My Throat Hurts When I Sing - What Do I Do? Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy

[@tatemcilwain1775]

Dude why the hell do so many people make dealing with these problems seem so convoluted when you made it seem so simple and straightforward. This video was so helpful

[@MrSkullis]

The singing lightly which teaches me that my throat is open then adding resonance and practicing scales worked like magic. I now understand what it means for my throat to be open, ken tamplin is truly an awesome teacher. When I get my job I'm definitely signing up for his course.

[@HappilyAnonymousGirl]

Ken, I bought your course awhile back and I just wanted to share something here. I was not able to use your course after getting it, because my throat would hurt. I tried to figure out what was going on and I could never figure it out. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago and I found out from the doctor that I have hypothyroidism. Not only that, but I have a severe case of it that was causing swelling in my neck and face. It also was causing me to have difficulty breathing. It felt like I was always breathing through a very thin straw, and the harder I tried to get more air in, the more I would tense up. I’ve been taking thyroid medication for two weeks now and not only has my breathing improved drastically, but my swelling is completely gone and I can do all sorts of vocal exercises without that pain anymore. I’m so glad I finally figured out what was causing this issue for me and I just wanted to share that here, so maybe I can help somebody else with the same issue. If you have trouble breathing deeply or freely and are tired all the time, among other possible symptoms, then go see your doctor about your thyroid. Your thyroid affects a lot of different things in your body that are all unrelated to each other. So, if you have a lot of issues going on that seem unrelated and you can’t figure out what’s going on, it might be that. I hope this helps someone. It’s definitely changed my life already.

[@androth1502]

you can become a better singer just listening to ken's free stuff on his channel than you can paying most professionals for lessons.

[@Why19501]

I 💯 percent agree. Most people string you along. I once told this teacher “i want to see results “ she never talked to me again…lol

[@musicwith9lives]

Yes, yet I want to take his course when I can afford it..a few expenses to take care of

[@MiriamFernandez-vw7yh]

Hi, I'm a soprano, I'm taking singing classes, however sometimes I feel pain in my throat even though I don't use it... a hug for you from Costa Rica!!!🎶❤

[@marktaylor420]

Voice must be maintained; by keeping healthy. Exercise every day. Avoid dry throat from too much antihistamine. Know difference chest voice and head voice. have fun and no forcing it!

[@goldeneagle8625]

That's a very interesting point you bring up. I take antihistamines for my hay fever allergy. How did you come across this? Do you know people who have this problem?

[@RenePeraza]

Singer to the doctor: "It only hurts when I sing." Doctor: "Don't sing!"

[@lolaeva1136]

Hey Ken, please please please please can you do a 10 minute BEGINNERS vocal warm up... so with simple intervals, that arent too fast and that are in an appropriate range. Unfortunately I can't afford yoir course atm so would really appreciate this. Thank you, brother 🙏

[@selda_KZ]

I'm more a r&b pop kinda singer so i don't sing growls n aggressive vocals but i came to learn how to not strain my vocals n not tight up my throat. Very good 👍🏼✨lesson. 🖤

[@troylupold220]

Ken...you hit the nail on the head! I've been a singing drummer for a long time and probably have done my fair share of damage. I was just singing in the shower to Careless Whisper on KZbin wondering why I was having a hard time. This video was the next video afterwards. Perfect! I really enjoy all that you post and your teachings. Thank you Ken! Troy

[@riyourinkashime2640]

Just the right video! My throat hurts after singing "Open Arms" of Journey, and I'm aware that I force my voice to do it. Thanks for the video! ❤️

[@Tojoin845]

Thank you Ken for your help. My sister started to notice improvement in my singing and it's all because of your video that teaches the right things to its viewers. Thanks again!

[@mogaldeatasugubeata]

super stoked you made the sore vs. hoarse distinction, i feel a lot less worried now. hehe

[@nickemfive8866]

Golden tips for beginners here. Luckily I have never been hoarse, not even once. Which means I am probably doing something correctly. Sore might happen, if I am overambitious with the extreme high range exercises. I have one of those personalities who easily get caught up in a process and never stop until the result is achieved. But I am learning how to mitigate this desire. The KTVA foundation is really good. Recently I got severe food poisoning and instead of 6 days of practise and 1 resting day I got 6 days mostly in bed and only 1 workout day. When I was good enough to stand up I restarted the program and the voice was still there! Had some issues hearing myself clearly after being sick, but the muscular strength was there as before. I went from bed to the workout. Even hit the C6 on the first day after being sick. So the KTVA course gives you a really strong foundation. If you do it correctly it will not let you down. It's rock solid!

[@lifeattractslife]

Being regular church going folk, singing was just a part of everyday worship but I did some real damage to my voice when I was the lead singer of a rock cover band in my teens. Our setlist would include bands like Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, RHCP, HedPE, The Offspring...and the like. My throat would often hurt and I didn't know the balance between airy and throaty voice. I just wanted to imitate the sound coming out of my speakers I didn't know anything about compression and EQ back then. When James Labrie (Dream Theater) would sing a high note, his tongue would come out of his mouth and he was clearly doing what you were doing here. Being a silly/rebellious teenager I thought it looked uncool then but I wish I had realized then how important it was to learn how to sing correctly doing the techniques you showed here. Thank you!

[@shawno66]

I have Ken's course. It was life changing. For real.

[@joshuaansley1361]

I've been doing your KTVA SINCE February, and it is absolutely mind blowing information. 🤯

[@sarahhurst140]

Now, I can definitely tell that this lesson is gonna help my voice out quite a bit! Thank you, Sir Ken, I'm learning so much from you man! And enjoying it thoroughly! Btw, that's a sharp t-shirt you're rockin in this video, my friend! Hope your day is greatly blessed! Peace out!😎💜🌍

[@kentamplin]

Awesome! Thanks, Sarah! Only 4 days left! Try my course before you buy! 2 weeks access for $1. What are you waiting for? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5q4i52kfZ5sqpI

[@applecharlotte1981]

@@kentamplinHi Ken, very warm greetings from Scotland. I adore you and have watched you for years. I used to sing with the National Jazz Orchestra of Scotland however at the age of 28 I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and you can imagine how it has affected my ability (not only to sing but to play my Trumpet). The hoarseness you speak of is what I’m experiencing almost as if when I’m singing higher notes it’s like my voice is stuck between overtones, (if that makes sense?) ENT have checked my vocal chords etc… and everything apparently looks good, however this hoarseness is really getting me down as is the pain when I try to sing now. I’m not formally or classically trained as a singer as Trumpet is my first instrument. I’d love to take your course but due to my poor health I’m worried that I may not be capable of completing it as everything revolves around my health now. I will try this as you have suggested I hope 🤞🏼 it may help. Any other tips? Obviously as a trumpeter I’m well versed in the diaphragmatic breathing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as singing is one of the only things that can make me feel better. Kindest Regards Charlotte 🙏🏼💜☺️

[@hisnameisiam808]

​@@applecharlotte1981 you should see a naturopath. Trust me, regular doctors just can't do some things because they are restricted by what they are taught to a certain extent. They do a lot of things good but some things they just don't know how to use some of the amazing properties that plants have because they are not trained to do so.

[@TooleyPeter]

Let's just say it. Ken is the man.

[@JOHNKUHNMUSIC]

OMG! This is SO spot on...once AGAIN...I remember a very simliar video ya did acouple yrs back, which REALLY resonated with all the tutorials Id interalized to date. At THAT time, I really wasnt "there". Most of of the vowel mods, use of the diaphram, really "getting" PING is KING, tongue placement, etc wasnt in muscle memory yet..All tunes had to be selectively "fixed" consciously. After my 3 recent surgerys, Im really battling hard to get my stamina back and likely OVER practicing ,almost daily BUT? hittin it for 3.5 hrs last night, using my lil gig set up LIVE, (which really helps) I think Ill be doing the same tonite! The un GODLY humidity here isnt even bothering me anymore.(been this way for weeks..lol). I remember some of the "unsavory" comments on some of those EARLY tutorials about your tongue and even tonsils>>LOL ,and some of the strange feqs resonating from your "exps"..LOL..I was laughin TOO ...at that time...NOW, I GET IT and realize when all your priceless techniques finally come together, automatically, PAIN/PROBLEM FREE singing is the result.😎

[@kentamplin]

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[@johnnyzilla]

Spot on! Dude, this kind of information is gold. Its amazing that Ken does this for free here in YT 🙏🏻

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Spot on. A lot of practice.

[@Pickinbuddy]

This man is 100% RIGHT!

[@OldDragonHunter]

Thanks for always emphasizing the fundamentals, Ken!

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure!

[@cadeevans4623]

Thanks for sending and sharing the tips and info on throat and singing Ken

[@kentamplin]

Always my pleasure, Cade. Hope you are well!

[@kentamplin]

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[@cadeevans4623]

Thanks very much Ken yep I'm well hope your well also

[@cadeevans4623]

Thanks Ken for sending me this link much appreciated buddy

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude, that's a lion shirt! Yes! Man, my throat never hurts when I'm singing live (I do 2-3 solo gigs a week). But when it does hurt sometimes after I record vocals, so I'm guessing I'm subconsciously not applying the same (correct) technique.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} and great info...and GREAT SHIRT!!!

[@Jett-mf2dw]

Usually just the muscles hurt, not really my "throat" per se.. hope that makes sense. I just figured I was building muscle

[@Jett-mf2dw]

I felt the most tension on the ooo

[@BenHurren]

Ken's course is awesome 🙂. I'm three weeks in and aware it can take years, but I've found there's already a slight subtle improvement in my mix voice (which is my weakest attribute). I recommend drinking loads of water whilst practicing though as Ken really puts you to work! 😄

[@kentamplin]

Great to hear!

[@oziosmans]

Awesomely excellent narrative 🎵💖🙏🎉

[@seancollins9597]

When are you going to release your own clothing line so we can not only sing like Ken Tamplin, but also look like Ken Tamplin? The shirts are the missing link for us!

[@kentamplin]

Maybe next year? Haha! Only 4 days left! Try my course before you buy! 2 weeks access for $1. What are you waiting for? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5q4i52kfZ5sqpI

[@renny1712]

I love tigers 🐅

[@racheldahliamusic]

Haha I kind of like this one too

[@bryanmaderazo5729]

Thank u so so much. You save my throat.

[@shouting252]

3:13 아에이오우, 4:51, 6:30설명, 6:40시작, 7:17설명, 7:19시작, 8:04, 8:44HIGH 9:13

[@robertjbelenger]

Really valuable info. Thanks Ken.

[@tottokristiansen5868]

depends on the feel of the song right? listen to elvis doing only pure chest voice on if i can dream. it takes alot of power ,but to get the message through u really cant sing it any other way can you? and he's doing all the wrong things right? but still....it seems right. this is science really! you hav a lot og good pointers my friend ,dont get me wrong! i love what youre doing ! but growling and all those things is in use when doing rock or ballads. i rearly get tired but whenever i do its because i dint have the right sound on stage .and when that happends u work harder...its a natural thing right? lets blame it on the sound guy haha! enjoy youre channel and keep it going! shout out from Totto in Norway!

[@erichebert8564]

I will focus on that because i noticed my throat does hurt if i sing for a long time

[@tylerhackner9731]

Thank you for your advice

[@kentamplin]

My pleasure! Only 4 days left! Try my course before you buy! 2 weeks access for $1. What are you waiting for? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5q4i52kfZ5sqpI

[@musicwith9lives]

Also Chronic fatigue syndrome and dry throat, you have a raw n dry throat 24/7. Yet if keeping vocal in the throat open, will it change? Ill take Kens tutorial and work on this🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉cause proof is in the singing!!!!!!! Want to take his course when able!!

[@sovannaramey8144]

Useful lessons!

[@rojoratatatata4002]

Thank you!

[@jeffschielka7845]

Hey Ken! Happy Hump Day! Hope you are doing well? Hopefully you are enjoying your summer. Thanks for the vid Ken. ☮✌😎

[@kentamplin]

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[@jeffschielka7845]

@@kentamplin Good to hear!😎

[@kentamplin]

@@jeffschielka7845 Pass it along, if you like.

[@jeffschielka7845]

@@kentamplin Sure will.😎

[@Trom_bones]

Recently I started using a ton of air when I sing because I’m trying to extend my range, I understand what tension is and that hasn’t really been my problem. But I think I’ve been using too much air and that honestly might be keeping me from extending my range

[@kentamplin]

Using too much air is the enemy of the voice.

[@edelcorrallira]

I'm now pretty concerned, being an Ed it's easy for me to go horse (Wilburrr) :O Awesome as always, and yeah ... did find a couple of things that need quite a bit of attention. You rock Ken!

[@RAMIR3Z0]

Hey, Ken. What do you think about death metal?

[@stephenmcgraw3610]

I think I use to much air It’s like I lost it but I am a singer Wondering how I can it back

[@rojoratatatata4002]

Great video

[@nitrospidergaming7394]

I'm currently not worried about distorsion, I'm mainly worried about my throat tightening up on high notes. Will this exursice also work for that and if so, do I need to changed anything for head voice?

[@pamcas4502]

This has definitely been super helpful! When trying the airiness, my throat feels really dry and sore. I know it's because of what you said, that too much air dries out the vocal chords. How long should I practice the first step (super airy)?

[@predragstancic1972]

First of all wish you a welcoming hello to everyone, Is it too much of me to add an suggestion to the list he made ? ... i mean im not as competent so i dont wanna be rude or something but i think he didnt cover important one and its underdeveloped small muscles around the larynx or the vocal cords to be more precise... vocal cords are closed by muscles (to be exact ventricular folds) and its ableness to keep them at certain closure makes sure that the pitch and tone dont variate as well as the endurance of the singing/maintaning the healthy professional sounding voice for longer times but also how long can you sustain to sing without big brakes like when you have a long studio session or private karaoke session or live public karaoke session (this also has connection to the diaphragm endurance and how slow and steady can you keep it)... if you sound breathy or you dont, but you go breathier and breahtier while barely noticing it over time while you sing you should probably train those small muscles, so you have fewer hoarsness and vocal fatigue (singing breathy for longer times can hurt too, cuz it affects vocal folds with high volume of air and over time vocal folds get irritated and you could expirience hoarsness or vocal fatigue from it too)... this Ken Templin advice is awesome i just tought maybe you could use this hint for those that were quite as kids and spoken just occasionaly this could help out, for those who push strong breathe through troat and try to push for the high notes and want to be seen like they are really trying to get the notes but cant and sound thin and squicky and tense etc please listen to this guy he knows what he talks about for sure ! i hope you guys find this helpful and hopefuly Ken Tampling doesnt mind the suggestion :O :D Have fun and sound like a Pro ! Predrag Stancic

[@neilknope2571]

Hi ken, can you do a vocal analysis of slaughter , fly to the angels

[@ErlendBuflod]

I just wanna say this content is amazing. The way things are explained and demonstrated gives (at least me) us alot of a-ha experiences! Your channel and all your videoes should be saved and kept in a vault for the future good of humanity.

[@Godbooteringword]

Hi Hulk Ken, i could sing well; but i need a vocal coach

[@kentamplin]

Now's the time. Only 4 days left! Try my course before you buy! 2 weeks access for $1. What are you waiting for? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5q4i52kfZ5sqpI

[@Jobenhaim]

Hello! do you have lessons for very beginners?? Thank you!

[@kentamplin]

Yes! Check out my website: kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@ac_hype2909]

Can you please react to George Michael and Smokey Robinson’s live performance of careless whisper ???

[@erich84502ify]

Mine does but my neighbors have even more pain

[@forcefamilyadventures]

Nice! Coolio thanks Kenny. Question....honest question...what's with the tongue? Why do you bring it forward like you are about to stick your tongue out at people?

[@kentamplin]

Ken's tongue placement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3-QqmCteJamrrM Check out Adam Lambert's tongue at 4:57 in this video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5OYin-GmJylY7M Check out Whitney's tongue placement in this video.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3KcnqCwapVriNE&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR19_xGI1pkvV-AZrESJDyNl3j5XecktYzm9B_r47WsLcHgT2LuamymmUqc

[@maongkala7598]

Nice shirt🔥

[@CaptchaNeon]

Mine cramps up, feels like it’s rapidly swelling and that’s within 3 minutes and I just can’t figure out what’s wrong

[@kentamplin]

Training a relaxation response with an open throat helps to minimize throat tension.

[@kirkegregor5687]

Amazing lesson, Ken! Cheers from Russia!

[@H.O.P.E222]

Like I don’t know how to do it right I’m over singing and shit and I’m tired of my throat hurting after one song bro

[@michaelblody3053]

🎶...Aaaaaae 🎶 !!

[@Sqweeps924]

I'm sure by now I'm probably recognized as 'that guy who likes Roy Orbison and has lots of bad questions' lol. Always love the tips and tricks videos! I remember when I first started trying music and I would ask teachers, students, musicians, and anybody else who would listen "how do you sing higher? What does it feel like and how do you work on it? I've noticed i have the habit of just kind of yelling louder rather than actually having pitch control." And everybody would always say "you'll know it once it happens." At this point I have the mindset of 'I've gone through huge improvement over the past couple of years but I don't know for certain if my technique is sound or if I'm doing it safely'. Your videos always help with that.

[@tammyevans7333]

Thanks for the tips!

[@kentamplin]

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[@marty7wizard7]

it's crazy to me that people want to hear distortion, i like it smooth personally.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

9:29 💉for all those horror movie extras out there lol

[@Malachiaya]

Hey Ken, I had laryngitis about a month ago and I still cannot sing like normal or use any distortion at all. My throat of voice box doesn't hurt at all and I can speak normal but my higher register is affected and my distortion/grit is highly affected, any tips on how to get my voice back?

[@mackenzielewis5703]

Same! My falsetto is crap now and it’s been almost 3 montjs

[@williamsowusu-adubofour2848]

Frankly spoken 😊

[@Achala148]

Hi Ken. Can you do John Farnham 'you're the voice'? Thanks xox

[@kentamplin]

Sadly, no. John Farnham has the videos removed.

[@Achala148]

@@kentamplin I found this one :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpPOgI2KiNulftU Would love your analysis, he is a home grown from Aussie ;) xox

[@reuelgiddiel23]

Ken which tongue placement do you prefer?.

[@kentamplin]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3-QqmCteJamrrM

[@reuelgiddiel23]

@@kentamplin Thank you.

[@jakejudy5455]

Mine hurts when trying to sing past my range

[@lucycooper55]

I have laryngeal spasms. Wakes me up from a dead sleep. :( I would love to find a cure

[@KingConan]

I can pray for that to go away if you’re interested. 😁🙏

[@kentamplin]

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[@lucycooper55]

@@KingConan eyes are closed and head is bowed

[@olderendirt]

I don't have them when I'm asleep, but I get a blank space sometimes when I try to sing. Especially if I try to hold a tone or do even a small glide. I've been to an ENT to be scoped and went to speech therapy for several months. They think I may have a paralyzed vocal chord. If I put my hand on my neck I can physically feel my neck jump. I don't want to do botox because it doesn't always work so I'm trying to approach it by paying extra attention to the muscular movements in my neck, posture, and breath support. I tend to have some acid reflux at night so I elevate my head, too. Sorry this is so long, but maybe something will help you. It's very frustrating when I can hit a note dead on, but it quickly sounds like bad uncontrolled vibrato. Good luck to you!

[@lucycooper55]

@@olderendirt thanks !! Yes, been to ent and therapy. They think maybe autoimmune related since I have AS as well. I use to be able to hit any note. Still can but every time I try to sing my voice shuts down, eyes and nose starts profusely watering. No sound can come out during these episodes. Does every time. Hoping Ken Tamplin strategies can help

[@rihannaimvu8834]

I be oversinging 😂✋🏾

[@dynamo5326]

Hey Ken, when I drop my tongue and open my throat more it seems like my tone changes drastically from what I want it to be. What's going on? It sounds a lot darker

[@kentamplin]

Your question is a great conversation for the forum, please consider posting there, you'll get great feedback! forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/ Only 4 days left! Try my course before you buy! 2 weeks access for $1. What are you waiting for? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5q4i52kfZ5sqpI

[@michaelblody3053]

Why type of songs are you singing and for how long ?

[@Rabbit-nm1sz]

thank you for all the knowledge about vocals that you provide. maybe if I have to take vocal lessons I won't be able to because I don't have much money for it. so I am very helped by your KZbin channel, thank you from Indonesia

[@kentamplin]

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[@ianmackenzie686]

Aaaaa for me is a bit easier than the ahhhhh...wonder why that is.

[@AustinKoleCarlisle]

so essentially, distortion is like putting super-strength fuel in a car engine and if it can't handle the excess power, you risk damaging it? in other words, distortion can be achieved safely over time as your vocal cords strengthen?

[@kentamplin]

Yes.

[@AustinKoleCarlisle]

@@kentamplin thank you. this video helped me tremendously as i do not have the strength yet to safely distort, but i will slowly incorporate the technique over time.

[@kentamplin]

@@AustinKoleCarlisle Slow and steady wins the race. You will do it! Rock on!

[@B4rdsLonG]

Haahha i found it, this is the advice i need

[@renny1712]

The proof is in the Tiger 🐅!!!🤣🎼🎤

[@fatimahzm754]

Oh no, my brain and throat still disconnected:(

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

Black Dog gave me a hernia. Not joking, hospital next tuesday.

[@jenniferloomis5052]

Why do l loose my voice when I sing ?

[@kentamplin]

Are you doing my course? kentamplinvocalacademy.com/

[@richermorin]

im the kind of triple AAA guy who always do 210%

[@CizerKedi]

2nd

[@kentamplin]

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[@arturoalmazan5262]

sucks when your throat is just hurting

[@kentamplin]

It does.

[@predpalina]

Don't sing!?;)

[@kentamplin]

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