Tight Throat While Singing? CHECK YOUR VOWELS!

[@tenorblue8682]

I don't know how it took me so long to find you but after watching a few of your videos I will say that you are the best vocal coach I've found on the internet bar none. I've trained with a number of vocal coaches and you combine the best of what they teach in a much easier to comprehend way as well as offering a lot of new, practical and eye opening tips for opening up the voice. I am very grateful to have found you!

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Thank you so much! I am so happy that you made it too! Hope to see more of you!

[@salvelabrador6302]

I find interesting with your vocal technique and series of exercises. It helps me improve my vocal range and singing technique. Very simplified vocal exercises. Because of your free online voice lessons/training, I'm dreaming again to audition in the big stage of amateur singing contest in our place. When I was a kid I used to joined in a singing contest and thanks God I always won but because of lack of practiced and don't know the vocal and singing techniques, I find disinterest to continue joining because I have a fear and insecure of defeating by good contestants with good vocal training. Now, that I have learned so many vocal exercises or techniques from your free online healthy vocal techniques, I have the confidence to join again in the big stage of singing contest though I am 60 year old now. I love to sing in a karaoke as my training ground for singing applying of what I have learned from you. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge for those who do not have enough budget for paying voice lessons like me.

[@salvelabrador6302]

I find interesting with your free online healthy vocal techniques. Very simplified and easy to follow. Because of these series of vocal training or techniques, I'm dreaming again to join in the amateur singing contest hence when I was a kid, I used to joined. Thanks God, He had given me a natural and beautiful voice but I find disinterested continue joining because I have the fear to defeat by other contestants with enough vocal training and techniques. Now I have confidence to sing in a big stage again though I'm 60 year old now. And I love to sing in a karaoke as my training ground applying of what I have learned from your channel. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge for those who do not have enough money to pay for voice lessons like me.

[@paulsmit16]

She didn't lie when she said "quick fixes to help you sing better right now!" It's true, just attempted these and it felt and sounded magical instantly!! You're the best Victoria!!!

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Fantastic, Paul! Keep up the good practice!

[@corneliusbates460]

Your pedagogy is the best. The way you make everything so clear is great. I need to study with you.

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Thank you so much!

[@suchitakrishnaprasad281]

You are just fabulous! I have been facing the sore throat after singing and I was unaware of the reason behind it. I had been attributing it to my age! I am 64 and have restarted my training in Indian Classical music. I am going to repeat this video several times till I internalise the instructions completely. Thank you!

[@mariloudabu1359]

You are the best vocal coach ive ever found.my singing is getting nice than before .thank you Victoria im 67 yrs old still love singing😊

[@Victoria-Victorious]

I'm older than you! Keep singing and having fun!

[@lovelessdeath6703]

The best thing that happened to me this years is finding this chanell

[@denicemillien6281]

Your techniques have given my voice life again. After a second baby and months of morning sickness, I thought it was the end for my voice. The impossible is possible again. Thank you thank you thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Beautiful! Thank you for your lovely post!

[@selda_KZ]

Such the amazing points. ✨👌🏼💚💚

[@Victoria-Victorious]

It is SO important to have a good feel for what your easiest vowel is and what your hardest vowel is. Take the best qualities of your easy vowel and integrate them into your harder vowels. Do the exercises in this video as I demonstrated and then do them again beginning with your best vowel. Here is my PLAYLIST on Vowels: kzbin.info/aero/PLaWjWxiTysDADhRVZJvoZI0QJzbsWShRg

[@zota78]

Thanks for the tips. I will work on those exercises :)

[@NeonSloaney]

Victoria is amazing and is really helping me to sing much better much faster than I ever could comprehend

[@robreid9741]

I found from these exercise that the sound of EE is the hardest for me. My tongue goes way up and it sounds thin. The easiest sound for me is AH. The EE is really hard to change after 50 years of singing, but I'm determined to overcome it. Great teaching!!!

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Great! Make sure to watch my videos on the EE and AH vowels. See my playlist on Vowels.

[@nikolipierre4657]

You are awesome 👏 Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the world. Singing lessens are expensive and you doing this means you are truly dedicating your time and effort to helping people become better singers. I certainly gain a lot of knowledge from you 😊 Tnx

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 💖

[@kasandrabarker4411]

EE is still the most challenging for me, and OH the easiest. These exercises are included in my daily warm up with your scales and sustained notes. Thank you! ♥️

[@Heallove24]

You're so funny! Thank you for making this light.👏

[@e.l.2734]

So thorough! I'm confident this series will single-handedly help me improve a lot. I love the physiological explanations, examples of possible issues, and just everything about the lessons.

[@ahayahasherah]

Your nicest advice , vowels carry tones , all professional singers are vowel conscious. . Wrote down on my notes ...

[@bric9839]

The ee is easiest for me. and I have trouble with getting enough breath when im trying to sing higher Notes. Thank you for your teaching what u know. So glad I found your videos.

[@avitusrwegoshora939]

I already I'm making advancement. I don't know actually what is happening but I sing with more freedom more free than before.. So even this vowel thing can add a tremendous amount of good singing? This is so amazing!

[@Vidyut_Gore]

I love your style of explaining. Amusing, but also precise. Had my attention all through.

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hollyhewett6151]

These types of videos are the ones that help my jaw tension so much , I was struggling with a lot of tension and get never get rid of it , after using these videos and practicing constantly, that all changed , thank you !!!!

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Thank you, Holly! I am so happy to read this!

[@KiyoshoA]

I just did a cover of My Mother Told Me, and I noticed I struggled so hard on the "EE" parts, which include the usage of the word "I". My easiest vowel is OH, for example "shore". Thanks for this lol

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Great! Make sure to see my playlist on Vowels in Singing!

[@exw2599]

AH used to be my hardest vowel but now it’s my best since I started your videos! OO is still hard but a lot better than it used to be! Thank you so much for your clear tips!

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Great job! Keep it up!

[@avitusrwegoshora939]

If I make advancement, I'll come to give thanks in this channel

[@donnyt7799]

You're so absolutely adorable 🥰

[@mkaeganhall3545]

every time i do a vowel video my voice just frees omg yesss i would have never thought this was the issue for my ever tight throat

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Try my 3 Fingers Exercise! Works every time! Throat Tension While Singing? The 3 ENEMIES of the Singer! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJmxf6JsiLmaiqc

[@Makebiiz]

i can add one more to my daily vocal exercises 👍🏼♥️ Thank you Mam

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Wonderful! Keep up the great practice!

[@User-t8o8q]

It is obvious that all vowels are challenging but when you manage to differentiate between them with correct spelling and while singing them it's done

[@tiboruhangadismas5886]

Well done Victoria your vocal tips are so different inspiring and incredible

[@mondotwistedmojo]

EE is easiest! It feels more resonant. AH is hard and feels like yelling.

[@Victoria-Victorious]

MMOwl, have you watched my video on the AH vowel? Also, see my comment above. :)

[@angalmeida29]

Me too

[@angalmeida29]

I’m so glad my friend Janet introduced me to ur channel ;) Ure fabulous and so helpful

[@ThangkyIslary]

You are the best teacher all around the world thank you so much mam love you so much

[@Victoria-Victorious]

You are very welcome! I am so happy that I can help you!

[@ParlaSelen]

Thank you!!! I never had vocal training so this was helpful. Luckily I haven’t picked up any wrong techniques!! ❤

[@ChannelRichh]

Many people struggle with the “ee” which I’ve found to come naturally and easiest to perfect.. however “Sustaining my “Ah” with support is a struggle I’m overcoming as well as the “Aa” vowel which is the hardest

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Watch my video on the AH vowel (if you have not already).

[@myhobby1511]

Someone who need a vocal training but can't do because of some problems . So for those it is the best . Thankyou mam for helping us

[@Victoria-Victorious]

I am happy that my videos can help you!

[@tobecontinued3]

My singing voice got so much better after learning to control how much air is released by the throat. This part makes me worried though because I have a tongue tie, my tongue is like ridiculously short ha.

[@saloh7124]

You’re a excellent teacher. Thank God

[@Victoria-Victorious]

I appreciate that!

[@irenemurray4581]

I love your workouts. Certainly is teaching me alot.I love your strength n guidance.xx Irene

[@lacellelamb9560]

I just found you at 3am this morning. Thank you! I'm looking forward to starting your course TODAY! Ah is my easiest and Eh is hardest for me...

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Welcome to my channel! Make sure to see my playlist on Vowels for Singing. I have a video on EH.

[@andx4024]

I watch it for the third time and I think I will watch it a few more times

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Perfect way to reinforce!

[@cathygracecatubay3207]

Thank you so much mam🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@Victoria-Victorious]

All the best! Hope it helps you!

[@michaelbrooklyn5769]

The best teacher ever love u

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Thank you!

[@mahmoudhakm4984]

You should teach accent reduction for non native speakers

[@Marie-ft6sd]

Thank you so much Victoria!!

[@spartacusjonesmusic]

Wow. Good stuff. I dig it.

[@mariebeaniza4951]

Thank you very much I learn a lot willsee you soon

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Glad to hear that! See you soon!

[@wandringjoule4x]

I would like to thank you for your amazing videos and teaching skills.! I just (luckily) came across your videos a week ago and really enjoy them. My easiest vowel seems to be the EH vowel for some reason. I wonder why.

[@Makebiiz]

Hello mam I record and practice my exercises everyday and I was just playing all of em last night I’ve improved a lot with just your videos. So thank you so much! I still need to work more so I follow your videos regularly they’ve been my best source of help😊🤍🤍 Do you think you can touch on vowel modifications as well? Also the tongue exercise helped me significantly to reduce the tension. Just letting you know your exercises gives results faster and better :)

[@Victoria-Victorious]

What a wonderful report! Thank you for letting me know! I will add your request to my list. Meanwhile, if you have not watched my video on better high notes, it might help you. How to Stop Straining on High Notes! 6 STEPS Right Here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH3YnKubYsmmgck

[@Makebiiz]

Healthy Vocal Technique Thank you for considering it :))

[@pradumnakumarmishramishra2933]

Thank you so much ma'am, i wish I was you student then learning music i think then will be fun , I'm learning Indian classical my scale is c# but my new guru tell me to sing in d# and it's very hard for me because my throat is in very tension and pain , what should I do, is male singers have to sing on high pitch. Ma'am and a last question I'm 23 and just started singing one year before is it ok to start late. Thank mam waiting for answer 🙏🏼🥳🥳🙏🏼

[@meanlittlelips9818]

This has helped me so much!

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Great!! This makes me happy!

[@1okedoke]

Hi Victoria I bought your online program awhile back. It has helped me immensely. Lately, sometimes I feel my throat tightens up before I sing. Is this anxiety or nervousness? What exercises would be good for this? thanks Jenny

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Hi, Bus4. If it happens before you sing, it is like nervous tension. I have 2 videos on that. You probably did not see. Here is my latest: Nervous Singing Voice? COMBAT STAGE FRIGHT! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXO6pIBtf8hmp6s

[@alanireland5222]

I enjoy your videos and you make me laugh. Thank you :)

[@胡浩懷-z9r]

Your lesson is quite useful!

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Glad to hear that!

[@josephinebrown6631]

Thank you kindly🤍

[@Victoria-Victorious]

You’re welcome 😊

[@avitusrwegoshora939]

Please answer my question on vowels

[@meanlittlelips9818]

EE is my hardest and AH the easiest, I found I am pushing from my throat area so when I used your tips my diaphragm started to kick in.

[@tnvalleyyoga7122]

Well done.

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Thank you! Hope it helps you!

[@TrisSings]

Thank you so much for sharing!! My jaw thanks you as well 😂

[@kaawya1357]

Ohh ggodd she is soo funny..woow...it is good that its funny..i jst lv it

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@zota78]

My AH is still a bit spread. My ee and eh are clearer but with tongue and throat tension.

[@NightofFungi]

I love you.

[@avitusrwegoshora939]

Is freeing up your vowels a warm up before singing or an actual exercise with long term effect on the voice if frequently done

[@Moi2070]

Both, because it gives you good singing habits in the long term.

[@anitasmith7764]

Anyone else thinking bout the dude that sticks his tongue out when he sings when she mentioned the tongue ? 😂

[@c.l.363]

✨👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Thank you !! ❤

[@stephenmcintosh670]

you really rock

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Awww, thank you! :D

[@cgonzt5636]

Thanks! 700th like 👍

[@eccentriclady641]

I take private lessons but I am too tight and cannot sing in front of teacher. So i started to record and practicing while driving and after 10 min my throught is done, by the time of my next lesson I cannot sing at all. My teacher never says anything about throat only to direct sound to the front teath. Whatever that means. So I probably doing a lot of wrong things with my throat. I will try it on a way back home. Thank you.

[@Victoria-Victorious]

I have a lot of other videos on throat tension in this playlist. I hope they help! PLAYLIST: Throat, Tongue & Jaw Tension in Singing - Free up your Voice! kzbin.info/aero/PLaWjWxiTysDDDSGygoVWRk_IfZeFI71aj

[@bethanyellemusic.gospeljaz2529]

Do you teach private lessons?

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Yes, I do. Please check my website: www.healthyvocaltechnique.com/

[@carleenmejzastrumunderthes4130]

A is my toughest vowel

[@Victoria-Victorious]

It is for many singers! You are not alone!

[@avitusrwegoshora939]

I also want to know. Is freeing your vowels in the file of phonation?? Or it's found elsewhere ( breathing and resonance)

[@Victoria-Victorious]

The formation of vowels affects both phonation and resonance.

[@deliabiondo821]

I just stumbled upon your videos. I find them very helpful. EE seems to be the hardest for me. I am struggling with throat tension so my voice gets hoarse as I'm singing high notes (as well as maintaining breath support while singing high notes). What set of videos do you recommend to watch so I can improve that? I am not sure where to start.

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Hi Delia! I cannot advise for sure without seeing and hearing you, but I have 3 playlists that I recommend. *Playlist: Throat Tension in Singing - Free up your Voice! kzbin.info/aero/PLaWjWxiTysDDDSGygoVWRk_IfZeFI71aj **PLAYLIST for BEGINNING SINGERS, all in 1 place! Beginner Singing Lessons - FOLLOW THESE VIDEOS! kzbin.info/aero/PLaWjWxiTysDBD7MGUWCSdC4yhLzxVsEdW

[@deliabiondo821]

@@Victoria-Victorious Thank you! I'll check these out.

[@birgithade5022]

😅🎶You are hilarious!

[@icyice1954]

What are the central vowels?

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Central vowels are formed with the tongue in an intermediate position (between the front and back vowels), as in UH (bug).

[@chxnge2873]

Dunno the easiest but aaah is definitely the most difficult, or ay

[@Victoria-Victorious]

That's a good start to know what your hardest vowels are. Try working from AH to those vowels and see if that is easier (the way I show in the video).

[@5KHizzy]

Should my tongue be touching my soft palate when I’m singing? I’ve heard many tell me to help an open throat is to touch the two

[@Victoria-Victorious]

No, that is not right for singing and will make you super nasal. You might have heard that for the NG exercise, but you must open around that when you sing.

[@meanlittlelips9818]

Are the exercises at the end in your singing course?

[@Victoria-Victorious]

I have 2 sections on vowels in the program and include most of the exercises in this video.

[@bric9839]

Before Ay then had to take a breath

[@WhoCares_Official]

How do I fix jaw tightness sometimes I'll use compression but I feel like it tires me out more than it should

[@Victoria-Victorious]

See my playlist on Jaw Tension. ☺️

[@WietzeMusic]

How to stop singing from throat?

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Our vocal folds are in our throat, so I believe you mean that you have throat tension. See my playlst on Throat Tension. If you are pushing and shouting, see my playlist on Mixed Voice.

[@christinanaber840]

ah und o are my best vowels at the moment ä (as in cat) is my hardest currently

[@chris9yearsago698]

If phonating bright sound produce tension, how can I sing with it because it's my style to belt with bright sound?

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Without hearing you, I am guessing that your jaw or tongue might be tight when singing bright. Check the jaw first. I have videos on both. See my playlist on throat tension: kzbin.info/aero/PLaWjWxiTysDDDSGygoVWRk_IfZeFI71aj

[@air2067]

My hardest vowels seem to be 'aaaah, ah, oh'

[@Nobodyknowsreally]

I’m confused. I started one video and you directed to another one to do first. Went to that one and again directed to another one to do first. Do you have a course where the videos are numbered so I can go through them in suggested order please? I have been singing all my life but never had training. Lately I feel my throat is tight and my voice almost seizing up at times.

[@Victoria-Victorious]

All of my videos are divided into different playlists (see playlist page under my channel). For beginners or if you are returning to singing, here is my beginner playlist in order of recommended videos: Beginner Singing Lessons - FOLLOW THESE VIDEOS! kzbin.info/aero/PLaWjWxiTysDBD7MGUWCSdC4yhLzxVsEdW

[@Victoria-Victorious]

For a tight throat, see this playlist: Throat, Tongue & Jaw Tension in Singing - Free up Your Voice! kzbin.info/aero/PLaWjWxiTysDDDSGygoVWRk_IfZeFI71aj

[@Nobodyknowsreally]

Thank you so much. I will do those lists first🎵

[@bric9839]

Why do I have trouble taking a breath before The next line

[@Victoria-Victorious]

See my PLAYLIST on Breathing and Breath Support: kzbin.info/aero/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp

[@MattWoodwardAU]

I think IH coupled with increasing pitch is probably my most challenging. Just trying out your exercises and using the fingers to open my throat! Keeping my fingers crossed I can apply it when using songs I'm practising 🤞🤞

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Keep toggling back and forth - fingers on, fingers off. With good practice, it will definitely help!

[@MattWoodwardAU]

@@Victoria-Victorious thanks Victoria! I've been binging your videos over the passed few days 😂 Loving your work! ❤️ I've bookmarked your tight throat playlist, and am going to work through that too 😊

[@fernando456563]

My biggest problem are I and E.These two are really tough

[@Victoria-Victorious]

I have videos on I and E in this playlist: Vowels in Singing - Clear, Aligned & Beautiful kzbin.info/aero/PLaWjWxiTysDADhRVZJvoZI0QJzbsWShRg

[@PM9Video]

E sound easiest today.

[@selda_KZ]

But how about the "Uh" is it a back vowel? 🤔

[@Victoria-Victorious]

No, "UH" is a neutral vowel.

[@Gabacho]

Easiest is eh 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@Victoria-Victorious]

Eh is often a difficult vowel for singers. Great that it is easiest for you!

[@eyezec6884]

Easiest Ah Hardest Oo

[@noelynewekesa1289]

I love it mama,it has really helped me and I see a difference, since am planning to produce ma songs I fill so equipt be blessed madam Victoria Victorious.

[@grandmamc1999]

AH or EE

[@SuziLucic]

O

[@amanitamuscaria7500]

Our choir teacher is always talking vowels - it really changes the sound. My easiest is ahh and the hardest is ee - because I want to close my mouth more than it should. Practice.

[@beverleyconnell4994]

I have spent 10 nights over 15 days if that makes sense? Being an immersive scare, actor rolling around on the police floor and is attacking people's feet and have UV makeup on my face only? With a black light so that is all they can see. Make him and I make very strange guttural noises and doing it properly. Not just doing it from the throat. However, I have lost completely my head voice. All the is there literally is a squeak if I can get any noise out at all and checking that the muscles are relaxed, diaphragm is supporting and there is nothing. I've tried scales. I've tried sirens everything. It's almost like it's a mental block or solution. I've tried using straws using stools. Insert water making bubbles literally open in the back of my throat to get the sound out. I've I've tried scales whilst chewing putting fingers vertically in the front between the front teeth so the jaw can't shut and my teeth can't get together and still I am conversing with all Mickey mouse and all his cousins 🫣 and still all I manage is a squeak so it's right from the top part of my belting chest force and the mix and head voice I've gone. Please give me a solution cuz I'm all out of ideas 🤣🤞

[@zachgoestoeuro]

9:07 exercises

[@juliesayerworship]

My easiest vowels are long e & ooh while my hardest vowel is the long o 🩷