There's something rather lovely that I've discovered during my 13 years of coaching singers.  

There was this particular way of singing that I did naturally and always had done. And I found when I trained in holistic voice, it wasn't something that was taught.

But as I worked with dozens of singers, I realized that this certain something was missing from most vocalists.

So many people sing - how can I say it - with their voice limited to a small area of their bodies. Usually like it's all happening in the throat, or sometimes from the chest and throat. And maybe minimally in the face.

And this habit nearly always correlates with lack of projection, lack of power, lack of ease and flow, lack of confidence. Also sometimes a stiffness in the voice and performance. I realized that what I needed to teach them was – yes you guessed it - that their voice has roots and branches.

This ‘way’, which I've always done, draws power, breath, expression, from the earth... through roots into your feet, through the trunk of your body and abdomen and belly and lungs.

It then flows up through the throat into the face and head, upwards and outwards into space, as if it's traveling through branches.

Although it's ‘just’ imagery, this concept has a physical effect too. Using this vision makes the voice freer, more flowing, more expressive. It expands your voice.

Once my students started to tap into this blueprint, they find it a revelation, really liberating.

They gain more self assurance and confidence in their singing, and they find their breath moves more easily too.

It's so exciting to see this kind of transformation.

How about you? Do you relate to the small throat-based-voice concept?

If you’ve already has singing lessons with me, did you experience this shift, and how did it affect your singing?

If you haven’t yet worked with me, can you imagine how tapping into roots and branches would help you?

If so, give it a try... either explore it yourself or schedule a session with me to see how I can support you to find your vocal potential.

Book your Lift-Off Session here.