ABOUT THE TECHNIQUE

The voice is a fascinating instrument, and I am constantly amazed by its possibilities. Good vocal technique, to me, is based on two fundamental principles: it must feel good (muscularly) and it must sound good (according to the singer themselves). My goal as a vocal coach is for my student to be satisfied with their sound and expressive capabilities. Personally, I am convinced that I will never be "finished" with my own vocal development, which is why I also take voice lessons from some of the world’s best vocal teachers from the USA. If you're curious about the technique I work with, there’s an introduction below. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Most vocal problems are due to an imbalance between air pressure and vocal cord closure. There are many quick tips and tricks on how to engage abdominal support, tense the lower back, or even tighten the neck. I've tried most of them, and believe me, when you find balance in your voice, you can stop forcing it with your belly, back, and neck, and you will sing much better!

So what do I need to know to sing well then? Great question!

SUPPORT/BREATHING

The voice needs both support from the body and stable airflow to function well. Use good posture when singing. Warm up and stretch your body. Relax your chest, throat, and neck. Expand your chest and make room for the diaphragm to lower during inhalation. Try to keep your chest open during exhalation while gently pressing the air out with the help of your abdominal muscles.

COMPRESSION

Compression means squeezing, and that’s exactly what it’s all about. When the vocal cords are just the right amount of compressed, they function best. A great way to practice this is by using so-called SOVT exercises (Semi Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises). Try sounding like a child playing with cars. It works.

RESONANCE

The voice's resonance occurs in the pharynx, nasal cavity, and the natural cavities in our head. However, the experience of resonance mostly happens in the chest and head. Lower tones are often felt in the chest, and higher tones are often felt in the head (or not at all). Look for the most vibrating feeling when you sing. This is when the harmonics of the voice are amplified, and the voice will automatically sound richer and stronger.

BALANCE

When you have control over support, breathing, compression, and resonance, your vocal cords maintain closure (regardless of pitch) and the muscles around and in the larynx are relatively relaxed, you will have good vocal alignment, no matter which genre you want to sing. In this alignment, you will no longer have to force your voice into a certain pitch or expression, and you will experience the voice as free and flexible.

If you’re looking for concrete tools and an individualized training program that will take your voice to a whole new level, this is the vocal technique for you. Curious? Book a lesson!

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