This is the audio version of the blogpost you can find at AllThingsVocal.com.
Today's topic is vocal training and how it can hurt you if you misunderstand it. Listen to this podcast episode for tips to correctly apply my and other coaches' vocal training techniques so they can help, not hurt your voice!
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Subjects covered in this episode include:
Pull, don't push the voice
Take a breath and don't use it
Use your face
Press fingertips together for breath balance
Articulate clearly
Straighten your spine
You can sing as long as you want without strain
Apply the inner smile
Three other training techniques I never suggest

- Speech level larynx
- Just relax and sing
- Sing from your diaphragm
Links mentioned in this podcast include:
Why you should not sing from your diaphragm