Why does your singing voice feel trapped or stuck?

[@jocelynsworld8797]

I use to can sing really good now it's like as I got older my voice is just like trapped.

[@jubilex7119]

I think I have hesitation, sometimes when Im singing and it comes the time to belt It goes inward because In my mind Im afraid of people hearing me for being too loud or that they might laugh or something, but it's just something thats inside my head but its hard to overcome it

[@tmp3725]

I totally understand u coz I feel exactly the same

[@safespace1294]

Vicious Cat i

[@jessiecraffiegreater2167]

Feel the same way too

[@Lk-wb1yi]

Same

[@sevenohseven3830]

I feel the same way too

[@stevedoetsch]

Be prepared that when you express your "authentic voice" (real emotions) that others may misunderstand, scoff, or even laugh simply because they are not used to you actually being yourself. Just stay calm and centered in your real feelings and they will quickly adjust to it and learn that in fact, you are not joking.

[@Natvaesen]

I just saw the title of this video and clicked it instantly! This has been my problem my whole teenage-life and up until now! I feel that my body won't LET me push sounds out of my mouth when I have to or want to... I have been a silent pre-teen, teen and young adult... Therefor my body has adopted my psychological mindset about singing or being loud, because I was bullied and started developing a "don't-attract-attention"-mentality... When I DO get to sing in front of others, or just sing loud, a wild energy builds up inside, and I start to shiver because I'm not used to this feeling :P I'm choking, but I feel like I will explode soon if I don't open up and sing my socks off! I want to sing rock and roll, and I have an enormous power inside, I feel... And it wants to come out! But my body doesn't know how :/ So I love your video, and I never thought this was a problem for others than myself!!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Daughter Of Sekhmet Thank you for sharing your experience with me! There are so many of us out there that have associated danger to using our voices. Maybe we did at some point when we were free and expressive as children but whatever the case may have been, we learned that it is very dangerous for us to attract attention or to be free as a singer. That discordant energy of "Yes! I NEED to express myself!" and "NO!!! It's dangerous! People will laugh, or they will say awful things!" builds up inside. It can manifest in very physical ways for some people like feeling sick before a performance. But I encourage you to PLAY. As often as you can. Get back to that inner child that didn't care what people said, it never mattered. All that mattered was it was fun and it felt good. Get your body used to the feeling of relief as you play and sing. No one can take the sparkle from your eyes or the fire from your soul! If you have that passion inside to sing...then sing! You are meant to! Lots of love to you!

[@Natvaesen]

Oh, thank YOU for reading and responding! :D I used to sing all the time as a child actually... In kindergarden the caretakers requested songs from me XD But suddenly I just shut down and went quiet for so many years. So now I'm getting back to my true self :D Two saturdays ago I actually had an eye-opening experience.with my voice... I tried to sing with power, and it was loud, but I felt that it wasn't powerful enough and from the right place... the stomach... But then I tried and tried again until I found the spot! :P I totally chocked myself with this huuge deep voice that I hadn't known how to find, for so many years! So I'm really excited to explore it even more! It's as if I understood everything better after I had seen your video about this issue :D Thank you so much for your comforting words and knowledge

[@Amy-lx2fz]

Charlotte S.H. I completely relate to your story! And I didn't know this was an issue others had either. We're here. We have an important soul song to share! I know this is a year old now, I hope you have had lots of further success! That feeling of-like you could explode if you don't sing freely is because you ARE a singer and that beautiful authentic voice needs to be shared! Good luck to you in your voice journey! ❤️

[@popodopulus3826]

@@MadeleineHarveyVoice I had the same exact problem as Charlotte. It is a big problem for me, because I'm about to (and have to) release myself as an artist. Do you have any advice? I feel terrified to do it because I know that my voice can be so much better but it isn't right know.

[@no-dy3xw]

I'm the shy type who's ashamed of being passionate about stuff but my voice is naturally very loud which is why i developed a lot of hesitation

[@themolis5803]

You are so right! My parents were always very anoied about music and sound in my house that all the time I was practicing since I was a little girl they asked me to stop or to keep it down, so I kind of got used to sing and play in a very low volume, which is a huge problem now cause I have lots of difficulties to project my voice and to feel self confient. And that's the biggest problem when I'm singing now. I have fine tuning when singing, which is very good, but can't project or breath properly.

[@interviewtime1170]

Same thing here :(

[@mrkom-lanviva6299]

OMG me toooo sooo me....and it's been bothering me a lot

[@afamilycloset]

I love your videos. I used to sing a lot, and truly loved it. I’ve had a stroke and now have Interstitial lung disease, so I don’t sing much anymore. I miss it terribly. I hope some day to be able to enjoy singing again.

[@JayyeMusic]

The Moli's exact same story

[@NostalgiCrazy]

Has anyone ever told you that you should be a therapist lol? Cause you'd make a perfect one :D You're very good at expressing yourself in a calm and understanding way.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Wow! Thanks so much! Sometimes my voice lessons are a mix of therapy and vocal technique...sometimes there's tears, sometimes there's shouting, but there's always singing! Thank you again!

[@NostalgiCrazy]

Madeleine Harvey You're very welcome :)

[@deimagongas9448]

Yeah man I feel so relaxed,i came down here to learn and,i watched some,skipped alot,and I feel so bad like i could fall asleep,and I generally have problems sleep at this time (this comes from batman for 15 years who take drugs to fall asleep).Not in a boring way,but its like watching and getting massaged,dayum...I feel like if i massaged one hand with other that would feel like mega good.I know!!!Your pro brain massager,I wish you could speak to me and massage me at the same time.Yeah that guy was really true.

[@NostalgiCrazy]

Deima Valdo Lol... yeah...

[@logananderson4609]

I agree. She can be a life coach for frustrated and depressed singers!

[@gustionair]

I like the gentle way of explaining stuff you have, it's like hearing a lovely mom! Thanks a lot :D

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Gustavo Daniele That's super sweet! Thank you for watching!

[@razrv3lc]

There are so many people that sing loud and high because of singers like Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Celine Dion who all sang that way and made a huge impact on music in the 1990s. The thing about them, though, is that they naturally sang that way. They all showed an amazing sense of dynamics and never just stayed at 100% at all times. Now, there are people like Christina Aguilera who grew up listening to those three but never developed any voice beyond belting 100% all the time.

[@songbird7450]

razrv3lc Christina's awesome tho 😂

[@songbird7450]

razrv3lc And she's not just belting all the time (I love you, Porgy; Save me from myself; Shotgun)

[@wendymooremusic]

This actually made me tear up. Ive been so stuck with myself lately and I keep punishing myself for it over and over again. Everyone tells be I can be good but it misses something. I keep telling myself why don't you sound like him or like her and its really making me depressed. I think I know whats missing now. Joy. I focus so much on being like my fav artist or sounding amazing and then I just purely hate myself because I can't and I end up sounding empty. I just need to have fun with it. And practice to become better. I forgot that it should be fun. So thank you for this.

[@leithp]

#2 (hesitation) is me. And my wife tells me I sound "strained". And that it hurts to listen to it. Which ... obviously doesn't help. So ... yodel, eh? That ... sounds difficult. Self-consciousness is my biggest enemy.

[@aneleykov]

Barely managed to hold the tears when you started talking about hesitation and delusion - can't even begin to count the number of times I've hated myself for my voice/sound/singing. Thank you very much for sharing your videos and lessons, they've been making a difference in my life.

[@sharmsong]

Love this! Over complicating singing can make our voices feel so muddy. I really enjoy how you simplify the act of singing and bring it back to its roots.

[@KartikayKaul]

I am a hesitant type and i agree with you on yodelling. i one day started yodelling when nobody was at home. it felt good.

[@zaynemedricks1575]

8:54 .... completelely inspiring. how to be happy... how to continue with the mistakes youve made. how to be ok with the moment and all the things you are and are feeling.... thank you

[@D-Music-123]

This is so true....the second problem really resonated with me. And I deliberately "unlocked, unrepressed" my voice without any psychological hesitation has already made a difference instantly!! Thank you so so much for these wonderful videos!!!!!!

[@allinverse8805]

I feel so relieved just hearing you out. I just didn't know how to explain that trapped emotion I kept feeling in my voice so I couldn't even ask of anyone to unserstand me. Im so glad I happened to just type something random and land on your video. Thank you so much Miss. I already feel I can let my inner voice go loose just by forgetting my past experiences of others criticising me when I had an intrest in something or was learning, and dropping all expectations. I haven't even sung a note yet but I feel free (im at work).

[@babak391]

You are fully right .Everything comes from pour thoughts and beliefs even our brocken voice.

[@StephenWilson112]

Just discovered you like half an hour ago Madeleine, and I've already had several moments of great realization hah. You are a beacon of light, you keep on shining!

[@FeryalAurora97]

Whenever I listen to my recordings after having delusion,I am like well this is not my day so I'll keep my mouth shuted up until the next day hhh,Thank you so much

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

I think we all go through that from time to time. But try to record yourself as often as you can. It's really great to listen back and make small adjustments here and there until you feel your performance is spot on!

[@mimmic3706]

What if you don't feel confident, and now your voice has constrained it's self to the sound of a stuck, tight vocals, slightly off tune , uncomfortable weak voice ? :(

[@arabellaroxas5994]

when im in front i feel carefree in my voice but when i sing in front of my mom its like trapped

[@JayyeMusic]

Arabella Roxas nerves

[@kaesafr]

I feel so seen. I just found your channel and I must say you convey exactly what a singer is feeling and thinking so well. You’re amazing and you give me hope - Thank you

[@bikalpakc_thekid]

Best Vocal teacher, I have heard till now...U express ur views in really nice manner, not bored for a single second

[@tuanminh2781]

What can I tell. You're just telling what I've been through. It's so true to start to truly love our body instead of pushing it just like when we riding a horse and hit him to go faster. Now I only try to get it whenever my body is ready and feels completely comfortable and relaxed. One more important thing I want to share here is to be humble and real. Since I started to sing like "anybody can sing" instead of proving that "I can sing" I improved my singing skills gently and quickly. Thank you so much! You're the best!

[@goodsongclub]

First up, thank you for all the great videos. Secondly, please make more videos! There's such a wealth of knowledge, and personal development in your existing content, and I'm sure I don't speak for just myself when I say we would benefit more as singers from your awesome teaching.

[@punitbrmx9045]

I agree with you she should be a therapist. your very good..

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

well that's the nicest thing!!! Thank you so much!

[@ivanageev8535]

I feel like more people should see this. The quality of the content and the way you explain things is over the edge, maybe you should invest in promoting your channel a little bit. Thank you for the video!

[@chauntaleh8335]

Ivan Ageev I want to keep her my lovely little secret, she is amazing! If all singers ( good, bad and in between) know about her, I wouldn't stand a chance.

[@pasqualeperrone1560]

Madeline, this helped me so much not only with my mentality for singing, but also my self doubts. I'm going to start to approach life in a completely different way! Thank you so much :)

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Pasquale perrone Thanks so m much!! I truly appreciate that!

[@larrymacneil8413]

I think I have all of it From Hesitation - overcompensation (it was more of a joy being able to free yourself from a imaginary cell and wanting to express more) and now to delusional. I must say the delusional was very much spot on, about the voice not delivering the expectations that you have set for yourself and trying hard to change and mimic other voices that you might think that sound good). You gave me a clear mind of what I should do right now( delusional part really kills!) Great video!!

[@MintBunneh]

My god... Every thing you said is so true... you have no idea how connected i felt to you when you were asking those "have you ever..." ... Thank you so much for your kind words

[@darkangel4994]

This is a problem that I have been dealing with for years. Thank you so, so, so much!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

I feel ya Dark Angel! This is a struggle I believe that sensitive artists know too well. I hope this video was able to help connect you to your voice. It would be a shame not to share your light! ; )

[@Ibrahim-jy5js]

I'm not a singer, but I need your help, I hear my voice clearly and loudly but people don't understand my words, they say that my voice is too quiet and low I think i'm going to improve my pronunciation with your videos, Thanks Madeleine!

[@yurieee3839]

This is what I was looking for!!! I had a bad voice trainer and I got depressed. At that time, I felt I can't sing anymore I can't believe my voice. You made my day today! Thank you!

[@shannonlowell1651]

OMG!!! This was a fantastic video! You totally hit the heart of my struggle. Mistrust of me! I wont deliver and when I sing I DO NOT want to NOT deliver!! "Let what comes through be good enough". I have to do this. I am going to listen to this more times for encouragement. Lifelong struggle of not trusting myself and feeling panic when I even anticipate the stage but feeling trapped because I know I can sing and want to share my voice but stay trapped in silence and hiding my voice because then the threat of humiliation is there. Ugh...I want to fight this and get free of it.

[@aleyahmalone5012]

My voice always sound scared and nervous. I feel like something more is there. I feel like it's so strong that even I can't handle it yet. Like a weapon

[@actualwakandangirl7121]

Madeleine I wanna thank you for this message, when you talked about hesitation and delusion I almost lost it coz you described and explained me to myself. I can’t tell you how much relief I got from listening to this. I’ll be yodeling my way out of this funk🙏🏾 thank you.😌

[@Amy-lx2fz]

Tears. Thank you. You are an amazing vocal coach and so much more! I never even knew this was something anyone other than me thought about in quite this way or experienced it like this....and it's really therapeutic to know I'm not alone and that i can learn to let go of these feelings that have been unsupportive to me for years. I'm so over due. I want to rid myself of the fear that has inhibited my voice from fully being unleashed. It has been a really deep process for me up to this point, just to do freely the thing I have been so passionate about my whole life. There has been improvement, but still many challenges, mostly around my fears and anxiety for me. After hearing this, I feel even more optimistic that I can fully sing my most authentic voice eventually. Thank you so much! You are a voice Goddess! I Appreciate you! ❤️

[@JennyKBrennan]

Found you today and got completely lost on your channel, Madeleine . You are quite amazing. This one really resonate with me and I have a bit of soul searching to do. :) Living in a house with people around at all times, where I am critical of even warmups and practicing lyrics I'm developing. I get neither praise nor negative comments about my singing but I feel as if they all judge me. In all reality I'm the only one judging me, overcompensating... yup. lol

[@senthilk4916]

4:05 totally parted away from that . thanks for reminding .

[@HeinrichPedro]

I miss you so much. I feel so much connected with your videos. Hope some day you come back.

[@スオウエリコ]

When i'm singing, it feels like i'm going to yawn so it's really hard for me to sing but there was a time when i just sang high notes easily i didn't even know how and then i get aware of singing higher and i can't do it again :I Should i stop thinking about like 'i should sound cool', 'i should reach powerful high notes', 'i should sound like my favorite singer'?

[@onecurioushuman_22]

Me too!

[@gilliandsouza3229]

hey Madeline! just wanted to say that you explain things in a way that is so easily understood, all while doing it in such a soft spoken and gentle way. Sometimes when watching singing technique videos, the teacher seems to be almost forcefully bombarding you with technique after technique and it can be quite overwhelming and frustrating. But when I come to you channel, I know I've entered a peaceful play of support and friendly encouragement, and I truly thank you for that!😊 If you havnt already, can you please film a video on how to sing high notes with power without straining the voice? thank you so much and God bless!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Gillian Dsouza Thank you so much for your kind words! I will be putting together a video on "How to sing high with power" very soon, so be sure to check back often. I'm so glad you enjoy the channel! I can't wait to hear you sing!

[@azraverim7874]

I am not a singer but i do experience some of these things with talking. I am more aware of them now. Thank you. Singing really is an amazing and powerful way of communicating. It's really helpful and i will be using that help from now on. Wish you the best.

[@temptinggal]

Oh my I love you! :) you're the best teacher ever! I feel like we don't have enough vocal teachers that include psychology to a singing process, I'm glad I've found your channel! I've had previous experiences with teachers that I didn't know how to explain to them these 3 factors or they just didn't understand it.

[@DeyaSmith]

I feel that my nerves make me over compensate. I practice singing the right way, but in front of an audience...I belt out! I really need help with this!!

[@priyanshagrover1750]

Deya Patterson SAME

[@brycesusong6307]

My voice literally feels trapped like when I sing its hard to get a sound out (I used to be good at singing)

[@PattyAubin]

Very good advice! I will try and apply all these.. Thank you for sharing! :)

[@asheleyhicks6462]

This is very helpful and I needed to hear it. thank you.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Asheley Hicks I'm so glad you liked it! Lots of love!

[@PianoFreak1994]

Miss Harvey, this video is excellent. The description of problems in becoming a good singer is abolutely on point. Ugly sounds, let's do this. For real now, I mean, you can try your entire range by doing this. I can feel myself becoming more mature already. Find your boundaries and push them further. Thank you so much for this advice!

[@sumglory24]

This video is still helping people after seven years. Thank you. 😊

[@parimaraki4459]

You’re seriously brilliant ! 💕 ...And so real , warm and lovely. Thank you, love your lessons!

[@maryturula7620]

This has been unbelievably helpful to me.

[@litawi7869]

I would like to reach through the phone into 2 years ago when this was made.and hug you!! I didn't know why I did this "alternate voice" and would be perfectly comfortable playing around with it....you have truly just impacted my whole life...you have no idea

[@mikey10162]

You are beautiful. Thank you translating this genuine advice in such a clear, concise, and gentle way. Very helpful.

[@rachell783]

Brilliant 💖🙏🏼 Thank you so much for sharing!

[@Gioheidi]

I would like to sing a song at my wedding but when i think about singing i get so overwelmed and i don't really know where to start... This is so frustrating because i love singing so much

[@mongopoe5099]

Howd you do?

[@HeinrichPedro]

I would crazily love to have you as my vocal coach. You seem to be so patient and kind. All I have to say is a big thank you. Congratulations...

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

AWWW! Thank you Pedro! Can't wait to hear you sing someday!

[@HeinrichPedro]

+Madeleine Harvey if I get confident enough some day to record it, I would be happy to email you, ahhaha. And a complement for you that I don't know if somebody told you before... your English is so crystal clear!!! And I say that as a Portuguese native speaker. Understand you is really easy. Even natural, if I can say. Congratulations again.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Thank you!

[@alexdeasis_php5207]

i love the explanation it is so right in the topic. it even makes a whole sense of expression

[@markusjayy6425]

Exactly what I am going through at the moment. I'm working on finishing an EP album and I've finished the songs but singing them just is not the way I Hear it in my head...and then I start worrying and crying because I don't sound like my favorite singers and it's just a lot and enough to make me quit. But this really helped me a lot.....you've just earned a new subscriber and if I make it in the music industry be ready to get the biggest shout out ever given. Thank you so much.❤️🎶

[@christopherchausse6603]

You are a good soul. Thanks again for all the videos and awesome instruction.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

+Christopher Chausse Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@MarlonOwnsYourCake]

If I had known what kind of video this was going to be I probably wouldn't have watched the whole thing, I was looking for some kind of technique or exercise, but I think you're completely right and I just haven't spent enough time playing with my voice to be comfortable with it. And that's totally how I learn a new instrument, instead of starting with scales or etudes or something, I play around first and see what I can do and how it works. thanks for this.

[@lestadoll]

Wow, Thank you for this particular video. I'd just recently decided I'd like to get back to singing (something I did in high school choir etc) so I'd been practicing a particular song by myself at home. I got to the point where I thought I sounded pretty darn good. It felt like everything was in sync and I was just letting the story/feelings flow out of me. So I decided to record myself. When I hit playback I was SO shocked and embarrassed I burst into tears. I wanted so badly to express something beautiful and instead it was an ugly, breathy semi off key mess. I decided right then and there that I would never, ever try to sing again. That was two days ago. Today, I found this video. It made me laugh, and maybe heal a little from the shock. I'll never be Adele, or even a cheap version of her - but maybe some day, with time and practice I can be me - the best sounding me, and THAT will be better than enough.

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

HI Lesta! I was so moved by your message. Thank you for sharing your experience. I can't tell you how many times through the years that this has happened to me! (The first time, I was 12 and in a recording studio covering an Ace of Base song ; ) ) And needless to say, the recording was VERY different from what I thought I was doing. But thank goodness the man upstairs blessed me with stubbornness...right there, I decided that my mantra for things that didn't go my way would be.."What can I learn from this?" The lesson that day in the studio for me, was to just get over myself and try again. If there were any gaps in my singing that needed attention, I fixed it and we moved on. (Of course it wasn't always easy, and there were tears sometimes.) But giving up was not an option. Singing is what brings me joy and makes me feel alive! But it can also be a cruel teacher..( I wish I could tell you that people are always kind, but that's another story and lesson for another day.) So please please don't let this one experience keep you from exploring your voice further. Especially if you feel that fire inside. We are all little magical works in progress. And while we are NOT Adele, we can become the most beautiful versions of ourselves. Who knows, we may be better! ; ) Sing for yourself and your joy! I can't wait to hear you! Lots of love to you!

[@FranciscaRigaud]

Amazing Madeleine, great tutorial!!!

[@charcoalalien4362]

omg i was gonna search for this type of vidoe coz i feel like my voice is trapped . omg tysm . i just got it in my feed tysm for making this video

[@austinpowers3659]

For the second point you could also do Karoke

[@Bunnyriff83]

THANK YOU MADELINE FOR BEING YOU! your videos have been very helpful and they're different! thanks for reminding me what singing is really about!keep it up

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your feedback! It's my pleasure to make these videos for the singing community. Can't wait to hear you sing!

[@lysemonet3324]

You GO GURL! Love your advice!!!! Beautifully "expressed."

[@evilcowboy]

The stuck or trapped thing is primarily caused by one thing. Other people criticizing you. To overcome this problem simply ask anyone who is poking fun at you to do it better. More times than not they are no better than you are and they are doing it because of their insecurities. The other part is to not give a shit what others think about what your doing.

[@Lockheadz]

I thought i have to slit my throat haha, thanks for the advice!

[@psychoprosthetic]

Excellent.Pure zen.

[@Lilyz37]

its really precious how you teach people like this, i love what you say and i love what you teach i use a lot of techniques you taught in different episodes, i really appreciate you made these available to you, thank you so much again and it is so positive to see people like this on broadcasting channels i love your positive energy fulfilling us, cheers mad

[@zephanyto8889]

This video is really accurate. I'm at the hesitation thing. I can do the high notes but now I'm already afraid and sometimes I do skip those parts just to "play safe" myself from humiliation.

[@phoenixnorris1238]

how did you explain this so perfectly?? wow

[@laurarodriguez9407]

Wow, this was so helpful! I'm excited to try out your tips and hopefully recover my confidence in singing. I miss feeling the joy that singing used to bring. I have an audition coming up and your advice is golden!!

[@anticeon]

This is so me when singing ...

[@CKww32]

Thank you for this amazing advice

[@annag.3776]

Madelaine, thank you for teaching. You are inspired and continue to inspire others! Thank you for your energy and thoughtful videos. xo

[@FACUENITA]

Excuse me but...you make me cry!!!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

OH NO!! Don't cry! I hope they are tears of joy and self acceptance and love...tears of love!

[@FACUENITA]

Realy, my tears was from my deep pain about mi voice, i mean, i fell like my voice was a "She" and when i try to sing she can't be becouse i'm embarrased that people hear me. Excuse me but i'm from Argentina and my language is spanish and i don't know if you undesrtand my point. haha

[@jonezbbbnz]

Thank you for the video.... I felt every word. I believe I have a beautiful singing voice but when I get with my singing group I feel so judged and set up 4 disappointment.

[@abingeorge2442]

Hello, i am from kerela... even yet i choose ur channel for studying.. Vocal technics.. it s really nice and ... The way of presentation crystal clear to every one... ur A unique one i ve not ever seen like u.

[@sadgorl5974]

i feel like there's a mental block in the way, i had 2 singing lessons before i quit cause my teacher asked if i was ill or if id damaged my voice cause i just couldn't reach the high notes...

[@devinembree4389]

When I was in 5th grade I wanted to sing in front of people and I did but it sounded like a deep same annoying voice that was there and people were criticizing me and ever since then I was scared to sing but yet I still wanted to sing, I loved singing it makes me feel happy and get my emotions out because I have trouble communicating but yet I still wanna sing...

[@milliewoodley02]

I am all off these but this is so helpful thank you so much :0

[@austinpowers3659]

Thanks this was really good

[@emilydeenyoni6524]

Thanks for sharing all these amazing videos Madeline. We really appreciate all the time you spend helping us become better singers😘

[@martinrehout9121]

This video is so beautiful !

[@Shaunryanmusic]

Amazing!!!! Thank you!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

You're very welcome!

[@Shaunryanmusic]

Madeleine Harvey now only if I can sing lol

[@alensguy]

These are not tips for singing, but life as a whole.

[@TeacherTherapy]

You're absolutely amazing!!!!

[@tyunstarrr]

hesitation is mine idk i feel like people would be annoyed because someone is sleeping blahblah and my brain is saying that i cant reach that note and ny throat would only strain so you wont reach it. thats what my brain says everytime i will do highnotes and feel like someone is stopping me

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

I totally understand the tricky justifications the mind can have for not "going for it" vocally. Hesitation is a hard vocal habit to adjust. I would encourage you to start with silly sounds, like loud sighs and sirens. Focus on the relief that the body feels as it releases the sound FULLY. There's no need for judgement...the sound is a silly one so there's no attachment to the vocal quality. If your voice wobbles or just sounds downright crazy, shrug your shoulders, laugh at yourself and try again. Another great way to work with the voice deliberately is to read aloud for about 2-3 minutes every day. Let your voice amplify just a little bit more than the volume of your normal speaking voice. This will get you accustomed to hearing your voice a bit louder than you are accustomed to as you explore the space all around you acoustically. Most of the work with vocal development is the removal of blocks. Physically, emotionally, mentally, and energetically. I hope this helped! Happy Singing!

[@soaribb32]

I'm very shy so the embaresment takes over :(

[@marniegrobler4994]

WOW! Exactly what I needed!! Thank you! ♥

[@taowang6688]

really nice videos. thank you so much!

[@mohinidahiya]

Its one of the best lessons ive seen online :) Thanks madeiline

[@chelseadaley9770]

I always had been feeling trapped because I have been made of and teased that I'm to that great at being a singer and that I have a small tiny voice and that I'm to afraid to be myself and I feel like other people telling me to speak up and I don't always know that I can express my feelings

[@tisha812]

This is great!!!! I️ know I️ suffer a lot with hesitation...when I’m not really thinking about who is listening around me I️ openly express myself with my singing...but the moment I️ become aware of someone listening I️ draw in on certain notes or parts of a song. I️ fear being judged. I️ almost feel like a comedienne setting up a great joke but then I️ drop the ball where the punch line comes in.

[@victoriavega5904]

Hi Madalaein, lately I’ve been feeling really disconnected from my voice. I don’t know how to explain it, but my voice and I used to be so together and connected and anything I would envision in my mind would resonate and be represented in my voice. Now i feel like my voice and I aren’t connecting or I have no control over what is coming out. I used to feel so in control when I sang, but I don’t anymore.

[@MrDredog15]

Your videos have helped me tremendously. Thank you!

[@MadeleineHarveyVoice]

YAY!!! I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you so much! Love hearing from you!

Another good video! This is really helpful to me! Thank you!