How to sing with confidence - sing more confidently

[@itsmefai]

"I'm comfortable. I'm relaxed. I'm ok. I can be really, really big and be seen."

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Parichat Chuenchom Thank you so much! I practice these things in my daily life, and have really explored how everything is so connected! For me, it's all about feeling comfortable in my own skin, and with my own energy. When that falls into place, I realize everything flows much easier. I'm looking forward to hearing your success stories!

[@johnnyftf2545]

1. Step onto stage 2. T-Pose 3. AAAAAHHHHH Jokes aside, great video

[@prateekpanwar646]

Tricksters do that they get insane amount of energy

[@Chris-ng2gg]

I have lit the biggest stage fright ever and this defiantly are going to help me eliminate it. Thank you so much! You have CHANGED my life!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+christinamemic Thank you so much for your kind words! BIG HUGS!

[@Chris-ng2gg]

😄😊♡

[@katiehenstock2915]

When I sing alone it feels amazing and I feel really open however when I'm around people or I know people could be listening i fell this mental block and I really trying to get over it so this helps

[@MrJacrulz]

This video is sooo amazing! I found this video this week and here is what happened- I had a senior solo competition earlier this week and I have been singing for a long time:) the only problem is that BECAUSE I have been singing for so long that I have put expectations on myself to live up to what I have previously done and be "perfect". On top of this, the individuals I am competing against in my high school have been to nationals with me and have won multiple singing competitions. Finally, our conductor and teacher is not the nicest man in the world, and I was really scared that I wouldn't be able to live up to the expectations that I have put on myself. This video helped me so much that I just let go and actually WON!!! I'm soooo glad that I found you and thank you for everything😋

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

THAT..IS...AMAZING!! Congratulations! I am so happy for you!

[@SupagalSimmi]

You know you help us so much with singing with your free lessons😊 i just want to thank you so much heartily mam😘 once i become a singer, i swear m gonna donate many helpful youtube channels including yours not because they lack money but they should never stop this noble work❤🙏🏻

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Thank you Supagal! I truly appreciate it!! I'm so glad these videos are helping you connect with yourself! Lots of love!

[@CuteAngelCuteAngel-dy8dl]

+Madeleine Harvey that helped me

[@demi8547]

how do I sing infront of my family I always sing in my room cos that's the only place I feel comfortable I feel like I'm ready but I just don't know how

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Demi The human HI Friend!! Singing in front of your family and friends is an excellent way to begin to feel comfortable with performing. you'll want to start with a song that you can do well. Something that is in the conversational part of your voice. That way, you're not concerned with how you sound so much, and you can anchor the feeling of confidence in your performance. Also, if there is a song that concentrates on a particular strength of yours, you'll want to focus in on that. For example, I LOVE to be sassy and mischievous when I sing! It just pulls me right out of my insecurities, and gets me focused in on the story and my point of view. (My favorite song to sing is called "Sin Wagon" by the Dixie Chicks) I hope this has been helpful! I'm looking forward to hearing you sing soon! Big hugs!

[@demi8547]

+Madeleine Harvey thankyou :) I can sing confidently to songs I have a strength with the instrumentals in my room and now I told my mum I do so she may give me feedback I feel like I'm slowly getting there :)

[@taylornicole3123]

Demdemvibes I know what you are saying I have a family to and we do cancet but every time I sing I get Shakey so I know what you mean 😄😄😄

[@christophermcnutt2766]

same

[@Rosepeach33]

I get nervous even in my room. Also before the mirror. And I'm supposed to sing in 14 days first time. What the hell have I gotten myself into?! 😭 damn my couriosity!!!!!!

[@kimold424]

This is exactly what I needed. It resonates so much for me. I can perform on stage and such, but I do always feel held back and I knew it was energetically but couldn't figure out how to fix it. To be free and allow myself to be seen. YESSSS!!!!! I will start to work on this every day! Thank you!!!!

[@musicaddict6015]

Madeleine you literaly save lives every single time!! You are so precious, thank you

[@hannahdykeman8932]

This helped me so much! Thank you! I've never heard anyone else address how you feel like you need to protect yourself, but that has always been a big thing for me. Tomorrow I'm singing in my church Christmas concert and in three days I'm performing in front of my school. I'm really going to focus on filling the room with my energy and being willing to be seen. Thank you so much!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Hannah Dykeman You're going to do great!!! Once you feel what happens when you fill that room with your energy, your voice is going to come alive! Stay open in both your heart and your energy! I can't wait to hear how it goes for you!

[@hannahdykeman8932]

+Madeleine Harvey I'll be sure to let you know! :)

[@CanadianBatmanNerd]

I just paused at 2:41 to say that is EXACTLY what happened. I was rather confident before the event, but after hearing what one of the people around me had to say about my voice...I was crushed. I didn't want to sing in front of anyone ever again, and I only wish I could regain the confidence I had before! I hope I learn how to do so by watching the rest of this video. It would make singing on the worship team a lot easier. xD

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Canadian Batman Nerd I'm so glad you liked the video! It can be devastating to hear someone say negative things about our voices. It's literally the hardest pain to recover from..just remember that your singing is about you. As tough of a lesson it is, we can't control what other people think...although we will try. What is more important is how truthfully we express our own thoughts and feelings. There is power in accepting the fact that not everyone will like us, therefore, we no longer need to even try. Take all that creative energy and focus it on your love of singing! And you will be amazed at what your voice can do! I hope this helps! Keep shinning your light my friend!

[@CanadianBatmanNerd]

Thank you so much. :) I really needed to hear this!

[@myjourney2289]

You are a great trainer !!!God bless...

[@iPrimate]

Love the lesson about overcoming EXPECTATIONS by using energy and imagination. Feeling BIG. Being open. Thanks.

[@ATLxstayxawakex]

this really helped me so much, i recently started singing in a band and felt so literally choked by anxiety any time i got in front of the microphone. this was so so helpful to help me work through the tightness in my chest and just generally feeling ok to sing into a mic.

[@Giacintha]

Gosh this is just great for how to manage public speaking! 😀

[@me-kk3xn]

Wow! I cannot believe I finally came across a video that help like that I have always been looking for a video like this I am always afraid to sing or proform in front of people thank you I will definitely try it .It is so nice for the person to say how you feel and why and what can help. Hope you understand

[@joelanduyan4713]

Your are so inteligent , you know deep down the problem, as you are explaining i asked myself why not i learn that before.when i was young, ( you know im shy but i like to sing ) now its too late for me, for myself to be a good singer. but anyway, what i learn from you im going to teach it to my grand children in the future to come.Thank you Madeleine Harvey, your so lovely , so beautiful.

[@Drez.L]

I am trying to learn belting and finding my own uniqueness in voice. Your videos really help a lot! Such a blessing to have found you xx Please continue to post videos !

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Thank you so much!

[@lisapraize4481]

This helped me instantly. Even though I tried it out here in my room, I immediately heard a huge difference in the quality of my singing when I followed this.

[@whiteyjones2008]

Today is the first time i have seen your videos. It was very good. I am a person who doesn't have a lot of confidence about my voice because as you said my expectations were not what i thought and even if people told me I sounded good or had a pretty voice I had a hard time believing them. You were very helpful and I will keep watching. Thank you

[@hollincorreya5875]

My fav youtube channel ever.

[@nhicao8200]

Watching your videos is even as (even more) helpful and effective as the expensive voice class i'm taking at home! You are a relatable, personal, BRILLIANT TEACHER. ! Thank you !

[@beforeourveryeyes]

Who cares what anyone thinks?! YES! Who cares. This is a gem thank you so much.

[@KenziLynn]

Thank you for improving my voice and my posture 😭💖

[@missaysa]

This is such a perfect description of how I feel on stage ! Blocked, closed-down, energy pulled in, etc. ! What an awesome video on how to open up ! I'm definitely going to watch it every single day until my next gig ! And I can't wait to watch all your other videos ! Thank you so much for all these awesome free tips ! xoxo from France :)

[@neuromancer27]

You are amazing thanks !

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you liked this video!

[@aeea8318]

Thanks to your exercise, I just started to dance all around my room smiling and fast laughing 😃😍 thank you 😍

[@xjaylynnmarie]

You're great. You have the perfect words and advice. I feel like a better singer every single time I watch one of your videos. Thank you. 💕‼️

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Jay Andrew You are so sweet! Thank you for your kind words! I can't wait to hear you sing someday!

[@sabrinamckinney4118]

Thanks so much! Enjoyed the message about releasing the light within! Very powerful. Please keep doing what you're doing!

[@Amy-lx2fz]

Wow! This was so helpful! It made me cry. Because I felt such a relief. This was exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for sharing this! 🙏 I am a singer but I have had severe stage fright with singing and speaking. Public speaking and singing has terrified me. I am giving a talk in a few days at an event and I really needed something like this to practice being as present and open as I can, to share from my heart. I so appreciate this and you!! ❤️

[@IdolEyes84]

Amazing physical exercise, as well as mental and emotional affirmations. Thank you. xo

[@sylviefit__]

You are amazing and so helpful! Thank you!! =)

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Sylvia Notton Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your feedback!

[@annakanellh2393]

Wow!I loved your video.I am to be on stage, in two days and it helped me a lot!!!!! Thank you!!!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Wow Anna!! Break a leg at your performance!!!

[@annakanellh2393]

Thank you so much!!!You are so kind!!!

[@JudithZur]

My daughter was so nervous about singing for her class in a school competition (she has never had a singing lesson but likes to sing). I then found this on utube and she watched it and a few other of Madeleine Harvey´s wonderful utube recordings. I could see her attitude change before my eyes, the tension went out of the room. The next day before her performance she told me she was not nervous and sang with confidence only becoming shaky at the end (when she caught the sight of a friend of hers who was crying) when I saw her sing through and louder ridding herself of the shake. Thank you so much Madeleine.I am actually a clinical psychologist myself and think your methods are wonderful and your delivery very engaging. If you want to see my daughter perform here she is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TOYmiVq6qdrac

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Judith Zur Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad that these ideas were able to help your daughter during her performance! I watched the video...I loved it! I was so proud to watch her put herself out there and do so well! Thank you for sharing this experience with me! I'm rooting for her!

[@TheMightRoux]

I really liked all those advices. I felt nervous just thinking about this topic haha! I know it will be really helpful, I never thought about confidence like this and now that I saw the video, I think back on all the times I felt kind of blocked. Thank you very much for this I needed this :D

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+TheMightRoux Thank you so much for watching! I have a couple of other videos that you might also want to check out. They are: 3 ways to fix a nervous singing voice - Sing with confidence! Why does your singing voice feel trapped or stuck? Please let me know how it goes. I'd love to hear you sing!

[@stephanies.casasola4371]

I feel finally someone understands what does singing or being an artist is for me. Thank u, because listening out of myself makes me feel connected. I´m sure we will be friends if we were near. Anyway I declare abundance for you as you have give it for the world and me. Thanks again.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Thank you so much Stephanie!! We can always be internet pen pals! Thank you for your kind words! I truly appreciate it!

[@ashleyjohnson2123]

I love this! Thank you for doing this video. I just recently found your channel, and working through your videos is definitely improving my sound. Btw, you could make a rockin' therapist. These exercises have a really great CBT feel to them..reframing! Confidence building! I love it!! I am really impressed with you! Thank you so much for helping me!!

[@vaudyP]

great video important ideation to cultivate. and so tangibly expressed.

[@TheRT0529]

You are incredible. The way you explain your tips and tools is incredible. So simple, but helps so much.. super grateful for these videos:)

[@monicapalansky2957]

You have approached confidence in a totally different way and I love it. It is the way I feel when singing and has given me something important to work on. thanks!

[@myramoyano2316]

Thanks Madeleine , I have to perform la vie en rose this Friday in front of a large group , and you helped me a lot!!! Thanks again .

[@chelseadaley9770]

this video is so helpful and i want to thank you so much because i always get very shy and hide away my inner feelings about myself by the way i sound and i just don't want to care about anyone else think about me i know who i am as a person and i have been trying to get out of the way to get out of my own head

[@KimiJoy]

This is the most beneficial video I've ever watched! THANK YOU! I am going to practice this exercise every single day. I already feel more confident!

[@stacyrodgers3198]

Im going on The Voice next month, but i am not as confident as i should be knowing ppl will be watching but i am working on it. This will help me sooo much i know.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Go get Stacy!!! You are sharing who you are with the world and the world will be better for it!

[@PaulaRaBir]

Absolutely love this!!! Thank you for sharing/ giving your light. This is awesome!

[@classyteacherdiva]

Worry is a bigee. Letting go of worry about how others will receive you is major. I think letting go of this fear reduces anxiety about 50%

[@siprachakraborty4637]

Hi ma'am your voice is very sweet...and I like your instructions very much.

[@1blnviews227]

Hey Madeleine! So far I have been the best "shower singer")))) Thank you! This video makes me think. It is helpful!

[@josegochez94]

thank you so much, this is a wonderful video!!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+JOSE GOCHEZ Thanks you much Jose!! Big hugs to you!

[@usosbrutalino7646]

thank you so much this is very helpful and so far this is the best I've seen your informations are straight to the point that is why your different

[@donclough4222]

Hi. I just discovered your video series. I used to do a lot of singing in church, accompanied by my dad or grandmother on keyboards. As an adult now, I'm not as comfortable singing in public, and I want to change that. I hope that you're series will help with that. Thank you for your videos.

[@bittersweetcomunicazioneda2303]

You are Amazing! I love your style, everything you say it's exactly the way I feel, now I'm sure not to be the only one feeling it! Thanks for your special advice!!

[@notinterested1536]

I actually did pause it and ponderrrrred. I came up with, its knowing that the other humans (audience) will understand what you mean to be doing, or at least will understand that you are truly expressing something and it's important enough to you that you don't care how strange or eccentric the activity will be in which you express yourself. And also you're beyond embarrassment. And you what you're doing. Going to hit play now…interested.

[@notinterested1536]

Now I watched on I liked yours better. ty

[@hosannachild]

Thank you so much for this! I truly needed to hear this and practice it - not just with singing, but with everyday life as well!

Thank you for this video! I am still learning so much from your singing lessons, even though I took lessons for 5 1/2 years here in the Netherlands.

[@sheisstrongpodcast]

i like the part of who cares what anyone else things, i hope that i can apply this well, i get alot of stage fright, lately i get the shaky voice to, my mind say your not good enough singer and so many negative thoughts, i think i'll try everything you've said, i'll focus on enjoying it, i should focus on how i'll feel after, not about who thinks am a good singer

[@jocelynjones6272]

You inspired me so much! I really appreciate everything you do, especially with your free voice lessons! Thank you for being so generous to share your talents. May God Bless you more.

[@sharonsmith480]

Thank you for sharing these tips. I will practise them next time before going on the stage.

[@rebekahresendis9251]

Thanks so much for sharing. Fear is something I struggle with from my childhood.

[@marentenney3662]

You are such a GOOD teacher. Such detail and knowledge. Thank you!

[@JesusourRedeemer1]

Thank you so much for this! You truly are amazing and a blessing!

[@juliecongo2466]

LOVE THIS! Need this on so many levels in myself. Thank you so much for making this!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Yay!! Thanks for sharing that Julie! i"m so glad this video helped!

[@yeahyeahyaha2]

this is fantastic. Thank you so much for the vid.

[@FranciscoJavierSantanaMancilla]

these methods are very good

[@HappyAbcdoremi]

Awesomeness! Thank you so much for this video!

[@julieb.3307]

I love this! I have a solo in my vocal group's show (this Friday) and I am terrified. I can't get out of my head and let go! I try to control every note, breath, etc and I think I'm a mediocre singer. I think this video will help a lot though! My solo is Abba's I have a dream and it's my first solo ever.

[@coconutcaramelgamez6882]

This helps me so much as I have a beauty and the beast audition for a school SHOW! I’m so scared as I haven’t gone to any theatre school and things like that and I really want to try

[@litawi7869]

I've never heard this put so well. Thus is so helpful that I'm subscribing! Your bubbliness, helped too! Lol

[@Boddissatva]

Once again thank you. This video was so helpful.

[@hayleyward9578]

Thankyou so much for your training vidios, I have found them extremely helpful .

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Hayley Ward Thank you!! That means a lot!

[@manalani3724]

i want to give you a million thumbs up with this video.

[@Tanya_SingWinStudio]

Wow. I'm so glad to find you on line. Looking forward to personal lessons one day. Thank you so much

[@laurenlouisemusic8066]

Thank you for these tips it helps a lot! xxxx

[@jane4028]

I super like this! Very helpful. Thanks and I think I love you now. 😊😊

[@fecdiamondbar]

Wish I could see this youtube earlier. It is very useful and helps me instantly as I practice singing today! Thank you so much! You are indeed a great teacher! Thanks for setting my voice free at last. For so many years, I feel my voice being trapped and not breathing well every time when I sing on stage solo. I am so frustrated about myself. Now, I am so glad you have led me to the light of the tunnel! I will continue to practice this method to enjoy singing on stage next time. I know it takes time for the body and mind to remember this new "technique". Please continue to make more youtube like this! God bless!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

HI DD! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me! I'm glad that this video helped to connect you with your voice. It's hard to remain open and trusting when it comes to the flow of the voice, (especially while on stage) But if you stay with this feeling, you will have connected with the truest sense of inner confidence and freedom. Happy Singing!

[@bejoyful7]

Hi Madeleine Harvey Thank you so much for replying me! You are truly awesome! Just a question regarding “ without explanation “ when singing. Since I always record myself n listen to it afterwards so I can make improvement. It will naturally make me feel good or bad as I evaluate my performance in the recording. How should I keep myself always positive or with no explanation as I sing next time?

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

This is a really great question. (And well done at listening to your recordings for feedback.) The important thing to do is to separate yourself from the results. You are an artist my friend. So think of it like that. A painter has to paint many different layers of a painting before it is finished. They paint the background, the foreground and the subject. When you look at your performances in that way, you can see the areas clearly where you want to make an adjustment but without punishing yourself. It is simply an area of your painting that you'd like to (add more color, definition, contrast, etc.) It took me a LONG time to be able to listen to myself on a recording and do this. But I promise, you will get there. And you'll actually have more fun in your performances! You're painting sonic landscapes!

[@fecdiamondbar]

Wow Madeleine, I can't believe you are actually taking time to answer my question. Your explanation and the metaphor you used is awesome. First of all, i apologize that i had a typo in the previous message. My phone automatically changed my word from "expectation" to "explanation". I am glad you still understand what I was asking...lol! I did not check my typo before sending it, sorry. Anyway, no one could ever have explained to me as good as you did. You are truly a great vocal teacher, you can sing well and also know how to teach! You have a lot of gift! I feel more encouraged to continue to sing better! Thanks again and God bless! =)

[@toddryanfitch3504]

Really cool video, i’m going to practice this all afternoon.

[@stacyrodgers3198]

Watching again and again

[@PsNoBs]

this is an absolute gem !! woowwwwwww

[@kalaranjith9687]

Hi your videos are really awesome, encouraging and useful. Thank you so much 👍

[@mattisonfuller3351]

I have to sing a solo part in my chorus class and my stomach hurt so bad cause I was so scared and now I feel better and I’m not as scared but I’m not sure I’m ready yet I’m terrified I have to sing a full song by Carrie Underwood and everyone thinks I’m gonna do so good and I don’t want to disappoint them I’m so scared

[@rainecaictin3714]

Ooh my it's really like your talking to me it's really soulful.. Thank u so much God bless your heart.. 😍

[@SassyScentsTM]

You are wonderful. Thank you for teaching me how to give myself a confidence boost!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

I'm so glad this video helped! thank you so much for your kind words!

[@megang8]

Your are an amazing teacher!!! Thank you for your energy:)

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

I'm so glad this video resonated with you Megan! Lot's of love!

[@y0daf00d]

You're a great teacher. Really good energy

[@beebex2265]

Hi there. I’m a new subscriber just seeing this post. As well as the confidence issue I struggle with frog in throat. Thank u for any advice.

[@jakehahn2457]

Love this one. Well done Madeleine 👍

[@haridasudupa5412]

Forget public singing. I am scared of singing even in front of my wife. Of course I have almost no control on pitch. But how do I make her recognize my tiny improvements! !

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Baby steps. Haridas. Start with a song that you feel is in your comfort zone. This is a song that's going to feel conversational and that you can connect to. This will help put your mind at ease about the technical aspects that way you can anchor a positive feeling to performing. This is where confidence really takes off. When YOU know that you did good. When you can accept where you are and celebrate your achievements, it's easier for people to respond in a loving way. And even if they don't...that's ok too. Cuz YOU still know that YOU did great! I really hope this helps! Happy Singing!

[@placesandspaces1660]

this gave me more confidence for my Christmas concert thank-you

[@haleigh2366]

p-funk allstars I'm watching this cuz I'm singing in a Christmas concert too.... I'm so nervous

[@laurenmirabal6152]

This has helped me so so much!! Thank you!!!

[@haridasudupa5412]

Thank you Madeline.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

You're very welcome!

[@reigndiamonds6992]

Great video! This lesson really helps with my singing and violin playing.😀

[@amandashipman8154]

I love you so much, I am going to have to sing tomorrow and I am really nervous.

[@madcowley1936]

I actually just love you

[@hunterbronkhorst208]

Thank you

[@jakehahn2457]

This is so good, Madeleine 💙

[@camryngove4247]

Thank you so much for helping me with my confidence I have show choir tryouts in about a month and I have such bad anxiety and stage fright thinking about trying out if you have any other tips could you please let me know I am so thankful that you take time to help people with this your videos are so helpful and I hope I can be more confident in front of people😊

[@elizabethhamm]

Using your video to teach a high school choir!

[@KaneTitus]

awesome video and great advice! thank you for making these :)

[@BelovedLivingWater]

Oh my god! Thank you for saving me🌹

[@Yehomusic]

Thank you for these wonderful videos:)