Thank you for watching. What is your favourite morning routine for your voice? Let me know in the comments below. Also, check out the description below the video for more resources on breathing exercises.
@Katarina H. Hi, love your videos. You give very accurate information. I was wondering if you could tell what to do to hear yourself better when singing. Only when i hear the recording of my singing i know how exactly i did sound. Zo, how can i haar my singing better. ( i practice without microphone). Thank you very much
@@EmmCoss , thank you for your kind words. You have a very good question. What you hear in real time when you sing is not the best representation of what you really sound like for other people. For a singer, it is more important to focus on how it feels and how it looks and improving self-awareness of the movements of different body parts and how they affect the sound. Recording is a great tool to check your voice from time to time but in real time, you need to rely more on what you feel. So use your hands and eyes to improve self-awareness.
I love that you mention movement, meditation and humming just as you mentioned. This is exactly what I do in my morning routine prior to singing. It just feels good and it’s so helpful coordinating the body + voice in this way 🙏💗
I used to be an amazing singer. With full control of my vocal ranges. And 5 years ago... I'm not sure what did it. ( I was in an abusive relationship where I screamed alot) anyway, I can't talk with expanding a ton of energy. Sound like a monster. It's so tight. People are very turned off when I speak. I've isolated and have become socially Paralyzed. I found your videos and I'm praying they can help me. Even a little bit. I needed hope and you have given me that. So, Thank you very much for doing what your doing. The impact you are having on many including myself ..just being a recourse.. Is priceless. Sincerely, Doris P.
I’ve watched thousands of videos on vocal warm-ups over the many years I’ve been singing. Many of them have helped me improve my voice. I’m subscribed to dozens of channels that I know and love. This is the video that has helped me the most. I’m upset that it took me this long to find it and I’m not sure hHOW it took me this long to find it. Thank you.
@@mariasolgrazeanmogar It is a weak solution of pure non-iodised salt in water that was boiled and then cooled to slightly warm temperature. The one I use contains 1.6 grams of salt per 200 ml. of water. Don't use iodised salt, or water which hasn't been boiled or water that is too hot. A special squirt bottle or "neti pot" is used to insert the water into the nostrils to rinse out the mucus and dirt. You can buy the pure salt in packets with the special bottle as a nasal rinse kit. Iodised salt stings!
Definitely humming, steaming and vocal exercises is for me. Will do head exercises. Thank you so much! You’re a lifesaver. Life would be boring if I cannot sing.
@@healthyvoicetips I'm following this daily as well as doing lip trills just before singing which I learnt somewhere else but I am seeing the difference and I am truly grateful...
Thank you sooo much Katrina! Ur videos helps me a lot..My voice is hoarse in the morning..n while singing my voice breaks especially during lower scales..I can sing high pitch songs but low pitch..no my voice starts cracking n these days...I'm like uh huh every now n then..I hav to clear my voice by drinking water....but ur videos r helping me ....thank you..I like all ur videos!!
Actually my larynx was tightened ...so while singing in high notes.. I suffered from larynx pain..but i couldn't believe that eor this vdo is my painkiller... it's a miracle..thnks a lot aunt for helping us..I couldn't express my happiness in words.. I'm so happy..eor vdo solved my problem totally..
So excited to have found your very detailed and helpful videos. As an older singer (age 71) with a long history of reflux issues, my vocal performance has become more and more unpredictable with increased “froggy” throat and constant throat clearing. I have been watching lots of videos and have recently added a warm steamer, “singing straws” and most recently, the Vocal Mist nebulizer to my “repertoire”. Watching this video has given me even more “ammunition” for my “vocal arsenal” with breathing exercises and dynamic stretches. In fact, both of those techniques are used in my Relax Yoga class and I am pleased to be able to add them to the mix. I am currently a soloist and cantor for my church and also the high soprano/descant singer when performing with the choir. Now that I am employed as a cantor and soloist, the stress is mounting to be able to perform well consistently. This performance anxiety in turn creates more issues with my singing. After watching this video I am determined to create a daily routine for myself and hope and pray I will be able to continue doing what I love. Thank you! 🙏🏻🥰
Thank you for sharing your story with me. Happy to hear that you found this video helpful! Continue sharing your gift with people around you! All the best.
With possible exception of your warmup video, this is the best and most informative video on TH-cam! I will add these exercises to my daily warmup exercises. Thanks again.
@@healthyvoicetips I know that Katarina is how one says Catherine in many languages. As I will be watching your every video, I am curious what is your first language?
i’ve stumbled across your videos while searching for some remedies for my voice and I’m loving all of the videos I have seen so far. Thanks so much for doing these videos. It has helped me quite a lot. It is enjoyable to learn more about myself, my body and my own voice while watching your videos.
Thank you Katrina for demonstrating every tip instead of just mentioning it. That is so effective. On days that I do this whole exercise I sing like a cuckoo and have no range or mucus issues. I found my original voice for keeps and will now never loose it as long as I keep doing exercises from all your videos regularly. Thank you so much 🙏🙏
Hi, Katarina! I have just discovered your channel and watched a few of your videos and they are FANTASTIC! I have been a professional singer and entertainer for 55+ years and I am amazed at the things about singing, tone production, caring for your voice, exercises, and so many other things that you cover that I never had any clue or knowledge about in all those years I have spent singing. You are literally the finest, most knowledgeable voice authority I have ever had the privilege of learning from.Not to mention, also very Lovely and I LOVE your accent! Anyway, You now have a loyal follower of your page and your videos and I thank you for your wonderful teaching and knowledge sharing and I look forward to watching and putting into practice all your videos and the WONDERFUL knowledge you have to share with your viewers and students. Thank you again, Katarina, for your great WORK, Love!!!
Thank you very much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to write it. Welcome to the channel and let me know if you have any questions.
i found on a vocal summit that there are some kind of stretching good but this depends on how the person is stuck with her /his body...my self I need to make something ...i feel better after a good stretching and cardio
You saved me literally. Woke up with very closed throat. Steaming was amazing also massaging my neck. I have a work where I speak approx. 3 hours a day maybe 4 and I also sing. It is very delicate to find that balance. ♥️♥️♥️ than you again
Thank you for summing this up! I have muscle tension dysphonia so I like to feature laryngeal massage too, from another video You made, as well as some logopedic exercises.
I m a teacher by profession and unlike earlier times a teacher used to dpeakvery lessbut in today's world a teacher cannot give rest for her voice and has to talk the whole dance repeat instructions sx children know concentrate n get diverted very fast. I saw ur video name having problem inthelower notes. Hope ur excercises will help me Thks lot. Stay safe. Takecare.
I dislike singing before 2pm but my music therapy practice requires 10am singing 2X weekly. These exercises are very helpful. Thank you! One additional AM trick I use is gargling with warm, salted H2O
Great exercises!! I think I may have vocal chord dysphonia, as my voice hurts when I talk for any long amount of time. I have been in singing training for awhile, so am learning how to sing better, but talking is more painful. My greater pain feels like fatigue, and it seems to come from my hyoid nones on the sides, 1 side more than the other. I have had 19 scopes up my nose and down to my vocal chords, only once did I have a nodule, I was usually told I have too much mucous, so have taken muchness to thin the mucous, and am now trying allergy meds. This has been a very long issue, but it gets very fatigues as I said especially when I talk. I have watched several of your videos and am doing the massages and exercises. I am a speaker and singer for my job as pastor, so this has been very debilitating. Does this sound like dysphonia to you or just strain?? As I said, my hyoid bones seem to even have a small bump on at least 1 side! Thanks you for your help! Kathleen Dowell
Hi Kathleen, 19 scopes is a lot of scopes for one person!!! You are a trooper. And you are learning how to sing with a better technique, which is great! Did you ever get referred to a speech-language pathologist for voice therapy? It sounds like that is what you need right now. Your voice should never hurt when you talk so I definitely recommend seeking a voice therapist who can teach you how to use a better technique when speaking. There may not be anything wrong with your vocal folds structurally but they still can have functional issues. It may be more challenging to be seen by a voice therapist during these times but start investigating if there is someone to provide therapy. I wish you all the best.
Wow, this is so helpful and I have shared the link to other friends....these exercises relieved me of my jaw pain and my nasal passages too feel much better. I feel am always congested, have post nasal drip that has totally lowered my confidence to sing. I am hoping doing this routine daily will help overcome my nasal and throat issues (which landed me in this situation due to not exercising my facial and jaw muscles over the years). Thank you so very much. I am looking at your other very informative and helpful videos too. Thank you doc.
She was right stretches aren't good. My daughter tried and was put to vocal rest for 5 days. She had a really soar throat. So yes I would prefer dynamic stretches.
Great ideas for the morning - I was doing morning stretches so now I'm reminded to get back into them (a few basic yoga moves for my back) and I'll add a few of the ones you showed, and do the other steps too. I'm already meditating - trying to do two 15 minute sessions a but generally only do one. Thanks for sharing so much great infomation.
i like vowels its double purpose to me: first, a vocal warm up second to practice 'ohh' lyrics in the song hahaha fun fact that im just a dreamer that someday i can cover 'adam levine' song . i love pop rock just like adam levine genre .
Excellent video on vocal warm up. My favourite vocal warm up exercise is lip trills. I do it in Hindustani Classical Swar.. Saa. Then I sing entire sargam with lip trills. Also I do lip trills from d lowest note to the highest note possible in d tune of a siren. Is it a correct way to do it ? I get benefitted with this. Kindly advise. And many many thanks !
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, you are doing a great exercise. Lip trills are SOVT exercises (they work in a similar way like fricatives described in the video). If you feel their benefits, then certainly continue doing them!
Thank you for your fabulous videos. I am in my 60's and after a 20yr hiatus, am wanting to sing again in a band. Can you share what is your favorite steamer? Also, I have noticed a "burr" in my voice when I begin to move into mixed voice from chest. Do you think steaming will help? Thanks again
Amazing tips, I find your site so helpful. Question - I heard that steaming before a singing performance is not good as it can thin out the voice too much. What is your take on this? Thank you.
Hi Emily, I am using MyPuremist and Mabis Steam inhaler. I have a couple of videos on that topic. th-cam.com/video/3bquXgEh_mg/w-d-xo.html or th-cam.com/video/ZusSJcc-wAY/w-d-xo.html
Hello , I found this video while checking remedy of my vocal fatigue . I am glad that i found it. I have overused and sometime abused my voice beyond its normal range for last few years . Now I am feeling vocal fatigue even while jusr talking . My vocal range reduced. Even for speaking properly I have to give more effort which is making me tired. In laryngoscopy mild pbonetary gap detected. I have to talk almost 10hrs back to back on calls due to my job . Can I get back my previous voice and range ? Specially want to know how the voice fatigue can go away? Kindly suggest
This is the one I have been using for years (the same one): th-cam.com/video/3bquXgEh_mg/w-d-xo.html but I also made some updated video on the price and availability here: th-cam.com/video/AeizCh9o2ZM/w-d-xo.html
For sure a good warm up will always helps us, but if you're interested in learn how to use your voice: You can check out my website for more free and paid resources here: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/ Or click this link to find the best resources for your right now: www.videoask.com/f29qvomo8
Hi Katarina. I'm a new follower and I'm already a fan of your teaching methods. Very well explained . Had 2 questions though, 1. I've been singing pretty much more than 25 to 30 years of my life (I'm 39 now) not been professionaly trained . And as far as I can remember Every time I sing if I drink room temperature water my voice locks up. But if I drink cold water or with lot's of ice cubes my voice works excellent and hits the highest notes easily. Why could this be? 2.I've just found out that I have a small nodule on my vocal chords. The Dr says vocal therapy and vocal rest should fix it. Can I do the voice exercises during this time or wait for my vocal chords to get better first? Thank you
Hi Pierre, thank you for your kind words. Here are my answers: 1. not sure why that is happening but it shows you that we are all different. My muscles react the opposite way. 2. The vocal nodule will diminish over time if you eliminate the reason why it is there in the first place. Vocal nodules are most commonly caused by high impact collisions of the vocal folds (for example from yelling, vocal tension, inefficient vocal technique etc.) Start using the vocal exercises but I would strongly advice that you do them under the supervision of a voice therapist who can show you the right way of doing them. Don't use absolute vocal rest, use relative vocal rest to give your voice a chance to heal (you can watch my video on this topic to learn more). I hope this helps. I wish you all the best.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you for the quick reply . only goes to show that you mean the best towards helping people. i have been following your videos and i try my best to exercise . would you suggest that i sing a few non vocal challenging songs to keep my vocal chords active or just stick to restricted talking. thank you
Hi Katrina what do you mean by voice meditation is it just focusing on breathing or anything else? Because when I search it up nothing really comes up. Even a short video going through a 'voice meditation' could help or just a small explanation in the comments. Thanks so much Katrina.
This is a great question and yes, you are right that voice meditation is not term many people use. Maybe it's just me but I call voice meditation any meditation, breathing or mindfulness exercise that has benefits for your voice. Many people need this part of warm-up, especially people whose mind is always racing, whose thoughts and emotions can be affecting their voice. Meditation for your voice can be anything that you are already doing. For example, a breathing exercise where you focus on the breath, a short meditation practice taken from other sources, a short mindfulness exercise that brings your awareness to the present moment, calms your body down and grounds you. I hope this makes sense. Thank you for your question.
Ms Katarina, I'm sorry to say I have tried other devices to try and open the MTD program up, but to no avail...im so sorry... don't know why.. the link is not in italics, so you can touch it. And it go to it....but it dont........don't understand
I am sorry Zelda to hear that. The link works because all other participants could open it and had no trouble. Do you have someone who can help you with the technology? Or did you try a different device?
Hello gorgeous. . I have a question. . In my country it's always hot 40 degree plus.. so hot steams I am uncomfortable. . I do have air humidifier which ejects cold mist.. can I use that for this thing or only hot steam with work? Thank you so much.
Hello good day ma'am I'm from Philippines I just wanna ask if there's possible that may voice will back to normal,my voice was changed since march 2019,I have undergo thyroid operation,last June 29,2022,but until now I have no voice,hope you can help me,🙏🙏🙏thank you
Ma'am I used to wear earphones and sing at the highest pitch from the early morning to night ..... I used to do that horrible activity for 1 year..... Now,my voice has lost its attrativity and becoming worse day by day ..... Ma'am please help me out 🙏
It really depends on our needs. If you have time and feel the benefits, then do it. For others, once a day is just fine, and yet for other people different ways of hydration are preferrable. You just need to try and see for yourself.
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Thank you for watching. What is your favourite morning routine for your voice? Let me know in the comments below. Also, check out the description below the video for more resources on breathing exercises.
@Katarina H.
Hi, love your videos. You give very accurate information. I was wondering if you could tell what to do to hear yourself better when singing. Only when i hear the recording of my singing i know how exactly i did sound. Zo, how can i haar my singing better. ( i practice without microphone). Thank you very much
@@EmmCoss , thank you for your kind words. You have a very good question. What you hear in real time when you sing is not the best representation of what you really sound like for other people. For a singer, it is more important to focus on how it feels and how it looks and improving self-awareness of the movements of different body parts and how they affect the sound. Recording is a great tool to check your voice from time to time but in real time, you need to rely more on what you feel. So use your hands and eyes to improve self-awareness.
@@healthyvoicetips I had the same question too...I always felt that I dont sound good at all (to myself). This is a very great tip, thank you!
I love that you mention movement, meditation and humming just as you mentioned. This is exactly what I do in my morning routine prior to singing. It just feels good and it’s so helpful coordinating the body + voice in this way 🙏💗
I used to be an amazing singer. With full control of my vocal ranges. And 5 years ago... I'm not sure what did it. ( I was in an abusive relationship where I screamed alot) anyway, I can't talk with expanding a ton of energy. Sound like a monster.
It's so tight. People are very turned off when I speak. I've isolated and have become socially Paralyzed. I found your videos and I'm praying they can help me. Even a little bit. I needed hope and you have given me that. So,
Thank you very much for doing what your doing. The impact you are having on many including myself ..just being a recourse..
Is priceless.
Sincerely, Doris P.
I’ve watched thousands of videos on vocal warm-ups over the many years I’ve been singing. Many of them have helped me improve my voice. I’m subscribed to dozens of channels that I know and love. This is the video that has helped me the most. I’m upset that it took me this long to find it and I’m not sure hHOW it took me this long to find it. Thank you.
The steaming is very helpful, also for the sinuses. After steaming I do a saline rinse of the sinuses. Unpleasant but very beneficial.
Thank you for sharing your experience Nanette and I can relate to rinsing of sinuses as not being very pleasant but definitely beneficial.
Pls wat is sinuses
Hi Miss Nanette what is saline rinse?
@@mariasolgrazeanmogar It is a weak solution of pure non-iodised salt in water that was boiled and then cooled to slightly warm temperature. The one I use contains 1.6 grams of salt per 200 ml. of water. Don't use iodised salt, or water which hasn't been boiled or water that is too hot. A special squirt bottle or "neti pot" is used to insert the water into the nostrils to rinse out the mucus and dirt. You can buy the pure salt in packets with the special bottle as a nasal rinse kit. Iodised salt stings!
@@nanettetredoux7613 thank you so much..❤️🙏😍
Definitely humming, steaming and vocal exercises is for me. Will do head exercises. Thank you so much! You’re a lifesaver. Life would be boring if I cannot sing.
Happy to help
I’ve recently been diagnosed with muscle Monia. I am so glad I found your channel. Thank you.
Welcome!
My voice felt that way when I woke up today, thank you for this. I will rest today and I'll start implementing these daily from tomorrow!
I am glad you found them helpful.
@@healthyvoicetips I'm following this daily as well as doing lip trills just before singing which I learnt somewhere else but I am seeing the difference and I am truly grateful...
As someone who has alot of strain and discomfort when speaking, ur channel has helped me out alot!
Happy to hear that it was helpful
Wonderful videos. I m a teacher and from 2 years I have been having voice strain.These videos will surely help me.Thanks a ton.
All the best. Let me know if you have any questions.
Hie ..Have been following your videos recently and m loving your presentations...Looking forward to a change in my voice
Tht's exctly my case
Thank you sooo much Katrina! Ur videos helps me a lot..My voice is hoarse in the morning..n while singing my voice breaks especially during lower scales..I can sing high pitch songs but low pitch..no my voice starts cracking n these days...I'm like uh huh every now n then..I hav to clear my voice by drinking water....but ur videos r helping me ....thank you..I like all ur videos!!
Thank you for your very kind words. I am happy to hear that you find my videos helpful!
Actually my larynx was tightened ...so while singing in high notes.. I suffered from larynx pain..but i couldn't believe that eor this vdo is my painkiller... it's a miracle..thnks a lot aunt for helping us..I couldn't express my happiness in words.. I'm so happy..eor vdo solved my problem totally..
Glad to hear!
Lip trills good too
Yes, I like lip trills!
I was already doing some of these. Now i can up my practice time
That is good to hear. Thank you for stopping by.
I only want to say u that thankyou to for saving my life 😊
With pelasure!
So excited to have found your very detailed and helpful videos. As an older singer (age 71) with a long history of reflux issues, my vocal performance has become more and more unpredictable with increased “froggy” throat and constant throat clearing. I have been watching lots of videos and have recently added a warm steamer, “singing straws” and most recently, the Vocal Mist nebulizer to my “repertoire”. Watching this video has given me even more “ammunition” for my “vocal arsenal” with breathing exercises and dynamic stretches. In fact, both of those techniques are used in my Relax Yoga class and I am pleased to be able to add them to the mix.
I am currently a soloist and cantor for my church and also the high soprano/descant singer when performing with the choir. Now that I am employed as a cantor and soloist, the stress is mounting to be able to perform well consistently. This performance anxiety in turn creates more issues with my singing. After watching this video I am determined to create a daily routine for myself and hope and pray I will be able to continue doing what I love.
Thank you! 🙏🏻🥰
Thank you for sharing your story with me. Happy to hear that you found this video helpful! Continue sharing your gift with people around you! All the best.
With possible exception of your warmup video, this is the best and most informative video on TH-cam! I will add these exercises to my daily warmup exercises. Thanks again.
Awesome! Thank you for your very kind words!
@@healthyvoicetips I know that Katarina is how one says Catherine in many languages. As I will be watching your every video, I am curious what is your first language?
Slovak. Yes, my name is a variation of Catherine.
I like it very mutch, many thanks to Katerina
You are amazing at what you do. Thank you for helping me release the tension in my throat.
I am so happy Kennedy that you are feeling better.
Love you mam.Thanks
Most welcome 😊
Thank you
:) you're welcome!
i’ve stumbled across your videos while searching for some remedies for my voice and I’m loving all of the videos I have seen so far.
Thanks so much for doing these videos. It has helped me quite a lot.
It is enjoyable to learn more about myself, my body and my own voice while watching your videos.
Thank you Katrina for demonstrating every tip instead of just mentioning it. That is so effective. On days that I do this whole exercise I sing like a cuckoo and have no range or mucus issues. I found my original voice for keeps and will now never loose it as long as I keep doing exercises from all your videos regularly. Thank you so much 🙏🙏
With pleasure
Great warmup!!
Not only will I try this in the morning, but also before shooting a video! Thank you for the tips!
No problem Steve, I am glad I could help.
Loved the vdo
Thank you!!!
Hi, Katarina! I have just discovered your channel and watched a few of your videos and they are FANTASTIC! I have been a professional singer and entertainer for 55+ years and I am amazed at the things about singing, tone production, caring for your voice, exercises, and so many other things that you cover that I never had any clue or knowledge about in all those years I have spent singing. You are literally the finest, most knowledgeable voice authority I have ever had the privilege of learning from.Not to mention, also very Lovely and I LOVE your accent! Anyway, You now have a loyal follower of your page and your videos and I thank you for your wonderful teaching and knowledge sharing and I look forward to watching and putting into practice all your videos and the WONDERFUL knowledge you have to share with your viewers and students. Thank you again, Katarina, for your great WORK, Love!!!
Thank you very much for your lovely comment. I really appreciate you taking the time to write it. Welcome to the channel and let me know if you have any questions.
Love vocal exercises! I used to take signing lessons but never stuck to it too long.
It's never too late to start again!
i found on a vocal summit that there are some kind of stretching good but this depends on how the person is stuck with her /his body...my self I need to make something ...i feel better after a good stretching and cardio
Absolutely agree
Thank you Ms Katarina
You are so welcome
You saved me literally. Woke up with very closed throat. Steaming was amazing also massaging my neck. I have a work where I speak approx. 3 hours a day maybe 4 and I also sing. It is very delicate to find that balance. ♥️♥️♥️ than you again
Wonderful Glad to hear that the video was helpful.
Thanku so much for your precious advice .
So nice of you. Thank you!
Great instructor. I do have reflux. It is challenging to sing effectively with reflux but I am going to follow her instructions. Thank you!
I hope your voice is doing better today and you are managing the reflux.
Very helpful
Glad it helped
Thankuu mam🤗🤗
Thank you!
@@healthyvoicetips mam can I start some voice culture exercise with my cracked throat
Extremely informative and beneficial vocal exercises ! Thank you very much for the wonderful video ma'am 👍🙏🌹😊
I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the video.
Very very very informative!! Thankyou so much!!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for summing this up! I have muscle tension dysphonia so I like to feature laryngeal massage too, from another video You made, as well as some logopedic exercises.
Wonderful! Thank you for your comment!
Tq.
This video helps much🥰
Happy to hear that you found it helpful.
very objective excercises!! Thanks a lot and keep it up please
Glad you like them!
I m a teacher by profession and unlike earlier times a teacher used to dpeakvery lessbut in today's world a teacher cannot give rest for her voice and has to talk the whole dance repeat instructions sx children know concentrate n get diverted very fast. I saw ur video name having problem inthelower notes. Hope ur excercises will help me
Thks lot. Stay safe. Takecare.
Thank you for your comment. Stay safe!
Thanks a lot for this beneficial information
Thank YOU for your kind words
Thx u I felt breathing meditation is easier wçh I do it everyday schedule
Wonderful!
Hi Katarina!❤
Please consider doing a FOLLOW ALONG warm-up for morning, please and THANK YOU!
this has been my problem--- thanks for sharing! great help! I just did it!
Excellent! Glad to hear!
Great advice
Thank you Ali.
I dislike singing before 2pm but my music therapy practice requires 10am singing 2X weekly. These exercises are very helpful. Thank you! One additional AM trick I use is gargling with warm, salted H2O
The SOVT warm up helped a lot. Thanks!
Great to hear!
super informative! Thank you for this.
Happy to hear that it was helpful
I am new to getting a steam inhaler. I am order a Mabis inhaler today. I am also getting my daughter one as well. We are both singers. Thanks so much.
I steam every day. I hope you like steaming as much as I do!
Great exercises!! I think I may have vocal chord dysphonia, as my voice hurts when I talk for any long amount of time. I have been in singing training for awhile, so am learning how to sing better, but talking is more painful. My greater pain feels like fatigue, and it seems to come from my hyoid nones on the sides, 1 side more than the other. I have had 19 scopes up my nose and down to my vocal chords, only once did I have a nodule, I was usually told I have too much mucous, so have taken muchness to thin the mucous, and am now trying allergy meds. This has been a very long issue, but it gets very fatigues as I said especially when I talk. I have watched several of your videos and am doing the massages and exercises. I am a speaker and singer for my job as pastor, so this has been very debilitating. Does this sound like dysphonia to you or just strain?? As I said, my hyoid bones seem to even have a small bump on at least 1 side! Thanks you for your help! Kathleen Dowell
Hi Kathleen, 19 scopes is a lot of scopes for one person!!! You are a trooper. And you are learning how to sing with a better technique, which is great! Did you ever get referred to a speech-language pathologist for voice therapy? It sounds like that is what you need right now. Your voice should never hurt when you talk so I definitely recommend seeking a voice therapist who can teach you how to use a better technique when speaking. There may not be anything wrong with your vocal folds structurally but they still can have functional issues. It may be more challenging to be seen by a voice therapist during these times but start investigating if there is someone to provide therapy. I wish you all the best.
Wow, this is so helpful and I have shared the link to other friends....these exercises relieved me of my jaw pain and my nasal passages too feel much better. I feel am always congested, have post nasal drip that has totally lowered my confidence to sing. I am hoping doing this routine daily will help overcome my nasal and throat issues (which landed me in this situation due to not exercising my facial and jaw muscles over the years). Thank you so very much. I am looking at your other very informative and helpful videos too. Thank you doc.
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you found the information useful.
Great tips! Useful for a speaker too, I think!
Absolutely! For any voice user!
Very nice...really it helps...
Glad to hear that
enjoyed this clip
I am glad you enjoyed it!
She was right stretches aren't good. My daughter tried and was put to vocal rest for 5 days. She had a really soar throat. So yes I would prefer dynamic stretches.
There are still many people who do static stretches. They work if done well. I prefer dynamic stretches.
Very useful, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I can't wait to try this out!
Thank you Myke for stopping by.
breathing exercises are very good for your health
Agree! Thank you for your comment.
When is it appropriate to train your voice
Do kapalbhati and anulom vilom it's also a breathing exercise or you can say yoga to improve ur breathing capacity
Now I can practice
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What kind of steamer do you use? I’ve been looking for one for myself. Another fantastic video! I’m so glad I stumbled upon your channel. 😊
I used to use Mabis steam inhaler but then I switched to a more portable one, Mypurmist. Happy to hear that you find my videos helpful.
Great video! Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Excellent thanks 😊
With pleasure Ron! Thank you for leaving a comment.
Can you do a video on how to find your vocal range? Please
Thanks for your comment! I'll do it as soon as possible.
Stay tuned !
Love your warm ups. I will try most of them even though I'm not a singer❤
Thank you Bernice for stopping by!
Interesting video...thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Great ideas for the morning - I was doing morning stretches so now I'm reminded to get back into them (a few basic yoga moves for my back) and I'll add a few of the ones you showed, and do the other steps too. I'm already meditating - trying to do two 15 minute sessions a but generally only do one.
Thanks for sharing so much great infomation.
With pleasure. I am happy to hear that more and more people are doing meditation. Do you notice changes in your voice after a meditation session?
@@healthyvoicetips I haven't noticed no, but I haven't really thought about it in that light. I'll have to take notice
@@HardwiredMusicMaker Let me know what you find out.
i like vowels its double purpose to me:
first, a vocal warm up
second to practice 'ohh' lyrics in the song
hahaha fun fact that im just a dreamer that someday i can cover 'adam levine' song .
i love pop rock just like adam levine genre .
I like everything you said!
Love this video. Really helps.
Thank you Ron! Really appreciate your kind words. What was one thing that was helpful about this video?
Fricatives and dynamic stretching.
Beautiful. You just earned yourself a new subscriber.
Thanks and welcome
Nice
Thank you!
this is great can you share link for voice meditation thankyou
Here are some ideas in this video: th-cam.com/video/CAABQuncieQ/w-d-xo.html But any meditation or mindfulness exercise will do.
Great video!
Thank you!
Interesting
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Excellent video on vocal warm up. My favourite vocal warm up exercise is lip trills. I do it in Hindustani Classical Swar.. Saa. Then I sing entire sargam with lip trills. Also I do lip trills from d lowest note to the highest note possible in d tune of a siren. Is it a correct way to do it ? I get benefitted with this. Kindly advise. And many many thanks !
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, you are doing a great exercise. Lip trills are SOVT exercises (they work in a similar way like fricatives described in the video). If you feel their benefits, then certainly continue doing them!
best
Thank you!
Can you please suggest any exercises for singers? Thank ypu
Thank you for your fabulous videos. I am in my 60's and after a 20yr hiatus, am wanting to sing again in a band. Can you share what is your favorite steamer? Also, I have noticed a "burr" in my voice when I begin to move into mixed voice from chest. Do you think steaming will help? Thanks again
Amazing tips, I find your site so helpful. Question - I heard that steaming before a singing performance is not good as it can thin out the voice too much. What is your take on this? Thank you.
Hello, Katarina! Thanks for this awesome video. I was wondering if you could tell me what steamer you are using?
Hi Emily, I am using MyPuremist and Mabis Steam inhaler. I have a couple of videos on that topic. th-cam.com/video/3bquXgEh_mg/w-d-xo.html or th-cam.com/video/ZusSJcc-wAY/w-d-xo.html
Mam do exercises on stammering
I am sorry but stammering is not my area of expertise.
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Thank you for the video! What is the name of the steamer you use?
In this video, I used Mabis steam inhaler but now, I use MyPurmist because it is more convenient. I made a video where I talk about all the steamers.
Thank you for your video. Which steamer do you use?
I have Mabis vocal steamer but lately I have been using a nebulizer.
Hello , I found this video while checking remedy of my vocal fatigue . I am glad that i found it.
I have overused and sometime abused my voice beyond its normal range for last few years . Now I am feeling vocal fatigue even while jusr talking . My vocal range reduced. Even for speaking properly I have to give more effort which is making me tired.
In laryngoscopy mild pbonetary gap detected. I have to talk almost 10hrs back to back on calls due to my job . Can I get back my previous voice and range ? Specially want to know how the voice fatigue can go away? Kindly suggest
Just chant Om it's beneficial
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Can you recommend a vocal steamer, they all have bad reviews on amazon!
This is the one I have been using for years (the same one): th-cam.com/video/3bquXgEh_mg/w-d-xo.html but I also made some updated video on the price and availability here: th-cam.com/video/AeizCh9o2ZM/w-d-xo.html
If you are in the U.S., I have a CVS brand one that has worked really well for me! :)
Hi, thank you so much for the recommendations!
I wanted to ask about the vocal steamer? Any brand recommendation?
Thanks again :)
I personally use MyPureMist or Mabis Steam inhaler. I have some videos on this topic, you can check them out.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you! I found them and definitely will check them out :D
This is great!!!!!! lolololol
Happy to hear!
Will these assist in recovering from improper use and help teach you to speak properly?
For sure a good warm up will always helps us, but if you're interested in learn how to use your voice:
You can check out my website for more free and paid resources here: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/
Or click this link to find the best resources for your right now: www.videoask.com/f29qvomo8
@@healthyvoicetips I'll check it out thank you!
It's last exercise
Hi Katarina. I'm a new follower and I'm already a fan of your teaching methods. Very well explained . Had 2 questions though,
1. I've been singing pretty much more than 25 to 30 years of my life (I'm 39 now) not been professionaly trained . And as far as I can remember Every time I sing if I drink room temperature water my voice locks up. But if I drink cold water or with lot's of ice cubes my voice works excellent and hits the highest notes easily. Why could this be?
2.I've just found out that I have a small nodule on my vocal chords. The Dr says vocal therapy and vocal rest should fix it. Can I do the voice exercises during this time or wait for my vocal chords to get better first?
Thank you
Hi Pierre, thank you for your kind words. Here are my answers: 1. not sure why that is happening but it shows you that we are all different. My muscles react the opposite way. 2. The vocal nodule will diminish over time if you eliminate the reason why it is there in the first place. Vocal nodules are most commonly caused by high impact collisions of the vocal folds (for example from yelling, vocal tension, inefficient vocal technique etc.) Start using the vocal exercises but I would strongly advice that you do them under the supervision of a voice therapist who can show you the right way of doing them. Don't use absolute vocal rest, use relative vocal rest to give your voice a chance to heal (you can watch my video on this topic to learn more).
I hope this helps. I wish you all the best.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you for the quick reply . only goes to show that you mean the best towards helping people.
i have been following your videos and i try my best to exercise . would you suggest that i sing a few non vocal challenging songs to keep my vocal chords active or just stick to restricted talking.
thank you
Hi Katrina what do you mean by voice meditation is it just focusing on breathing or anything else? Because when I search it up nothing really comes up. Even a short video going through a 'voice meditation' could help or just a small explanation in the comments. Thanks so much Katrina.
This is a great question and yes, you are right that voice meditation is not term many people use. Maybe it's just me but I call voice meditation any meditation, breathing or mindfulness exercise that has benefits for your voice. Many people need this part of warm-up, especially people whose mind is always racing, whose thoughts and emotions can be affecting their voice. Meditation for your voice can be anything that you are already doing. For example, a breathing exercise where you focus on the breath, a short meditation practice taken from other sources, a short mindfulness exercise that brings your awareness to the present moment, calms your body down and grounds you. I hope this makes sense. Thank you for your question.
Ms Katarina, I'm sorry to say I have tried other devices to try and open the MTD program up, but to no avail...im so sorry... don't know why.. the link is not in italics, so you can touch it. And it go to it....but it dont........don't understand
I am sorry Zelda to hear that. The link works because all other participants could open it and had no trouble. Do you have someone who can help you with the technology? Or did you try a different device?
Do you have a favorite steamer?
Here is one video, in which I talk about it: th-cam.com/video/3bquXgEh_mg/w-d-xo.html
Hello gorgeous. . I have a question. . In my country it's always hot 40 degree plus.. so hot steams I am uncomfortable. . I do have air humidifier which ejects cold mist.. can I use that for this thing or only hot steam with work? Thank you so much.
Cold mist is just as fine. A nebulizer is a device that produces cold mist which is often used to hydrate voice.
Hello good day ma'am I'm from Philippines I just wanna ask if there's possible that may voice will back to normal,my voice was changed since march 2019,I have undergo thyroid operation,last June 29,2022,but until now I have no voice,hope you can help me,🙏🙏🙏thank you
I would love to help but I am not a magician. I don't know you or your voice so I cannot tell you. But I wish you all the best.
thei is some kind pain during the 👍5th exercise ..
Don't do that exercise.
Where did you get your steamer??
From Amazon. I also have one from Mypurmist website.
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Ma'am I used to wear earphones and sing at the highest pitch from the early morning to night .....
I used to do that horrible activity for 1 year.....
Now,my voice has lost its attrativity and becoming worse day by day .....
Ma'am please help me out 🙏
I already answered your question under a different video.
Is it advisable to do the steaming every morning and evening, 5 minutes each?
It really depends on our needs. If you have time and feel the benefits, then do it. For others, once a day is just fine, and yet for other people different ways of hydration are preferrable. You just need to try and see for yourself.
@@healthyvoicetips thanks for taking the time to respond to my question!