! Thanks for them! 🙏🏻🌀❤️

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you like them!

[@m17434]

THANK YOU Mark. As a member of AA (since 2009 and sober since 2016, after a relapse) ! enjoyed reading all that about alcohol and what it does to the body. Keep up the good work!

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@annielightly1240]

❤

[@drshilpatoshniwal4734]

Best voice lessons on you tube. 👍 My heart felt gratitude to you Sir🙏

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thank you! Welcome to the channel!

[@marysalvi242]

DR Shilpa Toshniwal 100% correct ~ : )

[@sumanaspirit]

Agree!

[@lukeybaxter5314]

Loved this, thanks

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@ronavatarai]

Tremendous exercise for grownups… never give up there on your real coach…

[@xanderarobbe2380]

I appreciate your voice leasons so much❤my ,everyday routine from now on!

[@voicelessondotcom]

I'm happy to help!

[@ramonejorge8681]

Nice. This workout does wonders for the passaggio. Thank you Mr Baxter

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help!

[@josephinebrown6631]

Thank you kindly. And I Really appreciate the adult only label as a mom🤍

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@alaandre004]

I’ve been training myself for two years since 2018. I’m 16 now and I’ve seen so much improvement with your videos. Thank you so much for your time and effort mark! Loving the glassrs

[@voicelessondotcom]

That's awesome - wish I started taking training my voice seriously when I was your age!

[@alaandre004]

Voice Lesson.com thanks👍 I’ve got a ways to go though. I’m trying to get rid of tension fully but it’s been off and on. Sometimes I feel like I have a Voice and sometimes I feel like it’s not even there.

[@voicelessondotcom]

@@alaandre004 That's absolutely natural! You're going through a lot of changes (growth related). Literally overnight your voice will have shifted a little. That's why it's so important to vocalize daily to keep up with the skills. You're gonna be smokin' good in a little while!

[@alaandre004]

Voice Lesson.com yeah, I keep reminding my self of that daily. If I give up now I’ll regret losing all my skills in a few years. Thanks for your videos and selflessness in teaching!

[@junglewoowoowoo]

Love the lessons and you crack me up! Thanks for all, Mark!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Singing is too important to take seriously!

[@П.Пущеева]

You are the best, Mark. Thank you for the lesson and all the laughs)

[@voicelessondotcom]

Cheers!

[@miguelrausch6715]

I laughed too much, man!! I had to stop reading the text. Loved it, as usual

[@voicelessondotcom]

Sorry 'bout that! It gets less funny each time you work with it! :)

[@SarahKrohn]

i think you hands down have the best warmups on youtube

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help!

[@xMoomin]

Feels so fatherly man!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome to the channel son!

[@xMoomin]

@@voicelessondotcom just throwing it out there, I've been coming back to this comment and start my morning routine for a week now :D :D esp. with the pandemic it's been helping a lot man

[@voicelessondotcom]

@@xMoomin Glad to help you start your day!

[@channingzenyon6979]

thank you!!!! the lesson is soooo good!i just play it all day

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help!

[@mostaley5049]

👏👏🥰 thank you sir.

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome !

[@talkingmetaphysics127]

Hahahhahaha!!! You know how to keep your students laughing while training🤣🎵🎶👍🏽 Great class!

[@kenk2345]

..another great warm-up video to book mark!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Happy to help!

[@Suninitib]

Thank you for this and all your videos.

[@voicelessondotcom]

I'm glad you like them!

[@davidharpersongs]

remarkable. funny, easy easy, a perfect warmup. Greetings from Nashville.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome to the channel!

[@saifmohammad1328]

I loved all the Tips Mark. Any such tips for smokers? HAHA

[@voicelessondotcom]

Yes - quit! :)

[@elvisiscat]

😂🙌Thank you for the reminder that laughter is an invaluable vocal technique 🙏

[@voicelessondotcom]

I totally agree!

[@GrammarSplaining]

Only thing funnier is how I sound doing this. Thank God I live alone.

[@ColleenReillymuse]

Excellent ❤

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you like it!

[@rosanafebresrobinson5394]

I think I belong to this group. Thank you! 😊

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome!

[@ruthie5993]

Hey Mark! Thank you again for another great lesson. And making me laugh out loud! That was fun.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Singing is too important to take seriously!

[@donnasamuels]

Love you Mark, love your exercises , love your humour 😂are you single? 😂😊

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you like the video! I've been happily married for 40 years!

[@donnasamuels]

@@voicelessondotcom that’s wonderful 🥂🙏🎶🎶🎶

[@dannyeddyguitar]

Such a legend, Mark! These vocalisation exercises have become so entirely indispensable to me. Thanks again!

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're very welcome Danny!

[@ViltrumiteIsRite99]

Voice Lesson.com Agreed. Finally getting into the habit of practicing these 5 days a week straight for 20-40 mins a day. Working up to an hour, because I hear that’s what the pros do!

[@voicelessondotcom]

@@ViltrumiteIsRite99 Absolutely - it takes an hour a day to get real change.

[@ViltrumiteIsRite99]

Voice Lesson.com Woof, it’s a lotta work & dedication, but the fun & results that come with it almost don’t make it feel like work. Please, keep up the quality videos, sir!

[@voicelessondotcom]

@@ViltrumiteIsRite99 Will do!

[@leilanimartin5711]

This is a great way to practice singing live -- ever have to make it through a song when you're laughing or crying or -- as happened to me last year -- make it through four sets with bronchitis? -- Thanks for your help during that time, Mark! -- Rock on, and rock through! -- PS -- Thanks to you, not only did I make it through four sets, I didn't lose my voice! You're da kine!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Absolutely - I've sung through every situation imaginable! After over 3,000, I've survived it all!

[@dragontamer3254]

New Mark Baxter!! WOOOOOO!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Cheers!

[@Arkhangael]

Thank you @markbaxter - This is already of my favourites. Expect a daily run through for the next months or years. Sincerely, Bravo and thank you.

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome - see you tomorrow!

[@ItaRuizOficial]

You make ma laugh while I sing, it's awesome, thanks, I love it

[@voicelessondotcom]

Singing is too important to take seriously!

[@newjoyyork]

Your humor translated fantastically LOL! Cannabis is legal where I’m at, so a little puff puff before and it helps all my nerves to unbundle. I love your attitude about making mistakes and just going with it but continuing forward. It’s helping me unlearn that panic when making a mistake - and instead, learning to go with the flow. Much Aloha Mark! 🌺💚

[@voicelessondotcom]

This is another good way to make singing more fun and let it flow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3yynZqantaUqK8

[@alexmantidakis2638]

Thank you Mark :)

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@inkmask1072]

Hey Mark, guess I gotta add another video to my daily use huh? Appreciate your uploads!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Absolutely! Variety is the spice!

[@smoochypooh7700]

Yay! So great to see your face in a new vid!! Thank you so very very much fo sharing your tried and true wisdom with me (us)!! Big hugs!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Cheers!

[@The-waveverse]

I’m trying to vocalize but you’re making me laugh! Haha amazing warm up Mark, thanks!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Singing is too important to take seriously!

[@melodyschaible7622]

Love your vocal training. It makes the most sense to me. Thank you for offering this free. I hope you reap a heap! I believe that a singer should be sober. Because you wouldn't drive drunk. To me singing is like driving. I want my audience to hear honest sober words. Do you agree?

[@marykellyglasgowgirl]

Great fun!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@AshRavens]

Thank you for another great lesson!

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome Ash!

[@kivipaperisakset3999]

Did you have vodka or aquavit, or just flavored vodka. Thanks for the warmup. Used this video to warm up a bit before heading down to quartet practice, where we'll take on a bit of barbershop. I have to see later if you have good videos on breathing (specifically not getting too much pressure when inhaling too much) and falsetto (since I sing 1T in one choir even if it's not really my ideal range)... The text over the vids are great to keep engagement while warming up.

[@voicelessondotcom]

I recommend breathing through your nose to reduce the inhale and warm and moisturize the air. Especially before high passages.

[@sarahcarroll1495]

Love this to bits, thanks Mark 🥰😆

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@nilsrocks]

Funny and great! My first warmup this afternoon and I connected smoothly and quickly! Thank you Mark!!! :)

[@voicelessondotcom]

That's great! Now you can get to the fun part - singing!

[@nilsrocks]

@@voicelessondotcom On it!!

[@louiseluna4024]

No fair, I keep laughing out loud!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Sorry about that! :)

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thanks Mark 👍🏻

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@neilcox1911]

Amazing the best vocal coach ever without any doubt ( Mark You have given my voice back its life and flexibility is coming back the elastic ) thank you I must check out your website.

[@voicelessondotcom]

It makes it all worthwhile for me to know that the info I post is helping!

[@neilcox1911]

@@voicelessondotcom Fantastic Mark I have emailed you and checked out your website

[@yurimevanmajaw823]

Thank you again Mark. Love your exercises and you've been an inspiration and you've helped a lot with your tips and exercises. Watching your lessons and doing your exercises have helped my voice a lot over the past few months.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help Yuri!

[@squashuacaricatures7248]

Haha wonderful! Loved it :)

[@kellybrock424]

So funny!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@ckhprojectpro777]

Dammit Mark, it's hard to sing while laughing (but I will take it over crying. used to have that problem when singing - being overwhelmed with emotion and it would choke me. Still happens sometimes but I had to find ways to not disconnect, but manage that extreme feeling to get through shows/gigs.) Now I'm going to get some vodka...)

[@voicelessondotcom]

Singing is too important to take seriously - and vodka is too wonderful not to share!

[@juanrobleslopez7976]

Great lesson, from a great teacher.

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks Juan!

[@juanrobleslopez7976]

@@voicelessondotcom You are wellcome. I sing much better my tango and my mexican mariachis songs since I follow you. Thankyou.

[@anitajuancarlos4491]

Muchísimas Gracias 🙏🤗🤗🤗 son Excelentes las Prácticas 👏👏👏👏👏

[@voicelessondotcom]

De nada!

[@LIYAA..........]

Thank you very much.gord bless you

[@voicelessondotcom]

Welcome to my channel!

[@jackeppington6488]

Body never forgets the gigger life! :)

[@cindyandthethreecslynnwith6015]

Crazy guy!

[@wind1491wind2]

Your vocal warm ups have such sweet melodies. Did you compose them?

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks - and yes!

[@wind1491wind2]

@@voicelessondotcom You can play them on a string instrument and create one of those compositions... sonata or the such

[@sandrasadasivan1812]

Thank you so much for making awesome videos with great tips always❤😇

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're very welcome!

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

Thank you for this lesson, could you when possible teach mixed voice or manly and strong head voice? How to develop it, also how to develop and get better tone in the low register, G2 to A2 for tenor. Thank you

[@voicelessondotcom]

I have many videos on these subjects - and the secret is to stop labeling sections of your range into categories like "chest, head and mix." Those only exist in your mind. If you want a stronger sound - stop restricting your voice with boundaries!

[@benyaminbernasser2227]

👌👏👏👏👏🤘🤘🤘

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad to help!

[@venizaviray1451]

Yey!

[@voicelessondotcom]

Cheers!

[@khaledqasim]

Hello Mark 👋 I can do this workout and then follow it up with the EPIC warm-up that you posted on your channel to make it a 30 minute work?

[@voicelessondotcom]

Absolutely!

[@khaledqasim]

@@voicelessondotcom Thank so much Mark... Your simply the best 👌 👍

[@andretoyo]

Hello Mark Sensei. Im a big fan of your vids. Thank you for all the information you’ve shared all these years. Can i ask you? Is it true kids under 10ys, it’s not recommended to have vocal lessons?

[@voicelessondotcom]

I work with singers as young as 7 years old - but always tailor the lessons to their young anatomy. Not good to ask a kid to sound like an adult.

[@flachlandbraut]

WHAT A JOY, DEAR❣️❣️❣️💣🙏🏻💖💞 THANK YOU❣️ I do recover easily my classic so so high singing voice ..." normally" I´m singing sooo deeply ... I LOVE IT❣️ MARK❣️

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome Ela!

[@flachlandbraut]

@@voicelessondotcom 😘 DANKE❣️

[@dankhnw8]

Have you ever thought about putting a course on udemy?

[@voicelessondotcom]

That will happen next year!

[@haayaramadan7605]

My Gushhh so nice I did camomile to sip it during the session and you recommend also vodka that’s soooo nice I don’t perform before taking vodka I used to take cognac but it makes my mouth and throat dry . U really the One ☝️ and Only 😀😀😀😄😄😃😄😃

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks for commenting!

[@haayaramadan7605]

@@voicelessondotcom 🥰

[@Musicpriestess]

Why do we want to avoid having our voice become breathy?

[@voicelessondotcom]

Nothing wrong with a breathy sound if it's intentional. What I'm referring to is the association that high notes are always either breathy or belted. You'll develop much deeper skills if you focus on maintaining a consistent volume and clear tone as you vocalize higher. That will really expand your choices when singing!

[@marysalvi242]

@Voice Lesson.com - ugh on me. Okay, anxiety rushes in my head, yup all alone in my apt. and when I "think" oh god, what's he doing, eeeahh or ahh eee, you get it - so I feel defeated, I mean I am talking about a 72 year old singer - just trying to get back to singing and always, always the anxiety just freezes me up, so, yes there is a question, : ) besides my fave "clock vocal video) is there a video that uses your eeeeee's aaaaaaaaa't oooooo's that are maybe what you would think of as beginning these types of warmups. Ugh on me, I've regressed on the clock one, though some health problems have arisen. Yeah, not letting me get away with that I know....thanks a lot ~ peace light and music ~ along with 💖

[@voicelessondotcom]

Hang in there Mary! try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJCoiqyNmth2gbM and this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ-paIWrj5xph80

[@marysalvi242]

@@voicelessondotcom yes, those are perfect! Thank you Mark ~

[@maryamzahid20]

Hi Mark, I've been doing your exercises for more than a year and I've improved a lot and still working on it. I can now sing throughout my range comfortably on a low volume though, I am able to sing high notes (which I thought I would never be able to sing). My question is how can I sing loud with that comfort, I notice when I sing in a conversation level volume Im in control of the sound i sing in tune (to some extent) but when I try to increase the volume I sound flat, the tone as well doesn't sound good . I really want to sing loud. Is there anyway you could help me with that.

[@voicelessondotcom]

The issue is in the approach. When you think "louder" you imagine the sound to require more effort. That makes your body brace in anticipation. That compromises control. Instead - think about a communication. For instance, say the word "no" like someone asked you a simple question. Then say no again like the person just asked you the same question and you're slightly annoyed you have to answer again. Then say NOOOO like the person is really bugging you by asking the same thing over and over. The point is to focus on the result - not the effort.

[@maryamzahid20]

@@voicelessondotcom so does that mean I should focus on the sound I want ( how loud ) by increasing the volume in small increments while vocalizing or warmup Thanks for helping,really means alot

[@voicelessondotcom]

@@maryamzahid20 Exactly - and sing lyrics that warrant that dynamic.

[@jessicazeller8060]

I’ve heard different things about breathing from the nose. On one hand, supposedly you get more air when breathing through your nose, but breathing your mouth lifts the soft palette? Which way is more efficient in maximizing breath? Or is it different for each person?

[@voicelessondotcom]

The only reason a nose is on your face is to inhale. That's why smell receptors are in there. That's why it's lined with mucus membrane to cleanse the air of particles. That's why nitric oxide is produced in the nasal cavity. The only reason to inhale through the mouth when singing is a time restraint. It's quicker to inhale through the mouth - but never better.

[@jessicazeller8060]

Voice Lesson.com Hmm... interesting. I’ll give it a try. I need to maximize my breath and I tend to struggle with breathing through my nose. Here goes!

[@AnnieWhite254]

Ive never laughed so hard

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it! :)

[@Fiawordweaver]

Wow. I have to read your lips for this one and know through practice it will come easier as my fav BDBDBDBDBDBDBDBDBD has

[@aminehsayahi980]

Thanks When I do thus drill I fell more pursuing in stomach 😩

[@voicelessondotcom]

Lighten up on your volume.

[@suhasininandgaonkar1049]

Hi Marx...Suhasini here.Its really an excellent exercise but when I try to sing high notes I am short of breath and even voice starts sounding scratchy. So can breath in between when I am going high? And how do I get rid of the hoarse and scratchy especially when I go high??😔

[@voicelessondotcom]

Both issues are related. Your throat is locking up as you sing higher so the voice becomes inefficient (loose breath) and sounds scratchy. The solution is to allow the resonance of your voice to move as you sing higher. You should feel the low notes down in your body but as you sing higher allow the feeling to travel up and back between your ears. Your voice may crack or cut out when you first try this - that's OK - it just takes a little coordination to smooth it out. Avoiding those cracks is what's causing your current problem.

[@suhasininandgaonkar1049]

@@voicelessondotcom Thanks a lot.I will follow your tips.But please elaborate how to allow the feeling to travel up and back between ears...🙏As I have not understood how to do this

[@voicelessondotcom]

@@suhasininandgaonkar1049 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2TEZaKJmLOsfq8

[@davidscott3401]

Hello sir,first of all I want to appreciate you because you've been on of my great pillars in my singing journey and I tnk you for that...I can sing within my mix territory now and am greatful.....but I have this question, just as no one ever get satisfied with what they wish to have but now have it lol. Well my question is why does my high note sounds raspy and edgy at my upper voice A#4 above__ Its sounds little free but doesn't sound smooth too me,kind of wavey but not Shakey; Please what could be the reason.?

[@voicelessondotcom]

Ahhh - but those high notes DON'T sound raspy and edgy at every volume nor on every vowel! When they are that way it's simply a disagreement between resonator (your throat & mouth), vibrator (your vocal folds) and the air flow. So work backwards. Sing B4 in a way that allows for a clear sound - no matter the volume or vowel. gradually explore the neighborhood (play with changing the shape of the vowel and adjust the volume). You'll need to adjust your behavior when singing up there to agree with the physics of sound - or else you'll get random results. This doesn't mean you can't create the sound you want - it means you can't approach it like the lower notes.

[@autobotsNdecepticons]

I had no idea how funny this was until I actually watched the video instead of just listening.

[@tanyak9654]

I have been watching all your videos!they are very helpful , Please do upload a practise video of "nay nay nay" and " gheee ghee" . Pleaseee

[@janinnemeloni2232]

It's 5 o'clock somewhere.

[@jackkriga5423]

Nope, it's around 17.31p.m. by the Moscow's time

[@voicelessondotcom]

It's a global happy hour!

[@kristiwhite1074]

Lol. You made me laugh and i couldnt sing....

[@voicelessondotcom]

Oops - sorry! :)

[@thrivinginamber2642]

What kind of trilling happens in my throat when you can't hold back the giggling while doing the exercise? Oh, I can laugh the way I used to again, whenever I want to~

[@TaaliyahPov]

😇😅😅😅

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@TJ-cg8mq]

..[.this] keeps the doctor away. .. Thx Coach

[@voicelessondotcom]

You're welcome!

[@linda.gambino.official]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@voicelessondotcom]

Thanks for posting!

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

:)

[@ginaw3884]

You are so funny Mark! My sister wants to know if you'll be her boyfriend (she sings well!) fyi.

[@voicelessondotcom]

I'll check with my wife about your sister but I have a feeling she'll say . . .

[@marysalvi242]

@@voicelessondotcom 😂😂😂

[@w0lf_larsen]

hahaha

[@voicelessondotcom]

Glad you liked it!

[@aliciah1288]

🤣😂😂🤣

[@judylawrence6447]

I'd never block you. You may well block me one day...

[@gustavoviveros8394]

Thanks Mark 👍🏻