Ep. 82 "How To Not Strain Your Voice (Or Your Soul)"

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[@larryalexander9214]

Hi Justin my SCM muscle is overused and strained when I sing higher is there any specific exercises for this?

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I feel so protected whenever I see his vids lol he never discourages or bash on the bad technique that I was doing and just encourages better technique

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@@NewYorkVocalCoaching can't we sing more than 2 ocatives? In Open thorated voice

[@ninae5290]

This is what all singing teachers should be like! Thanks so much Justin :)

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Aw! You're very sweet Uzair! Justin reads ALL the comments. :) He is very grateful for all of them! -NYVC

[@shoddyworkmanship4934]

Thank you so much for this video; I love your in-depth, yet easy to understand, explanations. I've heard many great singers ruin their voices, so I have always been abnormally afraid of vocal damage/strain.

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+Shoddy Workmanship Thanks Mr. Workmanship! ;) No more fearing strain! Just good ol' fashioned Vocal Technique! Thanks for your support!

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Such poetic, rhythmic speaking, interest grasping indeed

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[@suuuiiii]

When you talk my good mood activates. Your voice so soothing it helps relaxing my mind. Thank you sir.

[@DarlaBaltazar]

The soul bit hit home for me. You’re right. It is well with my soul and I ought to sing with a bigger purpose. God bless you man :)

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

YEAH!! -NYVC

[@geneveramusic]

I love your videos! What a great joie de vivre, intellect, and sense of humor you have. Thank you!!!

[@CoolWinter]

It's so strange to feel so connected with an online vocal coach who I have never met irl Justin you're a blessing for singers of this generation

[@GemmaLouiseDoyle]

Gosh there are so many areas of possible strain we need to avoid! Thank you Justin

[@moniquewrites9046]

It is well with my soul!

[@mochijr.4464]

Felicia Ingram Bethel reference?

[@aorchiesiddiqui1947]

His videos are the BEST on vocal training. The concepts are explained so well. Just two days of his videos on mix voice and I already my voice feels more open. Thank you Justin.

[@Ewonder78]

I want to bake a light cake to this guy. He is so enlighting.

[@DesireeStamat]

Strain on the soul. "It is well in my soul" I need to give my self more grace in this area. I think personal stress and tension is causing some vocal issues and vocal strain. It is good that you mentioned this. Blessings

[@improvementTime10.3.17]

4:50 what is vocal strain 6:05 don’t want upper abs to get tight when singing, it’s a muscle pair to the larynx 6:25 vocal folds are house in larynx, don’t want larynx to be the pitch changer only a stylistic sound modifier 8:30 jaw and tongue

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[@RainforestMind]

thanks justin for saving all our souls!

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Lol! Thank you so much for watching, Alice! -NYVC

[@abbied.]

I like the last bit a lot. I’ve been singing for years and taking lessons as well as watching videos. I still have a lot of strain and lately I haven’t been feeling any happiness while I sing because I’m too distracted by the fact I can’t seem to get this. Nice encouragement. It is well with my soul 🎶🎵

[@LJMadrigalMusic]

I swear he is the most amusing vocal coach to watch here on KZbin. I feel relaxed everytime I hear him talk.. Plus the educational side for my vocal health too!

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Mr. Stoney is super grateful for all your kind words LJ! -NYVC

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[@CheMaLi94]

It's magical how i just feel better while watching these videos! I feel really supported and understood by you, Justin! Thanks a lot and keep going!

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This is amazing Chema! We're so happy to hear that! -NYVC

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Justin, you cover all the topics I want to learn more about. As a singer, your instruction and energy give me hope to be a better singer. Thanks for your work.

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Many thanks to you from Mr. Stoney! We are so glad to be with you on your vocal journey! -NYVC

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How come all those body parts sound so much like dinosaurs? The visualizations I'm getting here are epic

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It's all science!

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Your lessons are amazing.

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Many thanks to you Myroslava! -NYVC

[@shellyadams1548]

This is an excellent video. I am an elementary music teacher spending 7+ hours a day singing and speaking. Spend all of last year dealing with extreme vocal strain and had to re-learn how to use my voice effectively. You have covered every aspect so well! My favorite is #7! Thank you!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Thank you so much Shelly for your amazing support and feedback! Justin is so glad VLTTW have been helpful and is wishing you well this holiday season!

Thanks so much for sharing your musical knowledge with the world!

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Awesome teaching, as always!

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He's my fave coach on KZbin

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Aw! Thanks Plankton! We know Justin is so grateful! -NYVC

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Great as usual!

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+Richard Finn Thank you Richard! Keep up the great work with your singing!

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+New York Vocal Coaching Thanks so much!

[@mariannanewman6108]

you are so WELL READ!!!! your anatomy knowledge really blew me away- i have a lot of strain because I can get nervous! Thank you for your help! EMI and you are teaching me!!!!!

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this leonardo beta is so fun and giving so much gift xD

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Hi Chen! Thank you so much for your support for Justin! We hope you enjoy VLTTW :)

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Loooool

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He is one of the most uplifting teachers online.

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Mr. Stoney is super grateful for your kind words Faiza! We're glad to have your support! -NYVC

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Yes, so great whether it's teaching us something new or refreshing what we often forget. Thanks Justin.

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Hello Justin Stoney I'm still listening and watching your videos! 💖💖💖💖

[@angalmeida29]

You have a wonderful heart and that shows thru every video U make Justin . Thank u for this wonderful lesson

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Thank you for your wonderful feedback and kind words Angela! -NYVC

[@suuuiiii]

Whenever i see him and hear him teaching it calms me immediately. 👍

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Aw! Justin appreciates this I'm sure! -NYVC

[@Tieg]

Best vocal coach on the planet!

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+Tieg Johnson You are so generous and kind Tieg! Blessings!

[@אוריהשוהט]

Dear Justin, Mr. stoney, Your videos on every topic have such a wide serround of information, that builds such awareness, happiness & sweetness & a feel of triomphe. Big thank you. God bless you:))

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God bless you too! We're so happy you like the show and find it helpful! -NYVC

[@stellabandante2727]

You are a sparkling person. Thanks for putting out these videos. I learn a lot from you, and I love that you really know what you're talking about. I love to try out your suggestions, and usually find they help me know my voice better and hear the gradual improvement that comes with steady practice.

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Mr. Stoney is so grateful for your kind words, Stella! And, we're so glad to hear this! -NYVC

[@jessyca9833]

Wow. This video is so extensive. Thank you so much.

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Finally a new video!!!

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his videos are the most helpful ones online

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We're so glad you think so Danny! -NYVC

[@gaijin134]

Thanks for sharing Justin! Sound advice as always.

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This really helped me! As an extremely untrained singer myself your videos are absolutely life changing to my vocal practice! I WANT MORE! :p

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Justin for President!!!!

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Lol! We agree! (Justin's not so sure though). -NYVC

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@@NewYorkVocalCoaching Hahaha Of course, I reckon a President's life is not as joyful as a singing teacher's.

[@notmycomment]

Excellent video Justin. You are detailed and excellent with examples ! This is my first video of you and I have now subscribed! Looking forward to seeing all your other videos. You should have a lot of more subscribers and views than these other “vocal coaches” ! Keep up the amazing work and

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We appreciate your kind words, Ghafar! Thanks for watching! -NYVC

[@ricardosiahaan5287]

this video is really helping me thanks Justin..

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Thank YOU Ricardo for your wonderful support and feedback! We are so glad VLTTW are helping you on your vocal development, stay tuned :)

[@Mechum22]

“It is well with my soul.” Amen! Thanks for this video. :-)

[@filakyle3663]

That is always so nice to listen to you and learn. And i loved "soul" part. It was so nice to hear it.

[@jjimi6216]

I never knew a vocal lesson can make me cry. The last part 'Don't strain your soul' hit my heart 😭

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We’re so glad this touched your heart J.! 💙 -NYVC

[@joburnette1660]

This guy is amazing!

[@PS-sg4er]

Way amazing! Have you heard Justin's range and how different he can make his voice sound. You got see this. Amazing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-2hKNph56Kmpqqe

[@aadamy]

I love the way you explain things! Sooooo helpful. Thank you for talking about the soul!

[@GiorgiandHorses]

9:24 : me✌️😂, you are so good and hilarious

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So far best teacher i found on you tube Thank you!

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We're so glad you like the show! Thank you! :D -NYVC

[@teamlionsclaw9352]

I try to sing Skid Row songs and I'm a tenor my range is from B2 to G4,I know it will take a lot of time to get even a little close to Sebastian,sometimes I just dont believe in myself that I can improve my range that much,but your videos always show me that there is hope,thank you Justin!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Justin is so glad to be a part of your vocal journey! We encourage you to work hard and stay confident in your voice, for every path is different! Thank you for your support and we wish you happy days and happy singing! Stay tuned :)

[@PS-sg4er]

Love Skid Row. Sebastian uses a lot of twang. That will really help your high notes.

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i love your mannerisms, great teach.

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The best info I've ever gotten on KZbin voice training.

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We're doing our best! We're super glad you like it 😄 -NYVC

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This man really knows what he is talking about.tq for the valuable information

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Hi Mohd! Thank you for your kind words! They are so appreciated! -NYVC

[@mohdhusein4510]

@@NewYorkVocalCoaching most welcome sir u know since 1990 ive lost my high range due to time and lately I can only sing low.very difficult to sing at head voice anymore.can u pls give me some ways or advice how to get that high register again.tq man

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Mohd! You can stretch your range! Challenge your voice with notes that are a tad bit too high! Check out Episode 87 and Episode 89! -NYVC

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thank you so much, this really helped me

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Wonderful! More coming soon! -NYVC

[@heidirauhanen1951]

Oh loved that Soul thing. No ego needed when singing

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Yeah!!! 🎶 -NYVC

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Awesome 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

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😄 -NYVC

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I love your style of teaching and the information is awesome! Thank you very much!

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So happy that you enjoyed it Sacrifice! - NYVC

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I always look forward to that few seconds he'd snatch that piece of paper to read questions.You can tell he's excited to teach.

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Aw! Mr. Stoney appreciates that, Pinay! -NYVC

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Really enjoy and learn from your explanations.

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You really seem like an absolutely amazing person

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You are the best, Justin!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All your videos are so helpul!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much!!

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Thank YOU so much Sara for your incredible support! Justin is so glad you enjoy VLTTW, happy singing!

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No. 1 vocal coach !😍 Love from India. Keep inspiring people :)

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Wow I love this! So beautiful a message at the end! Thank you for Being

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💙 -NYVC

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Great stuff man, so far favorite KZbin teacher and great voice!

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Firework of excellence!

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🎇🎆🌠 -NYVC

[@archmichaels]

THANK YOU SO MUCH JUSTIN.

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Thanks for watching Akouma! -NYVC

[@Frootsnax473]

This is so helpful thank you! I definitely feel strain when I sing high notes, and I think it’s a combination of a few of the areas you listed in the video. Now off to work on it!

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Awesome! So glad this helped! -NYVC

[@davidr007]

Just found your channel and really love your way of teaching! You are amazing!

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We're so glad to hear it! Keep up the awesome work, David! We're happy to do what we can to help your Vocal Journey along. -NYVC

[@rajanpandeyy]

You are a god of singing techniques......love your style and methods.....!!!

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Thank you so much Rajan for your wonderful support and feedback! Enjoy VLTTW

[@sinistra7450]

Jaw and tongue tension doesn't want to go away, no matter what exercises I do, no matter how sufficient my support it, I can't help it and it drives me crazy TToTT My laryngologist says there's nothing wrong with how I produce sound and no illness, either, yet I strain all the time! It really drives me crazy because I don't know how to fix it and I really, really tried everything (including your exercises too) :(

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Oh no! We're so sorry to hear this Sinistra :( Sometimes we have ingrained habits and it can be helpful to train with someone. Don't give up! You can overcome this! -NYVC

[@sinistra7450]

@@NewYorkVocalCoaching It's better today. Turned out that I was dehydrated and lacked enough sleep. Sometimes I panic over tiny things because of anxiety... but they are not that horrible lol. Still have some bad singing habits which I need to ditch and really thank you for the quick response! May I ask, do you teach people online?

[@soundseeker4643]

Thank you for all that you do and share

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Thank for being a part of the community Kailea! :) -NYVC

[@joshuaperry2731]

Thank You so much for this video Justin. I have a tendency of over singing which is probably why I can't enter the whistle register. Hopefully your encouraging words help me fix this problem.

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

We believe in you Josh!! Keep working to develop healthy singing habits!!! -NYVC

[@Lordwilliem]

You are an amazing teacher this a very helpful lesson

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We're super glad to hear this Lord William! Thank you! -NYVC

[@allanvictormonteroadames7013]

Your lessons are too good bro, you may be a motivational coach as well 👏

[@JoseLopez-wv6uk]

can't believe I just found your channel !! great content. Can you make a video on how to hit the "whistle note". I'm 16 and love Mariah Carey😍😍 I do whistle notes, but don't know if I'm doing them right (I don't inhale to do the pitch, I exhale and try not to make it come out my nose/nassally),or how it is suppose to feel. Thank you :)

[@disneyfreak3883]

Me too!

[@PS-sg4er]

He did Whistle voice kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWaWXn1qn7ZgjJo

[@stevezink9302]

Awesome Justin thanks!

[@alexisrene2442]

This really really helped me. I got sick in November and my teacher thinks dormant strain from last April came up again and caused it to hurt when I sing for almost two months, until I reluctantly got on prednisone. I have been singing fine and then just yesterday I did some speech (not singing) vocal exercises here on KZbin. The video was four min long but right after, I felt strain. I'm so upset because I thought I was finally going to be in the clear. It has been the hardest thing ever for me to endure...I got on a second dosage of prednisone and will be done tomorrow. It just seems like something prednisone can't fix and I need to see a speech therapist but sadly none take my insurance. I'm trying to see if any speech pathologists help with this or clinics and hospitals but it is just a lot of work and it makes me even more frustrated people asking me about my music, singing and when I will be performing again. I've felt so held back and prevented from opportunities and doing what I love most. It's the worst 😔😔

[@NewYorkVocalCoaching]

Hi Alexis! We're so sorry to hear this! We highly recommend joining Brendan Houdek's KZbin live chat. He is a Speech Pathologist, Speech Coach, and Voice Teacher! There's more info in our Community Tab on how to join! -NYVC

[@leanhquoc3109]

best teacher ever

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Best student ever! -NYVC

[@amysorinio6661]

Great coaching. Thanks.

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Thank you for the feedback Amy! -NYVC

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Wonderful teaching

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Thank you for watching, Dr. Mahesh! -NYVC

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you are the best, greatings from bolivia

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Good job on your knowledge and presentation...I'll be checking in regularly..I have studied daily for 10 years using Brett manning's courses. Theses programs works if used regularly, per my experience...Also.. I am a new listner and am looking forward to learning from your unique lessons...I see there is more to learn..thank you..

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Brett Manning is amazing! Keep up the awesome work Hike! :D We're so glad you like our show! -NYVC

[@shadagawdat89]

I loved your advice am from Egypt i used to be professional singer but i stopped for 3years and i now feel my voice is to week and i cannot control it like before ..i want to get my singing life back but i donot know where to start ..and how to train my self i have some financial issue and choose my style in singing ...Thank you again you gives me hope

[@immers2410]

Singing is like any other physical activity. If you have a long break, your body becomes untrained. You need to ease yourself back into it slowly over a period of time. Not doing too much too soon and building some strength in your tessittura and slowly pushing further into your full range. I had the same issues after a long break, but it does come back.