Vocal rest and knowing when to stop using your voice

[@dominicchristoph]

Out of all the lessons on this channel this might be the most important one! Thank you for taking care of us David!

[@krishanjohnson2222]

I'm absolutely mind blown and shook. It's almost like you were reading my mind. Answered every single question I had and addressed every single concern imperatively the reassurance through out was extremely comforting. Thank you so much. Grateful I found this video.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

That’s awesome! So glad that this video helped you feel more at ease 😁

[@nasjalil5063]

I just joined a band. On the second jam session I screamed with a bad cold lol, and I felt my false chords seriously strained. What I did was took a week off like you said ( I din't plan to take a week although it was all I needed thankfully) and I started to hydrate TONS and also got adequate sleep and did tons of mindful meditative breathing (Wim Hof's Guided Breathing) and as well as very light lip thrills and I noticed my voice came back to a 100% on Friday. And on Friday, my jam session was at around 7 pm. I took your advice of slowly warming up the voice little by little through different intervals of the day. I also did a good long rest of two hours prior to warming up again for my jam session with my band. I can say that my screams aren't refined as other vocalists, but after the session I felt almost to NO fatigue on my throat and majority of engagement through my diaphragm. Your advice is so underated man. It's like you are helping me along the way with each video release and I am so thankful for what your doing for the world of Metal and future vocalists like me. Would love to take lessons with you one day 🤘❤🔥

[@Phatzo]

You, my friend are the greatest! I first attempted to do extreme vocals when I was 17 back in 2004, and I failed hard for many years after! I found your channel back in February. Your lessons have helped me achieve extreme vocals that I can proudly belt out in public!

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

ayy that’s so awesome to hear! glad the videos are helping you 😁 Thank you for sharing that with us!

[@kidvandhal]

This definitely deserves more likes haha, this is absolute fuel for my vocal journey

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

So glad you feel that way! Thanks for watching 😁😁

[@yexolth]

You are the Human Resources Director of Vocals.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Hahaha new job titled acquired 😅

[@hugocapelobl]

Such a great lesson, you really captioned how I dealt with my fatigue when I started screaming, it's very easy to keep practising and getting lost into the "getting better'' process forgetting the most essential part, resting and healing. Love your videos

[@dynatwenty]

i just took part in a vocal course by Chris liepe which is absolutely great. One thing i notice is that you use dynamic speaking to keep your vocals in good shape. Beneath the course im sucking in every info i can get and your channel is absolutely informative and great! Keep up the good work man! It´s so easy to listen to you because you´re such a great guy !

[@ImmortalJunior]

I want to your have ability to "scream" But after 3-4 videos i mostly want your communication skills, you're phenomenal my guy

[@ryan-cochran]

Hey man I just want to thank you for making these videos.

[@arash5550]

this is really important. but not all vocalist understand this. the rest. is the most important thing not only for vocal but anything in life.

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Rest is important in so many aspects of life, you’re right! Listening to your body will do you good! 😁

[@SimoneVolpin]

another cool video for the singers! Thanx so much David ;)

[@hekimaasilia6207]

This is very informative. Thanks 🙏🏿

[@DeadChannel939]

I've recently decided to strive for Extreme Vocals, and I stumbled upon your channel before trying anything. It's been a couple days now, I've put in only minutes a piece, and I'm glad I'm watching this video early. I expected to learn how to give my vocals the rest they need, but instead of that I've been given peace of mind and the confidence to just rest and take it easy, that I'm doing it right as long as I'm putting in the days. That I appreciate.

[@adrianurbinaaguilar9883]

congrats on 80K!

[@davidgrady4516]

Self thought heavy vocalsZ for 12 but what you are saying I learned what I did in my own with no help . but I have a greater understanding thank you so much brother 🙏

[@davidmcminn1843]

Thank you David!

[@LostaraYil666]

Great philosophy in this video, it's not about the amount of hours you put in, it's about the amount of days. Really this whole video relates to everything in life but there's a lot of things I've learned from physical rehab that you bring up here. Great to hear someone put words to it, I'm just starting out so I'm gonna try to not burn myself out instantly, thanks for the help!

[@fatheroftheholyghost4122]

Thank you David this information helps me alot I've over done it and now I feel bad 😭😭😭

[@WangleLine]

This is so important!!

[@naghard]

Just found this channel, absolutely loving it. Coherent and well researched, please do keep up with this gold mine for vocalists. Meanwhile I'll keep doing my part: practicing, going through these videos, and leaving likes on 'em. Let's get the YT algorithm to pick up on these. BIG love from Finland

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

thanks so much for the kind words! glad to know you’re enjoying the content!

[@steff13138]

I love how you explain everything. So much sense and insight. Really helpful approach.

[@ScottyRileyTheHonorabledirtbag]

Congratulations on 70k

[@commorion]

Eres el mejor my master, thanks

[@spork4924]

congrats on 70k!

[@shakram2774]

I am definitely gonna try out the vocal rest day lol. Excited to see how it will put an impact on my voice and just daily life in general. Will let you know.

[@theenechryael]

As soon as you said vocal injury my thoat felt tight 😂😂 also your lessons are amazing they have been helping me so much thanks 😝🎸

[@cloudythb]

I’ve been practicing metal screams for the past few days and I have been getting somewhat good. However, I got sick and I just recovered so my throat feels like shit after practicing screaming for hours daily. It feels dry, tingly, kinda itchy and stuffy. I should probably take a week off from vocals. This video has a lot of great advice, thank you :)

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

@cloudythb definitely take some time to let your body recover! You’ll be thankful in the long run. Glad you’ve found this video helpful!

[@Varxiva]

David is like the Bob Ross of extreme vocals.

[@kamillitwionek3997]

Hi! Maybe someday you will make a video about good vocal chain for reherseal? - Microphone - Speaker and mixer (active or passive) - EQ settings - Compression (Yes or no and how to set) I think it's really necessary if we talking about healthy way to make harsh vocals. Im sure that many poeple have same problem and destroying vocals because of non hearing themselves, straining voice etc, etc. What do you think? Take care!

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

A lot of those things you listed are going to be preference based so it’s kind of hard for us to make a “one size fits all” video! David recommends to his students that when they’re practicing on their own that they practice without music without a microphone to start to feel and learn how the different sounds behave in the space around them. When it comes time to practice with a band the important thing is not to have everyone playing too loud for the space. Since everyone’s practice spaces are going to be different the settings will be different for pretty much everyone We definitely plan on covering some of that stuff in the future but again, everyone has different things available to them in terms of budget and space! - Rilee (co-owner)

[@kamillitwionek3997]

@@ExtremeVocalInstitute Thanks!

[@jxonah4039]

David, What is your advice for TOURING vocalists in bands to recover between shows which usually are back to back. I have heard about manuka honey and inhalators but what is your process? My biggest fear is losing my voice ln tour😢

[@ryanhardwick7800]

I have nodules on my vocal chords from twenty years of abusing my voice and not yelling correctly. It’s looking like I may need surgery but I’ve been on vocal rest for a month now and seen some really amazing progress. Most of the inflammation has went down now. Nodules are still there, but I don’t know if they just go away. Our first show post COVID is in two weeks and I have to say… I am wildly nervous to let it rip again. I don’t sound terrible at practice but it doesn’t feel great either….

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

Hi Ryan, so if you’re not feeling great when you practice that’s a sign that you need to stop and seek medical help to determine if it’s safe for you to continue forward. If you’re nervous that’s likely your body telling you that something’s off. Definitely would recommend consulting an ENT if you’re able to and at the very least resuming vocal rest.

[@FinchesFables]

I'm so glad I found your channel, I started doing extreme vocals when I was 18 and bought my first extreme metal album, Archenemy - Khaos Legions, but I stopped a few years after for various reasons and now I'm trying to pick it up again. Do you have any advice though, for someone who feels that 27 is "too late" to pursue music like this as more than a hobby?

[@do_odman]

gonna take that rest day sometime soon

[@TheShmrsh]

I dig olive colour t shirts too

[@ИапГоревич]

I lost my voice 3 days ago. Fortunately, I rest and don't overstrain my vocal cords anymore

[@JackOfAllScream]

anyone else get ASMR tingles all the way up until 20:45 lol

[@Tampsey]

my deep voice gets itchiness like after a single sentence

[@josatanvoxcovrs]

Was sick for 7 days with flu and cough. Now feeling better but vocals sound like shit. Help

[@ExtremeVocalInstitute]

It’s very common for the voice to take longer to heal. While you were coughing you were putting strain on your entire vocal tract. It may take some additional time for your voice to get back to where you were! Stay hydrated and maybe take it easy for a few more days.

[@josatanvoxcovrs]

@@ExtremeVocalInstitute I sure will thanks David

[@j0sacas]

the lord is wise

[@JohnEButton]

There us one exception to the rule of rest - p.diddy: "can't stop; won't stop"

[@cloudythb]

@@JohnEButton this comment aged like milk

[@gra55isno7gre3n]

Take breaks and drink lots of tea

[@knightfenix1]

Fuck