How to Master Your Mix Voice When You Sing

Would you like to know how to improve your vocal mix for when you sing? In this video, I explain what the mix voice is and how you can develop and master your vocal mix for singing..
Exercise starts at: 5:39

[@mullycurlet]

im laughing my ass off my family came to my room and asked me what's that sound and i was like "oh this is vocal training" lmao im cryinG

[@tuna6fish9tuna]

i'd straight up die from embarrassment oml-

[@angelicyaduartaangelicya2200]

My parenta say i sound like a hipo😂😂

[@nnataliered]

@@tuna6fish9tuna bruh same lmao

[@josegarcia3547]

Why did I read it singing💀💀

[@JADALEIGH08]

🤣🤣. I always wonder if my family think I'm howling at the moon when I'm doing my warm ups

[@Shae29]

when it’s 12 am and you can’t sing because you don’t want your parents to wake up in the next room

[@izzynicloeeee]

SAME

[@kitimiaouu]

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[@keziahndunda6344]

Me too I have a strong voice

[@kimberlee9074]

Very insightful. As someone who was classically trained, I was taught not to use the mixed register. I am definitely going to try this!!

[@PixieDustParticle]

That’s so sad ☹️ The mixed register is beyond important in any style of singing. So grateful for coaches who release this kind of free content 🙌🏽 check out Claire Hosterman on Instagram for some more mixed voice info as well! These videos and her’s have helped me so danged much.

[@JLogg444]

I thought that the purpose of classical technique was to establish one long range that you can sing through so that there are no breaks in register. Breaks in register are against the style of classical, thus I thought mixed register was almost a requirement?

[@kimberlee9074]

I wonder if i had a bad teacher?haha. I was told that I had to switch from chest voice to head voice and just back the power with diaphragm and breath control. I have always just felt defeated that my "chest voice" broke so low.

[@PixieDustParticle]

Kimber Lyn yes, indeed. I do not necessarily want to judge anyone because some teachers are simply ignorant to how singing really works, but mixed voice is such a beautiful, massive, needed bridge and a big key to understanding and aiding proper placement. Singing is so much more than the diaphragm which is such a small piece of the puzzle especially if it is not properly explained. I believe the best teachers explain in much detail how every area of the body (no matter how small), works when vocalizing. Not to mention it makes singing a lot more fun and fascinating.

[@JacobPAus]

@@JLogg444 thus why I don't sing classical

[@goldenlilyz]

This is to help me practice, please watch everything to understand why you’re doing these things ❤️ 6:00 - sigh through the nose 7:48 / 11:22 - aiming air pressure and blending

[@Boddissatva]

It’s the breathing in thru the nose first that really changes things. It’s air first then tone. This even out the transition n a voice break. A great concept

[@evilcowboy]

yep thats pretty much it. I can confirm the info here is good. I can now sing "Take on Me" with no vocal cracks in the chorus. I can also sing Muse songs because of this info. My range was before singing was a C2 to G4 which is an OK range but I wanted to sing Muse songs. My range now is from a C2 to a G#5 (I can hit an A5 but its a scream at that point, can't form words in an A5, The G#5 is the last note I can form words with) thats a pretty huge jump in range and it is all owed to KZbinrs sharing information.

[@ethanl886]

this is SO helpful! i have a theory that ariana grande's voice naturally mixes and that's how she can sing notes that sound "belted" while going through the higher 5th octave!! I'm gonna be using this exercise a lot, thank you :)

[@lolamiley]

Ariana definitely has a natural mix! She’s been singing most of her life so that’s why it sounds so effortless for her. I know a few people who have natural mixes and actually struggle to separate the registers

[@griffox]

@@lolamiley Everyone discovers their voice in their own way. Some of us, especially if we didn't know better, develop bad techniques in trying to emulate the singers we want to sound like. You can sing with bad technique your whole life. Or you might be someone who just happens upon good technique or is lucky enough to have coaching from an early age and learn the correct way from the beginning. I just want to point that out, in case someone who is just beginning on their singing journey thinks it's hopeless since they haven't been singing their whole life like Ariana. Being a beginner who hasn't spent years reinforcing bad habits is not a bad place to be.

[@Gaopink]

I am now looking for some method to make my 5th octave’s mix strong like Ariana. She sounds great

[@ATsimon2005]

When she was 14 she got Broadway trained, so that's probably why...

[@doomedguy5930]

@@lolamiley Me: Literally struggling with E5-D6

[@_pudu661]

2 years later and madelein is still my fave coach to come back to :)

[@Kendaroo]

Listen I know this video is a year old. But I do vocal warm ups everyday. I don't have a voice instructor but I work on what I think I need to work on. I really have been working on Nick's voice and have much many videos on this. And instead of just going up and scale and down and scale you taught me something that I've never done before. I was able to make the prettiest sound come out of my face today and it Spooks me. I just want to say thank you for all the hard work and education that you put out there. I love learning and I really appreciate being able to utilize my voice better. I'm so happy that you do the work that you do. Thank you so much!

[@zahidaakther3235]

It was really helpful also, are not talk about how beautiful she looks tdy👀

[@barborakafkovamusic]

Madeleine, literally you got me out of depression regarding my mix voice. Thank you so much! You have no idea how much you helped my voice. Im at peace now🥰😘😘😘

[@ayushchauhan2938]

I love how she doesn't just tells you what to do and how to do but also motivates you by saying things like "practice fora week or two and you're gonna sound amazing" and "you're gonna have a beautiful voice", I love her so much.

[@Julian-zc5ux]

You are the only person on KZbin who fully understands and knows what and how to explain mixed voice.

[@totalmtbnetwork4348]

I did this exercise for a while and got my mixed voice back wow thank you so much

[@melinamoser4137]

You always explain techniques in a way I’ve never seen anyone do before. I’m really grateful to have found your channel 🙏🏻 wish I lived in the states so I could take some lessons in person

[@jennyhirs5411]

You can do Skype lessons with her via her website madeleineharvey.com/online-voice-lessons-skype/

[@heidileeson1391]

Your belting videos have been SO helpful. I’m a classically trained voice teacher. I love all styles, but teaching belting has always been a challenge because I couldn’t do it. I’d read a very informative article by Jeannie LoVetri, but was clueless how to apply this knowledge. Your videos WORK. I’ve used the techniques in my professional singing, and I can’t wait to help my students. Thank you for your spirit and wonderful videos! It isn’t easy, what you do. I know. I have a channel with instructional videos for my students, Lessons by Leeson. VERY grateful to have found yours.

[@Itsmayy637]

I've been doing my warmups and lessons the past 2 week and today I don't feel so alive feeling kind of tired. And I'll tell you what, after doing some warm up and voice routine and my nose is kind of stuff today, but after doing this exercise, my nose now is completely fine omg! I am adding this to my routine! Thank you Madeleine!! 🎼🧡😇💓💖

[@gmfroma-2-z906]

Madeleine, you have to be the sweetest person on KZbin. Not only that but you generally love to teach and help others. These are the people who make a difference in the world . And at that you do a wonderful job with great analogies. I just wanted to let you know that. New Sub here, just had too. Thank you.

[@allisonfoye5003]

Wow, growing up with classical voice coaches (and 30 years ago...) I was taught it's chest or head there is no in between. The focus is on breathing in and out not managing the pressure. I struggle with middle range notes (always have) this is great! This will take some practice for sure.

[@vandresv]

Omg. She just destroyed all the mystic mumbo jumbo around the web about mixed voice. Perfect explanation that make it so easy to grab the concept of mixing.

[@artsylcb]

GIRL. You are a master! This was absolutely revolutionary for my singing game and will be such a pivotal piece in my mixed voice. Thank you for sharing tour invaluable talent, knowledge and skill with the world!

[@woozworldsuperfan]

UGH! Loved this! Thank you so much Madeleine! 💜

[@michelleortega3655]

this was SO HELPFUL omg I freaking love you

[@KrowndPrince]

This is the best video I have ever seen on singing in the mix ! Those 50 takes it took for you to do this video were definitely worth it 😆. Keep up the great work 👑 blessings

[@niaraselah]

Wait this really helped me! Thank you so much!!

[@drifter-tt2bk]

i have been singing most of my life and in 2013 i found a vocal coach who teaches just like you. i had a little control over notes and tone but nothing to sing about lol. then with the vocal coach over a 3 year period changed my breathing my tones and my head voice and power belts and now i have confidence in singing and warm ups every day are imperative. then just last year i found your video's on here and I've been training my voice with you as well you Madeleine i'm learning more all the time and thanks to you and my other vocal coach am about to start a choir. with the hints and tips from watching your video's and now loads of experience. as i also do gigs and busk. you've helped massively again thank you. xxx drifter from the uk.

[@Siri-is6hb]

Thank you so much for all that you do Madeleine! You've been an immense help in unlocking my voice control! So thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@nnataliered]

I've been doing lots of experimenting with my voice lately. However, I'm not sure if I'm singing in a fake mixed voice (actually my head voice) OR am I using my real mixed voice? My "mix" sounds very head dominant and I wish it were more chest dominant.

[@bethanyann6288]

I know what you mean! I've been using these exercises for a few weeks now, and although I see improvement, I still have a pretty prominent break and I'm struggling to ease over it without my voice going all over the place! It's definitely a difficult register to master!

[@Evaa1990]

I don't feel a break anymore, but I do feel my mix to sound too heady still :( maybe it's just where my passagios are.

[@bethanygyeh]

Maybe if you do some focused work on strengthening your chestvoice it will help you develope a more chesty mix. Some your strongest register wants to take over when you are mixing so if your headvoice is stronger than your chestvoice thagmight be why your mix is heady sounding. Hope that helps :)

[@madfuryofficial]

@@Evaa1990 how do you identify a mixed voice? I can do the sigh exercise. Closed mouth but when I open and try doing vowels, I can’t

[@Evaa1990]

@@bethanygyeh my chest voice is much stronger than my head... that's why I'd like to keep it higher and higher haha but I know that's just physically impossible :)

[@soaribb32]

I'm loving this.

[@eleanormattice3598]

This helps so much! Thank you, Madeline!

[@djsalud9946]

I was just looking for a mixed-voice video! Thank you for this!

[@andregravatin4122]

Wow 10 minutes of video and the adjustments you suggest already made my singing feel so easier. Your videos are so helpful :))

[@michellec.6226]

You look great Madeleine! I like your style! I'll keep practicing. Thank you!!

[@eatmulepoo]

This was SO helpful! You have a gift of explaining things, thank you!

[@ZmeyMusic]

You are a really great teacher! Thank you for being there for us! :)

[@Haassan1]

Thank you for being part of my musical journey! You're so much better than I could have imaged a KZbin teacher could be, Im honestly very grateful.

[@sheMessages]

Thank you very much!!! I enjoyed this video and understood a lot of things! I love how you explain techniques, thanks for appreciate our requests 🥰

[@TheOtterLimits]

I just love your visuals you help create when describing how things should feel and help with placemnt

[@thequietinside3201]

This is amazing! I love your lessons.

[@k_erawan08]

I probably watched like 100 different videos trying to get the mix, but I could never find one that was so detailed and really easy to do. This is the best explanation ever. So easy and detailed. Thank you so much! 😍🤩🙌

[@clementine520]

Wow. This was seriously effective!!!

[@JackDenning]

Soooo helpful, thanks for putting so much thought into explaining. This one will stick with me :)

[@naiveen]

Thank you!!!! You’re the best. Beautiful soul.

[@michelefarbman3044]

You're an amazing teacher! Thank you!

[@miguelbarahona6636]

I know, this is going to work!. Thanks a lot.

[@marie-laurencepearson8544]

Another great tip! Madeleine! thanks! You are wonderful! !We love too!

[@caroe4926]

Wow this is an amazing tip!!!!! I've been struggling soooo much to get mixed voice and have watched tons of videos about it but this exercise is actually making a difference and finally I understand how it's made in such a simple way and now everything I sing feels way easier than ever!!! Thank you!!!!

[@imandan1966]

One of the best mixed voice explanation videos on KZbin! Thanks!

[@nicolewalton1771]

I love the way you explain things.! Thank you ❤🎤🎵

[@narutofox4321]

I've been watching your videos for years, like YEARSSS, I feel like you've helped me on my vocal journey so much.

[@user-rw7sd4mk9l]

Thank you sm!!! I have seen some other videos on your channel and I remember that one video where you taught me to take things easier when it comes to fails in singing. Believe me or not but I still have your voice in my head whenever I start getting upset about my singing skills. YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION!

[@HandyChicken]

This is so simple but is helping straight off the bat. Thank you!

[@ClareGreenan]

Wow this is so helpful. Thank you so much! Your explanations and examples are so helpful!!

[@johnbennett1283]

Maaaaaadeleine, thank you! This has truly helped!

[@hughesthere]

Couldn't have come at a better time. I feel like I found a compartment in my tool chest that I never knew was there before. Thank you!

[@madelynbandy5941]

I love the way you teach this and give exercises it helps so much

[@jessicadavenport2248]

Omg!! I am so happy I found your videos! I have watched many vocal training videos, and yes everyone uses pretty much the same scale, but this is the first time I felt like I was taking singing lessons again standing in front of the piano and going over breath work. The way you discuss and go through the notes, just brings a comfort level that is so important to vocal work. This is so lovely, and you are such a great teacher. Thank you for these exercises!

[@gems8582]

I just love the way you explain and express the concepts in an easily understandable and attainable manner Madeleine. My singing voice has improved dramatically since starting your tutorials. I genuinely appreciate your effort and hard work! 🎤🎶

[@carlrenandfayette289]

You have such a warm personality.......great vocal coach...thank you so much!

[@sibarra8185]

Hello Madeline, I have been following you for over a year and just figured out how to subscribe the right way.... so now I can leave you comments. Thank you so much for your insight & for your expertise &? for your way to make these concepts very visual and able to translated into a physical experience sob that I can remember how it feels, or also to isolate how it’s supposed to feel. Thank you so much.! (And I see your hair has gotten longer and it’s in a bun! It looks really nice!). 😇🙏🌈🎶

[@littlesomethingable]

So glad I found this channel. I can do some low and high register but sometimes it sounds like I’m flipping or breaking. This video helped me understand the mixed and how to get a hold of it. Thank you

[@bellacutie25]

Very helpful. I've been struggling with mixed for years and finally have a bit of hope.

[@devonhoward333]

Thank you sooo much!!! I finally found a video that has really helped me with this! I noticed an immediate difference and was able to make the connection based on the examples you made. Gonna keep doing this exercise.

[@shelbybrasfield996]

I've been trying to learn to mix for years and this is the first thing to actually work

[@kalbsarah]

This is so helpful! I’ve loved your videos and have been learning to play around with my sound and place it more forward. However I can now do like 5 different voice placements and none of them seems to work through a whole song. I can’t figure out which one is “the right placement” and some of them don’t sound like me. I think this will help a lot. Would love another video showing how to take this to the next level and apply it in a song and get back on track whenever my voice placement falls back during songs. Thanks so much!!

[@DorienDonker]

Amazing! Something complex explained in such a simple way, so great! Thank you very much!

[@eleanormattice3598]

This lesson helped so much. Thank you!

[@Boddissatva]

This is the best advice I’ve come across. I tried this and it worked. Thank you I’m grateful

[@murbly]

This video is absolutely amazing.

[@rattenkonig6303]

This helped me. Like, magically. Amazing approach

[@nicolasjurado6]

I think this is the most helpful exercise I've ever found on KZbin for developing mixed voice

[@alizaj4256]

Ok this video literally solved a problem I've been struggling with for YEARS. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I might get some vocal lessons soon. SUPER helpful thank you again for this video!

[@cocoavo-beauty]

Loveeeeeeee your video. Thank you very much. I improved so much thanks to you

[@emmysrandomcrafts]

Wow! Thankyou so much! This finally helped so much, I've always struggled with the mix voice, thankyou, all the imagery helped a ton! ❤

[@Chiefmusician3]

Excellent video! Very well explained and easy to understand. Thank you for this insight! 💙

[@christinarelf1137]

What a star you are! I certainly have learned something today and look forward to putting it into practice. Please can we have more blended voice tutorials? Thank you Madeleine! X

[@unnatisinghchauhan07]

You are such an amazing coach. 😀Thank you so much

[@moniquekirton25]

Lots of thumbs up. I enjoyed this immensely.

[@ambitiousmomwife7056]

Wow, such a useful approach!!! 😍 Thank you so much! Finally I've discovered my mix voice

[@juliannecanto6917]

I really enjoy your way to explain the excercises 💕

[@avaristic886]

You're an amazing teacher! Yes...I caught all that! thank you!

[@BFDIPerson.]

Waauw. This is really new for me!!! It works! Thank you!!!!

[@user-ui7ck1er6c]

Diana Ankudinova. Unique voice. You won't understand right away. But when you understand, you will want more...

[@christianrholt]

You deserve an award for your videos. You're an excellent teacher and we appreciate it.

[@roxanneharris5020]

Best explanation I've heard, and the exercise is perfect!

[@mikemitch1279]

Your lessons have me leveling up every day!!!!

[@diannealice3601]

Excellent lesson! Thank you!

[@jasmineayling]

You are an AWESOME teacher

[@salmonjeez3903]

Thank you so much ❤️ This is helping me and I am practicing everyday.

[@Ghanshaman]

Great video. I feel the control!

[@magdalenartful]

The best vocal exercises I have come across. Thank you!

[@gracewaltzersinger]

Thank you so much for thoughtful and fun teaching always. I love your artistic make up and fun fashion too. Very pleasant time you give out! ❤️

[@calvinguevarra9843]

Just subscribed! This is an amazing, vocal changing lesson! Been searching for this my entire life. I know what a mixed voice is but haven’t found a real effective lesson, until now! Thanks so much!!

[@ilariatraverso898]

Dear Madeleine, thank you so much for your videos, they're Always so useful!! And you seem such a nice Person!

[@jamesk8s1]

LOVE THIS!! THANK U! Thanks for putting a number of exercises that I can follow along with! :) SUPER HELPFUL :) I'll use this in my daily practice :) this seems effortless like Dimash :) liked, subscribed and belled :)

[@angielai5903]

Thank you so much!! I have been trying to learn mixed voice for forever, and because of you I learned how!

[@marinamartins6962]

you are simply amazing! Thank you

[@dansemagia]

This is the best video I've seen on this subject - very helpful. Thank you again for your generous sharing.

[@vhermosilla6548]

You teach so creatively. Thank you for this video, will work on trying your technique.

[@janicelue7116]

My new favourite person! Very insightful materials not to mention very effective! Thank you!!

[@patriceturlet3358]

Coupled with straw exercises those tips are killers! The fastest track to a mixed voice!☀️☀️☀️🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thank you so much!

[@trinjawatson3094]

Thank you so much! You are very effective at explaining how the mix should feel in your head. I love how you said you are just exhaling through the nose. And I love how you describe what it would sound like if you make a mistake and it gets shaky. That was happening to me and I didn’t know why but you addressed that right in the beginning so I was able to try again and relax my throat. And I love the bicycle ride analogy! So helpful! I just have to give myself grace to get through the wobbles and then eventually I will be able to “ride” (sing) straight and steady. You are wonderful. Many thanks! God bless and stay safe😁

[@ensi6796]

You are excellent Madeleine. You are doing the right things with the right explanations and the right exercises