BeltingKimberley SmithDecember 5, 2019Comment

Feel Like High or Powerful Notes are a Stretch? Try This Vocal Support Technique.

There are a bunch of reasons that we might feel that niggle in our throat but often it’s because pieces of the puzzle like the tongue and the jaw think they’re the ones who should take the lion’s share of the vocal load.

When in reality, that isn’t their job.

So who’s job is it? Well there’s a collection of muscles we can use to add support to our voice.

Let me introduce you to one - the tensor veli palatini.

Technique Videos, Throat TensionKimberley SmithSeptember 19, 2019 Comments

One of My Favourite Tricks for Easier High Notes (feat. the Soft Palate)

If your high notes feel tight, swallowed, stuck or sound nasal or too “classical” for what you’re wanting. You’re going to want to check in with what your soft palate is doing.

Throat Tension, Change Your ToneKimberley SmithJuly 14, 2019Comment

Are These Little Muscles Causing You to Strain When You Sing?

If you feel tension in your throat when you sing, you’re going to want to make sure those muscles under your chin aren’t getting involved. Here’s how!

Throat TensionKimberley SmithJune 19, 2019Comment

How to Relax Your Tongue and Release Tension for Singing

Is your sound swallowed or muffled? Do you find it hard to project or experience throat tension? You might want to give this a watch to check that your tongue isn’t misbehaving!

Throat TensionKimberley SmithMay 1, 2019Comment

3 of the Best Vocal Exercises to Increase Your Vocal Range

Want to be able to hit higher notes that you can right now? Well you’ll need some exercises designed to teach your body how to do this efficiently and without throat strain. Here they are!

Exercises and SuggestionsKimberley SmithMarch 8, 2019Comment

Breathing and Support Updated Videos

3 of the best vocal exercises to get better stability, control and consistency in your singing voice.

Kimberley SmithFebruary 4, 2019 Comment

What to Remember When You Can't Hit that Note

Getting frustrated because no matter how many times or how hard you try, you can’t hit that note you’ve been aiming for for weeks? Here’s a little reminder and bonus checklist to help.

Kimberley SmithJanuary 25, 2019 Comment

How to Breathe for Singing

How should you breathe when you sing? Does it feel different from your normal everyday breathing. You betcha! Let me show you how it works.

Breathing and SupportKimberley SmithJanuary 13, 2019Comment

What Does Vocal Breath Support FEEL Like?

A quick singing lesson on how you can think about vocal support to feel less tension in your throat and body.

Breathing and SupportKimberley SmithJanuary 12, 2019Comment

The Best Breathing Exercises for Singers

The best vocal exercises to get better stability, control and consistency in your singing voice.

Breathing and SupportKimberley SmithJanuary 11, 2019 Comments

3 Things to Focus on to Build the Voice You Want

Here are the THREE AREAS I think you should concentrate on in order to keep your voice in great shape, improve your tone and make sure you’re moving towards your end game.

Exercises and SuggestionsKimberley SmithJanuary 4, 2019Comment

The #1 Tool to Get Rid of Vocal Strain

Let me introduce you to my favourite tool (more like a magic wand) to stop that “pushing from your throat” feeling. Bonuses? It’ll not only feel easier but also sound more resonant and consistent!

Breathing and Support, Throat TensionKimberley SmithJanuary 3, 2019Comment

Your Voice is Good Enough

A pep talk for singers who are their own worst critics and a reminder that we can appreciate where our voice is at in any given moment. It’s important to enjoy the learning process!

Pep TalksKimberley SmithNovember 27, 2018 Comments