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For the first time I actually felt I was supporting and I felt the difference between doing these exercises without support and with support! Thank you for such an amazing video with crystal clear explanation and fun easy to understand and do exercises😍
@@Victoria-VictoriousI am a baby singer and I don't know anything about it your video was great but this comment said that with support and without support what does that mean
I have TONS of videos on breath support. You can start here: PLAYLIST: Breath Support for Singing (the BASICS) th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDAWvfzeqV-DjsPpG0MNIYwW.html
I really appreciate the fact that you actually apply the exercises to singing. It really makes a difference. Thank you very much for your videos. You're awesome.
Wow! I was told before to grab big breaths of air while I was singing. I didn't know that I could take small or even mini breaths and that can be enough. Now I can breath while singing so much better. This is the first big improvement that I have picked up since I signed up for these lessons. Thank you Victoria!
I used to sing alto but my teacher changed me to soprano and I've been feeling a lot of tension in my core. My teacher said it might be my exhalation and he was totally right! I hadn't realized how much air I was unnecessarily holding and taking in. Thank you so much for this video, it's helped with tension and to adapt to soprano singing!
I subscribed because you are everything I want and need in a vocal teacher. You don't waste time. you don't show off and you don't sugar coat the truth.
Dear Victoria, I feel like I have no words good enough to express my gratitude. I've been searching for answers in all the wrong places and I quitted singing many years ago but now I actually want to give it a try again and get hired in the choir where I always wanted to be. Music definitely always made me happy, no matter how upset I ever was. THANK YOU for actually helping me understand the things I struggled to understand for such a long time. You are far away from me and do all this for me while no other professor that was in front of me ever did. Thank you, I will continue to exercise everything you teach us and I will eventually get to sing where I want to. I have to. Wish you all the best! Thank you again!
Victoria, your mention of the catch breath takes me back to when I went to learn to sing the song "Urgent" by Foreigner. There are so many catch breaths in that song it took me quite a while to get them all placed and timed right. There's a staccato punchiness to that song that made it quite challenging. Lou Gramm is a huge vocal influence.
Everything on you channel helps a lot Victoria! I still have a lot more to learn as does everyone and I'm still trying to get those high notes, but I feel weak when I try to do them. But I have improved, since I started learning from you and I'm definitely better than what I was before because I'm trying to copy anyone, so big thanks!
Victoria, you are a great teacher, who relays the mechanics of singing in a very understandable fashion. As a trumpet player, I'm able to hold notes for quite a while. However, singing is harder, as the column of air seems to be escaping me quite quickly by comparison. The resistance I find in the mouthpiece and tubing I seem not to be able to find in myself. No magic pill I guess, but practice, practice, practice?...
Wow. I take in too much breath when I nervously want to support. That gets me choked and nervous. This makes sense, since I have good breath without trying. Oh the battle with the nervous head!
I have lots of videos on how much air to use when singing and how to inhale correctly. See my PLAYLIST on Breathing and Breath Support: th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html
Omg!! The exact thing I was looking for thanks so much mam😍😍♥♥♥just next week you will be uploading 100 full length vocal technique videos 😍😍so congratulations in advance 😍😍🥳🥳💗💗
@@Victoria-Victorious Oh. I thought I saw an in person option. Oh well, it would still be an honor to be live in front of you kickin my butt showing me how to achieve the best! I have your exercises and I practice with you near daily! You’re awesome.
Can I present an analogy and see if it fits? A bagpipe player fills the bag with air and then squeezes it with his/her arm, creating pressure (support?) that keeps air flowing though the reed and creating a noise. Can a singer’s ‘support’ be looked upon as being similar to the piper’s arm squeezing on the bag? For a singer, do the abdominal muscles do the same thing - squeezing the abdominal ‘bag’ to aid the diaphragm in delivering air? And as a result, they have a tension - a squeezing action - to them, whereas the larynx, neck, jaw should be tension free?
Hi Victoria, ever since I found your videos, I can't stop watching them, one by one, OMG, they're the best tutorial videos for vocal training. For breathing, I have one more question - I'm like one of the ballet dancer you mentioned, have a habit of sucking in my belly. I realized it's a bad habit for singning, lots of times I can't be relaxed for inhalation. Would you suggest I change the habit of sucking in belly in order to do better breathing in singning, or do you think it's possible to breathe well during singing but still keep the habit of sucking in belly?
Hi Shirley! No, I recommend that you keep the sucking in to your ballet and allow the abs to open and release for inhalation when singing. Watch my videos to learn how much air you need. Many singers overdo it (tank up) and get tight.
Great video! That makes the concept of "support" a lot more understandable, thank you. BTW--is this the same thing as the concept of "inhalare la voce"?
Yes, but that is a term that I rarely use, especially not in a video because it is often misunderstood and can lead to holding and stopping the breath if taken too far.
Also can you tell a song where the use of breath support is like absolutely needed! Like without applying support, one can't even sing that song properly! That would really help me to know whether i am applying properly support in songs or not bcz in easy songs a lot of support is not required and thats why even without it we can sing it without straining the vocal chords
Certainly if you have a song that has long vocal lines, big jumps (large intervals), dramatic songs, belted songs, sustained high notes, long & held notes - these all require good breath support to be sung well. I recommend reviewing my video on that topic: Supporting the Voice (Breath Support) - WHY, WHEN, HOW MUCH? th-cam.com/video/b27MFq1f0VM/w-d-xo.html
If you get lightheaded, you might be over-breathing. Breath support for high notes is no different than breath support throughout your range - it depends on what you are singing and the sound you want. High notes take less air, not more air. See my playlists on Breathing & Breath Support and also on Singing High Notes.
@@Victoria-Victorious It's the last note on "Mother to a Savior and King" I pretty have the whole song perfect. I can reach the high note, I just want it to sound smoother and not make me light headed
Wait I thought support was just for like sound. So if you can sing for a long time after a short breath that's basically confirmation that you're doing breath support well? Or is there a sound quality aspect as well?
If you feel tension during breath support, you are not doing it right. I have tons of videos on this in my playlist on Breathing & Breath Support. You are probably over-supporting.
I have lots of videos on this. You can start here: Breath Support for Singing - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html
A question! I know this varies from person to person and how much practise they do, but still can you tell me what is the average amount of time someone takes to master breath support if they practice daily?
Impossible for me to answer because I would have to see how they practice and be with them daily, LOL. Frankly, there are some singers who never master it because they don't practice. I recommend focusing on the little improvements that you can make gradually that can take you a long way.
Shorter and more frequent practice sessions are more helpful than hours. If you could do 20-30 minutes a day, great! You can even do it twice a day. Follow my Beginner's Playlist: Beginner Singing Lessons - FOLLOW THESE VIDEOS! th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDBD7MGUWCSdC4yhLzxVsEdW.html
Each time I sing, it feels as though I'm holding my breath and then I get mild headaches afterwards, I've watched the video and tried the method plus the dog panting one but it still doesn't feel comfortable and I still get headaches , what am I doing wrong?
Exhale on a hiss, lip trill or humming. I do that in a lot of the breath support videos. Make sure you are not locking your breath. See the other videos in the breathing & breath support playlist.
If your breath stops, I recommend doing exercises like hissing or lip trills (or the alternatives). I have lots of info in my playlist on Breathing & Breath Support.
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For the first time I actually felt I was supporting and I felt the difference between doing these exercises without support and with support! Thank you for such an amazing video with crystal clear explanation and fun easy to understand and do exercises😍
I’m so glad it helped!
@@Victoria-VictoriousI am a baby singer and I don't know anything about it your video was great but this comment said that with support and without support what does that mean
I have TONS of videos on breath support. You can start here: PLAYLIST: Breath Support for Singing (the BASICS)
th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDAWvfzeqV-DjsPpG0MNIYwW.html
I really appreciate the fact that you actually apply the exercises to singing. It really makes a difference. Thank you very much for your videos. You're awesome.
Wow! I was told before to grab big breaths of air while I was singing. I didn't know that I could take small or even mini breaths and that can be enough. Now I can breath while singing so much better. This is the first big improvement that I have picked up since I signed up for these lessons. Thank you Victoria!
Great! Over-breathing creates so much unnecessary tension!
I used to sing alto but my teacher changed me to soprano and I've been feeling a lot of tension in my core. My teacher said it might be my exhalation and he was totally right! I hadn't realized how much air I was unnecessarily holding and taking in. Thank you so much for this video, it's helped with tension and to adapt to soprano singing!
I love this . It has helped me so much in sustaining long notes . Thank you Victoria.
You're so welcome! Make sure to watch How to Hold a Note When Singing - MORE STABLE AND EXCITING LONG NOTES! th-cam.com/video/ucZ9pTyNwzY/w-d-xo.html
You are such a good teacher! Thank you
I subscribed because you are everything I want and need in a vocal teacher. You don't waste time. you don't show off and you don't sugar coat the truth.
Dear Victoria, I feel like I have no words good enough to express my gratitude. I've been searching for answers in all the wrong places and I quitted singing many years ago but now I actually want to give it a try again and get hired in the choir where I always wanted to be. Music definitely always made me happy, no matter how upset I ever was. THANK YOU for actually helping me understand the things I struggled to understand for such a long time. You are far away from me and do all this for me while no other professor that was in front of me ever did. Thank you, I will continue to exercise everything you teach us and I will eventually get to sing where I want to. I have to. Wish you all the best! Thank you again!
Awwww, thank you so much for your sweet post! I am so happy that I can help you! 🧡
Victoria, your mention of the catch breath takes me back to when I went to learn to sing the song "Urgent" by Foreigner. There are so many catch breaths in that song it took me quite a while to get them all placed and timed right. There's a staccato punchiness to that song that made it quite challenging. Lou Gramm is a huge vocal influence.
Love this video! It’s awesome that you get to sing along repeatedly
I have been panicking over breathing/breath support/singing for ages. This fabulous video has helped me so much. A thousand thank yous.
OMG THANK YOUUUU!!! I’ve been looking for for ways to improved and you helped me so much. I didn’t realize how much multitasking I can do.
I'm so happy for you!
Everything on you channel helps a lot Victoria! I still have a lot more to learn as does everyone and I'm still trying to get those high notes, but I feel weak when I try to do them. But I have improved, since I started learning from you and I'm definitely better than what I was before because I'm trying to copy anyone, so big thanks!
it is an excellent video, you are a wonderful teacher. It is very lucky for me to see you on TH-cam
have I mentioned how much I love this woman?
Victoria, you are a great teacher, who relays the mechanics of singing in a very understandable fashion. As a trumpet player, I'm able to hold notes for quite a while. However, singing is harder, as the column of air seems to be escaping me quite quickly by comparison. The resistance I find in the mouthpiece and tubing I seem not to be able to find in myself. No magic pill I guess, but practice, practice, practice?...
I love lip trills sustained directly into vowels. Try that!
Thanks Victoria, I love you passion for teaching
You are generous &great thankyou Happy New Year for You& your family 🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶⭐
Wow. I take in too much breath when I nervously want to support. That gets me choked and nervous. This makes sense, since I have good breath without trying. Oh the battle with the nervous head!
I have lots of videos on how much air to use when singing and how to inhale correctly. See my PLAYLIST on Breathing and Breath Support: th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDCQDneLVxvJRkJp_Omj_vbp.html
Just then you got my attention I actually feel confident about myself thank you, I got it on the inhale/ exhale support for singing great job.
Thank you Victoria, breathing this way is so much easier!
You're amazing!! Getting your teaching material now!! Keep up the great instruction, beautiful lady!
Thank you so much!
Oh this is just excellent, I enjoyed this exercise..You're a great fun teacher. 😀
Thank you madame this clear instruction about breathing. May God Bless you. You are a gift from God for those who dreams to sing
great and useful show! Thank you very much
Brilliant teacher.
Thank you, this is so helpful i have my first singing exam tomorrow and this is very useful to get the long notes.
Fantastic! Good luck tomorrow!
I like this ☝️ . I noticed that I have air left over so I guess I am over breathing . Thank you for these breathing and breath support videos.
I’m tig welding at work while doing these exercises. Multi tasking 💯. Thanks for the great advice
Yes, singing makes you happy and even better if you can sing at work! 😃
The video is so helpful and you are such a wonderful teacher. Thank you very much
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, I love these exercises
i love this womans energy lol
Thank you for your lesson❤❤❤
What can I say? GOOD advice as always.Thank you Victoria ♥️
This is an excellent exercise. I intend to use it in my daily routine. Thank you.
You're so welcome!
THANK U SM THIS IS SO HELPFUL
Godbless coach.. ive learned a lot from you..❤️❤️❤️
You're simply amazing...
Thank you so much 😀
Very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! 😀It was helpful
Wow thankyou mam victorias❤
Tnx ma'am I learned a lot from you
I got your course and i must say the lessons are so clear i love doing them!!
GREAT! I’m so happy to know this! Keep it up!
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Omg!! The exact thing I was looking for thanks so much mam😍😍♥♥♥just next week you will be uploading 100 full length vocal technique videos 😍😍so congratulations in advance 😍😍🥳🥳💗💗
Thank you, Nebula! 🧡
Thank you!
I wish I would’ve been into singing while I still lived in Vacaville, Ca. I would have been in person at your classes! I’m always late! Sad😢
All of my classes are online. I have not taught an in-person group class since 2019. I teach singers from all over the world. 🙂
@@Victoria-Victorious Oh. I thought I saw an in person option. Oh well, it would still be an honor to be live in front of you kickin my butt showing me how to achieve the best! I have your exercises and I practice with you near daily! You’re awesome.
Can I present an analogy and see if it fits?
A bagpipe player fills the bag with air and then squeezes it with his/her arm, creating pressure (support?) that keeps air flowing though the reed and creating a noise.
Can a singer’s ‘support’ be looked upon as being similar to the piper’s arm squeezing on the bag?
For a singer, do the abdominal muscles do the same thing - squeezing the abdominal ‘bag’ to aid the diaphragm in delivering air?
And as a result, they have a tension - a squeezing action - to them, whereas the larynx, neck, jaw should be tension free?
Hi Victoria, ever since I found your videos, I can't stop watching them, one by one, OMG, they're the best tutorial videos for vocal training. For breathing, I have one more question - I'm like one of the ballet dancer you mentioned, have a habit of sucking in my belly. I realized it's a bad habit for singning, lots of times I can't be relaxed for inhalation. Would you suggest I change the habit of sucking in belly in order to do better breathing in singning, or do you think it's possible to breathe well during singing but still keep the habit of sucking in belly?
Hi Shirley! No, I recommend that you keep the sucking in to your ballet and allow the abs to open and release for inhalation when singing. Watch my videos to learn how much air you need. Many singers overdo it (tank up) and get tight.
@@Victoria-Victorious Thank you Victoria, that's a good assurance.
Great video! That makes the concept of "support" a lot more understandable, thank you. BTW--is this the same thing as the concept of "inhalare la voce"?
Yes, but that is a term that I rarely use, especially not in a video because it is often misunderstood and can lead to holding and stopping the breath if taken too far.
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You're very welcome!
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I love you!!!!!
Also can you tell a song where the use of breath support is like absolutely needed! Like without applying support, one can't even sing that song properly! That would really help me to know whether i am applying properly support in songs or not bcz in easy songs a lot of support is not required and thats why even without it we can sing it without straining the vocal chords
Certainly if you have a song that has long vocal lines, big jumps (large intervals), dramatic songs, belted songs, sustained high notes, long & held notes - these all require good breath support to be sung well. I recommend reviewing my video on that topic: Supporting the Voice (Breath Support) - WHY, WHEN, HOW MUCH? th-cam.com/video/b27MFq1f0VM/w-d-xo.html
@@Victoria-Victorious ok mam I'll watch that video thx😍
Do you have any videos for breath support for high notes that make me light headed?
If you get lightheaded, you might be over-breathing. Breath support for high notes is no different than breath support throughout your range - it depends on what you are singing and the sound you want. High notes take less air, not more air. See my playlists on Breathing & Breath Support and also on Singing High Notes.
@@Victoria-Victorious It's the last note on "Mother to a Savior and King" I pretty have the whole song perfect. I can reach the high note, I just want it to sound smoother and not make me light headed
Woooooooow!
Wait I thought support was just for like sound. So if you can sing for a long time after a short breath that's basically confirmation that you're doing breath support well? Or is there a sound quality aspect as well?
Sometimes I felt she knows that I not do what she said LOL . Thank you!
Can you talk a out tension in the body and its affect on singing. Breath support can create tension.
If you feel tension during breath support, you are not doing it right. I have tons of videos on this in my playlist on Breathing & Breath Support. You are probably over-supporting.
I can do even the catch breath for 12 beats no problem. It's trying to belt a song loudly that makes me run out of breath.
Healthy belting takes less breath, not more. See my video on belting.
I really need help with breathing.. I feel tense when I sing high notes in front of an audience but at home it comes natural..
what do you mean not deflating
when singing or after inhaling, is the abdomen or belly will push in slowly
It's all explained here: Breath Support for Singing - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html
Hi! do u have vid about mix belting?
Yes! Healthy Belting - Exciting Belt! VICTORIA'S FORMULA! th-cam.com/video/9eH9JB3KaHY/w-d-xo.html
when singing or after inhaling, is the abdomen or belly will push in slowly or just steady
I have lots of videos on this. You can start here: Breath Support for Singing - CLEARLY & CORRECTLY explained - FINALLY! th-cam.com/video/WR2772TGrgo/w-d-xo.html
A question! I know this varies from person to person and how much practise they do, but still can you tell me what is the average amount of time someone takes to master breath support if they practice daily?
Impossible for me to answer because I would have to see how they practice and be with them daily, LOL. Frankly, there are some singers who never master it because they don't practice. I recommend focusing on the little improvements that you can make gradually that can take you a long way.
@@Victoria-Victorious ok thank you mam 🥰
I want to learn to sing so baddd 😭😭😭😭
Start with my Beginner Playlist!
She sounds like a Chicago wise guy.😊
I have too much air left over after hissing, but not enough air after humming :(
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Mam how to sing a song?
Should I inhale through my nose or through my mouth?
I have 2 videos on that! How to Breathe While Singing - Nose, Mouth, or Both? th-cam.com/video/LGzWM2e3YFw/w-d-xo.html
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Mam how many hours should I practise , and what should I do as a beginner singer
Shorter and more frequent practice sessions are more helpful than hours. If you could do 20-30 minutes a day, great! You can even do it twice a day. Follow my Beginner's Playlist: Beginner Singing Lessons - FOLLOW THESE VIDEOS! th-cam.com/play/PLaWjWxiTysDBD7MGUWCSdC4yhLzxVsEdW.html
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Thank you so much!
hi, how may I connect with you?
See the contact info in the description box below each of my videos.
Thans a lot. At time 12 must I get empty?
We are never completely empty. You can be near the end of your singing breath without collapsing. Collapse is what we don't want.
So detailed, thanks again Victoria
Do we inhale through the mouth or through the nose?
Please see my recent video: How to Breathe While Singing - Nose, Mouth, or Both? th-cam.com/video/LGzWM2e3YFw/w-d-xo.html
Each time I sing, it feels as though I'm holding my breath and then I get mild headaches afterwards, I've watched the video and tried the method plus the dog panting one but it still doesn't feel comfortable and I still get headaches , what am I doing wrong?
We do not hold our breath when we sing. That sounds like the problem. Breath support is controlled exhalation.
@@Victoria-Victorious how do I fix it....?
Exhale on a hiss, lip trill or humming. I do that in a lot of the breath support videos. Make sure you are not locking your breath. See the other videos in the breathing & breath support playlist.
@@Victoria-Victorious thank you ma'am, I'll be sure to watch the videos
'😘🍸🍦So fly"
Breath stops
If your breath stops, I recommend doing exercises like hissing or lip trills (or the alternatives). I have lots of info in my playlist on Breathing & Breath Support.
Thank you so much