I have hearing loss in both my ears and thought I'd have to quit singing. This post has helped me realize that I can continue to do that which I love. Thank you.
Mr. Baxter, thank u for posting ur invaluable voice lessons on youtube. I'm a "professional" singer here in Egypt & I have damaged my voice from misuse of my voice. I didn't follow any techniques, sang 7 nights a week, 3 hrs a night. It was worse than ur $ illustration. I tried ENT's, Laryngologists, u name it. Since the last 2 weeks I've been taking lessons from u & I'm already beginning to feel the difference. Thank u & God bless u.
where are you based! I'm interested in vocal lessons. I'm a professional drummer currently in the musical Rock of Ages and I have aspirations as a singer. Maybe even Skype lessons would be awesome! My website is w w w . paulwandtke . c o m would love to hear from you about lessons!
I used earplugs for singing in the Biloxi casinos around 1999. People didn't quite understand my reasoning. Its nice to see that others have discovered this! Great video!
I love this perspective. I have auditory processing differences but also near perfect pitch, so it tends to be the content but can also be the volume depending and people are always telling me that when I have my headphones on (which allow me to understand people better due to the noise cancelling) that I dont talk loud enough. Im always self conscious about my voice and how loud I am especially when I cant quite tell, like with my headphones on, but youve given me a much more useful perspective Im going to try practicing thank you.
WHAT?????! I said.... Exactly. Good Job Mark. I agree. Ear plugs work great for me. Playing in a "Metal" band with 2 guitarists is like wearing 100 Watt Headphones on 10. And the hard hitting drummer directly behind me.... There's no way my voice can compete with that. I found ear plugs not only prevent hearing loss and weird after affects, but help me sing with a relaxed voice. I don't have to strain to reach the intended notes. I have more endurance onstage. I chose ear plugs over Audio Tone and quality. Danny Knight - CROWN OF EARTH.
Mark!! You were BORN for THIS!! You are truly a man of talent, passion and intelligence! I love this advice you recommend and I will begin to put it into practice right away! As a singer I am always looking for information that is based on science and vocal physiology! Thanks again for this wonderful information! Love, Sistah May Palmer, The Queen of Ivory Soul
i've been using earplugs for a while now, just too protect my ears from injury.and the first cessions felt very strange,but you quickly get used to it .even when singing .but i would never have thought it would be good for my voice!!!thank you so much for your tips!!!!kisses from frog-land ! with love ("notoire" is a play on words that you read "not war"in french)
Thank you Mark for this wonderful video. I have been battling literally with engineers regarding not hearing my monitors on stage as well as competing with my drummer and guitarist. I actually started wearing good in ear monitors as earplugs not only to protect my hearing but also to hear what I am singing. I think though part of my issue is still not being able to hear what I am singing sometimes. However, watching this video has provided me with faith because no matter what happens I don't want to blow my voice and lose my hearing.
I have exactly the same thin going on! Can't be able to list to why I sing with earphones on or can't pitch a high note with them on, I'm trying to figure out why and I don't know if this has happened to other singers but I just sound horrible with earphones on! Although I do sing higher
I started doing this about ten months ago on stage. I only use one ear plug so that I don't lose the feeling of space. So glad to hear Mark Baxter reinforce the use of ear plugs!!
MARK!!! This is soooo helpful...I believe now i blew out my voice in my little church choir due to acoustics, standing in front of the pipe organs and the other voices...hope i can recover...gonna buy earplugs now!! See you soon....Thank You!! Lauren
I have some hearing loss in one ear and the foam plugs don't really help with internal hearing. I did find, through where I used to work, that the yellow silicone ear plugs that look like 3 little mushrooms staked one on another allowed me to hear myself much better. Thanks for all your videos.
This is very sound advice (please excuse the pun!). Ear plugs like this are very cheap and, apart from the monitoring aspect outlined here, also provide hearing protection. Great stuff Mark!
I completely agree Kevin - wearing two is isolating at first. My problem when I was performing was that both sides of the stage were incredibly loud! My ears were still ringing next day when teaching so I had to do something. When I first used two my band complained that I wasn't singing hard enough - so I recorded the rehearsals until I found the right feel. Not hearing the audience was weird also - but it made me focus on the songs more (because I used to be a total whore for applause!)
have been doing this instinctively for the past few months and has helped me alot. But some soundguys told me it as wrong (!!) so I'm pretty happy to find this video! you just have to ''act'' more on stage cause you lose a bit of touch with the loudness of the gig and the feeling that comes with it .but its a small price to pay for not blowing out your voice especially in awful clubs with no monitors at all!
Sound guys aren't on stage - and they aren't singing! Record your gigs (and rehearsals) in order to see where you're holding back. If you're singing rock then you'll be screaming and singing aggressively at times. The point is to do so because that's how the song goes - not because you're drowning in the mix! Sing hard because you want to - not because you have to.
This explains why when i try to sing karaoke at bars it sounds like shit but sounds almost GOOD at home or in the car. Imma try an earplug next karaoke and see if it helps lol
@@voicelessondotcom tried it and i really think it helped. Imma record it this next time and really find out haha Like you said in the video, it FELT better. Like a miracle pill
Thanks for the tip! It's true that while wearing earplugs I kind of "hear" my voice in my head, but it also feels son uncomfortable! :( So much that I've been blowing my ears off because I never wear them on stage. But I will start now. Does it work if I use those earplugs specially designed for musicians which only lower the volume instead of cutting the high frequencies?
Hi sir just came across your video what a great help,may I ask you what if you a singer and for studio recording which of course in a quiet environment do you advise going with in ear monitors is better or with normal voice cancelling headphones will do better ? I am confused which ones better in order to give your best as a singer listening to your voice and instruments too
Fantastic tip! Have you given any thought to using earplugs while practicing in an environment that drowns out the rest of your voice out so that you only sense the vibrations in your body? Any value in that? Something akin to being deaf I guess. Thanks again for your video.
i've tried wearing ear plugs in the past but ran across a few problems. first, one of them wouldn't stay in and i found myself distracted and embarrassed in front of an audience trying to put it back in constantly. it also made me feel like i wasn't part of the entire musical experience. i felt disconnected from the band and audience. And i also found myself questioning whether i sounded good because i couldn't hear my vocal coming from the monitor.
At I go smmothly from a C zero to a G5. I did a 5 night stand in the lead of Jesus Christ Superstar recently. I also front rock bands. I have deafening tinnitus, and ear plugs always felt strange. Thus allays those fears a bit. I'm going to try the tunable ones.
I've been singing in a loud jam space for a while, I sing mostly 80s metal involving singing in higher pitches. I've noticed the past while is that I seem to be losing volume/brightness/power mostly in head voice. After I saw this video a month or so ago I started using earplugs. I'm just wondering if you have any advice for me. I want to regain my voice back to normal but I'm not sure what steps I should take in order to do that. I'm resting as much as possible, anything else I should do?
Mark, thanks for this new video! I have a question. What in the world is a voice monitor? Excuse my ignorance, but I have not heard of one. Can you please explain to me in detail exactly what it is and what it does. What is a monitor in the first place? Cheers!
Thanks Mark for this. Im a band vocalist but stopped singing due to laryngitis for a year, ive taken all antibiotics but with no cure, just few months a go i seem to have been able to sing again but still i wasn't able to regain the same voice quality before that, i immediately acquire horseness after, say, 15 songs, unlike before. Any specific tips for me? i Would appreciate it. Thanks, you're a heaven sent.
Libz Grace Seems like you're getting lured into a pushing battle with the volume of the band Libz. I highly recommend trying ear plugs (as suggested in this video). It takes a while to get used to the sound - but you won't get tricked into pushing anymore.
Hi there! I love your post! Is there any way you can suggest the best / custom fitted ear plugs? I desperately need to purchase soon. Thank you so much for this information!
Amanda Lyons I have every type of custom ear plug (and spent a lot for them!) and I highly recommend you get the cheap foam ones that you roll between your fingers and let expand in your ears. They reduce the sound by 31 dB's and always stay put. They real challenge is re-training your brain to the dull sound. Keep record yourself singing with plugs in until you sound natural.
It works less with the musician plugs - and to me - the soft plugs are more comfortable. No matter what you choose, it takes time to get used to how they feel and sound. The only thing that doesn't change is that the volume of a band on a club stage or rehearsal room is a hazardous environment. Protect your hearing.
I have mine cut in half so it's not quite as isolating. My feeling is that the plugs need to be just isolating enough for you to be able to hear yourself, but not so isolating that you can't hear the band you're singing with.
Mark, great tips. Adam Levine has a classic live youtube vid of him having this problem, starts at 0:56, but you really see his pissed off reaction at the end (not sure why youtube won't let us link to a youtube vid) search youtube for Maroon 5 pay phone live microsoft store (4/21/2012)
Hi Mark. I've been singing since I was 14yrs old (now I'm 24) without vocal coach and proper training and I was able to reach high notes of Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. And I can sing 15 or more songs thrice a week, before. I also sing even in dawn before like for a month because we have a Dawn prayer and I have to lead a worship every 4am. But I stopped singing just last year because I think I abused it because I notice that my voice got easily sounds hoarse after I sing one song. My voice now is just different as I attempt to sing high notes like "Listen by Beyonce". And after I sing 1 song, I feel like there is something in my throat that's like swollen or there's mucus (been suffering for the "mucus like" for 9months I think) Then when I attempt again to sing high notes, it sounds hoarse and it's hard for me to control my breathing. I want to push it to reach the note that I want but it sounds worse. By the way I tried to rest my voice whole week, but it's still the same. What will be the resolution for this sir? I hope you can help me.. 😭 Or is there any chance for my original voice to come back? 😭😭😭
The good news is you have never really worked on your singing as a skill - so there is a lot of room for growth. First step is to explore your ability with vocal exercises instead of songs. Click on the "playlist" tab on this channel and work with the warmup exercises. That will take the emotional pressure away and allow you to discover better ways to coordinate when singing. But like learning to play any instrument - it will take time. Be patient!
Yes - if you sing with a band - I recommend you rehearse and perform with plugs. Not as important if you sing in other situations. In those cases you can adjust to the situation.
Not any that creates a high note worth listening to! Seriously, when you stop thinking of your range as something to brag about high notes become easier to sing.
Hi, I have tried to use these and I just cant sing the same way that I do when not using them. I tend actually to sing too quietly, I have verified this by making someone else listen. I feel you have a a point tho, do you have any suggestion to tackle this?
Yup - I got the same complaint from my band when I started using them. I recorded band practices and discovered they were right. So I sang with more energy which felt weird at first but sounded better on the recordings. With practice, I adjusted the way I sang with plugs so my voice was the same and my hearing was saved. Win/win. Give it time and record yourself often. If you sing in a loud band it will save your voice and your hearing.
@@voicelessondotcom Thanks for your answer. I sing mostly opera, so it doesnt get as loud (the band). However I have noticed that my singing quality suffers and I tend to strain in bad acoustics so Im trying to find a practical solution, sometimes saying "just trust it" doesnt work and I end up going overboard anyways. I'll try recording myself more with the earplug see if i can solve it. You just made me realize that by using earplugs one is in control of the acoustics.
Thanks for the kudos Jaime. Now stop breaking all the wine glasses . . . they're getting harder to find for those of us that actually drink wine with them!
Yes - that's very normal - because the sound DOES suck when wearing ear plugs. The point is that al least the sound is consistent wherever you sing (and your hearing is protected). You will eventually get used to the muffled sound of plugs and learn to sing within your means - rather than be lured to push because of the acoustics of a room. Stick with it - you'll love it.
Plugging only reduces the volume - they don't cut it off. It's actually easier to listen to what's going on with plugs because you'll reduce the noise around you. It's the difference between hearing and listening.
AWESOME tips though. Actually I use in ear headphones but I tried cupping my hand over that and I could then hear my voice a LOT better in my head even with my earphones on. I gotta go buy good headphones I think? Another thing I am battling is a Shure Beta 57. I have been trying to record some vocals that were turning out awful. Last night I tried a cheap 5 dollar Nady Starpower 1 mic and it is sounding way better than the Beta mic. hmmmm. Now if I can get more head sound It will help a lot. thanks for the tips
Listening to music with ear buds places direct sound pressure on your eardrums - that's bad for hearing. In-ear monitors are the same story. Headphones are slightly better but still place sound source too near eardrum.
@@tifahxx I completely understand! It's just a few cigarettes a day - it's just one more drink - it's just a few more calories. It's hard to conceive how small justifications add up - until it's too late to change their cost. I love loud music - but unfortunately it doesn't love me. So I wear ear plugs to reduce the assault to the system.
If you're going to use them - yes - use them all the time. That way your reference stays consistent. It took me a few months to really get accustomed to the dull sound - but once incorporated your voice will always sound the same to you.
it seems like everything works against a singer...so much to deal with... loud guitars, bass, drums, bad acoustics at shows,...what else?...i just get sick of it...
I hear ya...when things aren't going perfect I just bump up my performance... ham it up a tad...wish the system would bend to us more...but I love this video I've watched a few times...finding some comfort in it...
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I have hearing loss in both my ears and thought I'd have to quit singing. This post has helped me realize that I can continue to do that which I love. Thank you.
Mr. Baxter, thank u for posting ur invaluable voice lessons on youtube. I'm a "professional" singer here in Egypt & I have damaged my voice from misuse of my voice. I didn't follow any techniques, sang 7 nights a week, 3 hrs a night. It was worse than ur $ illustration. I tried ENT's, Laryngologists, u name it. Since the last 2 weeks I've been taking lessons from u & I'm already beginning to feel the difference. Thank u & God bless u.
You're welcome! Hopefully you will regain your voice completely and never take it for granted again. I wish you well!
where are you based! I'm interested in vocal lessons. I'm a professional drummer currently in the musical Rock of Ages and I have aspirations as a singer. Maybe even Skype lessons would be awesome! My website is w w w . paulwandtke . c o m would love to hear from you about lessons!
Trust yourself and sing with intention. Sage advice. Thank you for this great video.
And here i was blowing my voice out trying to compete against the instruments
Yup - me too!
I used earplugs for singing in the Biloxi casinos around 1999. People didn't quite understand my reasoning. Its nice to see that others have discovered this! Great video!
I love this perspective. I have auditory processing differences but also near perfect pitch, so it tends to be the content but can also be the volume depending and people are always telling me that when I have my headphones on (which allow me to understand people better due to the noise cancelling) that I dont talk loud enough. Im always self conscious about my voice and how loud I am especially when I cant quite tell, like with my headphones on, but youve given me a much more useful perspective Im going to try practicing thank you.
You're welcome! I hope it helps.
WHAT?????! I said.... Exactly. Good Job Mark. I agree. Ear plugs work great for me. Playing in a "Metal" band with 2 guitarists is like wearing 100 Watt Headphones on 10. And the hard hitting drummer directly behind me.... There's no way my voice can compete with that. I found ear plugs not only prevent hearing loss and weird after affects, but help me sing with a relaxed voice. I don't have to strain to reach the intended notes. I have more endurance onstage. I chose ear plugs over Audio Tone and quality. Danny Knight - CROWN OF EARTH.
Another awesome video, Mark! Thanks so much.
Thank you so much Mark.xx
Wishing I saw this bunches of years ago. Thank you so much!
You are the best your advice is always spot on! love your channel man!
Thank you thank you THANK YOU! I needed to be reminded of this technique!
Your content is so helpful! Thank you
Mark!! You were BORN for THIS!! You are truly a man of talent, passion and intelligence! I love this advice you recommend and I will begin to put it into practice right away! As a singer I am always looking for information that is based on science and vocal physiology! Thanks again for this wonderful information! Love, Sistah May Palmer, The Queen of Ivory Soul
Great tip, Mark! I'll definitely be trying that at (and before!) next practice.
Unconsciently I have been doing this for a long time.
Nice tip with earpieces
Thank you
i've been using earplugs for a while now, just too protect my ears from injury.and the first cessions felt very strange,but you quickly get used to it .even when singing .but i would never have thought it would be good for my voice!!!thank you so much for your tips!!!!kisses from frog-land ! with love ("notoire" is a play on words that you read "not war"in french)
Thank you Mark for this wonderful video. I have been battling literally with engineers regarding not hearing my monitors on stage as well as competing with my drummer and guitarist. I actually started wearing good in ear monitors as earplugs not only to protect my hearing but also to hear what I am singing. I think though part of my issue is still not being able to hear what I am singing sometimes. However, watching this video has provided me with faith because no matter what happens I don't want to blow my voice and lose my hearing.
I have exactly the same thin going on! Can't be able to list to why I sing with earphones on or can't pitch a high note with them on, I'm trying to figure out why and I don't know if this has happened to other singers but I just sound horrible with earphones on! Although I do sing higher
I started doing this about ten months ago on stage. I only use one ear plug so that I don't lose the feeling of space. So glad to hear Mark Baxter reinforce the use of ear plugs!!
Hahaha, love you Mark. Seriously, you are one of the reasons I am doing what I am doing!!!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you so much!
Its my gig problem this far
Yup!
don't wanna miss a thing! With all your help I won't!
MARK!!! This is soooo helpful...I believe now i blew out my voice in my little church choir due to acoustics, standing in front of the pipe organs and the other voices...hope i can recover...gonna buy earplugs now!! See you soon....Thank You!! Lauren
These videos are amazing!!
Makes lots of sense!
I have some hearing loss in one ear and the foam plugs don't really help with internal hearing. I did find, through where I used to work, that the yellow silicone ear plugs that look like 3 little mushrooms staked one on another allowed me to hear myself much better. Thanks for all your videos.
Thanks for the awesome video
Thanks so much!!
You are going to make it, of this I am certain. Be blessed!
Damn good tips today Mark!!!!!!
It's Mark - but I'm glad to help!
Love Mark Baxter's teaching. His books, Rock N' Roll Singer's Survival Manual is one of the all-time great!!!! And this video rocks! Great advice:)
i love your videos Mark!
Staying in the present. Thanks Mark!
Man,that’s a fantastic pair of boots!
Such a great video!
Thanks!
This is very sound advice (please excuse the pun!). Ear plugs like this are very cheap and, apart from the monitoring aspect outlined here, also provide hearing protection. Great stuff Mark!
I'm looking forward to hearing your dreams!
Thank u so much for this tip
I completely agree Kevin - wearing two is isolating at first. My problem when I was performing was that both sides of the stage were incredibly loud! My ears were still ringing next day when teaching so I had to do something. When I first used two my band complained that I wasn't singing hard enough - so I recorded the rehearsals until I found the right feel. Not hearing the audience was weird also - but it made me focus on the songs more (because I used to be a total whore for applause!)
I will try this. Thanks Mark. :)
have been doing this instinctively for the past few months and has helped me alot. But some soundguys told me it as wrong (!!) so I'm pretty happy to find this video! you just have to ''act'' more on stage cause you lose a bit of touch with the loudness of the gig and the feeling that comes with it .but its a small price to pay for not blowing out your voice especially in awful clubs with no monitors at all!
Sound guys aren't on stage - and they aren't singing! Record your gigs (and rehearsals) in order to see where you're holding back. If you're singing rock then you'll be screaming and singing aggressively at times. The point is to do so because that's how the song goes - not because you're drowning in the mix! Sing hard because you want to - not because you have to.
This explains why when i try to sing karaoke at bars it sounds like shit but sounds almost GOOD at home or in the car. Imma try an earplug next karaoke and see if it helps lol
Good idea to try an earplug at Karaoke - but it may also be because no one is listening that we sing much better in the car and at home!
@@voicelessondotcom tried it and i really think it helped. Imma record it this next time and really find out haha
Like you said in the video, it FELT better. Like a miracle pill
@@pinkfurryhat That's great!
As a guitar player and singer I need this advice. It’s kinda hard to sing while playing guitar when the venue does not have good monitors. Thank you!
Thanks for the tip! It's true that while wearing earplugs I kind of "hear" my voice in my head, but it also feels son uncomfortable! :( So much that I've been blowing my ears off because I never wear them on stage. But I will start now. Does it work if I use those earplugs specially designed for musicians which only lower the volume instead of cutting the high frequencies?
Wow. Been singing for 20 years and never used the ear trick. What an amazing difference.
Now you're good for twenty more!
2:05ish directs the brain to sing from feel 2:20ish and 3:24ish real professionalism
Hi sir just came
across your video what a great help,may I ask you what if you a singer and for studio recording which of course in a quiet environment do you advise going with in ear monitors is better or with normal voice cancelling headphones will do better ? I am confused which ones better in order to give your best as a singer listening to your voice and instruments too
In a recording studio I recommend headphones with a closed back.
Fantastic tip! Have you given any thought to using earplugs while practicing in an environment that drowns out the rest of your voice out so that you only sense the vibrations in your body? Any value in that? Something akin to being deaf I guess. Thanks again for your video.
Intalik Jalál Milne You're describing every band I ever sang with!
Amazing 1990's
i've tried wearing ear plugs in the past but ran across a few problems. first, one of them wouldn't stay in and i found myself distracted and embarrassed in front of an audience trying to put it back in constantly. it also made me feel like i wasn't part of the entire musical experience. i felt disconnected from the band and audience. And i also found myself questioning whether i sounded good because i couldn't hear my vocal coming from the monitor.
At I go smmothly from a C zero to a G5. I did a 5 night stand in the lead of Jesus Christ Superstar recently. I also front rock bands. I have deafening tinnitus, and ear plugs always felt strange. Thus allays those fears a bit. I'm going to try the tunable ones.
It took me six months of steady performing to get comfortable with ear plugs.
I've been singing in a loud jam space for a while, I sing mostly 80s metal involving singing in higher pitches. I've noticed the past while is that I seem to be losing volume/brightness/power mostly in head voice. After I saw this video a month or so ago I started using earplugs. I'm just wondering if you have any advice for me. I want to regain my voice back to normal but I'm not sure what steps I should take in order to do that. I'm resting as much as possible, anything else I should do?
Mark, thanks for this new video! I have a question. What in the world is a voice monitor? Excuse my ignorance, but I have not heard of one. Can you please explain to me in detail exactly what it is and what it does. What is a monitor in the first place? Cheers!
It's a small speaker (or earplug) facing the singer (instead of the audience) so the singer can "monitor" what he or she sounds like.
Thanks Mark for this. Im a band vocalist but stopped singing due to laryngitis for a year, ive taken all antibiotics but with no cure, just few months a go i seem to have been able to sing again but still i wasn't able to regain the same voice quality before that, i immediately acquire horseness after, say, 15 songs, unlike before. Any specific tips for me? i Would appreciate it. Thanks, you're a heaven sent.
Libz Grace Seems like you're getting lured into a pushing battle with the volume of the band Libz. I highly recommend trying ear plugs (as suggested in this video). It takes a while to get used to the sound - but you won't get tricked into pushing anymore.
WHAT WEBSITE CAN I GET A MONITOR MYSELF??? AND WHAT BRAND SHOULD I BUY???
Hi there! I love your post! Is there any way you can suggest the best / custom fitted ear plugs? I desperately need to purchase soon. Thank you so much for this information!
Amanda Lyons I have every type of custom ear plug (and spent a lot for them!) and I highly recommend you get the cheap foam ones that you roll between your fingers and let expand in your ears. They reduce the sound by 31 dB's and always stay put. They real challenge is re-training your brain to the dull sound. Keep record yourself singing with plugs in until you sound natural.
Thanks so much! Are they similar to these: www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-soft-foam-earplugs/ID=prod6108161-product ?
You really don't find it necessary to get good fitted ones?
I own them all - and wear the cheap ones.
It works less with the musician plugs - and to me - the soft plugs are more comfortable. No matter what you choose, it takes time to get used to how they feel and sound. The only thing that doesn't change is that the volume of a band on a club stage or rehearsal room is a hazardous environment. Protect your hearing.
is there a contact info for you directly other than youtube
I have mine cut in half so it's not quite as isolating. My feeling is that the plugs need to be just isolating enough for you to be able to hear yourself, but not so isolating that you can't hear the band you're singing with.
Mark, great tips. Adam Levine has a classic live youtube vid of him having this problem, starts at 0:56, but you really see his pissed off reaction at the end (not sure why youtube won't let us link to a youtube vid) search youtube for Maroon 5 pay phone live microsoft store (4/21/2012)
Best to contact me via email: mbaxter@voicelesson (dot) com
Hi Mark. I've been singing since I was 14yrs old (now I'm 24) without vocal coach and proper training and I was able to reach high notes of Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. And I can sing 15 or more songs thrice a week, before. I also sing even in dawn before like for a month because we have a Dawn prayer and I have to lead a worship every 4am. But I stopped singing just last year because I think I abused it because I notice that my voice got easily sounds hoarse after I sing one song. My voice now is just different as I attempt to sing high notes like "Listen by Beyonce". And after I sing 1 song, I feel like there is something in my throat that's like swollen or there's mucus (been suffering for the "mucus like" for 9months I think) Then when I attempt again to sing high notes, it sounds hoarse and it's hard for me to control my breathing. I want to push it to reach the note that I want but it sounds worse. By the way I tried to rest my voice whole week, but it's still the same. What will be the resolution for this sir? I hope you can help me.. 😭 Or is there any chance for my original voice to come back? 😭😭😭
The good news is you have never really worked on your singing as a skill - so there is a lot of room for growth. First step is to explore your ability with vocal exercises instead of songs. Click on the "playlist" tab on this channel and work with the warmup exercises. That will take the emotional pressure away and allow you to discover better ways to coordinate when singing. But like learning to play any instrument - it will take time. Be patient!
Ok sir. Thank you so much. I will do that.
Should we have to wear the ear plugs all the time even if it's not noisy so that the voice sounds same all the time ???? What would you suggest???
Yes - if you sing with a band - I recommend you rehearse and perform with plugs. Not as important if you sing in other situations. In those cases you can adjust to the situation.
mega - I´ll try tomorrow with my bandmates ..... jipi
Mr.Mark,is there any shortcut for reaching the high notes??
Not any that creates a high note worth listening to! Seriously, when you stop thinking of your range as something to brag about high notes become easier to sing.
Hi, I have tried to use these and I just cant sing the same way that I do when not using them. I tend actually to sing too quietly, I have verified this by making someone else listen. I feel you have a a point tho, do you have any suggestion to tackle this?
Yup - I got the same complaint from my band when I started using them. I recorded band practices and discovered they were right. So I sang with more energy which felt weird at first but sounded better on the recordings. With practice, I adjusted the way I sang with plugs so my voice was the same and my hearing was saved. Win/win. Give it time and record yourself often. If you sing in a loud band it will save your voice and your hearing.
@@voicelessondotcom Thanks for your answer. I sing mostly opera, so it doesnt get as loud (the band). However I have noticed that my singing quality suffers and I tend to strain in bad acoustics so Im trying to find a practical solution, sometimes saying "just trust it" doesnt work and I end up going overboard anyways. I'll try recording myself more with the earplug see if i can solve it. You just made me realize that by using earplugs one is in control of the acoustics.
@@adrianrodriguez6869 Try one ear plug.
i practice for 2 hrs everyday how would it take me to sing well im a beginner tho
Thanks for the kudos Jaime. Now stop breaking all the wine glasses . . . they're getting harder to find for those of us that actually drink wine with them!
Whenever i sing with earplugs i feel like my voice sucks is it normal
Yes - that's very normal - because the sound DOES suck when wearing ear plugs. The point is that al least the sound is consistent wherever you sing (and your hearing is protected). You will eventually get used to the muffled sound of plugs and learn to sing within your means - rather than be lured to push because of the acoustics of a room. Stick with it - you'll love it.
Very informative!
I don't recommend buying a monitor. I recommend buying ear plugs if you perform in loud situations.
How are you supposed to hear the music if both ears are plug?
Plugging only reduces the volume - they don't cut it off. It's actually easier to listen to what's going on with plugs because you'll reduce the noise around you. It's the difference between hearing and listening.
I would try earplugs but then I cant hear the tracks I am recording to lol.
AWESOME tips though. Actually I use in ear headphones but I tried cupping my hand over that and I could then hear my voice a LOT better in my head even with my earphones on. I gotta go buy good headphones I think? Another thing I am battling is a Shure Beta 57. I have been trying to record some vocals that were turning out awful. Last night I tried a cheap 5 dollar Nady Starpower 1 mic and it is sounding way better than the Beta mic. hmmmm. Now if I can get more head sound It will help a lot. thanks for the tips
Can you use ear phones
Listening to music with ear buds places direct sound pressure on your eardrums - that's bad for hearing. In-ear monitors are the same story. Headphones are slightly better but still place sound source too near eardrum.
It's not like it's on full volume just enough so you'll hear the music
@@tifahxx I completely understand! It's just a few cigarettes a day - it's just one more drink - it's just a few more calories. It's hard to conceive how small justifications add up - until it's too late to change their cost. I love loud music - but unfortunately it doesn't love me. So I wear ear plugs to reduce the assault to the system.
OK. So singing outside at festivals?
Also ear plug ?
If you're going to use them - yes - use them all the time. That way your reference stays consistent. It took me a few months to really get accustomed to the dull sound - but once incorporated your voice will always sound the same to you.
it seems like everything works against a singer...so much to deal with... loud guitars, bass, drums, bad acoustics at shows,...what else?...i just get sick of it...
Yeah - but we get all the glory!
I hear ya...when things aren't going perfect I just bump up my performance... ham it up a tad...wish the system would bend to us more...but I love this video I've watched a few times...finding some comfort in it...
Thanks!