Note to self: Get out of the way of the inhale. The inhale - watch back of the throat, openness 5:15 Opening jaw and throat, relax exhale 7:50 Exhale and relax 10:10 Breathing pattern "maa" 11:00
I seriously think you are one of the brightest people I have encountered.I have been trying to find courses all over and nothing really seemed to work, until I found you!The way you explain things with simplicity, intuition, intelligence and thoughtfulness is not only inspiring, but has actually changed my voice! THANK YOU for being there, and for understanding.. which is what makes the difference!
Indeed. Singing is speaking at pitch. The key things about breathing : the in breath is part of the music (prepare to step onto the note to avoid stalling the breath), breathe in through the mouth (must faster intake), and always mentally think about the end of the phrase when you sing (subconsciously your breath is utilized to get you there). Beyond that just get out of your own way and Never listen to yourself.... By the time you hear it its been round the room 3 times; it's gone there's nothing. You can do except get anxoous. Just focus on what you can Co rrol: breath in, breathe out and speak at pitch with emotion and meaning.
@@Amber-yn2hn I hope you can go get that checked because there are so many things that can cause problems with breathing (one of my medications affects my breathing sometimes, especially when I'm sleep-deprived). You may want to make sure your lungs are okay. Stress/anxiety can also affect breathing.. I hope it gets better soon! 💙
When I was young, I never learned how to breath when I sang. I heard artist and thought that they just sang without ever really breathing because I could never pick up the breathing on the radio. Now I have to learn how to breath since I strain myself to hit high notes and I sound like a dying chicken. Thanks for the vid!
THIS MAKES SO MUCH SENSE! It would always feel so unnatural when i would try and breath with my diaphragm, it's like i was getting less air. This is such a great way to explain it! Thankyou:) subbed x
"Take what you know about breathing & put it over here for right now" *takes what I know about breathing & puts it over there* *passes out from lack of oxygen*
How rude and snobby can you guys be? She/he was just trying to make a joke. Maybe this person is a singer who happens to have something that none of you seem to have. A SENSE OF HUMOR. Or maybe it someone new to all this who has had the dream of singing their whole and wants to better themselves. And what do you even mean “only a singer would understand”? Other none singing humans can understand a simple sentence too. Plus even Madeline Harvey finds this funny, AND ITS HER VIDEO
definetely the best video ive watched so far on breathing for singers. When i watch all these videos of the voice or my idols singing. They never stop to breathe because theyve become accustomed to using the amount air that naturally enters their diaphram and lungs. Thank you.
thank YOU!!! tge description of open throat inhaling is perfect and spot on. I am literally DROWNING in air, there is so much going into my lungs. no pushing out the belly or back or sides! the air FALLS right into my lungs! been taking lessons for two years now....and this really opened up my eyes. And lungs! RokkittBass
Just ran into your lovely and helpful site. Thank you for the effort and knowledge. The vid called 'Easy way to develop great breath support (Apr 23, 2016) was SO HELPFUL! It took awhile to grasp what you were saying. I don't mean by that that you weren't clear. Actually, after a half-dozen tries, and listening four times, I finally realized that I can do something that I thought was 'wrong!' I can exhale until nearly the breaking point (full voiced) and just by relaxing, refill my lings for the next whoop! I THOUGHT one had to take in a deep, full breath deliberately. And when singing, I would have to let it out to a comfortable point. Not so! I am still working out my old pieces with new timing of the breathing. With experience, I see it become easier and even with a reflexive inhalation, I can add more or less volume of air as needed. A very cool thing to teach. Probably sadly, people who have not tried some difficult pieces will give up too easily, but if such stick with it, the rewards increase the ease of inhalation by magnitudes.
This is, hands down, the best vocal teacher I've ever found - anywhere. RUclips, in person, paid tutorials. She just explained breathing and helped me understand it for the first time ever. That was a very, very quick subscribe. Thank you Madeleine Harvey!
VERY helpful. I wear my self doubt in my throat. The relaxation realized by your letting go method has allowed me to discover the origin of my voice and thus just let it out... as easily as I let it in. A million thanks!
Paying attention to how I inhale was a great "aha" moment for me. Relax and let the body work. After reading many sites & watching countless videos, I finally understand breath support. I usually play the guitar when I sing. So, I get caught up thinking about my playing and not breathing but this way of thinking has made it very easy to understand and implement. Thank you very much!
Thanks Kevin! I'm really glad this helped! Breathing was extremely difficult for me too and it took me a long time to truly understand it. It's one of those automatic responses that we can easily forget about. For me, it really helped to think about ways that I could calm down and get out of the way of this natural process. Breathing is affected by our nervous system responses, so it makes total sense that when you're completely focused on your guitar playing that you breathing would be affected. I'm so glad this video helped bring you back to your body when you may need to relax and let the breath happen. Thank you for sharing!
I have watched so many singing tutorial videos re breath support, and I just want to say bravo! Your lesson completely clicked with me and my breathing today was effortless. You're so right, a lot of teaching content out there makes you hyper self conscious of your breathing which, for me, made breathing feel like lifting weights at the gym. I felt freedom at the end of this video and I look forward to continuing this practice. Thank you!
Chuefeng Yang I don’t know any tips other than using your mask.. (nasal cavities I believe) but you don’t mix/blend your falsetto you can’t because it’s disconnected.. the proper term is head voice.. you use your head and chest voice in your nasal cavities and do some type of exercises to strengthen your mix.. I have heard of making yourself do a bratty childish sound saying “nay/nah” repeatedly and you feel the vibration somewhat under your nose.. sorry I rambled but yeah !
learn mixed voice!!! there's an exercise called the "nay" exercise that a lot of voice coaches talk about on youtube, I have a few videos on my own channel for learning mixed voice if madeline doesn't have one here! use this exercise and develop muscle memory and your voice will smooth together your transitions between registers all on its own! (Taking a look at her channel, I think Madeline's "how to erase your vocal break" would teach you!)
You must use your abdominal support. as you move from chest through middle range and into falsetto, you need to engage more and lower abs, also, use more air for top than chest...
THANK YOU! I’ve been asked to give voice lessons, and though I’ve been singing forever, I’ve never taught... so your videos are helping me put words and visual aid to the various concepts I’m trying to convey to the students. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Yay!! A fellow voice teacher! Thank you so much! I'm glad to contribute to the community! Thank you for joining the cause of uplifting others by empowering the use of voice.
i've just been binge watching these videos and now i'm gonna watch then as training everyday, i already see a difference in my vibrato!! you're a blessing!
🤩 all the years I was breathing the wrong way While singing......this is really an eye opener... this trick really works....... thank God this video popped up......
This was great to watch!!!! Often times I forget to just let my body do what it does naturally. And I'm singing tomorrow too! So definitely gonna be using this technique of "getting out of the way"
oh myyyy u r soo funnyyy and very intelligent ..u told me to be what i really am ... i used to breathe the way i was taught but now u really made a difference by making me listen to my body and really observe what my natural breath is ..i mean thank you..,,i watched the whole ad and even clicked on the ads to help make u money ...and ofcource the "let go the stomach " was really helpful i used to tens my abs and strugggle getting more air ..but this "letting go " really made new space for more air ...oh my thanksssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Instant results! So thankful I came across this video because I shudder at the thought of myself persevering (read: struggling) as I was beforehand! Thank you Madeleine.
Oooomg I wasn't actually expecting to learn anything new in this video but you sure did prove me wrong. I just wanted to thank you for blowing my mind and instantly improving my voice. Definitely subscribed.
hey madeleine, my granddaughter said my lullabys are boring. her tactful way of saying my singing is terrible hence finding your channel. your breathing exercise is outstanding.
Yeah while we were taught to breath diaphragmly and most of us didn’t know how to start that, why didn’t we just know that all we need to do is focus on the inhaling from the mouth, instead of struggling on where our breath should be landing?! THE SMARTEST WAY I’ve ever learnt. Thanks Madeleine
I’ve heard and felt an instant improvement with your help! You are the best vocal teacher I’ve found in RUclips! I’ve found so many instructors that encourage damaging habits. Thank you so much for your time and expertise!!
I am 71 and used to have great vocal and breath control. After several years of not "on purpose" singing, my voice atrophied. Then I got into Barbershop and the vocal techniques and all singing principles are really college-level. So, I'm in the throws of trying to rebuild my vocal skills. VERY SLOW PROGRESS, 13 years back into singing. My range has lowered and my highest note that I can sustain is about the Ab 4. I can sing a Bb 4 and sometimes up to a C or D, but cannot sustain that Bb 4 for very long. I like having these lessons to target certain issues.
I kinda can do this but i feel like there is not enough air and if i had to do this more than 3 times i would feel dizzy. I feel as if I don't take full breath
Hi, Madeleine, once again thank for your classes. I've been singing and playing early music for years and always search for possibly precious information. Well, quite often singing teaching and daily practice breathing turn both to paranoya or esoterism and your class point departure is clear and wise about how natural breathing is (and should be...). Thank you
I tried it and I didn't think that it would change anything but OMG it totally worked, it was so much easier to sing and hit higher notes thank you so much💖
As she said “get out of the way”, my mom tapped me on the shoulder and I took out my headphones and said “what do you want?” And she responded with “get out of my way” LKSODKSKFKLALS
I'm skeptical of learning vocal technique via RUclips, but this fixed my weird breathing habits (picked up from a variety of well-intentioned, but confusing voice teachers) instantly! This makes so much sense! I feel supported, it's natural, and I'm not trying to hack my already reflexive breathing process. Thanks so much!
Wow! This is the first time I have been able to understand how to do this! I am so excited. So very thrilled! Thank you so much for the effort you put in to your teaching.
Wow, it all suddenly seems a lot clearer. Breathing (in singing) is something I've been really confused about, so I'm glad this method works very well for me.
That was a great video. If I told you the gymnastics my first college vocal professor put me through, you would cry. He had me leaning over a chair to feel my back expanding as I breath in, among other things! I was so confused!
I love this!!! I tell people they need to engage their “duck belly” and think opposite of some modern women’s normal goal. This is going to change my life and I’m forever going to tell people to breathe like a fish with their duck belly. Thank you for sharing. You’re a great teacher. 🙏💜💯
I have an audition in a few days, and I was really nervous. I'm not usually a confident person, but after discovering this channel, I feel so ready for this! Thanks for your help! I also need a vocal coach because I've never had one, so if possible, can you please help me out? If yes, I'll send you a video of me singing. Thanks!♡
Haha as soon as you said dont breathe in.. I was breathing in. But NOW I get it now. I'm usually very observant in how singers sing.. I now understand it more. I did hear about trying to breathe and release from stomach but you are right. That doesn't help cause its shorter in breath. But thank you for this video. This is really really helpful and helps me understand more when I sing.
I had learnt this breathing technique before but I somehow always found it difficult to execute while singing. You showed me how simple it really is. Thank you so much for this!
Just wow! Love your way of explaining! And thank you so much for that video!! You actually explained how to do this, which no one does unfortunately. For someone who has no experience whatsoever with singing and wanna start, this is a lifesaver, thanks!
This was the most helpful in me developing my breathing technique and relaxing and letting go the tension I’m feeling when I’m singing higher or controlling my vibrato, which happens naturally for me but I find I’ve been short of breath which makes it more strained, so thank you!
I think i just learned more about breathing in these 14 minutes, then in 2 years of breathing practice (because of asthma) i can breath without my shoulders now Thanks :3
woooaaahhh... the sensation I feel in my throat is like a looooong Amory hallway with cold are flowing through it. It's so relaxing and one of the most normal and natural things I've ever felt. thank you!!!!
For long time have been really trying to work this out but...... Although it sounded simple but it was wrenching for me... But the way you demonstrated it wow....eureka! I actually kinda felt it for the first time. I am really grateful to you for your efforts and quality content. Lastly kudos to you.... And yes Keep posting such videos i am loving it👌
Thank you Madeleine. As a saxophonist and now singer I have always struggled with breath support. The "expanding diaphragm" inhale has always felt forced to me. Your open throat presentation was a great "ah ha". Placing the emphasis on the first step not the second; as so many others have. Much more natural. Joyful might actually be a more appropriate term.
This is an extremely helpful video, thank you sooo much ! It made me realize that my breathing technique was the complete opposite of what I should actually do !
so useful and I'm thankful that you know what the problem is because I'm putting a lot of tension in my belly that if I breath out my chest hurt, the only problem now is I can,t support high notes, maybe you have a video with that, that I can watch.
Okay this is definitely answering my question from the last video. Thank you, I think I missed this crucial information when I took lessons in the past. You are helping me to sing without tightening up in the wrong places both mentally and physically. ❤💜💙💛😘Thank you so so much!!!
Thanks, Madeleine! This is really helpful. I really need techniques like this. I am a teacher (and I love singing too), and I really need to learn to properly use my voice so that it will last for a long time. :) Thank you so much. I'll keep browsing your vids. You are a great teacher. Really!
Ridiculously helpful. I've been trying so hard to correct vocal issues that I've developed crazy unnatural habits like the "fat belly on the exhale and "tight belly" on the inhale. I don't even know how I've done it but it's totally bizarre and thankfully this video made me aware of my craziness!
I think, in addition to helping my singing, this could be my way out of a panic attack when I’m hyperventilating. What a brilliant way to teach natural breathing and simultaneously focusing on the breathing.
Hey Madeleine! I have got a main part (The Scarecrow in the Wizard Of Oz) and it is required that i sing a solo song (If I Only Had A Brain). I find that I'm struggling when it comes to singing a long part of the song. I've found this video super useful and I have also picked up some great tips from it! Thank you so much! I would definitely recommend you make a video on How To Move Around And Still Keep Your Singing Perfect because I have to move around a lot when I'm singing my song. Love you ♡
I really liked watching this video because you made it so casual that I felt like I was sitting there with you. It was definitely fun to watch, but I also learned a ton because you taught it in a very relaxed, awesome way.
Thank you so much for this video Madeleine! There are so much information out there about singing, and after watching lots of different methods I ended up feeling tough breathing. Because some people say you should breath through your nose, but I have hay fevers and when I try to breath through my nose, it's so difficult! I'm really glad to know that I don't have to be careful of how I breath anymore and just let it go. ;)
You just DRASTICALLY changed my voice with this one video!! THANK YOU!
DANG! Thanks Bennie!!! I'm glad this helped connect you to your breath! GO fourth and ROCK!!! ; )
Excellent video!
Video helped me as well
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Note to self: Get out of the way of the inhale.
The inhale - watch back of the throat, openness 5:15
Opening jaw and throat, relax exhale 7:50
Exhale and relax 10:10
Breathing pattern "maa" 11:00
In 14 minutes you fixed my number one issue I didnt know I had. Thank you so much.
You're a great teacher! Funny in a unique way and never boring. Thank you for this!
Yeah! Did you see her How to sing high vid? She looked really high herself...bad pun.
I seriously think you are one of the brightest people I have encountered.I have been trying to find courses all over and nothing really seemed to work, until I found you!The way you explain things with simplicity, intuition, intelligence and thoughtfulness is not only inspiring, but has actually changed my voice! THANK YOU for being there, and for understanding.. which is what makes the difference!
Valentina!! You're magical! Thank you so much for your kind words! They are very much appreciated! I can't wait to hear you sing!
My pleasure Madeleine...thank you so much for replying and will contact you soon...!xxx
Breath support is very Zen.
How do you control your breath? You don't.
Wise.
Matt C 👏🏾👏🏾 💯
Indeed. Singing is speaking at pitch. The key things about breathing : the in breath is part of the music (prepare to step onto the note to avoid stalling the breath), breathe in through the mouth (must faster intake), and always mentally think about the end of the phrase when you sing (subconsciously your breath is utilized to get you there). Beyond that just get out of your own way and Never listen to yourself.... By the time you hear it its been round the room 3 times; it's gone there's nothing. You can do except get anxoous. Just focus on what you can Co rrol: breath in, breathe out and speak at pitch with emotion and meaning.
I have asthma and pleurisy, but this really helped show me a way to breathe where it doesn't effect it as much. thank you!
I have a stutter and this also helps me to understand when to breathe in.
it's interesting how this can help even when you're not singing. thanks for sharing
I don't have asthma but i am really having troubles breathing and i don't know why :(
@@Amber-yn2hn I hope you can go get that checked because there are so many things that can cause problems with breathing (one of my medications affects my breathing sometimes, especially when I'm sleep-deprived). You may want to make sure your lungs are okay. Stress/anxiety can also affect breathing..
I hope it gets better soon! 💙
@@Amber-yn2hn are you singing in a dusty environment?
When I was young, I never learned how to breath when I sang. I heard artist and thought that they just sang without ever really breathing because I could never pick up the breathing on the radio. Now I have to learn how to breath since I strain myself to hit high notes and I sound like a dying chicken. Thanks for the vid!
THIS MAKES SO MUCH SENSE! It would always feel so unnatural when i would try and breath with my diaphragm, it's like i was getting less air. This is such a great way to explain it! Thankyou:) subbed x
Change your mind set. Instead of "taking" a breath...simply "allow a breath".
3:21 "I don't really know what this is called I stole it from my husband"
*HONEY?!? WHERE'S MY BOOGER SUCKER?!?!*
"Take what you know about breathing & put it over here for right now"
*takes what I know about breathing & puts it over there*
*passes out from lack of oxygen*
OH NO! DON'T Pass out!!! LOL!! (But please do rethink breathing while singing!) I hope this video helped you breathe again! : *
She didn't say 'Hold your breath' - This is your misunderstanding of what is being said
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A singer would know what she's talking about.
How rude and snobby can you guys be? She/he was just trying to make a joke. Maybe this person is a singer who happens to have something that none of you seem to have. A SENSE OF HUMOR. Or maybe it someone new to all this who has had the dream of singing their whole and wants to better themselves. And what do you even mean “only a singer would understand”? Other none singing humans can understand a simple sentence too. Plus even Madeline Harvey finds this funny, AND ITS HER VIDEO
definetely the best video ive watched so far on breathing for singers. When i watch all these videos of the voice or my idols singing. They never stop to breathe because theyve become accustomed to using the amount air that naturally enters their diaphram and lungs. Thank you.
thank YOU!!! tge description of open throat inhaling is perfect and spot on. I am literally DROWNING in air, there is so much going into my lungs. no pushing out the belly or back or sides! the air FALLS right into my lungs! been taking lessons for two years now....and this really opened up my eyes. And lungs! RokkittBass
Im a singersongwriterguitaristdrummer....had years of voice lessions videos too....this is the best info on breath control....thanks
Just ran into your lovely and helpful site. Thank you for the effort and knowledge. The vid called 'Easy way to develop great breath support (Apr 23, 2016) was SO HELPFUL! It took awhile to grasp what you were saying. I don't mean by that that you weren't clear. Actually, after a half-dozen tries, and listening four times, I finally realized that I can do something that I thought was 'wrong!' I can exhale until nearly the breaking point (full voiced) and just by relaxing, refill my lings for the next whoop!
I THOUGHT one had to take in a deep, full breath deliberately. And when singing, I would have to let it out to a comfortable point. Not so!
I am still working out my old pieces with new timing of the breathing. With experience, I see it become easier and even with a reflexive inhalation, I can add more or less volume of air as needed.
A very cool thing to teach. Probably sadly, people who have not tried some difficult pieces will give up too easily, but if such stick with it, the rewards increase the ease of inhalation by magnitudes.
We over complicate so many things when we hear words like diaphragm, breath support etc, but it really is just so simple ! Thanks a lot !
I have struggled with breathing for years. This is the first time that I feel like "I finally have it!!!". Thank you
this is CRAZY. totally just changed the way i breathe when i sing! so thankful for this video wowza!!
No one else started yawning during the first exercise? 😂
This is, hands down, the best vocal teacher I've ever found - anywhere. RUclips, in person, paid tutorials. She just explained breathing and helped me understand it for the first time ever. That was a very, very quick subscribe. Thank you Madeleine Harvey!
VERY helpful. I wear my self doubt in my throat. The relaxation realized by your letting go method has allowed me to discover the origin of my voice and thus just let it out... as easily as I let it in. A million thanks!
Paying attention to how I inhale was a great "aha" moment for me. Relax and let the body work. After reading many sites & watching countless videos, I finally understand breath support. I usually play the guitar when I sing. So, I get caught up thinking about my playing and not breathing but this way of thinking has made it very easy to understand and implement. Thank you very much!
Thanks Kevin! I'm really glad this helped! Breathing was extremely difficult for me too and it took me a long time to truly understand it. It's one of those automatic responses that we can easily forget about. For me, it really helped to think about ways that I could calm down and get out of the way of this natural process. Breathing is affected by our nervous system responses, so it makes total sense that when you're completely focused on your guitar playing that you breathing would be affected. I'm so glad this video helped bring you back to your body when you may need to relax and let the breath happen. Thank you for sharing!
very good teacher.
Thanks so much! Happy Singing!
I have watched so many singing tutorial videos re breath support, and I just want to say bravo! Your lesson completely clicked with me and my breathing today was effortless. You're so right, a lot of teaching content out there makes you hyper self conscious of your breathing which, for me, made breathing feel like lifting weights at the gym. I felt freedom at the end of this video and I look forward to continuing this practice. Thank you!
You know the breath exercises work when you fart doing the first one. AWESOME!
Matthew Ramos relatable
I always fart anyways 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nigga no
Matthew Ramos yeha your correct hahahaa ulul
So you make a silent fart?
Vocal Tip Request: how do I expand my middle range so that I can blend it more easily with falsetto?
Chuefeng Yang I don’t know any tips other than using your mask.. (nasal cavities I believe) but you don’t mix/blend your falsetto you can’t because it’s disconnected.. the proper term is head voice.. you use your head and chest voice in your nasal cavities and do some type of exercises to strengthen your mix.. I have heard of making yourself do a bratty childish sound saying “nay/nah” repeatedly and you feel the vibration somewhat under your nose.. sorry I rambled but yeah !
learn mixed voice!!! there's an exercise called the "nay" exercise that a lot of voice coaches talk about on youtube, I have a few videos on my own channel for learning mixed voice if madeline doesn't have one here! use this exercise and develop muscle memory and your voice will smooth together your transitions between registers all on its own! (Taking a look at her channel, I think Madeline's "how to erase your vocal break" would teach you!)
gently "sing" through a straw. Google Ingo Titze straw explanation
You must use your abdominal support. as you move from chest through middle range and into falsetto, you need to engage more and lower abs, also, use more air for top than chest...
This is the best explanation I have ever had on how to breathe while singing! Using this technique I don't get light headed anymore! Thank you!
9:15 "Attractive, right?" :D I love you, Madeleine...
Thank you so much for all the great lessons and for your loving personality.
God bless you!
THANK YOU! I’ve been asked to give voice lessons, and though I’ve been singing forever, I’ve never taught... so your videos are helping me put words and visual aid to the various concepts I’m trying to convey to the students. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Yay!! A fellow voice teacher! Thank you so much! I'm glad to contribute to the community! Thank you for joining the cause of uplifting others by empowering the use of voice.
i've just been binge watching these videos and now i'm gonna watch then as training everyday, i already see a difference in my vibrato!! you're a blessing!
🤩 all the years I was breathing the wrong way
While singing......this is really an eye opener... this trick really works....... thank God this video popped up......
This was great to watch!!!! Often times I forget to just let my body do what it does naturally. And I'm singing tomorrow too! So definitely gonna be using this technique of "getting out of the way"
+Chuefeng Yang Awesome! Break a leg!
oh myyyy u r soo funnyyy and very intelligent ..u told me to be what i really am ... i used to breathe the way i was taught but now u really made a difference by making me listen to my body and really observe what my natural breath is ..i mean thank you..,,i watched the whole ad and even clicked on the ads to help make u money ...and ofcource the "let go the stomach " was really helpful i used to tens my abs and strugggle getting more air ..but this "letting go " really made new space for more air ...oh my thanksssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Wow i have been watching so many video´s on this toppic en felt so confused! This really helps so much! Thank you 🙏
I've checked out a ton of singing how to videos but none of them brought this way of breathing up, rly good!
Instant results! So thankful I came across this video because I shudder at the thought of myself persevering (read: struggling) as I was beforehand! Thank you Madeleine.
When she said “Let Go.” I literally cried. It finally made sense to me.
She’s a really good instructor and the techniques work really good ! Such a life saver ❤️💯
really. really. really good insight! you deserve all the ad revenue you make from this video. very well done Madeleine.
Oooomg I wasn't actually expecting to learn anything new in this video but you sure did prove me wrong. I just wanted to thank you for blowing my mind and instantly improving my voice. Definitely subscribed.
The last point about no tension going in, no tension going out was absolutely golden. Fantastic advice - thank you for sharing!
hey madeleine, my granddaughter said my lullabys are boring. her tactful way of saying my singing is terrible hence finding your channel. your breathing exercise is outstanding.
Thank you for clearing up the mystery of the inhale. So simple yet has been so elusive. Really appreciate the advice. instant improvement.
Yeah while we were taught to breath diaphragmly and most of us didn’t know how to start that, why didn’t we just know that all we need to do is focus on the inhaling from the mouth, instead of struggling on where our breath should be landing?! THE SMARTEST WAY I’ve ever learnt. Thanks Madeleine
I’ve heard and felt an instant improvement with your help! You are the best vocal teacher I’ve found in RUclips! I’ve found so many instructors that encourage damaging habits. Thank you so much for your time and expertise!!
I am 71 and used to have great vocal and breath control. After several years of not "on purpose" singing, my voice atrophied. Then I got into Barbershop and the vocal techniques and all singing principles are really college-level. So, I'm in the throws of trying to rebuild my vocal skills. VERY SLOW PROGRESS, 13 years back into singing. My range has lowered and my highest note that I can sustain is about the Ab 4. I can sing a Bb 4 and sometimes up to a C or D, but cannot sustain that Bb 4 for very long. I like having these lessons to target certain issues.
It is wonderful, it so easy i got it thank you very much Madeleine
thanks so much madeleine,you are a life saver ,happy new year !!!
I kinda can do this but i feel like there is not enough air and if i had to do this more than 3 times i would feel dizzy. I feel as if I don't take full breath
Hi, Madeleine, once again thank for your classes. I've been singing and playing early music for years and always search for possibly precious information. Well, quite often singing teaching and daily practice breathing turn both to paranoya or esoterism and your class point departure is clear and wise about how natural breathing is (and should be...). Thank you
I tried it and I didn't think that it would change anything but OMG it totally worked, it was so much easier to sing and hit higher notes thank you so much💖
You are so good at explaining everything and I feel super relaxed throughout your videos! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge with us!!
Thank you so much!!
As she said “get out of the way”, my mom tapped me on the shoulder and I took out my headphones and said “what do you want?” And she responded with “get out of my way” LKSODKSKFKLALS
Thank you. I've been a professional singer for 40 years and I found this very very helpful thank you
I'm skeptical of learning vocal technique via RUclips, but this fixed my weird breathing habits (picked up from a variety of well-intentioned, but confusing voice teachers) instantly! This makes so much sense! I feel supported, it's natural, and I'm not trying to hack my already reflexive breathing process. Thanks so much!
You're such an Awesome Teacher. THANKS!
Wow! This is the first time I have been able to understand how to do this! I am so excited. So very thrilled! Thank you so much for the effort you put in to your teaching.
Wow, it all suddenly seems a lot clearer. Breathing (in singing) is something I've been really confused about, so I'm glad this method works very well for me.
I'm using this and am getting myself out of the "stopped diaphragm" problem. THANKS, Young'un!
That was a great video. If I told you the gymnastics my first college vocal professor put me through, you would cry. He had me leaning over a chair to feel my back expanding as I breath in, among other things! I was so confused!
I’m in disbelief. Thank you!!! You helped so much!
I love this!!! I tell people they need to engage their “duck belly” and think opposite of some modern women’s normal goal. This is going to change my life and I’m forever going to tell people to breathe like a fish with their duck belly. Thank you for sharing. You’re a great teacher. 🙏💜💯
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"No silly, I just let go..."
*constipated fart*
You are so fun to watch!!!! Super helpful!
I have an audition in a few days, and I was really nervous. I'm not usually a confident person, but after discovering this channel, I feel so ready for this! Thanks for your help! I also need a vocal coach because I've never had one, so if possible, can you please help me out? If yes, I'll send you a video of me singing. Thanks!♡
You're doing so great by impacting knowledge to people's live, what a great job👍❤
I could literally cry 😭 This helped me soooooooo much! I love you ❤️
I applied what you taught just now and it instantly worked for me! Amazing! Thanks so much!
Haha as soon as you said dont breathe in.. I was breathing in. But NOW I get it now. I'm usually very observant in how singers sing..
I now understand it more. I did hear about trying to breathe and release from stomach but you are right. That doesn't help cause its shorter in breath. But thank you for this video. This is really really helpful and helps me understand more when I sing.
I had learnt this breathing technique before but I somehow always found it difficult to execute while singing. You showed me how simple it really is. Thank you so much for this!
I am not a trained singer & have been struggling with my breath control. This video helped me so much. Thank you ! 😊
Just wow! Love your way of explaining! And thank you so much for that video!! You actually explained how to do this, which no one does unfortunately. For someone who has no experience whatsoever with singing and wanna start, this is a lifesaver, thanks!
This was the most helpful in me developing my breathing technique and relaxing and letting go the tension I’m feeling when I’m singing higher or controlling my vibrato, which happens naturally for me but I find I’ve been short of breath which makes it more strained, so thank you!
I think i just learned more about breathing in these 14 minutes, then in 2 years of breathing practice (because of asthma) i can breath without my shoulders now
Thanks :3
woooaaahhh... the sensation I feel in my throat is like a looooong Amory hallway with cold are flowing through it. It's so relaxing and one of the most normal and natural things I've ever felt. thank you!!!!
empty hallway***
Thanks Madeleine for your brilliant contribution to vocal development! I’m happy I found you on my singing journey!!!
I swear I learn something in every video, she's so helpful!
For long time have been really trying to work this out but......
Although it sounded simple but it was wrenching for me...
But the way you demonstrated it wow....eureka! I actually kinda felt it for the first time.
I am really grateful to you for your efforts and quality content.
Lastly kudos to you....
And yes Keep posting such videos i am loving it👌
You really helped me alot ! I'm a frontman in a metal band but i had this problem how to breathe ... your vid helped a lottt!! so thankss!
Thank you Madeleine. As a saxophonist and now singer I have always struggled with breath support. The "expanding diaphragm" inhale has always felt forced to me. Your open throat presentation was a great "ah ha". Placing the emphasis on the first step not the second; as so many others have. Much more natural. Joyful might actually be a more appropriate term.
This is an extremely helpful video, thank you sooo much !
It made me realize that my breathing technique was the complete opposite of what I should actually do !
You are an unbelievable teacher, and youtuber! Genuinely just fantastic, thank you so much
so useful and I'm thankful that you know what the problem is because I'm putting a lot of tension in my belly that if I breath out my chest hurt, the only problem now is I can,t support high notes, maybe you have a video with that, that I can watch.
Okay this is definitely answering my question from the last video. Thank you, I think I missed this crucial information when I took lessons in the past. You are helping me to sing without tightening up in the wrong places both mentally and physically. ❤💜💙💛😘Thank you so so much!!!
you are amazing! thank you so so much
Thank you, my voice teacher years ago never explained *why* I needed to relax the jaw. The visual aid gave me the clue.
I think for neutral larynx
Madeleine Thank you so much!
I am blessed to know you here.
I love singing again Its help a lot for me.
Thanks, Madeleine! This is really helpful. I really need techniques like this. I am a teacher (and I love singing too), and I really need to learn to properly use my voice so that it will last for a long time. :) Thank you so much. I'll keep browsing your vids. You are a great teacher. Really!
I'm from the Philippines, by the way. Salamat! That means thank you. :)
Ridiculously helpful. I've been trying so hard to correct vocal issues that I've developed crazy unnatural habits like the "fat belly on the exhale and "tight belly" on the inhale. I don't even know how I've done it but it's totally bizarre and thankfully this video made me aware of my craziness!
Thank you, Madeleine. This has cleared up an issue I've been having where I push on inhale. You made it very clear.
This was more enlightening than I expected!! Such a simple, new perspective. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing!
This was just like magic. Really a drastic good change in my breathing
Best Voice teacher ever! I find your visuals and description of the entire process very helpful. Thank you!
how are you man of God
me from Africa
This helps SO much. I'm going into 8th grade honor choir and I really need to know this ... THANKS!!!
I think, in addition to helping my singing, this could be my way out of a panic attack when I’m hyperventilating. What a brilliant way to teach natural breathing and simultaneously focusing on the breathing.
Hey Madeleine! I have got a main part (The Scarecrow in the Wizard Of Oz) and it is required that i sing a solo song (If I Only Had A Brain). I find that I'm struggling when it comes to singing a long part of the song. I've found this video super useful and I have also picked up some great tips from it! Thank you so much! I would definitely recommend you make a video on How To Move Around And Still Keep Your Singing Perfect because I have to move around a lot when I'm singing my song. Love you ♡
wow literally solved all my anxiety and breathing problems thanks for this
I really liked watching this video because you made it so casual that I felt like I was sitting there with you. It was definitely fun to watch, but I also learned a ton because you taught it in a very relaxed, awesome way.
Thank you so much for this video Madeleine! There are so much information out there about singing, and after watching lots of different methods I ended up feeling tough breathing. Because some people say you should breath through your nose, but I have hay fevers and when I try to breath through my nose, it's so difficult! I'm really glad to know that I don't have to be careful of how I breath anymore and just let it go. ;)
This really got me out of my head when it comes to breathing, big thanks!