Singers: Is Your Voice Under TOO MUCH Pressure? | LIVE HANGOUT with

[@michellearakawa1282]

It is all because of your videos that I started thinking about my voice, my posture, how I am speaking, and what is happening with my voice. If it wasn't for your videos, I would have continued with bad practices and truly ruined my voice. I think your videos have saved my voice and came at the right time. Of course, getting my asthma under control was a priority for a long time, and I am sure a lot of my bad habits came from my asthma and misusing my breath and speaking during my worst times. But in all honesty, I think I can pinpoint the exact time I started experiencing trouble: the one time I had full laryngitis as a bacterial or viral infection on my voice. Complete loss of voice. I was fortunate I had a good job and enough sick days to recover, but that was probably the first sign that I was doing things wrong, and I probably didn't take enough time off to cure everything. As soon as I was well enough by doctor's note, I went back. I was working at a call center at the time. My husband always told me I talked too loud, even though I didn't think so. I never hear myself as talking loud. I am kind of excited about finding a vocal therapist or whatever it is called now--but I am really worried that I will not be able to find one as awesome as you seem to be. Heck, if it wasn't for exchange rates, I might have wanted to hire you ^_^ Thank you so much for everything. You are a rare gift on KZbin.

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Exactly, you could underdo it and under sing. The voice then strains from too little effort.

[@MsWMuir]

Hi Dr. Dan! Was wondering if you had any advice or exercises for how to find that sweet spot of breath pressure. I feel like I usually have too much or too little when trying to belt or get twang.

[@DrDanRobinson]

MsWMuir, the following video about breathing may prove helpful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXSXfqGnrZuSqa8

[@nepaltalents5580]

Cold region .....semi weathered .......from India, Northeast

[@DrDanRobinson]

Welcome to Voice Essentials!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

Dan, I answered hydration in your initial survey.

[@DrDanRobinson]

So you did, Bob!

[@elrockstar2106]

I'm in Seattle, WA UNITED STATES

[@DrDanRobinson]

Hey there, EL ROCKSTAR!