Michael Trimble Vocal Method "Identifying the True Mask"

[@Starglance]

Mind blowing. The first teacher I found who really explanes the secrets. In such a comprehensive way. Thank you so much

[@Little_Duck_]

Hello. This video changed my life. If only every singer could watch this. Thank you sir, God bless you.

[@Crowbar11115]

This is the absolute best video I have ever seen on the Human voice. I'm a Voice Actor and this video completely changed my life! Zero exaggeration. I applied the technique of not letting my breath leak and my performances leveled-up overnight. My Creature/Monster voices sound massive now and my ability to tap into any resonance I need is now as second nature as blinking. My singing has grown leaps and bounds as well. For the first time in my life I can sing with power and not strain myself at all. Thank you so much for these amazing videos!

[@jefolson6989]

Voice acting was extremely tiring for my voice so I gave it up. I'm glad you found this if it helps

[@jefolson6989]

When you hit the spot, you know it, and then singing gets fun!

[@GunAssassinx29]

I just discovered I was using my resonance wrong yesterday. I started using his "D or B" exercise and I felt this intense vibration right behind the eyes and between the eyebrows. As long as you keep your notes sitting in that area, you find that you can go up and down your entire range with intense volume, free vibrato and what he calls the "invisible throat, jaw and tongue"! Finally I am having fun! haha

[@jefolson6989]

@@GunAssassinx29 sound like you are finding the magic pocket!

[@miyuki2206]

Still haven't found mine :(

[@rowanmeyer1817]

​@@miyuki2206any luck?

[@ahava77]

💯

[@ysteinskre444]

Thank you for sharing Michael! Every opera-student should see your videos. This is the truth explained in a very simple way. Greetings from Norway!

[@ysteinskre444]

Thank you, I will! I have sung since 1997, and I think that if I had seen your videos then, I would have found my voice much earlier... Now, after nearly 20 years, I sing quite well, so I can very esily recognise the topics you speak about. Espesially "slender singing" and explenation of the appogio, and of course this video about singing in the true mask. It is just like I want to do, and what I should have done from the very begining, but I didnt. I established no Appoggio, and I was pressing air through, like you demonstranter with a thin paper. I did not "hold the breath" (this "before coffing"-feeling. It works! All the best! Øystein

[@moedemama]

like you said, too many people want to teach without sufficient knowledge and experience.. ive been learning on my own for a year or two now and im so happy i came across your channel. thank you for these excelent videos

[@cozmos21]

Sir, you are a true Master. Thank you and looking forward for more valuable knoledge to come.

[@artworld355]

Sir what Caruso say about breathing "do contrary emotion" is that right sir?

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

I wish I had found your videos 20 years ago. I got the breathing going by bouncing off various KZbin teachers n religiously doing the exercises until one day it came together n then it dropped back then I found it again! So I still have to find the coordination some days......now the mask....Michael really now is my guru as I find how to move forward n at 54 finally crack the code n put it all together! a big thanks to !!

[@ClergetMusic]

You should also visit IMSLP and get the singing texts of both Lampertis (Francesco and Giovanni Battista), Luigi LaBlache, and Manuel Garcia II. Garcia’s text has been very instructional for me but if I hadn’t studied Lamperti and LaBlache first some of Garcia’s book wouldn’t have been as clear to me.

[@Aaa-pz6nh]

These videos have really help me see something a bit clearer and helped me unlock some things I’ve been struggling with. I really appreciate your knowledge and time

[@stevenburton7922]

Michael, you are an amazing singer / teacher. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and that of those who influenced you in your early years. I really like how you can give an example of the wrong way and follow it up with the right way. That is priceless. We will all be singing better and bringing beautiful music to this planet because of your generous teaching. Thank you! Steven

[@kimhornhem5399]

such an amazing and direct teacher, the enthusiasm makes this so enjoyable to learn

[@Zoologic21]

Can I just say that demonstration of air leakage in falsetto with the tissue was just so perfect and simplistic yet effective at portraying what I hardly believed in/understood before? This is easy to follow and he runs through everything that does and doesn't work and the reasons why they do and don't.

[@judylin1324]

This video answered so many of the questions in my head. I have tried to ask different vocal teachers but no one was able to explain so clearly and directly! I wish I had found this video a long time ago. Thank you for sharing!

[@Andres_Stone]

Sir, you are a blessing to all bel canto students!

[@deitydog8404]

This video is so helpful, especially the examples you do. I'm not even a classical singer but your youtube-channel is a goldmine and it has helped my singing. Cheers!, Sierk

[@user-of4kk4in9f]

I got sick of youtube teachers so i threw them out and worked much of this out myself trusting my breath and anatomy. Then i found you! You confirmed what i was doing. Back to the classical training. You're very wise in singing.

[@user-of4kk4in9f]

I'd like to add I just read your book! The more I learn from you the better I get. The point of Appogio or lean seemed so mystical at first but it's REAL and it anchors the voice. For me messa de voce worked best to find that point rather than staccatos as i have heavy chords and i needed to be forced to lighten up. Finally i am beginning to feel freedom.

[@JO-tw5yd]

I how long have you been singing for?

[@vflatminor]

Wow... Just wow. Thank you, Michael! This is really a wonderful video. I was getting a little frustrated while singing in the mask correctly, and I can truly say your advice had saved me! Now I'm getting a lot of fun singing and experiment with resonance through my own body. It feels good. For all that confused opera singers like me, listen to this man. He knows. Cheers!

[@Cloppa2000]

Incredible! Brilliantly explained! I've paid for two online courses and only got so far in years.. This information set off a lightbulb in my head and I now know I was singing through my nose with my mask too low! I was also reshaping my vowels as taught and I couldn't pronounce any words in my higher range and certainly couldn't sing through consonants! Found your videos and immediately can sing everything better that I've been trying to sing for years! Don't change the shape of the throat. Don't modify vowels and the mask is above the nasal area! Absolutely mind-blown!!!

[@justinkemper8209]

THE WHINING TIP IS AMAAZING!! My voice just all of a sudden works

[@turkmusik]

This is incredible. I improved my voice significantly just by watching this one video. Thank you so much, Mr. Trimble!

[@r.riansets760]

I've got goosebumps.. You are so freaking incredible.. Glad to find about this channel..

[@DanielAvinashVOX]

Totally agree! Voice coach Patsy Rodenburg in her book "The Actor Speaks" says even for the spoken voice, aim slightly above the eye-line! Some go further to imagine a speech bubble outside forehead. I find doing this releases my voice from being trapped in my chest and it suddenly becomes more melodic, audible, and most importantly.. understandable! Love your work Mr Trimble!

[@jefolson6989]

The "NG" , over and above, is the single most helpful tip I ever got years ago. I use NG instead of humming, to learn music and warm up. The jaw should be relaxed. I think of it as the "home " position, so I constantly return and check my "placement" unconsciously. I try to feel the ng buzz all the time, throughout the range.

[@rohith3261]

It's been 3 months now , how's the experience? U got ur mask??

[@jefolson6989]

@@rohith3261 great! Vibrations everywhere

[@SuperJordanprice]

Holy crap, this mixed with another video has made it so much more clear to me. It use to be so easy for me to sing and I had a great range, but I learned from feel and was self taught. I wasn’t trained so multiple people tried to tell me some “tricks” and I had no idea what to with those cause I didn’t know anything about how singing worked haha. So I got horrible singing habits and got to the point where it felt like a rope was around my throat at all times. With a lot of work and research I feel I am slowly getting back to where I was. I’ve severely lacked confidence and am getting that back because of this video. Thank you!

[@BKDAYZ]

This is incredibly fascinating, and explained so well. Very grateful for this video. Thank you.

[@freethinker8686]

Best opera teacher ever! GRAZIE from an italian tenor student!

[@josephmccall2476]

Thank you very much, Michael, for this great knowledge with us. God bless you.

[@johnlegend3081]

You’re the best Experience teaches you everything That’s what you have. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@simonchausse11]

Just discovering your great teaching on videos with such real, straightforward and generous knowledge. You remind me much of my only teacher and mentor who thought me in about the same way. Not that I mastered his teaching all the time. Richard Dorr in NYC in the 1990’s. Such a generous, kind and no bull….t teaching who knew the solid technique of old singers and teachers. I haven’t had a lesson in more then ten years but this is helping me . Am 58 and still singing. As a singer we forget the healthy ways of singing opera but as a teacher, I have that much fun with my students to show all the ways to sing; Broadway, pop, jazz, open and closed sounds. Anyway I’ve had lessons with all kinds of teachers in NYC for 11 years and there are so many gimmick teachers and those who just destroy voices. I have some savoury anecdotes for sure. Thanks for your wonderful teaching.

[@lawrencetan3684]

Thanks very much for explaining singing in the mask so well. No one has explained it so clearly as you have.

[@monteverdipc]

Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom. I'm really enjoying listening to your thoughts on singing...a great mix of practical yet historically informed advice.

[@CutieZalbu]

Rachel Wheatley couldn't have worded it better

[@debansuini9600]

YOU ARE A BLESSING! THIS IS WONDERFULLY MADE

[@alfredoihldausend4093]

You are an excellent teacher. Every video is full of wisdom. Thanks, Michael!

[@lorenzob249]

Michele, sei un grande e molto bravo ad insegnare. Inoltre, tutto senza chiedere una lira!!! Grazie dell'aiuto

[@heythere6983]

Good teacher. My bel canto teacher had my being so nasal and belty /shouty. I developed tinnitus and hyperacusis. I would naturally place it back in the throat and upward, I didn’t have a dark dopey voice, just a bit soft naturally and I feel like I developed a lot of bad habits with her . It also would reduce my range for some reason, and make my voice crack when I’d otherwise be fine, I felt less control and it totally took me out of a comfort zone. She taught me to push my way, belt my way and nasal my way into mix and head voice. It kinda boggles my mind her approach in retrospect. Not to mention the ear issues from the brash belts while practicing in my car. I don’t know what kind of tenor I am though I can easily sing a song called “your love” by the band outfield for example. But my voice is thicker than his voice , it is higher up in my range but it’s pretty comfortable and easygoing for me.

[@RachelGerrard]

Absolutely love this, it's so applicable to other styles too, to keep the resonances out of the throat and get a really strong sound!!!!!!

[@TenorReacts]

Thanks Michael. I was advised to check this out by my voice coach having just found my Opera Tenor and Countertenor voice. This has helped no end. Thank you.

[@ChetanAwasthiMusic]

You are a blessing! I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel. I intend to watch every single video you've done. Thank you for passing on such valuable knowledge. More people need to see this. Greetings from India!

[@notinterested100]

Hi Michael, I found this very helpful. When I started learning to sing I knew the hung was going to be a great aid even though I never heard anyone else mention it until now. thanks!

[@melissalopez2255]

Michael Trimble: The Master Guru of Opera" Grazie Mile!

[@lorenzob249]

MILLE

[@DarwinSancho]

The More You Know: Dr. Michael Tremble is among the best technical communicators for the classical Bel Canto technique on which All Points Vocal is based.

[@tilakpaudyel1747]

Sir u are my block opener I am absolutely enjoying now cuz you talk about mask perfectly for me I understand now what I am doing

[@LostSoulAscension]

Woah, so wait if I am able to resonate and sing while my nose is plugged, does that mean I'm doing the right thing? Combining the nose plug with a cat hiss, I'm finding the openness I need to produce sound in a nice and relaxed way. The cat hiss helps with the space and smile too. The whining was super helpful for me too when my teacher showed me that as well, a lot of amazing clarifications and confirmations here! Thank you so much!

[@AstroskyOfficial]

This is was very helpful. I start with a NGGG but with my mouth slighty up. I can darken it "sounds comical for me" or i can kinda break through the ng sound and i notice the sound is no longer trapped in my nose. Amazing.

[@AstroskyOfficial]

It's amazing to hear the difference instantly. Before when i sing in my nose. Its lifeless. No tone. No...how do i say...it just does not sound all that remarkable. But once i start singing ABOVE it. Not necessarily higher but above the nose. It sounds more like me..

[@arielallure337]

Omg I practice with these exercises just for a few minutes I already notice a big difference my volume does not feel so weighed eighed down.im adding this to my daily warmups

[@DauudHasan]

Thank you for this amazing video

[@kuumatkundit]

This is the first time I understand this. Thank you, sir.

[@noamlabounty7797]

Thank you sir very very much for these lessons. You are a treasure trove of wisdom and information.

[@Shira2507]

So helpful, followed your guidance and the voice is working so much better. Thank you. 🙏

[@clefnoteproductions6695]

Where did singers like Fedora Barbieri, Rosanna Carteri, Magda Olivero, Lina Bruna Rasa, Franco Corelli, Luisa Tetrazzini sing? Their speaking and singing diction was always pristine, not muddy or woofy, but very clear. Also their use of chest resonance that was so glorious and exciting? You didn't hear wobbles from them like we here in so many singers today especially when they apply a little pressure if that's what you'd call it or intensity?

[@tabletmulti]

You are amazing! Thank you for share these precious teachings with us!

[@ippolitos22]

these videos are true treasures.

[@Rolandpiano88]

Excellent explanation in differenciating the problems that can occur with a wrong approach to "singing focused, in the mask" Thank you for posting

[@ijontichy471]

This man is great! Really teacher treasure!

[@lubel9750]

Wow you are Amazing 😍 that what i was finding for. You have Big spectrum of knowledge. Not many subscribers :O im glad that i found your Precious Channel.

[@TimothyAsbridge_TENOR]

I wish I knew how to thank you for this video.

[@hifive7366]

Thank you Sir for these very helpful insights in mask placement and also in breathing technics.

[@jefolson6989]

13:00 I was taught to relax ( like the bottom dropping out of a barrel) so air rushes in without any effort or " sucking". So the exercise was rest, breathe, hiss the air out repeat. But the Caruso/Lehmann "pulling in the abdomen" I guess I don't understand. My problem at first was taking too big a breath, which I has to get rid of in order to finish a phrase. I couldn't hold it. Taking in more air is not the answer, but the problem.

[@TuoksuHolopainen]

You're a genius. Thank you very much!

[@ahava77]

Great video! Thank you

[@siberianmusicap5030]

Thank you Michael.

[@EricksonFranco]

Thank you for your posts! :D

[@ThrivingJean]

I am so happy I found your channel, thank you Maestro.

[@lewissedgley5945]

Thank you Michael for your video on the mask, and as a classical opera/crossover singer this has always been a struggle for me so I will give it a try and see what happens from Lewis (baritone) Sedgley

[@dovid3725]

Wonderfully explained

[@cheery-hex]

this ONE THING has helped my singing more than anything, EVER!! brings ease, forward placement, and resonance. thank you Michael T love your work

[@mchlclark]

Thank-you. Your experience is invaluable.

[@hanssachs3022]

God bless you,Maestro!

[@louisnirvana1]

Wow! Great video! Thank you for posting.

[@EmmaDivaOfficial]

Excellent explanation. Subscribed!

[@Cyber_Diva]

Thank you!💕

[@irongirl009]

Thank you!!!! Best video on proper mask singing ever.

[@piero7322]

Good teacher!

[@hectorlopez196]

Your videos are tremendously helpful. Thanks so much.

[@hugocasanovas7519]

Genio!!!!

[@evaosirus6055]

Wow what a great video! My teacher always describes it as a plain above my nose which doesn’t really help me get to the place. But the ng exercise makes perfect sense!! Thanks so much.

[@Islamicsongs313]

This stuff is amazing! Thank you so much Michael❤️

[@jcleivaamoros]

THANK YOU, MR. TRIMBLE

[@riharrds]

Thank you for sharing your profound insights :)

[@Velvettrails]

So so helpful, thank you so much for sharing.

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Very useful information 🤗

[@beeguy300]

Hey Michael, thank you so much for this video. My question is, how do I focus on both the 'point of leaning' and the mask at the same time? What is the correct way to think about the relationship between these two?

[@Tenoretrimble]

Adrian, if you try to think of more than one thing at a time, it will split the focus. I never use the word "focus' because it implies that concentration requires an action that narrows or constrains the phonation. Ideally, I want to concentrate on my "point of leaning of the breath" (il punto d'appoggio) and accept the reaction. The resonance will automatically "place itself" and i can achieve a concentrated sound by thinking of only one thing (in this case, the "leaning of the breath" on a specific location. If you watch the video again, you will notice that i don't recommend trying to think of more than one thing at a time. You breathe deeply into the lower back before you sing, so at the instant you inhale, you are thinking only of that one process. At the instant you begin to sing, you thing only of the "true mask" or the "attachment of the breath to the diaphragm " (il punto d'attaccamento"), but never both at the same time. Your text should always be memorized in order to avoid having to think of it while you are singing.. I think if you keep studying the videos, you will notice how i always concentrate on one concept at a time. Some of the moves (and results of those moves) become habitual. As each concept or action becomes habitual and the response becomes automatic, we become free to think something different while the breathing or the "leaning of the breath" or the location of the resonance (the True Mask) become automatic. So, don't try to think of more than one thing at a time. You will eventually gain collective control of a variety of ideas that become the totality of your voice, emission, diction, and resonance.

[@beeguy300]

@@Tenoretrimble thank you so much for replying! Your explanations are always so easy to understand. I shall be watching many more videos and asking more questions if you don’t mind.

[@janbachman9442]

outstanding...a big help thank you!

[@ahagen2025]

Amazing clear explanation how to identify the True Mask. Thank you so much.

[@wherezthebeef]

Incredibly insightful, thank you!

[@anitakeiper2222]

Thank you ❤

[@jean-pierredevent970]

I find it interesting that many famous singers have a career without having a perfect technique. Till now I would have thought that this would be impossible.

[@berzubirze]

Fantastic!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@Aquella]

Wow this is an amazingly helpful video. Thanks so much! I've subscribed.

[@Aquella]

Hi Michael! Although it's flattering to read, I think you've confused me with someone else. We don't know each other in person. I'm a soprano.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Very helpful Mike.

[@plutonium6280]

Could you do more on falsetto and singing high without strain video's if at all possible? I heard someone say that the higher you sing the less air you need,i find the complete opposite.thanks

[@giorgiojvladiqt6060]

I AM A TENOR, AND I LIKE TO LEARN EVERY DAY, AND I LISTEN ALL TENORS.

[@tomislavtomic9627]

Hello mr. Michael, I have a huge respect for you and I am happy I exist at the same time as you. Now the question, there should be a "buzz" felt in the face? You haven't mentioned anything about that? If yes, Where exactly? Under the hung line? I suppose its specific for each person, so I'm here to ask the great master - where do you feel it? Thank you!

[@jm2389]

Michael Trimble thank you so much

[@ques4estas]

Liked and subscribed... Thank you for this

[@wunghugh633]

Is singing in the mask the same as raise soft palate? As raising soft palate will block the nose.

[@meyerbeer13]

Where's the center of focus of resonance?

[@LichtenfelsAndre]

Klasse. Danke. Beste Grüße aus Deutschland 👋

[@doremigolf]

Excellent.

[@lorenzob249]

THANK YOU SIR

[@vampiroast]

Thank you so much! I needed this so bad!! I’m using the true mask now above Middle C (C4) and it works great, but I have problems below Middle C, for example C3, E3, G3, it sounds very good, but I’m not in pitch, I’m like a semitone above most of the time. My question is, do I use the true mask in all my range? Because some people say that below Middle C we should use Chest resonance, and then gradually changing to Mix, and then Head Resonance. Thanks Maestro!

[@Georgeee224]

When singing pop can you use nasal resonance as well as the mask

[@jameslagramada-dp7rn]

Tnx sir..