Support is by far the most difficult aspect for me. The feel, the pressure, the sensations. It's quite difficult for me haha. I've watched all your videos about breath support many times and they are very helpful. I especially like that you don't use the cue of going to the bathroom :D
I've just realized why I can't hold vocal warmups like trills for very long. I knew my breathing was the issue but I didn't realize it is "unsupported" singing like everyone talks about!! Thank you so much!
Be sure to watch the videos in my playlist: Breathing & Breath Support for Singing th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html Breath support will change your life as a singer!
This video really helps me a lot. Suddenly I can sustain a note beautifully and there is even some natural vibrato! And I can get higher with less effort! Headvoice becomes possible without straining, now... Thank you, you are amazing!
I realized I was locking a lot on longer phrases because I thought I had to keep my abs and ribs suspended all the time after inhaling. Because of this my tongue root dropped and I couldn't ease into my high notes. Even harsh metal vocals that require a certain amount of compression were worse due to the oversuspending which intensified the compression so that my throat would feel tensed.
This is brilliant, thank you. The main problem I have is tension in my throat, jaw, tongue etc. and I think it's sometimes because I focus too much on purely just tensing/locking my abs. This video has helped a ton, thank you.
What a powerful, myth-busting lesson! Spongy yet firm solar plexus, resisting but pliable upper/lower abs and ribs -- very well explained! And I love the hula hoop suggestion!
Here is my *playlist* for Breathing and Breath Support! More details and everything you need to know in 1 place! th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html
ive been aware that a steady air flow and breathe suport is really what i lack in my singing but hooly shit i dont know how to get there, i feel like i hsve watched every youtube vid on breathe support bbut still don't even know what it is. this really helped the most though :D thankyou
You’re amazing! I had a tendency to hold my breath before I sing and i also was inhaling to loudly. I didn’t know that I was doing it and when I went to singing lessons, my singing teacher pointed it out and it changed my life. My sound is coming out more freely. My abs are not tight when I’m singing. I enjoy singing more. Everything that you taught in this video was everything that my singing teacher taught me. You got a new subscriber!!
I've been locking for years :(((( one vocal coach told me "tense/press your abs like u do it in the gym" so...I took that as a rule and I was going crazy...I was unable to hold long or higher notes...jeeesus..thank u!
Hello again Victoria ^_^ So, if I understand correctly- support isn't intentionally pushing/hardening your stomach/abdominal muscles like a shell. Support is controlling how fast your stomach/abdomen (sometimes just called diaphragm area) pushes/releases air into your vocal cords? Support means slowing/regulating your air, which naturally in turn causes your said muscles to ENGAGE actively. Support isn't about tightening/hardening your muscles, which would mean LOCKING your said muscles so they can't aid the release of air. Am I going the right direction in this line of thought? Gosh, you're an amazing coach- I have never had so many breakthrough thoughts or different understandings of my voice as I have had while watching your videos. You're awesome, Miss Victoria! Thank you.
@@Victoria-Victorious Haha! You're too kind, truly. I am far from being able to do, but I am beginning to understand. That is a good sign, yes? Thank you for confirming, I appreciate that. I hope you have a blessed night.
I cannot tell without seeing and hearing you. It sounds like you may be pushing up too much vocal weight. Try going from your "unreal voice" into vocal exercises! Your "unreal voice" may teach your something, and who knows? It may be something that you can apply to your natural singing voice!
I really needed this video, I had trouble telling the difference and this has helped so much! I've been trying to find good videos to learn to sing for a while now, and I'm so glad I found your videos a few days ago. I love your videos and they are so helpful, thank you!
I have never heard the lower ab info before. What an eye opener! My main focus after eliminating vocal polyps is to get better breath support. I can hiss and it's steady, but when I get to a certain point I feel a little lightheaded. I am sitting down so no worries there. I hope the more I work on this the less that will happen. Could I be inhaling too much and hyperventilating? Thanks for all of the wonderful, helpful videos.
Thank you so much. I realize that I may have been stiff when singing. The hula hoop exercise was helpful. Plus I love the wisdom about how we want to keep things moving when we sing (paraphrase). I'll bookmark this because that really helpful as well.
Victoria, mio core!!! Hihi, hi Victoria and all you happy singing people! I cannot stress enough how much your videos have been and are a treasure indeed! Since I discovered your channel my singing went totally light years ahead! I have been studying classical technique privately for about little over a year with another year worth of break. Nowadays the lessons cannot happen due to pandemic, but I watch your videos in my own order (which corresponds with your suggestions during the videos) and boy oh boy, what a treat? It truly is life changing, mixing your teachings with teachings of my tutors in face to face lessons. I already put tons of it to use and the change is everlasting and empirical! Thank you and keep you doing what you do. Unfortunately, we are ocean apart, but thank God and you for your benevolence in teaching all of us the ways you do! Stay positive!
@@Victoria-Victorious Není vůbec zač, krásná paní ;) just a little word in Czech haha ;)) Looking forward to your other videos, older and new ones. And to be honest after all those years being on TH-cam and being subscribed to many channels, you are the first and only one creator who I am subscribed to and have a bell notification turned on. Hope that brings you joy as well. My pleasure deary.
thank you so much for the videos you make. i watch them and they are helping me better my technique. im younfg and have recently started truly shaping my voice. again, thank you very much (:
LOVE YOUR TIPS! I have the habit of always keeping my abdominal muscles a little bit squeezed because I don't really arch my back. Now I know, they are the trouble makers!! I'll try to keep them elastic as much as I can! But I did notice the free flow of air while doing the exercises with you.. I always blamed my throat for something it never did.. Sorry throat! haha. Do you have videos on how to strengthen the vocal cords, so I would be able to hold a note without my voice breaking or cracking? I feel like my voice has no .. how to say it.. echo. I want to have some resonance but it's hard to achieve. Any golden tips?
Yes, I have videos on all of that! 😃 Watch the video on the weak voice and on ring. Do the siren exercises that I include in a lot of my videos, plus humming to vowels. Here is my playlist for Better Tone Quality. th-cam.com/video/vLukxe-dsKg/w-d-xo.html
Again, a very helpful Video. Thanks for all your efforts!❤ Question: in a different Video you say, not to do chest breathing. One shouldn t Move the chest. Here in this Video you say, If i understand correctly- one can move the chest and also should Move flanks/chestribs. It s a point i don’t get! I can t Move my flanks without slightly Moving/breathing into chest (my shoulders dont Go up though). Also, If i only relax tummy while inhaling i ve got a feeling, i do Not getting enough Air (approx. Every 4-5 breath) and ripcage/flanks dont open. I Know one doesnt Need so much air for singing but i have this as a normal need. I Hope you can follow my explaination 😮 So i would be Great to know how to do it Right! It would be Great to see the bodywork you do while singing. And is it right Not to Give Impulses while singing a Phrase (why do teachers always say to Give more Power on the high Note in the phrase? If i do that i can see my Upper stomach giving an Impulse). So i try to practise to keep my tummy out. So your exercise is Not for illustrative purpose to Give Impulses while singing or? Last Question: as a tip you said to imagine blowing up a ballon First easy than stronger. But If a Blow up a difficult ballon i feel locked up?! Is it correct to vary the strenth of Supporting muscles within a song or Even phrase? Or ist that wrong because it is opposite of just holding breath flexible (no pushing or pulling) but blowing a balloon is slighly pushing (for me atleast😢) Yours Natalie
Okay, so you are asking about 2 different things. The first is inhalation, second is breath support (or controlled exhalation). Here are 3 videos that should help answer your questions: 1) Breathing Inhalation for Singing - Explained SIMPLY, CLEARLY, CORRECTLY! th-cam.com/video/qzrHSAFV-EM/w-d-xo.html 2) Supporting the Voice (Breath Support) - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! (VIDEO #12) - th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html (and if the thicker balloon exercise makes you tight, then just stick to the easy and moderate balloon). 3) How to Improve Breath Support for Singing - APPLY IT CORRECTLY! th-cam.com/video/5m-5kW87P_M/w-d-xo.html
I’m not understanding this concept. In the exercises, is she not “locking” yet the beginning of the video stated to not “lock”? Locking, is that just flexing your muscles?
There is a HUGE difference between locking and breath support. Breath Support for Singing - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html
When I sing I get a little bit of a rasp any time I get high. Im a base singer and am 15 years old. I am singing the song, ¨If I Sing¨ from Closer Than Ever for an audition in theater, and I feel like other than locking, My voice is getting ¨Tight¨ and it sounds kind of bad and strained. Is there any specific tips I can get? Thank you so much!
I love that song! Have you watched my videos on the Tight Throat? I would start there. th-cam.com/users/playlist? Throat Tension in Singing - Free up your Voice! list=PLaWjWxiTysDDDSGygoVWRk_IfZeFI71aj
This is so informative!! Just to be clear, when we change from the "Elastic Pulse" to singing the song not pulsing, are you still pulsing your abs? or are you holding it in at a light tenseness? also! how do you know how far to support without turning into locking?
I have a lot of videos on that. Have you seen my playlist on Breathing & Breath Support? See videos 2, 3, and 4 from the top of the list on breath support and how to apply it to singing.
I think you are misunderstanding it. I have an entire playlist on breath support. This video expalins it clearly and simply: Supporting the Voice (Breath Support) - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! (VIDEO #12) - th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html
I love your teaching style and the details you provide. I can really get into this. For most people, maybe, the voice is the most neglected part of the human body. I think of it as a wonderful gift from God to express praise and thanks to Him and to inspire and encourage others listening. Just read in the Book of the Psalms. David or Solomon always had praises to sing to God. Thank you for giving your time and interest to teach us how to use this wonderful gift of singing!
Please make another video where we can see your lovely body! Maybe my problem is that I’m doing it right lol. I can do the correct exercises but not the wrong ones. I didn’t know that the Italian word means To Lean. Thank you. Revving my old car now. Now Sirening
Thank you soo very much. Im looking for voice lessons for my 9yr old son. Im not a trained singer , but i can sing higher as well when u take that breath cause im a tenor range. I dont like my own real signing voice. I did have painio lesaons for awhile as a child but i can only take him so far, my son is a tenor as well the complete outside of me almost.lol my husband is a singer and can sing better than me . but i like ur teaching style and u taught a 44 yr ild women that sings LOW, to not just strive to go alittle higher ,I did it. Thx to ur little tool, i have 3 kids a 21 yr old a 18 year old and a 9 yr. And all my kids are special but my to older children didnt get the god given gift, i wasnt going to have another baby, but at 21 yrs old i was handed my baby so he became my dream , and trust me i wanted them to have that extra god given gift, cause i didnt live mine out , but i know i dont have the gift i had to learn , when i heard my 3.5 yr old son start signing one day out of the blue i heard him playing in his room, and then i heard something i taught he hit the alarm clock etc. It was his voice, now hes 9 and he has this gift and im scard of it. So any advice , and im looking for private lessons for him hes a beginer with no bad habits of trying to sound like the singer, ge has his own sound and he didnt have to find it, that scard me to. ❤ but overall thank u!
Laughing is a great exercise too! I have a video on it! LAUGHING EXERCISE! Breath Support for Singing th-cam.com/users/shortsNXf_bQssSi8?si=ss_zfC87k3LyJv8m
Thanks so much for this valuable advice, Victoria. I have two things to ask: 1. I keep my ribs open but the air moves freely in and out in controlled measure and I find that if I keep the ribs open, I have more power and I can sing longer notes. But you say this is not correct. What should I be doing instead? 2. Would I benefit from doing ab exercises every day - like to a six-pack?
No, it sounds like you are not undetstanding completely. Pls see this video and do the exercises. The ribs should not lock open; nothing in singing should ever lock. Supporting the Voice (Breath Support) - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! (VIDEO #12) - th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html Forget about the six-pack abs, LOL. Not necessary to work toward that for singing.
Wow... No wonder I was looking for some help!! LOL!! I was taught all the things that you said that lock up your voice... Jeepers! I am excited to learn more from you now!! Thank you Victoria! 💞🙏
A lot of descriptive words in the clip, but I'm just not getting the techniques. Without more showing how, "lock" is just a word. I need more on how to do it physically. It's like telling a young batter to swing as hard as you can, without showing how to use the entire body during the swing--otherwise they're swinging with just their arms (similar to singing with just the vocal cords).
I had to chuckle when I read your comment. This video is NOT an "introduction to breath support" video. You can only put in so much in 1 video. If you do not understand the technique, I have 40 other videos on breath support which can be easily found on my channel by doing a search or looking at my many playlists. Why don't you go to my playlist on Breath Support for Singing - the BASICS? You will find your answers. No need to compare to a young batter.
Victoria, As a gigging singer, this has to be one of the most frustrating elements to deal with. It just seems like some of my Rock songs require not a lock or a tightening, but more of a vertical thrust downward. It's as if the diaphragm was a piston dropping and staying down for the duration of the belted note. When I thrust downward, I feel free up top. It's physically demanding. Rock songs that are punchy or "stacatto-ish" seem to require this. Your thoughts? Thank you!
Sure, for the big money notes, dramatic singing (whether it be rock, pop, opera or any style), and high belting, it takes firmer support, BUT you would not sing an entire 4-5 minute song that way or else the song would get boring as in too intense, overkill), plus it is hard on the voice. Do that in selected places in your songs.
In Pavarotti masterclass at Julliard in the 70s he compared support to the cry of a baby .... would say that baby cry is appoggio??? Thank you for your videos and your passion. I'm a violin and voice teacher
Hello. As stated on my website, my private studio is full and I am not adding to the wait list. Your other options are: 1. participating in my group classes for members of my audio exercise training program www.healthyvocaltechnique.com/group-classes/ (need to become a VVVEP member first (www.healthyvocaltechnique.com/order-victorias-victorious-vocal-exercise-program/) 2. submitting a video for evaluation: www.healthyvocaltechnique.com/product/video-review-of-your-singing/ 3. Of course, you should be subscribed to my TH-cam channel where I post valuable info seldom found online and certainly not for free! th-cam.com/users/vrsing Make sure that you are on my mailing list to be informed of future opportunities. The easiest way to get on the list is to get my 2 free e-books: www.healthyvocaltechnique.com/victorias-victorious-e-books/
Thanks again, Victoria for another great video! It was very helpful describing the sensations in the lower and upper abs. Definitely don't wanna think about going to the bathroom haha.
I loved that... When singing a love song, You don't want us to be thinking about going to the bathroom ( ahh no. 2 for those who force it out ). The shhhhhisss is a good way to feel the proper resistance. Thanks.
This might be one of my problems. NOT using my various muscles. I can do these exercises with pushing the solar plexus out and pulling the stomach in but I can also do them with zero movements in my abdomen. I however feel like my voice gets strained easily even in low registers. It´s very frustrating. I really want to starts singing again but it feels like an uphill battle with no peak in sight😥
Thank you so muchhhhh Victoria you are the best ever! I have a vocal coach and she always told me to control my “anchor” i just never understood how my body is supposed to feel even after 6 months! After I applied these techniques I suddenly can ace all my vocal exercises, and sing with ease becase of sudden resonance I have never had before🙏Seriously thank you so muchhhhh!!!!
I try and apply all of this helpful stuff. However my throat still hurts like hell when I sing. I think I can do the hissing thing with relaxed throat but when voice comes out my throat stiffens and I can't help it. I am so frustrated please help someone
Start slowly. Singing should never hurt and if it does, stop immediately. I recommend following my Beginners Playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDBD7MGUWCSdC4yhLzxVsEdW.html Focus on speech first and if easy, apply to singing. Start with this video: Beginner Singing Practice - YOUR TOP 3 GOALS!!! th-cam.com/video/sWC6Ciyxa9U/w-d-xo.html
You only take in enough air to sing the phrase. There is no maximum or minimum time. See my PLAYLIST on Breathing and Breath Support: th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html
I'm confused, I've been told to work on your support by working with the muscle infront of the sternum. When I gradually tighten it while singing my voice has more power. (Lower abs follow but not as much) Is this the same thing as locking?
You are partly correct! The sternum is part of appoggio, but sternum connection only is very incomplete. I do mention keeping the chest comfortably high and wide in the video, but the main muscles of support are the upper and lower abdominals (front, sides & back).
I explain and demonstrate the 3 ways you can wind up locking - the upper abs (solar plexus), the lower abs and the ribs. Then I give 2 exercises to unlock. Did you watch the whole video and do the exercises? If so, you may need to watch it again.
They expand but should not "balloon out", otherwise you would probably wind up with an ugly belly breath. See this video: Breathing for Singing - UGLY (and Common) MISTAKE & SOLUTION! .th-cam.com/video/43VUzocnNcQ/w-d-xo.html
Fantastic video !! What about the first step which is inhalation ? It would help to have a concrete explanation about where does initial inhalation happen to avoid a"locking inhalation " which is a problem singers face so often! Thank you again for sharing your passionate dedication!
You are very welcome. I guess you have not seen my huge playlist on Breathing and Breath Support. Everything you are asking about is there. th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html
There are some types of songs that I sing I have to stop breathing cause when I breathe It feels that my voice is loosing up especially during exhalation
It sounds like you need to work on support. From your description, It seems like you are not understanding and doing the principles. Start with hissing and lip trills.
Support is by far the most difficult aspect for me. The feel, the pressure, the sensations. It's quite difficult for me haha. I've watched all your videos about breath support many times and they are very helpful. I especially like that you don't use the cue of going to the bathroom :D
Thanks for posting! Keep practicing and have fun!
I totally agree!
I'm still on a long way of mastering support
Me too 😢
Every time I do something wrong I'm gonna hear her saying "you can't sing like that!"😅
👹😄
I feel you! :)
I've just realized why I can't hold vocal warmups like trills for very long. I knew my breathing was the issue but I didn't realize it is "unsupported" singing like everyone talks about!! Thank you so much!
Be sure to watch the videos in my playlist: Breathing & Breath Support for Singing th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html
Breath support will change your life as a singer!
This video really helps me a lot. Suddenly I can sustain a note beautifully and there is even some natural vibrato! And I can get higher with less effort! Headvoice becomes possible without straining, now... Thank you, you are amazing!
GREAT! I love your happy report!
omg this is just what a need,truly a Godsend
I'm so happy it helps you!
She's the cutest thing ever
Awwwww, sweet! 😊
I realized I was locking a lot on longer phrases because I thought I had to keep my abs and ribs suspended all the time after inhaling. Because of this my tongue root dropped and I couldn't ease into my high notes. Even harsh metal vocals that require a certain amount of compression were worse due to the oversuspending which intensified the compression so that my throat would feel tensed.
This is brilliant, thank you. The main problem I have is tension in my throat, jaw, tongue etc. and I think it's sometimes because I focus too much on purely just tensing/locking my abs. This video has helped a ton, thank you.
GREAT! Your report makes me very happy! Thank you for posting!
What a powerful, myth-busting lesson! Spongy yet firm solar plexus, resisting but pliable upper/lower abs and ribs -- very well explained! And I love the hula hoop suggestion!
Thank you so much, Gwen!
I feel so much joy watching you! I'm laughing so much and learning too!
Here is my *playlist* for Breathing and Breath Support! More details and everything you need to know in 1 place! th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html
I need “you can’t sing like that” on a sticker
"You can't sing like that."
Signature phrase in the video.
Lol you are hilarious. I certainly do not want to think about going to the bathroom while singing 😂😂
LOL, but a lot of singers do without realizing it! 😄
ive been aware that a steady air flow and breathe suport is really what i lack in my singing but hooly shit i dont know how to get there, i feel like i hsve watched every youtube vid on breathe support bbut still don't even know what it is. this really helped the most though :D thankyou
Your post makes me very happy. So glad it helped!
I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial! By far the most informative and motivational…
You’re amazing! I had a tendency to hold my breath before I sing and i also was inhaling to loudly. I didn’t know that I was doing it and when I went to singing lessons, my singing teacher pointed it out and it changed my life. My sound is coming out more freely. My abs are not tight when I’m singing. I enjoy singing more. Everything that you taught in this video was everything that my singing teacher taught me. You got a new subscriber!!
Fantastic! Thank you for your excellent report and hope to see more!
I've been locking for years :(((( one vocal coach told me "tense/press your abs like u do it in the gym" so...I took that as a rule and I was going crazy...I was unable to hold long or higher notes...jeeesus..thank u!
Just to let everyone know it will feel weird or in difficult but you’ll get used to it
Hello again Victoria ^_^
So, if I understand correctly- support isn't intentionally pushing/hardening your stomach/abdominal muscles like a shell.
Support is controlling how fast your stomach/abdomen (sometimes just called diaphragm area) pushes/releases air into your vocal cords?
Support means slowing/regulating your air, which naturally in turn causes your said muscles to ENGAGE actively.
Support isn't about tightening/hardening your muscles, which would mean LOCKING your said muscles so they can't aid the release of air.
Am I going the right direction in this line of thought? Gosh, you're an amazing coach- I have never had so many breakthrough thoughts or different understandings of my voice as I have had while watching your videos. You're awesome, Miss Victoria!
Thank you.
Yes! Now I know who to ask when I need an assistant! 😃
@@Victoria-Victorious Haha! You're too kind, truly.
I am far from being able to do, but I am beginning to understand. That is a good sign, yes?
Thank you for confirming, I appreciate that.
I hope you have a blessed night.
@@randomfrog1196 I'm still having issues with intentionally hardening my abs
When I use my unreal voice, I can go to the high notes . but when i use my real voice i cant do anything 😢
I cannot tell without seeing and hearing you. It sounds like you may be pushing up too much vocal weight. Try going from your "unreal voice" into vocal exercises! Your "unreal voice" may teach your something, and who knows? It may be something that you can apply to your natural singing voice!
I really needed this video, I had trouble telling the difference and this has helped so much! I've been trying to find good videos to learn to sing for a while now, and I'm so glad I found your videos a few days ago. I love your videos and they are so helpful, thank you!
I'm so glad! Welcome to the channel!
I have never heard the lower ab info before. What an eye opener! My main focus after eliminating vocal polyps is to get better breath support. I can hiss and it's steady, but when I get to a certain point I feel a little lightheaded. I am sitting down so no worries there. I hope the more I work on this the less that will happen. Could I be inhaling too much and hyperventilating? Thanks for all of the wonderful, helpful videos.
I cannot tell for sure without seeing and hearing you, but make sure that you are not over-breathing and/or taking a tight breath.
@@Victoria-Victorious Thank you. I'll try to be more aware of that. I appreciate it.
Thank you so much. I realize that I may have been stiff when singing. The hula hoop exercise was helpful. Plus I love the wisdom about how we want to keep things moving when we sing (paraphrase). I'll bookmark this because that really helpful as well.
you are the best vocal coach on youtube. thank you and subscribed.
Welcome aboard! I appreciate your post!
Omgosh! I have always locked up. I need to break some bad habits. Thank you 🙏
Victoria, mio core!!! Hihi, hi Victoria and all you happy singing people! I cannot stress enough how much your videos have been and are a treasure indeed! Since I discovered your channel my singing went totally light years ahead! I have been studying classical technique privately for about little over a year with another year worth of break. Nowadays the lessons cannot happen due to pandemic, but I watch your videos in my own order (which corresponds with your suggestions during the videos) and boy oh boy, what a treat? It truly is life changing, mixing your teachings with teachings of my tutors in face to face lessons. I already put tons of it to use and the change is everlasting and empirical! Thank you and keep you doing what you do. Unfortunately, we are ocean apart, but thank God and you for your benevolence in teaching all of us the ways you do! Stay positive!
What a beautiful post! Thank you so much! This makes me very happy! Keep up the fun work! 😃
@@Victoria-Victorious Není vůbec zač, krásná paní ;) just a little word in Czech haha ;))
Looking forward to your other videos, older and new ones. And to be honest after all those years being on TH-cam and being subscribed to many channels, you are the first and only one creator who I am subscribed to and have a bell notification turned on. Hope that brings you joy as well. My pleasure deary.
I appreciate your kind words! Hope to see more of you on the channel!
Thank you for sharing! I have only watched a few of your videos but found each one helpful and noticed some immediate improvement.
thank you so much for the videos you make. i watch them and they are helping me better my technique. im younfg and have recently started truly shaping my voice. again, thank you very much (:
LOVE YOUR TIPS! I have the habit of always keeping my abdominal muscles a little bit squeezed because I don't really arch my back. Now I know, they are the trouble makers!! I'll try to keep them elastic as much as I can! But I did notice the free flow of air while doing the exercises with you.. I always blamed my throat for something it never did.. Sorry throat! haha.
Do you have videos on how to strengthen the vocal cords, so I would be able to hold a note without my voice breaking or cracking? I feel like my voice has no .. how to say it.. echo. I want to have some resonance but it's hard to achieve. Any golden tips?
Yes, I have videos on all of that! 😃 Watch the video on the weak voice and on ring. Do the siren exercises that I include in a lot of my videos, plus humming to vowels. Here is my playlist for Better Tone Quality. th-cam.com/video/vLukxe-dsKg/w-d-xo.html
Thank you I will. ❤️❤️❤️
I wanted to request my vocal coach for an additional class on breath support, but now I don't need it,
Love your energy, your videos are so motivating and fun to watch!
Glad you like them! Your post makes me happy.
You can’t sing like that! Lol
Lol!!
I love her
@@mishmash6570 same, she is so cute and innocent😘
i love this woman's passion and energy😂
Singing a love song and going to the bathroom 😂😂😂😂 this girl cracks me up
Literally this was my problem with high notes, locking the voice, thanks so much!! :))
Thank you viktorian victorious victoria wife of viktor the victoriously viktorianian.
Again, a very helpful Video. Thanks for all your efforts!❤
Question: in a different Video you say, not to do chest breathing. One shouldn t Move the chest. Here in this Video you say, If i understand correctly- one can move the chest and also should Move flanks/chestribs. It s a point i don’t get! I can t Move my flanks without slightly Moving/breathing into chest (my shoulders dont Go up though). Also, If i only relax tummy while inhaling i ve got a feeling, i do Not getting enough Air (approx. Every 4-5 breath) and ripcage/flanks dont open. I Know one doesnt Need so much air for singing but i have this as a normal need. I Hope you can follow my explaination 😮 So i would be Great to know how to do it Right! It would be Great to see the bodywork you do while singing. And is it right Not to Give Impulses while singing a Phrase (why do teachers always say to Give more Power on the high Note in the phrase? If i do that i can see my Upper stomach giving an Impulse). So i try to practise to keep my tummy out. So your exercise is Not for illustrative purpose to Give Impulses while singing or? Last Question: as a tip you said to imagine blowing up a ballon First easy than stronger. But If a Blow up a difficult ballon i feel locked up?! Is it correct to vary the strenth of Supporting muscles within a song or Even phrase? Or ist that wrong because it is opposite of just holding breath flexible (no pushing or pulling) but blowing a balloon is slighly pushing (for me atleast😢) Yours Natalie
Okay, so you are asking about 2 different things. The first is inhalation, second is breath support (or controlled exhalation). Here are 3 videos that should help answer your questions: 1) Breathing Inhalation for Singing - Explained SIMPLY, CLEARLY, CORRECTLY! th-cam.com/video/qzrHSAFV-EM/w-d-xo.html
2) Supporting the Voice (Breath Support) - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! (VIDEO #12) - th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html (and if the thicker balloon exercise makes you tight, then just stick to the easy and moderate balloon).
3) How to Improve Breath Support for Singing - APPLY IT CORRECTLY! th-cam.com/video/5m-5kW87P_M/w-d-xo.html
Solar plexus is the third chakra .
the red questions marks got me, hahaha. Came here for the technique, stayed for the entertainment.
LOL! As I say, I make serious vocal technique simple and fun! 😄
@@Victoria-Victorious i love it!!!
I’m not understanding this concept. In the exercises, is she not “locking” yet the beginning of the video stated to not “lock”? Locking, is that just flexing your muscles?
There is a HUGE difference between locking and breath support. Breath Support for Singing - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY!
th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html
i’m so confused, when we’re doing the exercises i don’t feel my stomach moving like how you described.. is that supposed to happen??
Supporting the Voice (Breath Support) - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! (VIDEO #12) - th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html
When I sing I get a little bit of a rasp any time I get high. Im a base singer and am 15 years old. I am singing the song, ¨If I Sing¨ from Closer Than Ever for an audition in theater, and I feel like other than locking, My voice is getting ¨Tight¨ and it sounds kind of bad and strained. Is there any specific tips I can get? Thank you so much!
I love that song! Have you watched my videos on the Tight Throat? I would start there. th-cam.com/users/playlist? Throat Tension in Singing - Free up your Voice!
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This is so informative!! Just to be clear, when we change from the "Elastic Pulse" to singing the song not pulsing, are you still pulsing your abs? or are you holding it in at a light tenseness? also! how do you know how far to support without turning into locking?
I have a lot of videos on that. Have you seen my playlist on Breathing & Breath Support? See videos 2, 3, and 4 from the top of the list on breath support and how to apply it to singing.
You are wonderful Victoria, thank you!
How is it that we support if we cannot engage the lower abs? I got lost a bit there
I think you are misunderstanding it. I have an entire playlist on breath support. This video expalins it clearly and simply: Supporting the Voice (Breath Support) - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! (VIDEO #12) - th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html
I love your teaching style and the details you provide. I can really get into this. For most people, maybe, the voice is the most neglected part of the human body. I think of it as a wonderful gift from God to express praise and thanks to Him and to inspire and encourage others listening. Just read in the Book of the Psalms. David or Solomon always had praises to sing to God. Thank you for giving your time and interest to teach us how to use this wonderful gift of singing!
Please make another video where we can see your lovely body!
Maybe my problem is that I’m doing it right lol. I can do the correct exercises but not the wrong ones.
I didn’t know that the Italian word means To Lean. Thank you.
Revving my old car now.
Now Sirening
Thank you soo very much. Im looking for voice lessons for my 9yr old son. Im not a trained singer , but i can sing higher as well when u take that breath cause im a tenor range. I dont like my own real signing voice. I did have painio lesaons for awhile as a child but i can only take him so far, my son is a tenor as well the complete outside of me almost.lol my husband is a singer and can sing better than me . but i like ur teaching style and u taught a 44 yr ild women that sings LOW, to not just strive to go alittle higher ,I did it. Thx to ur little tool, i have 3 kids a 21 yr old a 18 year old and a 9 yr. And all my kids are special but my to older children didnt get the god given gift, i wasnt going to have another baby, but at 21 yrs old i was handed my baby so he became my dream , and trust me i wanted them to have that extra god given gift, cause i didnt live mine out , but i know i dont have the gift i had to learn , when i heard my 3.5 yr old son start signing one day out of the blue i heard him playing in his room, and then i heard something i taught he hit the alarm clock etc. It was his voice, now hes 9 and he has this gift and im scard of it. So any advice , and im looking for private lessons for him hes a beginer with no bad habits of trying to sound like the singer, ge has his own sound and he didnt have to find it, that scard me to. ❤ but overall thank u!
The old car exercise made burst out in laugh and i couldn't do the exercise 🤣🤣🤣
Laughing is a great exercise too! I have a video on it! LAUGHING EXERCISE! Breath Support for Singing th-cam.com/users/shortsNXf_bQssSi8?si=ss_zfC87k3LyJv8m
Thanks so much for this valuable advice, Victoria. I have two things to ask: 1. I keep my ribs open but the air moves freely in and out in controlled measure and I find that if I keep the ribs open, I have more power and I can sing longer notes. But you say this is not correct. What should I be doing instead? 2. Would I benefit from doing ab exercises every day - like to a six-pack?
No, it sounds like you are not undetstanding completely. Pls see this video and do the exercises. The ribs should not lock open; nothing in singing should ever lock. Supporting the Voice (Breath Support) - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! (VIDEO #12) - th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html Forget about the six-pack abs, LOL. Not necessary to work toward that for singing.
@@Victoria-Victorious Thank you sooo much for your advice. I truly appreciate it. I will watch the video you suggested. Thank you.
Wow... No wonder I was looking for some help!! LOL!! I was taught all the things that you said that lock up your voice... Jeepers! I am excited to learn more from you now!! Thank you Victoria! 💞🙏
Lol you’re so right. People shouldn’t be pushing when they go to the bathroom! That’s called constipation !
A lot of descriptive words in the clip, but I'm just not getting the techniques. Without more showing how, "lock" is just a word. I need more on how to do it physically. It's like telling a young batter to swing as hard as you can, without showing how to use the entire body during the swing--otherwise they're swinging with just their arms (similar to singing with just the vocal cords).
I had to chuckle when I read your comment. This video is NOT an "introduction to breath support" video. You can only put in so much in 1 video. If you do not understand the technique, I have 40 other videos on breath support which can be easily found on my channel by doing a search or looking at my many playlists. Why don't you go to my playlist on Breath Support for Singing - the BASICS? You will find your answers. No need to compare to a young batter.
@@Victoria-Victorious Thanks, I'll do that. But It's not as easy as I thought. Of course I thought it was something I could master in 5 minutes!
Victoria, As a gigging singer, this has to be one of the most frustrating elements to deal with. It just seems like some of my Rock songs require not a lock or a tightening, but more of a vertical thrust downward. It's as if the diaphragm was a piston dropping and staying down for the duration of the belted note. When I thrust downward, I feel free up top. It's physically demanding. Rock songs that are punchy or "stacatto-ish" seem to require this. Your thoughts? Thank you!
Sure, for the big money notes, dramatic singing (whether it be rock, pop, opera or any style), and high belting, it takes firmer support, BUT you would not sing an entire 4-5 minute song that way or else the song would get boring as in too intense, overkill), plus it is hard on the voice. Do that in selected places in your songs.
@@Victoria-Victorious Thank you so much. I needed to hear that.
I am locked speaking.
My body is caving in ,
I am locking, , I am trying not to, but…….
Tight in my abs
In Pavarotti masterclass at Julliard in the 70s he compared support to the cry of a baby .... would say that baby cry is appoggio??? Thank you for your videos and your passion. I'm a violin and voice teacher
Thanks soo much love! This is a really good explanation! Best I’ve ever seen!
You're so welcome!
Is your program out yet? Thanks again for this awesome playlist.
Thank you for asking. It is in the final stages but taking longer than I thought. It will be huge. I will announce when it is ready!
Can you help me with this through a personal lesson?
Hello. As stated on my website, my private studio is full and I am not adding to the wait list. Your other options are:
1. participating in my group classes for members of my audio exercise training program www.healthyvocaltechnique.com/group-classes/ (need to become a VVVEP member first (www.healthyvocaltechnique.com/order-victorias-victorious-vocal-exercise-program/)
2. submitting a video for evaluation: www.healthyvocaltechnique.com/product/video-review-of-your-singing/
3. Of course, you should be subscribed to my TH-cam channel where I post valuable info seldom found online and certainly not for free! th-cam.com/users/vrsing
Make sure that you are on my mailing list to be informed of future opportunities. The easiest way to get on the list is to get my 2 free e-books: www.healthyvocaltechnique.com/victorias-victorious-e-books/
Thanks again, Victoria for another great video! It was very helpful describing the sensations in the lower and upper abs. Definitely don't wanna think about going to the bathroom haha.
Thanks, Rob! Glad it helped! Hahaha!
Thanks, this is really helpful! :-) I had found myself singing better when I do figures of 8 while I record, who knew it was a valid technique?!
Hi, can't test it right now but seem really usefull i wil test it later and return my experience here ^^ good video
Yes unlock your abb in Lọc your air when you singing the son thanks Victorial Victoriial
Wow, I loved your many tips!! Thank you!!❤😊
I loved that... When singing a love song, You don't want us to be thinking about going to the bathroom ( ahh no. 2 for those who force it out ). The shhhhhisss is a good way to feel the proper resistance. Thanks.
only this woman can make a ambulance siren sound beautiful when sung
I can't feel my lower Abbs, too much flabbness in the way 😂
I am so happy I came across your channel, it's helping me tremendously..
😘🍵🍦'My body " mmm
This might be one of my problems. NOT using my various muscles. I can do these exercises with pushing the solar plexus out and pulling the stomach in but I can also do them with zero movements in my abdomen. I however feel like my voice gets strained easily even in low registers. It´s very frustrating. I really want to starts singing again but it feels like an uphill battle with no peak in sight😥
Start with just letting the voice out freely. See my playlist for Beginning Singers.
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Thanks for the great explanation. First time I heard about the role of pelvic floor in supporting breath. I will work on this. Love.
Thank you so muchhhhh Victoria you are the best ever! I have a vocal coach and she always told me to control my “anchor” i just never understood how my body is supposed to feel even after 6 months! After I applied these techniques I suddenly can ace all my vocal exercises, and sing with ease becase of sudden resonance I have never had before🙏Seriously thank you so muchhhhh!!!!
The tool that you mention at the end of this video! Does it exist now?!
Your voice is so beautiful! Techniques are simple and useful👍👍👍
OMG yes!!!!!!!! P.xx
In other words, back pressure support?
I don’t understand your question. Locking typically starts with locking the solar plexus.
This thing speaks to me pls any here who can here me unlock my voice...am really suffering 🙏🙏
See my playlist for Beginning Singers. I have lots of videos that can help you.
@@Victoria-Victorious I mean how do I unlock my lower abs rather yhyh🙏
I have videos on that too. See my videos on how to breathe in my playlist on breathing & breath support.
@@Victoria-Victorious thanks 🙏
The Body Will Win!! My favorite line of all!!!
Clearest explanation I’ve ever heard in this topic!
I try and apply all of this helpful stuff. However my throat still hurts like hell when I sing. I think I can do the hissing thing with relaxed throat but when voice comes out my throat stiffens and I can't help it. I am so frustrated please help someone
Start slowly. Singing should never hurt and if it does, stop immediately. I recommend following my Beginners Playlist. th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDBD7MGUWCSdC4yhLzxVsEdW.html Focus on speech first and if easy, apply to singing. Start with this video: Beginner Singing Practice - YOUR TOP 3 GOALS!!! th-cam.com/video/sWC6Ciyxa9U/w-d-xo.html
Brilliant! I love your detail!
Thank you as always!
Madam you teaching is simply fantastic. Regards
Thanks a ton!
Love the enthusiasm in your videos keep up the awsome work mam
Thank you so much 😁 Hope to see more of you.
When I finish To Sing I Could Feel That There's Something Inside My Right side of my Throat when I Swallow saliva and it's also paining
I would make an appointment with an ENT doctor right away.
You’re a gem!
I have a question, about overholding your breathe and you said abt the vocals being tired. Is there any minimum or maximum time
You only take in enough air to sing the phrase. There is no maximum or minimum time. See my PLAYLIST on Breathing and Breath Support: th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html
I'm confused, I've been told to work on your support by working with the muscle infront of the sternum.
When I gradually tighten it while singing my voice has more power. (Lower abs follow but not as much)
Is this the same thing as locking?
You are partly correct! The sternum is part of appoggio, but sternum connection only is very incomplete. I do mention keeping the chest comfortably high and wide in the video, but the main muscles of support are the upper and lower abdominals (front, sides & back).
You're amazing! ♥️ Thank you for these helpful videos.
Btw you're so beautiful ♡
Thank you!
what does locking mean though?
It means that your abs are too tight which then locks up the breath followed the throat, as demonstrated in this video.
@@Victoria-Victorious thanks for replying, you're videos are really helpful
Yes!
What are some ways to identify what locking feels like? Also how should unlocking feel like?
I explain and demonstrate the 3 ways you can wind up locking - the upper abs (solar plexus), the lower abs and the ribs. Then I give 2 exercises to unlock. Did you watch the whole video and do the exercises? If so, you may need to watch it again.
Your videos are so helpful ❤
Thank you for your video. Is it best to let the lower abdominals balloon out like we do with the abdomen & at the same time?
They expand but should not "balloon out", otherwise you would probably wind up with an ugly belly breath. See this video: Breathing for Singing - UGLY (and Common) MISTAKE & SOLUTION! .th-cam.com/video/43VUzocnNcQ/w-d-xo.html
Hey can you use not enough support if you just use support gently? Especially if you try to add power? Thank you x
More power in a healthy way takes more support for firmer vocal fold closure without squeezing the throat.
Fantastic video !! What about the first step which is inhalation ? It would help to have a concrete explanation about where does initial inhalation happen to avoid a"locking inhalation " which is a problem singers face so often!
Thank you again for sharing your passionate dedication!
You are very welcome. I guess you have not seen my huge playlist on Breathing and Breath Support. Everything you are asking about is there. th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html
The face and body are very connected.
Yes, they all affect the tone!
There are some types of songs that I sing I have to stop breathing cause when I breathe It feels that my voice is loosing up especially during exhalation
It sounds like you need to work on support. From your description, It seems like you are not understanding and doing the principles. Start with hissing and lip trills.