How to Sing from Your Diaphragm Properly: Pushing Down and Out | Singing Lessons

[@nd3324]

thank you from the bottom of my diaphragm :D . much better than my coach

[@VocalLiberation]

+Dibya Nemkul Hahahaha! You're welcome!

[@nd3324]

I can sing G#4 in more chesty tone now this really matters

[@VocalLiberation]

Congratulations!

[@sanchia7836]

Dibya Nemkul o

[@anoraleteu8594]

@@nd3324 That's so cool. I need to learn

[@jacquiellison9718]

Thankyou Marnell! I'm actually a teacher myself and I've been really trying to find the most effective way of describing the singing sensation and I think I've finally just found it! In my own vocal journey I had a lot of trouble with understanding the support mechanisms and wish I'd come across this earlier, would have saved me years of unhealthy tension and vocal fatique problems. Thanks again!

[@VocalLiberation]

Jacqui Ellison Wow, I'm honored that this has helped you. I'm always looking to network with other teachers. Feel free to hit me up, as I have some other (better) methods that I haven't released yet, because I just haven't figured out how to effectively describe it in video format yet.

[@cinmac3]

I seem to need all the tips i can get. I have not found it , yet. Liz Ellis is anther singer that has many tips, if you want to network with her. I can sing free-er than i speak, but, i don’t sing.,

[@patriciamccoy-panniell4244]

This is so awesomely wonderful thank you so much, I am attempting to make a joyful noise to my LORD and Savior Jesus Christ as part of the choir at my church and I have heard people say "you have to breath deeply", but that did not help me at all because as you so beautifully demonstrated it is so much more to singing than just breathing deeply. I LOVE you and thank you so much.

[@VocalLiberation]

You're very welcome. :)

[@jasonzelaya3311]

God will bless you trust in him and sing for his praise

[@brendagordon4571]

Yes. Amen!

[@jesperjee]

Always one crazy person in the comments. Always…

[@davide1976]

Absolutely awesome.....F. Tenelli for all his talent, takes dozens of videos to try to explain appoggio and in one video you emphasis Marnell, the one deciding factor to find support without confusion.....you deserve a medal!!!!!! Students: LISTEN to this advice! It is perfect!

[@cinderinafit]

I have recommend your channel to all my singing friends! I have been looking for clear explanations for all these things you have been covering in your video for years! I've been taking singing lessons for 10 years and not one has covered the subjects so thoroughly! Can't wait to put these into practice for my grade 8 singing pieces! Thank you!!

[@rawpowerjon]

Thank you so much Marnell. This is by far the clearest explanation and demonstration of diaphragm singing I 've come across and I've bought ALL the very popular online courses... And your commitment to respond to all the people commenting here is extra-ordinary. Totally inspiring man 😊

[@VocalLiberation]

John Wright Thank you so much. Feedback like this is really inspiring to hear. Let's all continue to be an inspiration for each other!

[@majedkhurshid5780]

Great video, you explain small muscles groups, how to engage them, and their interactions extremely well. Hats off

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you!

[@francoisbessing]

This video is worth gold. I just graduated with my undergrad in voice and I wish we would have spent more time on support as I didn't get it. After watching this video and practicing support with you, I can say for the first time with confidence that I know what support should feel like. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@VocalLiberation]

That is awesome! Glad you got a lot out of this!

[@petergraham4744]

this may be one of the most helpful illustrations on how to sing with power without tensing my throat I've found so far. My only problem now is not driving the other people who i live with totally mad. Oh well. battle on as they say. Thanks Marnell.

[@maazsaleem9926]

9 years later you are still helping people wiht limited resources who hope to make it one day. THank you so much!!

[@VocalLiberation]

I really appreciate your comment. It means a lot to me!

[@nyansaphoenix8853]

Best instructions on explaining the diaphragm and how to locate it. Great job!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks for watching!

[@jessedelaroca441]

How this is so so helpful, I did not know singing with your diaphragm could help so much with so much technique in singing. I was just singing with air passing through my throat, but now I know, with practice, singing with my diaphragm will make me sound so much better.

[@VocalLiberation]

Yes, there is a lot that goes into technique. Getting your diaphragm to work with the sound is a small part of it. The even larger part of singing technique is getting your vowels right. :)

[@anilkbaby]

The one most helpful video I've ever seen

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

a big thank you. after over ten years of various teachers of the Classical style, i never once understood how to breathe. i read books and swapped teachers but no one described it as well and as step by gentle step as you have!

[@VocalLiberation]

+Anthony Smith Wow! That's quite a statement there! I'm honored. Thank you!

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

Just speaking the truth. Thx so much.

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome. And thanks again!

[@paulnovello1393]

You are amazing! Excellent, excellent teaching!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks for watching!

[@guillrponce9243]

the best explanation about this topic (the 3 videos series) that i found! thank you!

[@calebjosephcountry]

You just helped me more than anyone who has ever tried to teach me in person. You're a saint.

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you! I'm happy the information has helped you! Please continue to spread the word. :-)

[@saintclarityakacasanovabro7992]

Best Diaphragm excersie ever bro...Thank you.....

[@VocalLiberation]

+Saint Clarity aka Casanova Brown You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@medhidehloum8159]

The best KZbin's video on the Appogio with explanations and exemples. So many videos spoke about this but only a few one, maybe two succeed. Thank's a lot

[@Frank80BB]

Very very very useful! Never felt a good sensation in voice support before I tried this! Thank you!! I have to work on it.

[@VocalLiberation]

Good to hear! Thanks for commenting.

[@inaramusic]

well honestly i clicked on your video while searching for vocal help cuz you look exactly like my one of my best friends, then I actually watched the video and I was like ommgggggg I was doing it wrong for yearrss then i kept going through one of your videos and another and another and doing what ur saying !! thank u seriously I cant thank u enough !! anddddd thank you again !!! i am now subscribed to you and I like how u included the whole solar plexis thing not many people even know what that is. I practice yoga and I care about energy flow through the body and the core of yoga is proper breathing so when you brought that up u just had me at that . thank u again for those amazing videos :) wishing u such a blessed life for simply helping all of us singers out that ^_^

[@slowsun597]

It's so helpful! Better than all of my vocal coaches!

[@VocalLiberation]

Happy to hear it helped.

[@ian19911134]

Why doesn't everyone explain it like this?? "make your stomach expand" is all I've heard on every video. Thank you for actually teaching us how to!

[@annmak7116]

I have been so confused with all the breathing advice from different sources but yours has clearly clarify my puzzles and the most important is: it works!! Thanks so much.

[@VocalLiberation]

Awesome! Good to hear.

[@tenor.luso-brasileiro]

The best video I saw about this dificult control of Diafragma. Thanks to post and continue your good work. Congratulations!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you!

[@pearlipop]

I'm really grateful for your specification of hand placement, how it should be RIGHT below the last rib that we feel. Thank you marnell.

[@VocalLiberation]

***** You're welcome. I had to clarify that from the other videos. I noticed some people were placing their hands too low, too close to the pelvis.

[@VocalLiberation]

Elle Cinda Thank you so much! I am floored that these videos are helping you that much. I really appreciate you spreading the word! Thanks again!

[@VocalLiberation]

It's hard to say exactly why without seeing what you're doing. The best way to address it would be in a one-on-one lesson.

[@VocalLiberation]

Honestly, it's hard to say, because there are so many wrong ways to do an exercise, many more than I can count. And sometimes, you will do something that's only specific to you and no one else since all of our bodies are a bit different. So it's really hard to say. All I can say is if it's causing you tension for now, abandon the exercise until you can afford a lesson and get proper real time feedback on YOUR particular issues.

[@efemenailuakpore2203]

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[@Duskwalker68]

This video has helped my harsh vocals considerably! Thank you very much!

[@Springfeild4]

You are all over it this is 🔥

[@maeshelll]

I have finally found a vocal coach that helped me connect with my instrument!! Thank you sooo much. After doing this exercise and the puffing cheeks, I found the connection with my diaphragm and I found my SPEAKING voice was more clearer and stronger. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I have a gig next month, and I feel more confident just from this and the other video. I am so grateful and relieved.

[@VocalLiberation]

maeshelll You're welcome. A stronger speaking voice is evidence that you are applying the techniques correctly!

[@maeshelll]

Thank you Marnell, You explained it very well :) I am working with a bit of a challenge now, I will call it, because I had neck surgery with 2 disc replacements and I have metal plating with 6 screws. This is right at C4-5, C5-6, right behind my voice box!. So you can see why I am soo happy! lol I plan on taking skype lessons from you, so your stuck with me :)

[@VocalLiberation]

maeshelll Oh wow! That sounds like a pretty serious surgery! I'm glad you've made it through, though. Did you have to do any type or rehabilitative exercises afterwards? Many of the singing principles that I endorse revolve around trying to minimize the activity in the neck musculature as much as possible, so this should be right up your alley. Looking forward to lessons with you! :)

[@maeshelll]

Hi Marnell. Yes, I had PT for my neck. I'm in PT again now. I'm gonna get into yoga ;) See you soon in Lessons. :)

[@V0odo0TV]

Congratulations from Brazil!!!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you.

[@leedrag0n]

This is interesting - I started practicing this exercise, did the posterior pelvic tilt variation like you show, close my mouth and try to blow air to puff the cheeks, felt the back working exactly how you described.. and then I corrected the posture and focusedon replicating the same sensation. I did this several times without making any voice.. and then when I suddenly went to make a voice, it got stronger, fuller, and infact easier to produce.. it works almost like magic, how come?

[@VocalLiberation]

You're just reminding your body of how it needs to work when you use your voice. That's all. :)

[@redheartro]

Absolutely great explanations! Congratulations! 5 stars video!

[@VocalLiberation]

+redheartro Thanks! Appreciate the love. :-)

[@its1to]

I really have to thank you for this, it this video was better than 3 years of singing classes!

[@jazzycruz4082]

seriously for years and years i been tryi g to figure out how to sing from your diaphram, you made this incredibly easy and thank you soooooooo much , ever since this video i have improved on my singing so much and i have sang notes i never thoughy i could , you inpired me to get better , thank you so much and please any other videos that you can make to help MAKE THEM YOUR AWESOME :)

[@VocalLiberation]

+jazzy cruz Thanks for such awesome feedback!

[@jazzycruz4082]

Your welcome !!! Do you teach at a school as well ? Or do you do private lessons , and where are you located

[@VocalLiberation]

I just do private lessons. I am located right outside of Philly, but I also give private online lessons via Skype. If you would like to learn more, visit this page: www.vocalliberation.com/singing-lessons

[@Roses1401]

Yes, that was very helpful! I can say: you are the best teacher on the world! And i saw so, so meny, meny on youtube..! The other want also to help but they can not explain it like YOU!! My greatest applause gos on YOU!!! YOU ARE THE NUMMBER ONE!! Thank you very much!

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you! I really appreciate it. :)

[@acadieux000]

The clearest explanation of breathing for singing I have ever come across. You da man😊👍🏼

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

once again brilliant explanation every time i forget the basics due to work commitments and buy life, i return to your excellent videos! and..... wow! the technique comes back n the voice frees

[@VocalLiberation]

I'm so thrilled to hear that!

[@decarushightower8843]

Pefect ! Best explanation on KZbin.

[@Roses1401]

Your lesson is pure perfection! Thank YOU very much again!!! Roses

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks!

[@joannapierrot2936]

Wow! You are a fantastic teacher with fantastic exercises. Thank-you so much! I love you!

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome.

[@WolfieboyMachi]

Immensely helpful. My singing teacher used the "bowel movement" explanation, but I could never really grasp it. Now I finally understand it. Will practice this a lot. Thank you so much. Instantly subscribed!

[@VocalLiberation]

SYNDICAIDRAMON Some people don't resonate with the "bowel movement" explanation, so I thought I'd offer a different one here. Glad it helped!

[@watergraffiti]

I must say, I do like this video, your advice actually works!

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

This is one great video on true diaphragmatic support..

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks!

[@mattatta]

This helped immensely, you're a saint Marnell lol

[@brendagordon4571]

Video, well appreciated!!!

[@shavemangin]

Thank you so much. This was the best vocal video I have seen on youtube!!!!!

[@VocalLiberation]

David Gindis Wow, thank you for such a great compliment!

[@huonglarne]

this was extremely helpful. thanks a lot.

[@duytuan2425]

I think you described the correct sensation while singing is right on the money and easy to follow. However, seems like the best posture (slightly hunched, head tilts a bit) to achieve best air support from the back does not look very nice !

[@gloriat.9400]

Good teaching!Thanks!

[@vladimirborashnav]

Seriously man, I said it on another video, but thanks again. You're the best teacher so far in finally helping me grasp the basics. Even despite this stuffs making me burp... xD Thanks!

[@VocalLiberation]

chris leppens Oops, I guess I forgot to say you shouldn't practice these exercises on a full stomach, lol. Thanks for the feedback, though!

[@victoriahardy468]

Thank you so much for this video, I was trying to understand how the support from diaphragm actually feels and how I can approach it,your advice has helped me a lot. Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@梁悦信]

Thanks for the video man! It helped me a lot in making me think about body posture, letting the air into my back when I breathe in and how it affects my singing! Thanks!

[@VocalLiberation]

+梁悦信 You're welcome. Glad you learned something useful.

[@CrimsonHeart3]

This is awesome! you explained it so clearly and the practical examples you provided indeed work! question, is this a strenghtening exercise for support? because i already have good support, but ive never seen anyone explain it this way, and the result is that my support suddenly engaged much more! as well as i feel like i can gradually control it more which makes a ton of difference! just curious if its an actual exercise or just a kind of a lesson to "steer" us in the right direction? because it seems like a great exercise! to both awaken support and strenghthen!

[@VocalLiberation]

+Misael V. This isn't a strengthening exercise -- it's just a coordination exercise. Teaching you how to feel those deep, inner muscles. But it's good you're feeling more strength from it!

[@hangerq5735]

This guy is really good...

[@privid]

I'm wondering how this advice relates to classical technique as laid out by Richard Miller. He seems quite opposed to any kind of pushing in the breathing mechanism, instead only ever prescribing that we should feel a slight activation of the muscles, and then retain the inspiratory position as long as comfortably possible. How would you negotiate your explanation with Miller's?

[@VocalLiberation]

Primož Vidovič Well, believe it or not, I actually learned this from opera singers -- opera singers with very strong, dramatic voices. This is what they did to add that extra thrust and OOMPH behind the sound. I'm familiar with Richard Miller, as I've read several of his works, but it's been some years, so forgive if I'm slightly off in my interpretation. What I will say is that there is a right way and a wrong way to "push". If what you're doing causes your throat to become rigid and tight, then you're doing it wrong and probably going into the scenario that Richard Miller describes for pushing. If you do it right, the throat remains very loose and free, and you just end up with extra strength behind the sound, but you feel much more engagement around your core area. The other thing you must keep in mind regarding Miller's explanations are the INTENTION behind the sound -- meaning, what kind of sound you're trying to make. If you're mostly just singing lightly (meaning not a lot of air pressure), you can mostly rely on the elastic recoil as he mentions. In that manner, you don't feel the muscles of the torso working as much. You will experience more of that slight, subtle activation. However, if you need to sing much more strongly/dramatically, that elastic recoil won't cut it. You have to learn to use your ENTIRE BODY to hold back and resist the air pressure. If you don't, then you will feel everything in your throat. I don't know if he was teaching singers how to sing this intensely, but when you start to explore this, you realize that singing is a FULL BODY act, especially on the back side of your body. But it must be done in a coordinated fashion, once again emphasizing that the throat must remain free. It's not just randomly pushing anything and everything. There is another factor which comes into this and that's the individual habits of the singer. Everyone holds tensions in their body differently. Some people naturally hold more tension in their chest, some in their abs, some in their rib muscles, some in their neck, jaw, etc. As a consequence, when someone gets their voice into balance, they may report drastically different sensations. One person may say, "Oh, I had to relax my abs, and then everything was fine," while the next person might say, "Oh, I had to think of TENSING my abs more." Different routes to get to the same place. It all depends on the person, and this is why it's important to have a teacher to show you what your tensions are and how it might feel for YOU as you're coming into balance. A book, no matter how well intentioned, cannot describe all of these possible scenarios. Also, as a side note, if I remember correctly, in "The Structure of Singing", he wrote about one of the German techniques of breathing that involved a lot of pushing. Although it wasn't specified in his book, I think when some singers attempt these types of things, they end up trying to recreate the "pregnant" look and then pushing based on that. When you produce the "pregnant" look, it actually causes the lower abdomen and pelvic floor muscles to relax, and thus it provides no "floor" for your core muscles to resist again. Thus, you end up pushing the wrong way. David Jones had some good information about the right way to "push" on his web site. He refers to it as the "grunt" or "cough" reflex. A very strong activation of the lumbar and oblique region. These muscles are VERY important for singing strongly. They are key for utilizing the whole body underneath the sound instead of singing from the throat up. Read here the section on support: voiceteacher.com/support.html Here in the last paragraph: voiceteacher.com/sing_dramatically.html And here, the 4th paragraph: voiceteacher.com/management.html I don't know what your technical level is, and it's very possible that I have overwhelmed you with too much information. If I did, let me know.

[@privid]

Marnell Sample No, it's fine, thank you. This has been one of the most confusing parts of singing for me what with all the different information available, and yet it's the fundamental without which you can't reliably build anything else.

[@VocalLiberation]

Primož Vidovič Well, if the exercises are designed the right way, many of these principles will begin to kick in on their own! That's the beauty of it. Because you can only make the right sound if the coordination is right. Some people, however, do need a little additional explanation in terms of what's actually occurring, and that's what these videos are for. I sent you a private message.

[@hanknz01]

Excellent lesson. Thankyou

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks for watching.

[@jamesswain910]

Thank you so much! You have no idea how much this has helped me!

[@VocalLiberation]

James Swain You're welcome!

[@unicosytc1028]

Thank you bro , you're great. Godbless!

[@TheDominicCarson]

Finally got my shit back its been a while . Thatnks big homie .

[@VocalLiberation]

Shaquille No problem.

[@danielwright4226]

hi if you already know how to sing from the diagphram i dont think this is something you should focus on when singing, (unless the moments you have mentioned) but you dont want to do this constanlty i dont think x

[@michaelareilly6234]

I LOVE your videos!!! they help SO much!! thank you so much for your advice and tips !!! :)

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome!

[@pamelajohnson6194]

Excellent, thank you.

[@denismorissette7318]

What is missing like in many videos is a 30-second segment of a song without pushing, with weak pushing , medium pushing and a lot of pushing so we can compare.

[@neverbeenfrustrated]

Thanks!! I actually managed to get a more powerful sound!! Finally I know what diaphragmatical singing is! At last! They don't teach us that at school, though I heard diaphragmatical singing is healthy

[@neverbeenfrustrated]

Oops, not singing, but breathing*

[@VocalLiberation]

Edwin Myers You're welcome. Glad the tips have helped you!

[@anupamahaldar7063]

You are awsome and may god give you a lot of success.

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you!

[@titansilva24]

Great video thank you!!

[@Thisismyhandle423]

Hey thanks for this video. All your vids are pretty helpful.

[@beatrice1194]

Merci beaucoup! Je viens de comprendre ... t'es super

[@gopdeep]

Thank you and see you with more videos

[@VocalLiberation]

gopdeep You're welcome. There will still be more videos coming in the future, so stay tuned!

[@BassCovered]

Hello Marnell, whenever I try the puffing out the cheeks exercises, I feel pressure in my head rather than in my torso area. Do you know a way to fix this? Thanks for the informative videos!

[@laughinlady]

Try opening/lowering your jaw, tense down your nose/upper lip muscle while you puff air into your cheeks?

[@themusketeer9458]

I found it much easier to feel this lying down, as when standing my core is so damn tight there are too many muscles 😅 does the same things apply lying down?

[@danielwright4226]

hey! would you say you would do the push down and out through out the whole song or just parts?? many thanks

[@CorneliusHDybdahl]

These are expiratory muscles being contracted, correct? So the intraabdominal and potentially the pulmonary and subglottic pressures will rise? This would explain why I start getting red in the face if I do it for twenty seconds and do it very intensely. I suppose higher open quotient singing will require less pressure?

[@84ladyd]

Omg, You're an amazing teacher! Thank you so much! Blessings!❤️

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks!

[@MrPonjevic]

l think l never have comment eny video on KZbin. But you have shown me something that l never have used before, and its true all videos show how to breath whit diafragma, but not how to use it. l want to learn how to sing, and this has helped me so much!! l now feel the different and it sound so mutch better. have a lot to practice before sounding good. But you gave me more boost. l was actually thinking about giving up because l didn't see progress. But this actually helped. thank you so much! Peace and love ✌👏☺

[@VocalLiberation]

+Evip pvip Wow! This is so awesome! You're very welcome! Keep singing. :-)

[@ananyab4883]

Should my ribs also be expanding a little bit? I'm a runner, so I just assumed that "belly breathing" is the same as singing "from my diaphragm". Also, I don't really know how to engage my celiac plexus. I may sound pretty stupid, but I've been trying for sooo long and I just can't get it. Can you explain that a little more?

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

so well explained thx so much

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome.

[@diggs3887]

great videos! yesterday after practicing, my back muscles actually felt a little tired (under the ribs and on each side). i had been focusing on the expansion feeling so i guess they were doing their job! thanks

[@VocalLiberation]

diggs If this is your first time using these muscles, yes, they can get a bit sore. When I first practiced some of these breathing exercises, the area near my lowest ribs would get SO tired and fatigued! But as you get more accustomed to it and more aware of the subtle nuances that make it more efficient, you won't experience that anymore.

[@mastermizbot]

Hey Marnell I have a question, in another video you say that the solar plexus should have some give to it to avoid throat tension, does that apply to this exercise?

[@tonhom260]

Thankyou so much

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

This is just great buddy, thanks

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome.

[@subodhghimire9677]

thank you..u've been a great help!

[@VocalLiberation]

SUBODH ghimire You're welcome!

[@MrNljcnl]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome!

[@nooraldeenaldrees492]

Your teaching style shows that you are very knowledge in your subject. I would have taken a skype class with you if the price was one-third of the current amount, but thank you for sharing your knowledge. It is useful.

[@ivylibers2720]

Mom: did you subscribe? Me: yes 100% done!!!

[@jgtv5387]

Is this the appoggio technique?

[@peterlundgren8090]

Thank you sir!

[@nmk28720]

tbh you deserver more subcribers 💯💯💯

[@callmedeno]

very helpful mate thank you

[@VocalLiberation]

Thank you for watching!

[@thepsychedelicathlete]

This is insanely intelligent

[@michaelcraig9449]

Yeah, I took a few voice classes at the 2 year college, (I could never afford private lessons and sure can not afford them now) So, there was probably a lot they left out... so how does one actually do this correctly and what about appoggio breathing? What is it, is it absolutely necessary and if so, how is appoggio breathing done?

[@VocalLiberation]

How does one do this correctly? There are a lot of breathing videos on this channel. There is a whole playlist on here devoted to them. That said, it's something that's hard to develop on your own because it's not JUST breathing. It's one component of it. What's most important is how the muscles of your trunk (and abdominal cavity) are coordinating with your vocal cords as they are making sound. That's what appoggio is ultimately getting at. If whatever breathing method you're looking at is not showing you how to coordinate what you're doing with SOUND, then it's missing half of the picture. The best way to learn all of this is to take one-on-one lessons, even if it's just only one lesson. That way, you have someone pointing out what YOUR particular habits are and what's important for YOU to focus on and what you can ignore.

[@mrfuhr7481]

finally I have found my new singing instructor. you are amazing. I love your vids.

[@VocalLiberation]

Thanks for watching! Glad you're finding the material helpful!

[@anthonyhenrysmith]

brilliant! thx so much

[@razaqhussain8631]

Very good technique many singers will no doubt benefit from this method. You have explained it very well. You have used the term “Push Down and Out” , can you pls clarify by pushing Out do you mean push out 360 deg or push out stomach only. Many thanks

[@VocalLiberation]

Good question. The outwards feeling is indeed one that is felt all the way around 360º, but it can be felt more readily in the sides for a lot of singers.

[@nicholeturner9573]

I really enjoyed your video. I've read about and watched many breathing techniques but none of them helped me understand how to do it. Your video helped me understand how to breathe from the diaphragm and how to know if I'm doing it right. I really would love to learn how to be a singer that actually sounds good. Only experience I have is singing at home. Do you provide singing lessons for beginners.

[@VocalLiberation]

Nichole Turner Thanks for watching my videos! I'm glad they are helping you. I do indeed provide lessons for beginners. Shoot me an email with a clip of you singing so I can provide an assessment and let you know the best course of action to take. www.vocalliberation.com/vocal-assessment

[@mariebellnero585]

hi marnell I wont to know if I am using compression in my singing

[@nathanieljames9424]

WOW!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome!

[@thatboy3971]

Thank u sir From India

[@VocalLiberation]

You're welcome

[@stephaniedavis7729]

Hi Marnell. When should I push down and out? Is it on every word or note, or just on the high notes. For instance if im singing Beyoncé Listen, do I push on "Listen, push again to, like on each word. That's the only thing im getting confused about. This video has been very helpful to me and I love how you teach, its very direct.

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Stephanie Davis The down and out sensation is something that you will constantly feel throughout every phrase you sing. It's like one continuous, flexible push. As a general rule, when you are lower in your range, you will feel it less; when you're higher, you feel it more; when you're louder, you will also feel it more. You don't want to push so much that you don't have enough steam left to finish out the phrase, though. For a song like "Listen", you would push very minimally for the beginning phrases. Then for "Oh, the time has come...", you would start to push a little more strongly. If you were to say that line very slowly (like talking in slow motion), but just SPEAKING it, not singing it, it would feel like you are saying one long drawn out word. That's how you know you are maintaining a constant push and not suddenly letting go. I know this can be a little tough to get across in writing, so let me know if this made sense.