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I can't even BEGIN to explain how amazingly perfect this video is! I'm a voice teacher from Brazil and lots and lots of teachers and students here ask that exact question: "Will belting hurt my voice?". Belting is a relatively new technique here, and people can be pretty skeptical about it and not believe me when I say I do it healthily. From now on, when people question me, I'm just going to send them the link to your video! Thank you!
More, já fiz aula de canto, porém era lírico e minha professora me classificou como um tenor, por alcançar notas G e A, com uma técnica horrível. Ela nunca me ensinou sobre suporte, registro ou todos os requisitos e técnicas, para cantar saudavelmente. Todas as aulas eram voltadas a vocalizes e afinação, sempre negligênciando a técnica e saúde vocal. Sempre voltava pra casa com a voz rouca, ou quase. Se era pra aprender alguma técnica, eu aprendia em casa. Lá eu só fazia usar a técnica de uma forma mais "afinada". Isso que ela dizia. Certo dia perguntei a ela qual faculdade ela fez, e ela disse que fez uma em recife, sobre regência. Perguntei a ela se ela sabia sobre técnicas como drive, belting, e outras ornamentações. Ela disse que não, pois no curso, você escolhia a parte que mais se identificava, e se aprofundava naquilo. Ou seja, ela não era professora de canto, mas uma maestra metida a professora, com um puta ouvido afinado! Não passou mais de um mês para que eu encerrasse as aulas com ela por motivos financeiros. Confesso que não queria encerrar, pois era a única forma de estar afinado, e por minha amizade com ela. Agora eu quero voltar a fazer aulas, mas com uma pessoa que realmente entenda da área, e não sei a quem recorrer. Sou amante da música, sério, sou totalmente esforçado e preciso de alguém que me auxilie nessa caminhada. Alguém como esse professor ou a senhora, que se interessa tanto sobre o assunto, que até veio em um canal gringo. Eu gosto de belting, drives, wisttles e tudo. Sei até fazer growl, que já é meio andado pro drive, né?! Só que nos cantos líricos não tem isso. E é muito difícil encontrar um professor com suas aulas voltadas ao popular. Bom, com base nisso, a senhora acha que eu devo fazer aulas de canto lírico, já que são os únicos na região que eu moro, ou arrisco a fazer aulas pela web, com professores especializados naquilo que eu desejo?
Hey man, I like your lessons. And I think, you are a universal teacher - I mean that you could teach almost everything, including English language. It is such a pleasure and so comfortable to catch the pronounciation from you.
You are a good teacher sir! I have been watching all your singing lessons, and then you made me new ! You changed my singing life. i'm living in Phillipines..
Justin, Thanks so very much for this lesson. You are a GREAT teacher! I sincerely appreciate your sharing. When I am next in NYC, I will look you up for a lesson.
+William Hulsey Thank you for your kind words! Please do look us up! We do also offer lessons via Skype with Justin and all of our teachers here at New York Vocal Coaching! :)
I have 5 brightly coloured t-shirts and thought that that was enough! Clearly I was much mistaken. Lesson learned. Great singing lessons too. I've subscribed just for the t-shirts, though. (Just kidding! :) )
Hi! I really appreciate what you are doing, and I will DEFINITELY watch more of your videos! I'm a 15 year old girl. I've been belting since I was about 7 years old, without EVER feeling strained, or sore. Until recently, I barely had a head voice. Once I began taking voice lessons about a year ago, I was able to develop a very strong head voice which I use constantly. I had been told to STOP belting altogether. I have cut down on it.
People are always trying to tell me that I can hurt myself singing the way I do. I'm a first tenor and the genre I sing takes a good amount of belting, but I do a lot of warm ups and use mixed voice a lot. This makes me feel better about what I'm doing, thank you.
I know that , coz always when I use my voice full, I feel to much better then when I try all the time protect, to save, to keep health it.... If you will do something wrong, you will start to feel it☺
A lot of Koreans also have myth that "head voice is the best and belting is unhealthy technique", and they often think belters don't know how to use head voice, and that's why they use belting. However, I think belting has uniqueness and power that head voice cannot imitate, just like Steve Perry does. Thanks for the video :)
I'm a Korean too, and I would like to introduce a Korean singer who has the best belting technique. His name is 'Park wan kyu', and if you listen to his songs 'Lonely night' and 'Love over a thousand years', you would be surprised :) He is a genuine belter, and he is really alike Steve Perry. Hope that this instructor may also know about him :)
Wonderful video hun! Your voice is truly a joy to listen to and learn from. Keep up the terrific work, and keep on pumpin' out more inspiring videos in the future. Best of luck and I hope to see you as a successful vocal coach for upcoming broadway stars!
Hey man a quick thumbs up from me. You've got some of te most educational vocal videos online. I'm going to make sure I watch all of them... Like I said in one of your other vids: I'm an extreme metal vocalists (which I try to do without completely destroying my voice too quickly...) but I believe that learning how to sing more effectively will keep my voice box in shape for a much longer time and your tips are more than helpfull!
dear justin i learn a lot of belting voice and every topic you develop . you are excellent teacher and coach!!! thank you so much from argentina!!! i 'd like to have a master class with you!!!
He explains everything so clearly . I recommend every singer to visit this channel ☺️ on TH-cam He helps to get better and tiny secrets of singing that not every one knows
what about belting higher notes than D#, I feel like the sound is weird when I put too much headvoice in it. Most songs I know are belting notes like G A and B all the time.
I personally like the sound of heady high notes that have some chest resonance, but are also very light. Jeff Buckley's "Morning Theft" has some good heady A#4s and A4s that are super light and then he does them with a little more chest and I really love that sound. Personally, I am a high tenor so I learned to sing high notes light at first and overtime I was able to sing those same notes with more chest resonance and power. It is just something you learn overtime through trial and error.
Hi Mae! Singing is a journey that is different for everybody, but Justin is so glad to be a part of yours at whatever level that may be! We wish you much joy and success with your singing! :)
Because she thinks I strain in my chest voice, when I think it's just my voice. I have a video of myself singing "On My Own" from Les Mis as Eponine this Summer, so if you have the time, it would be great if you could listen to that to get an idea of my voice. I have improved A LOT since then, but my chest voice hasn't changed, just my control. I hope I'm not talking nonsense here, but I am just a kid pursuing a career in musical theater who NEEDS to belt in order to get there!!! Thanks you!!!
Very useful and realistic video , you are very right most people confuse going high on key with volume and projection ....Bravo(real deal)...follow this young man he is close to the truth...:-)
Is there a video that explains 'Head Resonance' and how to 'feel'/achieve it? Currently I get the feeling my head resonance is not what it should be. The resonance usually happens in my throat, mouth and a slight tremor in nasal cavity.
Nasal Resonance is probably what you need Coilbone! Check out Quick Singing Tips 18 "Nasal Resonance Explained!" and also Episode 101 "The Greatest Vocal Exercises of All Time" and Episode 91 "Forward Placement Singing". -NYVC
I really like how open-minded you are Justin. It makes you a very. . . "Compatible" as a voice teacher! XD i feel like i can listen to your opinions and really understand and relate and see. It makes wanting to learn to sing more fun and not daunting like other vids on youtube have made me think. . LOL thanks a bunch~
I'm hoping that you will see this but I'm having troubles with singing. Just three weeks ago, I was singing fine and now everytime I sing for three minutes (example song: "I don't need your love" from the musical six), my throat hurts and it feels tightened. I'm breathing through my diaphragm, and I think I might be using my mix voice. Does anybody have any tips or suggestions on what I should do? Or any ideas on how to figure out if I am using my mix voice. It feels like I'm forcing it when I'm belting but I don't think I'm using my chest voice, but I'm not sure if I'm using my mix voice either.
I'm from upstate New York (6.5 hour drive north) and can say he has a very neutral "accent" (what it sounds like here). There are boroughs in New York city that have very thick accents but he isn't speaking with one!
How would you call the technique Chad Kroeger from Nickelback is using? He is almost singing in his upper chest register the whole time, but from his speaking voice you can tell that he is mor kind of a bass or at least a baritone, but not a tenor. So is he kind of belting the whole time?
Hey Justin, I can belt preety high when I do belting exercises but when I start singing then my voice cracks. I seriously need help on this. Expecting a lot from you. Love from Nepal. Thanks
Hi Saurab- We have an episode on Cracking! Check out episode 12! We also have many other episodes on Belting and the Mix- Check out episode 70, 71, 72, 88, 101, and 104. For more help, check out Justin's live chat! We have one this weekend, February 23rd at 1PM EST. Community Tab has more info! -NYVC
I have recently discovered that my belt has become EXTREMELY strong, and I don't believe I am straining my voice. My chorus teacher thinks I am, and she won't allow me to even SHOW her my belt. I don't know whether to trust her or not because I heard her saying that a tone-deaf classmate of mine had an "amazing ear," and she is constantly making comments that in my mind make no sense, and she can't even SING!!! Do some people just have a voice which sounds like it is being strained?
When you were comparing the chest voice with the mixed voice during the "sad song" part, I noticed you sounded a little nasal with the mixed voice. Am I supposed to use my nose a little for the mixed voice?
EJC Music Not basically using your nose but the mask on your face known as pharyngeal mask. He uses the right kind of being nasal which is nasal resonance. You should use your resonators not necessarily your nose.
Hey EJC! Nasal Resonance is a great thing to add into your singing. We recommend checking out Episode 101 of Voice Lessons To The World for more info! -NYVC
I want your opinion on this: Some time ago, I could use mixed voice up to a F6 (yes, a F6), and I used that high part of my voice really often. I never broke, even with no real teaching classes; I compared my resonance and technique with good actual singers (Barbra Streisand, Lea Michele, Amber riley, Tiffany Mosley etc.) and it seemed pretty good. But one day, when I woke up, it was simply GONE. Almost a whole octave of belting range dissapeared. GONE. Since then I can only use mixed voice up to F#5. It was just so abrupt and I was really shocked, it affected me deeply. Of course I thought I mean "I could have bad habits with my throat" but even so, it wouldn't dissapear so abruptly, would it? What is the explanation?
Hi Roy - We are so sorry to hear about that! Be sure to find a laryngologist in your area who might be able to assess if there has been any damage and if so, what caused it! In the meantime, for Justin's opinion you are always welcome to schedule a session with him by visiting newyorkvocalcoaching.com! :)
I'm really struggling with this topic. I grew up just "singing" - thats what it was to me...but I now realize I was singing in my chest (unhealthily) or head voice. I am now majoring in vocal performance (classical concentrated) and am gaining a healthy foundation for all singing. But I am still struggling to find what a "healthy" belt is...it is just ridiculously hard for me...I feel like when I try, I am just moving my speaking voice up to higher notes which is incorrect. HELP :(
How do you do like when Justin Bieber does in Baby: "Woaahhhhhh, Woahhhhh, Woaaahhhooahhhh" You know? When you go up and down so fast. I can do it but it's a bit slow so I have to improve it. How??? Exercises??? Help?
Mix Voice is a vocal register, or a blend of vocal registers. Whereas Belting is a vocal quality/technique which heavily involves registration choices. Hope that helps! -NYVC
I thought all opera was belting. I mean isn't that how they project and are so loud? I don't think you can avoid belting if you are looking to express yourself. But yeah I guess people think belting has to be yelling as loud as you can. A good balanced approach is best just like in working out.
What a question! We're not sure we can answer that for him, but we recommend checking out our new show Voice Lessons Online Vocal Analysis Series for more thoughts on current and past singers! -NYVC
***** Belting doesn't necessarily mean a note is sung louder though. Someone who belts might be using a slight amount of chest resonance to hit a fifth octave note in a light fashion like Michael Jackson would do in some songs. His belts could be heavy or light depending on how much head resonance he used in contrast to the chest resonance used.
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I can't even BEGIN to explain how amazingly perfect this video is! I'm a voice teacher from Brazil and lots and lots of teachers and students here ask that exact question: "Will belting hurt my voice?". Belting is a relatively new technique here, and people can be pretty skeptical about it and not believe me when I say I do it healthily. From now on, when people question me, I'm just going to send them the link to your video! Thank you!
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More, já fiz aula de canto, porém era lírico e minha professora me classificou como um tenor, por alcançar notas G e A, com uma técnica horrível.
Ela nunca me ensinou sobre suporte, registro ou todos os requisitos e técnicas, para cantar saudavelmente. Todas as aulas eram voltadas a vocalizes e afinação, sempre negligênciando a técnica e saúde vocal. Sempre voltava pra casa com a voz rouca, ou quase. Se era pra aprender alguma técnica, eu aprendia em casa. Lá eu só fazia usar a técnica de uma forma mais "afinada". Isso que ela dizia.
Certo dia perguntei a ela qual faculdade ela fez, e ela disse que fez uma em recife, sobre regência. Perguntei a ela se ela sabia sobre técnicas como drive, belting, e outras ornamentações. Ela disse que não, pois no curso, você escolhia a parte que mais se identificava, e se aprofundava naquilo. Ou seja, ela não era professora de canto, mas uma maestra metida a professora, com um puta ouvido afinado!
Não passou mais de um mês para que eu encerrasse as aulas com ela por motivos financeiros. Confesso que não queria encerrar, pois era a única forma de estar afinado, e por minha amizade com ela.
Agora eu quero voltar a fazer aulas, mas com uma pessoa que realmente entenda da área, e não sei a quem recorrer. Sou amante da música, sério, sou totalmente esforçado e preciso de alguém que me auxilie nessa caminhada. Alguém como esse professor ou a senhora, que se interessa tanto sobre o assunto, que até veio em um canal gringo. Eu gosto de belting, drives, wisttles e tudo. Sei até fazer growl, que já é meio andado pro drive, né?! Só que nos cantos líricos não tem isso. E é muito difícil encontrar um professor com suas aulas voltadas ao popular.
Bom, com base nisso, a senhora acha que eu devo fazer aulas de canto lírico, já que são os únicos na região que eu moro, ou arrisco a fazer aulas pela web, com professores especializados naquilo que eu desejo?
I'm glad you survived Titanic
Justin is a great swimmer! He does read all these and loves these kinds of comments. Keep them coming!
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Hahaha lol
Yeahhh definitely he looks like "Jack''
@신비160[ShinBee160] lol. 😆
@@NewYorkVocalCoaching we love Justin and his second life as a movie star ❤️
How many different colored tshirts do you have?
haha I was wondering the same
I laughed soo hard at this comment
ookaookaooka Don't be fooled at the power of photoshop! Jokes
Yes and the same style I thought it was just me seeing double then just went back to see the other lessons 😂😂😂
right, i was wondering if he ever re-wear them???
haha...I didn't know Leonardo DiCaprio could sing lol
haha! yes exactly what i was thinking!
his name is Justin
WAIMA that joke just flew right over yo head didn’t it
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Yeah, that's what I'm thinking!
Hey man, I like your lessons. And I think, you are a universal teacher - I mean that you could teach almost everything, including English language. It is such a pleasure and so comfortable to catch the pronounciation from you.
"Well Nicole, that's a hot topic..." 😆🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you! Glad to be helping! Good technique will help with any style- even metal!
Wow! Thanks for the encouragement. Yes indeed! Teaching is indeed the most important. Glad to help out!
Ammm i have a question
I'm hoping you can answer
This
When I'm hitting The notes
I can't avoid to choke
How to avoid this
You are a good teacher sir! I have been watching all your singing lessons, and then you made me new ! You changed my singing life. i'm living in Phillipines..
Hi there Ronel! Thanks for sharing, we are SO glad to know of the growth you've been able to have! -NYVC
His hands are so satisfying to look at.
I thought I was the only one! I made a Justin Stoney Fan Club page. Check it out.
he builded them for that.
lol
Kira Yoshikage what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be a ghost with amnesia or something?
:)
You should give a lesson on how to sing "My heart will go on " 😍😘
Nice suggestion, TopGear! :D -NYVC
Your explantations are fantastic, your series is great. Thanks for sharing.
Justin, Thanks so very much for this lesson. You are a GREAT teacher! I sincerely appreciate your sharing. When I am next in NYC, I will look you up for a lesson.
+William Hulsey Thank you for your kind words! Please do look us up! We do also offer lessons via Skype with Justin and all of our teachers here at New York Vocal Coaching! :)
I have been learning a lot from your posts.
We're so glad, Asim! :D -NYVC
I have 5 brightly coloured t-shirts and thought that that was enough! Clearly I was much mistaken. Lesson learned.
Great singing lessons too.
I've subscribed just for the t-shirts, though.
(Just kidding! :) )
Dicaprio is a master.
Yes, Justin is the master. Have you seen his Leo parody here on TH-cam? Fabulous. -NYVC
Hey Justin, it's been a long time since you uploaded a new video. Hoping there'll be new ones soon. You're the best vocal teacher!!
I see more Sebastian Stan than Leonardo DiCaprio
Wow, you're right. I never noticed before. I'll tell Justin. -NYVC
That's a mix between the two registers.
I love the way you teach.And the way you compare singing with fitness. xD
Thank you Asheer! Justin is wishing much success and joy with your singing!
So nice to listen to Justin giving useful advice!
😄😄😄 -NYVC
I always practice sirens from my chest voice to the mixed and head voice..
Nice! This is a fun way to use all the registers! -NYVC
Amazing! Wt the beautiful voice u have! ❤️❤️❣️
Hi! I really appreciate what you are doing, and I will DEFINITELY watch more of your videos! I'm a 15 year old girl. I've been belting since I was about 7 years old, without EVER feeling strained, or sore. Until recently, I barely had a head voice. Once I began taking voice lessons about a year ago, I was able to develop a very strong head voice which I use constantly. I had been told to STOP belting altogether. I have cut down on it.
I love you Justin...you are super professional with very accurate information
We'll pass your kind words on to Justin! Thank you so much Galaxy! :D Keep up the awesome work on your singing! -NYVC
People are always trying to tell me that I can hurt myself singing the way I do. I'm a first tenor and the genre I sing takes a good amount of belting, but I do a lot of warm ups and use mixed voice a lot. This makes me feel better about what I'm doing, thank you.
ty bro i need hear this video
This video was the video I didn’t know I was looking for.
Wow! We're so glad! :D -NYVC
I know that , coz always when I use my voice full, I feel to much better then when I try all the time protect, to save, to keep health it....
If you will do something wrong, you will start to feel it☺
Great detective work Atom! -NYVC
Hi New York vocal coach
Nice to meet you .
Great video!! Marvelous job of clarifying such a convoluted topic.
A lot of Koreans also have myth that "head voice is the best and belting is unhealthy technique", and they often think belters don't know how to use head voice, and that's why they use belting. However, I think belting has uniqueness and power that head voice cannot imitate, just like Steve Perry does. Thanks for the video :)
I'm a Korean too, and I would like to introduce a Korean singer who has the best belting technique. His name is 'Park wan kyu', and if you listen to his songs 'Lonely night' and 'Love over a thousand years', you would be surprised :) He is a genuine belter, and he is really alike Steve Perry. Hope that this instructor may also know about him :)
Hi Ronnie! Thanks for sharing all of this! Really great thoughts! :) -NYVC
Wonderful video hun! Your voice is truly a joy to listen to and learn from. Keep up the terrific work, and keep on pumpin' out more inspiring videos in the future. Best of luck and I hope to see you as a successful vocal coach for upcoming broadway stars!
Hey man a quick thumbs up from me. You've got some of te most educational vocal videos online. I'm going to make sure I watch all of them... Like I said in one of your other vids: I'm an extreme metal vocalists (which I try to do without completely destroying my voice too quickly...) but I believe that learning how to sing more effectively will keep my voice box in shape for a much longer time and your tips are more than helpfull!
i luv your way. You show it clearly by practicing it in a song
Thank you so much Sayuti! -NYVC
dear justin i learn a lot of belting voice and every topic you develop . you are excellent teacher and coach!!! thank you so much from argentina!!! i 'd like to have a master class with you!!!
Another truly outstanding video.
He explains everything so clearly .
I recommend every singer to visit this channel ☺️ on TH-cam
He helps to get better and tiny secrets of singing that not every one knows
Thank you so much Sudip! We want to be as helpful as we can to singers everywhere! :) -NYVC
• don’t get louder
• don’t push air
Yep! : ) -NYVC
Damn. He really does look like Leo. He could totally play characters in movies where he's the young version of him.
Did you see the parody Justin did of Leonardo? It's fabulous. It's here on TH-cam.
what about belting higher notes than D#, I feel like the sound is weird when I put too much headvoice in it. Most songs I know are belting notes like G A and B all the time.
I personally like the sound of heady high notes that have some chest resonance, but are also very light. Jeff Buckley's "Morning Theft" has some good heady A#4s and A4s that are super light and then he does them with a little more chest and I really love that sound. Personally, I am a high tenor so I learned to sing high notes light at first and overtime I was able to sing those same notes with more chest resonance and power. It is just something you learn overtime through trial and error.
An amazing lesson. Thank you so much. And you are an awesome person.
We're so glad you enjoyed it David! Thanks for watching! :) -NYVC
Excellent lesson: clear, honest.
Thanks. More to come soon. -NYVC
Astonishing how you say all the time that we should find a great voice teacher in our area, that is really likeable! :3
I hope you find a great teacher near you. Justin's vocal training course is here if you are interested: voicelessonstotheworld.com/page/vocal_course
Great teaching from you. You explain clearly and with helpful repetition of examples. Hope you will continue with your posts. Thanks! JoY
Very educational, I was trained classical so for me this is great !!!!!
Yes, there are a lot of fear based ideas out there, Glad this was helpful to you. -NYVC
Love your videos and exercises, finding them all so helpful but its making me realise I still have so much to learn LOL O_o
Hi Mae! Singing is a journey that is different for everybody, but Justin is so glad to be a part of yours at whatever level that may be! We wish you much joy and success with your singing! :)
this is really good bro, thanks for spending your time on this!
Eu já amo vc Justin❤, eu entendo algumas coisas de inglês mas é pouco.😭 Gosto muito do conteúdo que vc posta aqui.
Thank you so much Luciano! We hope our shows can help you! -NYVC
Because she thinks I strain in my chest voice, when I think it's just my voice. I have a video of myself singing "On My Own" from Les Mis as Eponine this Summer, so if you have the time, it would be great if you could listen to that to get an idea of my voice. I have improved A LOT since then, but my chest voice hasn't changed, just my control. I hope I'm not talking nonsense here, but I am just a kid pursuing a career in musical theater who NEEDS to belt in order to get there!!! Thanks you!!!
You're awesome.... at singing and more importantly, teaching.
great lesson, helped massively
Thank you very much! You really know what youre saying :)
We're glad you enjoyed the episode! -NYVC
you are great! I learned a lot from your videos! Fantastic teacher!
You're the man!
:D YOU’RE the man, Amado! -NYVC
Does Paul McCartney overuse this belting with head voice technique?? Thanks for your videos, you're great man :)
Very useful and realistic video , you are very right most people confuse going high on key with volume and projection ....Bravo(real deal)...follow this young man he is close to the truth...:-)
I’d pay to just be able to go back and forth between both versions of the word “songl” like that.
Vocal control is super great! You can do it James! -NYVC
Is there a video that explains 'Head Resonance' and how to 'feel'/achieve it? Currently I get the feeling my head resonance is not what it should be. The resonance usually happens in my throat, mouth and a slight tremor in nasal cavity.
Nasal Resonance is probably what you need Coilbone! Check out Quick Singing Tips 18 "Nasal Resonance Explained!" and also Episode 101 "The Greatest Vocal Exercises of All Time" and Episode 91 "Forward Placement Singing". -NYVC
How high will a male be able to belt? Is it possible to reach a F5 or G5 without strain?
It depends on what you mean by belt. There are ways to get a belty sound quite high that isn't technically belting. -NYVC
I really like how open-minded you are Justin. It makes you a very. . . "Compatible" as a voice teacher! XD i feel like i can listen to your opinions and really understand and relate and see. It makes wanting to learn to sing more fun and not daunting like other vids on youtube have made me think. . LOL thanks a bunch~
Justin, I ❤️ you! You do you!❤️❤️❤️
Justin appreciates your kind words! 😃 -NYVC
I'm new subscriber here, i love the videos it helps me regards with my singing. I will watch everything. Thank you.
We're so glad you're here, Michael! Have fun! :D -NYVC
I know, right? Justin is the best vocal coach I've ever seen, he's so helpful!
Justin Stoney !!! If i had such a badass name ...i would rock it !!
well explained. awesome.
Thank! Super Cool and helpful)
So glad it was helpful!! -NYVC
You sir are a Professor~ :) Thank you! God Bless~
I'm hoping that you will see this but I'm having troubles with singing. Just three weeks ago, I was singing fine and now everytime I sing for three minutes (example song: "I don't need your love" from the musical six), my throat hurts and it feels tightened. I'm breathing through my diaphragm, and I think I might be using my mix voice. Does anybody have any tips or suggestions on what I should do? Or any ideas on how to figure out if I am using my mix voice. It feels like I'm forcing it when I'm belting but I don't think I'm using my chest voice, but I'm not sure if I'm using my mix voice either.
We answered in another thread :) -NYVC
Is this accent the new yorker 'standard' type? Just curious because is very clear and understandable...
Great lesson by the way.
I'm from upstate New York (6.5 hour drive north) and can say he has a very neutral "accent" (what it sounds like here). There are boroughs in New York city that have very thick accents but he isn't speaking with one!
Man give tips to keep the larynx neutral without straining
How would you call the technique Chad Kroeger from Nickelback is using? He is almost singing in his upper chest register the whole time, but from his speaking voice you can tell that he is mor kind of a bass or at least a baritone, but not a tenor. So is he kind of belting the whole time?
+JakobRobert00 No technique at all.
Hey Justin,
I can belt preety high when I do belting exercises but when I start singing then my voice cracks.
I seriously need help on this. Expecting a lot from you.
Love from Nepal.
Thanks
Hi Saurab- We have an episode on Cracking! Check out episode 12! We also have many other episodes on Belting and the Mix- Check out episode 70, 71, 72, 88, 101, and 104. For more help, check out Justin's live chat! We have one this weekend, February 23rd at 1PM EST. Community Tab has more info! -NYVC
I have recently discovered that my belt has become EXTREMELY strong, and I don't believe I am straining my voice. My chorus teacher thinks I am, and she won't allow me to even SHOW her my belt. I don't know whether to trust her or not because I heard her saying that a tone-deaf classmate of mine had an "amazing ear," and she is constantly making comments that in my mind make no sense, and she can't even SING!!! Do some people just have a voice which sounds like it is being strained?
This video is also great!!! beacuse it really shows the same note in chest and mix!. Wow. Checkout: 05:01
Yes! So glad it is helpful. Sometimes we just need someone to show us how. Justin is great. -NYVC
one thing justin, do you believe that chest voice ends in F#4 for girls and G#4 for guys?
When you were comparing the chest voice with the mixed voice during the "sad song" part, I noticed you sounded a little nasal with the mixed voice. Am I supposed to use my nose a little for the mixed voice?
EJC Music Not basically using your nose but the mask on your face known as pharyngeal mask. He uses the right kind of being nasal which is nasal resonance. You should use your resonators not necessarily your nose.
Hey EJC! Nasal Resonance is a great thing to add into your singing. We recommend checking out Episode 101 of Voice Lessons To The World for more info! -NYVC
justine, please make a video about how david phelps sing high range
4:55 very important!
Thanks for the great point David! - NYVC
I want your opinion on this:
Some time ago, I could use mixed voice up to a F6 (yes, a F6), and I used that high part of my voice really often. I never broke, even with no real teaching classes; I compared my resonance and technique with good actual singers (Barbra Streisand, Lea Michele, Amber riley, Tiffany Mosley etc.) and it seemed pretty good. But one day, when I woke up, it was simply GONE. Almost a whole octave of belting range dissapeared. GONE. Since then I can only use mixed voice up to F#5. It was just so abrupt and I was really shocked, it affected me deeply. Of course I thought I mean "I could have bad habits with my throat" but even so, it wouldn't dissapear so abruptly, would it? What is the explanation?
Hi Roy - We are so sorry to hear about that! Be sure to find a laryngologist in your area who might be able to assess if there has been any damage and if so, what caused it! In the meantime, for Justin's opinion you are always welcome to schedule a session with him by visiting newyorkvocalcoaching.com! :)
Maybe you hit puberty
THNX THNX THNX THNX A LOT
"Anotherone bites the dust" sounds really screamy; but did Mercury sing with the same technique?
We're not sure but you can ask Justin in his live chat if you want! More info in the Community Tab :) -NYVC
I'm really struggling with this topic. I grew up just "singing" - thats what it was to me...but I now realize I was singing in my chest (unhealthily) or head voice. I am now majoring in vocal performance (classical concentrated) and am gaining a healthy foundation for all singing. But I am still struggling to find what a "healthy" belt is...it is just ridiculously hard for me...I feel like when I try, I am just moving my speaking voice up to higher notes which is incorrect. HELP :(
He looks like a mix between Nick Carter from Backstreet Boys and Leonardo Dicaprio
Ha! -NYVC
You are beautiful! Thanks for helping us all out Justin ! :)
i’m a tenorino, what’s the highest note i can belt? Scientifically
Not sure! You can ask Justin in his live chat though if you like! Info in our Community Tab! -NYVC
How do you do like when Justin Bieber does in Baby: "Woaahhhhhh, Woahhhhh, Woaaahhhooahhhh" You know? When you go up and down so fast. I can do it but it's a bit slow so I have to improve it. How??? Exercises??? Help?
Brilliant Justin! You are the #vocalguru
So glad you enjoyed it Laurie! -NYVC
Interesting cheers
is a mix and a belt different??
belt in chest, belt in mix and belt in head there are 3
Mix Voice is a vocal register, or a blend of vocal registers. Whereas Belting is a vocal quality/technique which heavily involves registration choices. Hope that helps! -NYVC
I thought all opera was belting. I mean isn't that how they project and are so loud? I don't think you can avoid belting if you are looking to express yourself. But yeah I guess people think belting has to be yelling as loud as you can. A good balanced approach is best just like in working out.
Hi TG! You'll hear more about Belting later on in the series! But, if you want to look ahead you can take a look at episodes 70, 71, and 72! -NYVC
Demi Lovato and Pink get loud when they belt. You should watch their best live vocals videos.
You can join our live chat to talk with Justin about this more! :) Info in our Community Tab! -NYVC
since when did bucky becomes retired from being the winter soldier?
😄 -NYVC
Is a heady placement the same as head resonance?
It could very well be Eric (depending on the person)! - NYVC
Who are, in your opinion, 5 best belters in this decade??
What a question! We're not sure we can answer that for him, but we recommend checking out our new show Voice Lessons Online Vocal Analysis Series for more thoughts on current and past singers! -NYVC
Hi I am Justin Stoney and I'll teach you to belt "high". Get it? Get it?
🤔 -NYVC
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What is belting?
I thought he would answer that before anything. lol.
Yes... What is belting?
Liswandi Lhoo
Notes hit at the upper part of your range with vocals in a southern-style "twang" commonly the climax parts of modern pop songs?
***** That was helpful. Thank you.
***** Belting doesn't necessarily mean a note is sung louder though. Someone who belts might be using a slight amount of chest resonance to hit a fifth octave note in a light fashion like Michael Jackson would do in some songs. His belts could be heavy or light depending on how much head resonance he used in contrast to the chest resonance used.
Christina Aguilera @ 6:16
5:50 3:50
Thanks Arleennee! :D -NYVC
How to sing without cracking your voice?????
Check out episode 12!!! -NYVC
Ok, what is belting?