Ep. 20 "Hiss Contest!" - Voice Lessons To The World

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

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[@momoe8762]

This man is the Bob Ross of singing. I watch this show regularly and his advice is well worth it. Thanks Justin... and I'm guessing his production team!

[@joannapierrot2936]

How many times can I say 'I love you' in 1 minute! Your videos have been transforming my voice. Thank-you so much!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! Thank you for sharing, Joanna! We're so glad to know how much your voice has developed!!!! Keep up the awesome work! -NYVC

[@rva]

1minute too! (Im a vocal coach also : ) )

[@Viralityoflife]

Rebecca Vocal Athlete Rebecca!! Love you!

[@Miatpi]

I held it for 45 seconds and then past out... lawsuit on the way.

[@ximenariosh]

:´)

[@elise3455]

Same... Gah... my eyes hurt... xD

[@rlyehdate]

So you're just out of the contest since you broke two rules.

[@shivanishivani2917]

😂😂😂

[@hiimpaul4477]

OMG JUSTINN i was able to reach a minute😆 two months ago, i was only able to do 14 seconds. 20 on a good day. Ever since i’ve been implementing breathing exercises (like the hiss) as a part of my vocal warmup, my hisses and breath support have improved a lot! thank you so much❤️❤️

[@shriharir6450]

Can you pleaseeeee tell me the other breathing exercises which you had implemented.!!!!

[@soulitude814]

From 14 to 30 secs with consistent mindful, almost daily vocalizes for 1 year. I've been a long time smoker aswell, so I'm proud and did not really expect such a drastic change within 1 year. Can't imagine how much faster the progression will take place when I stop smoking all-togheter. ✨

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Excellent post. So many beginning singers fail to realize the importance of breath support.

[@DaniPinedacoaching]

I can bear only 50 seconds; but I can sustain an even note (bright, clear and in tune) for more than 1:15! Thanks Justin, great videos!

[@arnolarn6030]

I'm starting with only 30 seconds ...i'm on the way to 1 minute, who's with me on the journey?, let me know and let's do it fun

[@elise3455]

Are you at 1 min now? ;P

[@defvosd4107]

Count me in!

[@mertdogruyol4120]

Hey are you still trying

[@ethanl886]

1 min yet ?

[@rlyehdate]

Here we go!

[@iheartjustinstoney9401]

Best exercise from the best voice teacher! I was able to do 40 seconds.. But, I will continue to practice until I beat ya! :)

[@bendixonmusic7149]

I’ve started doing these whilst I’m doing other things like watching TV, starting to make a difference to my ability to stay in tune during long passages

[@ReddzVoice]

I was only able to "hiss" for 40 seconds; and that was a struggle. LOL! Peace and love...

[@FazalFariz]

The same here, 40 secs.

[@ReddzVoice]

Fazal Fariz Good job! It's a decent start. Peace and love...

[@FazalFariz]

Redd Legend Thanks mate. :)

[@ctprods8653]

Redd Legend Me is 50 SECS :)

[@haroldbubuli8718]

Me too...

[@Voice_Encouragement]

1 minute and 15 lovable seconds!!!......Justin you are the best of giving the greatest advices of how to became a better Singer!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you so much Angelo for your support for Justin and VLTTW! So glad to hear that you are developing as a singer and we are wishing you well! Stay tuned :)

[@sanketdeshmukh7490]

should I take deep breath?

[@AlexQerty64]

@@sanketdeshmukh7490 yes. A relaxed deep breath prior to hissing. Do not hiss too forcefully. A pulse is optimal if your support muscles are too weak to engage without strain.

[@Mr_moony]

U know, justin, it's one of the best online lessons channel I've ever met. Thank U. Totally clrear and meaningful!

[@lampham2954]

thank you a lot for encourage us so much with such positive attitude :) I'm a beginner singer and I feel so lucky to find out this channel as my guide and encouragement :)

[@richardwilliam6187]

I think my daily meditation routine worked pretty well, 1 minute went easy

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wonderful! Sssssssssso glad to hear that! -NYVC

[@MegafunkDancer]

Same here 1min10 and I think meditation helped :)

[@uctran4862]

I find so difficult to learn something in a serious way but in someway, when watching your videos I just want to wacth more and more,to get more knowledge like a hunger without boring.Even if English is not my mother language,I still understand what you're trying to show.I very appreciate that you spend all your passion, enthusiatic and time to make these videos for free.Thank you so much and I hope one day in the future I can be your student face to face.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Justin thanks you for your kind words. May I suggest Justin's vocal training course: voicelessonstotheworld.com/page/vocal_course It's fabulous and affordable. It will feel like he is there with you. -NYVC

[@TheFamilitchi]

My second day doing it and I improved by 10 seconds already!

[@rlyehdate]

Oh my gosh, this has been one of the funniest thing I have ever made with the vocal technique. Thank you, Tyler and NYVC, really appreacite all of this!!!!!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

So glad you liked it, Rly! -NYVC

[@AW-ww3ee]

thank you Justin for your wonderful lessons!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank YOU Aimin! -NYVC

[@SHA8UTIE]

He said something that is very important to remember. This is pointless if you are not expanded and are just holding doing a glottal close to stop the air.

[@rlyehdate]

OH MY GOD, FINALLY I BEAT YOUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!! I practiced and practiced and now I can support the hiss in a average from 50s to 70s!!!! Thank you a lot, Leonardo DiCaprio :)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

AMAZING work Rly! 😃 -NYVC

[@austinpowers3659]

Once I get to episode twenty there is no more audio please fix, I want to learn how to sing and your the only vocal teacher I like.

[@esotericmelody9718]

I once tried held my hissed for 3 minutes and I feel like dying. And minimum I can hiss for 1 and 15 sec in relaxed way Hissing was my first vocal exercised I've knowned so I've exercised this everyday for a long time

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOW! 3 minutes is a long time! -NYVC

[@RammsteinRUAU]

I lost almost straight away because I start to laugh at your expression :3

[@gontasmania]

I held it for 1 minute 30 seconds. Thanks to the lessons by my local teacher and you, I think I'm gaining a stronger command of my breath support. Thank you and love from Tokyo, Justin ;)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! Go YN! -NYVC

[@minimini4735]

Omg I feel inspired seeing ur struggle.😂 thanks

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

😄 -NYVC

[@supremesage7679]

You saved my life with this video…🙏🏽

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We're so glad this helped! -NYVC

[@heyyyyy1111]

You have a beautiful spirit, thank you for the tips

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

+heyyyyy1111 Thank you for your kind words! :)

[@aacha548]

Hey I made it to 60 which is the longest i've ever done so thank you!. I probably made it because I'd just been through the mem mem lesson which was also a great lesson. What i'm not sure about is when either singing or just practicing these, will i get better results if i HOLD my ribs open with muscular exertion or do i just let them go where they want comfortably? I hope you understand what i mean.

[@ericmartin3050]

50 secunds, fun exercise, thank you Justin

[@pimguilherme]

Thanks my friend!

[@Soldier1287]

ah, I never tried to go a minute straight. I just went to 30 seconds three times before vocal warm up. after stretching out core and neck btw

[@sambou6286]

Justin, may God reward you in his mysterious ways for making a difference in people's life!!! May all your wishes be granted !!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

🙏🏼😄 -NYVC

[@debbiealmonacid9936]

wow first attempt and got it at 1:02..learning so much!! Thank you.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

+Debbie Almonacid That's excellent! Keep up the great work Debbie! :)

[@benalbert3771]

I can get to 40 most times

[@benalbert3771]

Debbie Almonacid sometimes 45 and 50

[@laurajoy1180]

Go Justin! Oh ya that passion!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We appreciate your wonderful enthusiasm for Justin and VLTTW! Thank you so much and Happy Singing, from NYVC!

[@saraelzeftawey]

45 second and I feel proud 🖤🖤 Thank you justin ❤️❤️

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOOO! Go Sara GO! -NYVC💙

[@morpheoneoambre4535]

Oh it's in this episode a specific exercise for breathing n maintaining the abs n rib open, I asked you in the ep.5 sorry I didn't see this. So I did 40 seconds, impressive! You! 1min I'm gonna work on that! thanks Justin so I suppose I just keep hissing for breathing exercises 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 Love u.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

So glad this helped! :D We see that you've recently subscribed too! Welcome, Morpheo! -NYVC

[@moniquethomas4966]

Made it to 50 seconds and I'm basically a beginner. Very encouraging.

[@moniquethomas4966]

Did it a second time and got to 1 minute, yay!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Woohoo! Go Monique! -NYVC

[@elvio2390]

That's awesome. I made it three seconds more than you did. Well I'm serious and I'm not telling you a lie because I'm really surprised: I used to try that hissing a year ago. And then stopped. I was really a failure. ONLY TWENTY SECONDS. But I kept on singing anyway! Watched your video right now and I went "Oh that hissing again! Bloody hate it!" But I tried with you this time... And... What a discovery! You opened my mind! Thank you. I'll make my best to do better. And let me tell you.. YOU ARE SIMPLY GREAT!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Awesome! Justin will be glad to hear his video has helped you. Have you seen #92? That may challenge you again. -NYVC

[@12Sanguine]

Wow, so proud to be able to do it with you for 1 minute! I do it with my students every day, but usually we finish much earlier, so I didn't even know how long I could hold it for. :D Thanks for making this fun. 🤗

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! Great work! -NYVC

[@nmanisbig]

1 minute is insane, i managed to do 33, gonna keep practicing!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

33 is really great work! -NYVC

[@RDVProd]

this is great! love it

[@erivida64]

This is my favorite video so far, it very fun hahaha

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you so much for your awesome support for VLTTW! Stay tuned for more!

[@dylanquinn7]

Thank you for being so supportive of my 30 second failure!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Oh man! We believe in you, Quinn! -NYVC

[@VoicesoftheDeek]

I’m actually very impressed with myself to hiss for an entire minute 😂 and I didn’t die

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOO! Go, Xeno! That's awesome! -NYVC

[@jigsee78]

James from Belfast Northern Ireland. Your vids r really good. Cheers

[@chrsp1992]

Did 50 seconds!! Proud. :) Essentially, it's because I didn't push myself as far as you did. At 50 seconds, like you, I started getting tense and feeling my throat squeezing, like yours was, and I just gave in, which I see you still pushed through. Probably, if I had squeezed, I could've done a few more seconds, I hope. maybe 55 :') But anything over 30 seconds is enough, right?

[@AymanMTawfiq]

Thank You Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Much for this Lesson !! :D

[@sahara3523]

Your so inspiring and im learning alot thank you so much.....

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

+sahara Justin really appreciates your kind words and support of VLTTW! Thank you!

[@j.brandon7402]

I can hold my breath for 3 and a half minutes thanks to Wim Hof so I did it! yay!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOW! -NYVC

[@mahdimellat7825]

Thanks mr stony ur best

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

🙏🏼💙 -NYVC

[@defvosd4107]

I was out done by Justin about twenty seconds! Very helpful, thanks Justin! Def 11/16/18

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Keep practicing Def! You'll get there! -NYVC

[@dauudhasan7628]

When doing the hiss is your stomach goes in or out . Thanks Justin

[@DanBilankov]

thank you so much!

[@glac5514]

Youre awesome teacher!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you for your support of Justin and VLTTW! :)

[@MaxDoesFitness]

40 seconds, this tells me I need to practice more :)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

40 is really good! Post again when you get it to 50! -NYVC

[@mattisjam]

Love this. I could only do 30 secs. I'll get better.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Woo hoo! Great work James! It will definitely develop! -NYVC

[@rlyehdate]

3:57 everybody let's beat him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

LOL! -NYVC

[@ajitpisallll]

I was able to do for 1 min👍 Thanks

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wonderful! Have you seen #92? That may challenge you. -NYVC

[@tiaf-thisisafricafoundatio2116]

Omg! I did 1 min 5secs! Getting better by d day. Thanks Justin u now my BFF...😀

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOOOO HOOO! Keep up the awesome work Tiaf! -NYVC

[@justincase99983]

Thank you bro👍

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank YOU Unav! :) -NYVC

[@saraph8460]

THANK U SO MUCH

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank YOU! -NYVC

[@sambou6286]

I did 50s ... challenging but nice!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Awesome work! -NYVC

[@TiaanHugovanderMerwe]

I actually tied with you!

[@nataliescovermusicswitzerland]

I was at 40!!! Love your lessons Justin!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOO! Go Natalie go! -NYVC

[@lkay2]

Do it like you're meditating. When the body is in a relaxed state the need for more breath is much less.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Cool thoughts! -NYVC

[@kevnooyen]

i still cant do it cuz im laughing every time

[@felixj8190]

Can we increase it with work out like jogging , swimming ,or anything ?

[@Anouk118]

Yes :D did it aswell 1 minute!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOO! Go Anouk! Also, thank you for subscribing! :D -NYVC

[@traininggrounds9450]

But it's about how loud our hiss is too. If we make a soft hiss we can hiss much longer. I might have been cheating but I could hiss for a longer time than one minute. My problem is that when I sing, I don't have that control of the hiss and I put a lot of my air out and I don't have any left.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Practicing the Hiss will help! -NYVC

[@mr.law.voicetrainer]

I held for 40 hours. It's so easy. If you can breath in slowly, you can breath out quickly.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

40 HOURS! 😳 -NYVC

[@sguptamallick]

Lovely video Justin, I can do only 30 sec, how can I improve ? Pls advise 🙏

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Just keep practicing Satadeepa! -NYVC

[@sguptamallick]

@@NewYorkVocalCoaching thank you 😊

[@ishper05]

Gosh! I really should stop smoking now.. I only lasted for 20 effin seconds!!!!😕

[@guyoflife]

Try thought field therapy for the smoking.

[@defvosd4107]

Yes, you can do it!

[@PsyJaye]

You have that certain je nais se quoi ~ I always encourage my students to join ~

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Aw! Mr. Stoney appreciates your kind words! We welcome one and all to our channel! Thank you! -NYVC

[@filipecameradebona8181]

Almoooost! kkk I crashed at 50 sec.

[@allyjk]

Great :) One minute .

[@AnaBlackOrchid]

Got a quick question, does the "sssss" needs to be slowest possible?

[@nuggetsofdeath5057]

i only got to 30 seconds haha XD

[@Space_Cat969]

I got ten second Now I know I need to devote my self to getting better at singing

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

10 seconds is where many people start. Keep working on it! -NYVC

[@alext467]

Even at doing your funny expressions you look so cute! ♡

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Lol! Justin appreciates your kind words! :) -NYVC

[@MrRezillo]

I just tied you for 1 minute. Still alive, I didn't pass out and I won't sue you. Okay, full disclosure: I'm also a trumpet player who sometimes practices long tones. That's helpful - but not as helpful as you might think. I held for one minute, but just barely. Thanks for all you're doing. I'm an instrumentalist who branche out and started singing a few years ago. I've got a long way to go. You're vids are a terrific help; I also see a voice teacher about once a month.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

1 minute is pretty darn amazing! And congrats on becoming a vocalist! Keep up the incredible work! :D -NYVC

[@reverenddaffodil9724]

What do you think about Seth Riggs claim that the right balance of muscle and air in the cords create good breath support. Therefore breathing excercises are unnecessary, as, we already know how to breath?

[@joshuaalfred8307]

Topped out at around 35s. Long way to go :P

[@sahara3523]

How many times I have to practice this to become better?

[@fzzzzzzzy]

I got 40 seconds the first time, then I was so humiliated you beat me that my second try, 57 seconds. I'm on your tail!

[@toniiah]

Woohoo, I did it first time! My hiss was real quiet until I dumped all the air out at the end, though. Feels like I cheated. Nice video.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

This is awesome Toniiah! Keep up the great work! -NYVC

[@eli_here]

1 minute 15 seconds WOOHOO ! Well I have been doing this for a long time though :P Hope that's not cheating.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! Impressive. Have you seen #92? That may challenge you. -NYVC

[@vampiroast]

What if my hissing is unstable, during my hissing I expelled more air, and some time I controlled better, was that cheating? does my hissing need to be stable and firm all the time? Justin I noticed that by the end of your hissing at the 50 second mark and above you hiss harder to get to one minute, so I assume that's Ok, is that right? I ask because you mention that we can have longer phrases so I'm assuming that the air needs to be stable, consistent, small and steady for whatever seconds I hold it, am I right? Thanks!!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Vampire! Send this question to [e-mail]! -NYVC

[@CheapQuickKitchenlessKeto]

1:32. Opera singing and a whole lot of pushups ftw!

[@maciej476]

William Hammons , Im to 1:30 but it is first time challange :) also opera singer :) without pushups ;)

[@francescafiaccola1520]

50 seconds, yay!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

WOOO HOOO! -NYVC

[@chrsp1992]

But hisses are also semi-occlusive, right?

[@babsdiamond]

I can hiss for a minute but do not have the same control while singing. What could be possible reasons for the discrepancy between my hiss and actual singing. I’ve worked to get be able to control breathiness in singing, what else could it be? It’s the single most frustrating thing for me cos I can’t figure out what it is

[@samprith5799]

Did enough Hissing to count myself in as a Professional Snake Summoner.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

LOL! -NYVC

[@stargirl4517]

1:15, cool!

[@CornbreadMemphis]

Beat you by around 15 seconds :) love your show

[@tooluuke7638]

I can do this exercise in 40-45 seconds in bad days and 50-55 good days, the record was 1 minute and 01 but i have a question: why when i sing i dont know how to control the air in the higher chest voice and if i try to do something like 6 songs i start to feel something on my throat, like a lump, or just some hoarseness?? I don't know if it depends on controlling the air exaled or if is something related to the breathy voice i have and i dont know how to control.. but it is a bit scary

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Sesa! Sounds like you're over doing it. Check out episode 82 and also our videos on the Mix Voice and the ones on Belting. -NYVC

[@Vijay-cj6zo]

My record was 20 secs..lol..then in 3 days 30 secs..n after 2 days(today) it's 40 sec.. thank you Justin

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Wow! Keep up the great work Vijay! -NYVC

[@xX_N_E_O_Xx]

I can sing, cuz I've been singing since i was a kid, i have a good vibrato, and decent breath support, but... I'd like higher notes and strengthen my chest voice for belting, are there some tips to achieve that?

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Looks like we got your email message! We'll send you some episode suggestions! :) -NYVC