You take your breath. You attempt to let your melody escape through the air only to find it’s no longer the melody you hoped for. Time and time again, vocalists take breaks.
It’s normal.
Are you struggling to get your voice back? Are you new to the game and feeling unsuccessful? I promise you’re not alone. Don’t worry. You can sing your whole life and still fall off your game. I know I have. Dormant phases are normal. Vocal breaks are HEALTHY!
Whether you’re dealing with slim access to gigs and open mics or just got slammed with life priorities, it’s never too late to start practicing again. I was in the same boat as a college student. Just like so many other students, the pandemic changed my whole world. We got kicked off campus. Then they forced us back into our homes and said “Here’s zoom class.” I was NOT a fan.
It was awful at first, but I realized I had more free time than ever. I missed singing everyday and used my free-time to start practicing again. I was blown away when I realized my voice was shot. I DID NOT have it like I used to.
With time, patience, and effort the voice can be made whole again. So here I am sharing my journey back to my prime with you. Why? If you’re here, you want your voice back or need start up guidance.
When beginning again, or beginning for the first time, there are so many things that get you going towards your goals as a vocalist.
- You start treating singing as a sport.
- You build your own vocal technique and strategy list.
- You get the basics and finally find your unique sound.
Following the sequence (and by that I mean blog posts) will send you on a guided journey to vocal success. Each post will give you a week to absorb and practice with the advice, preparing you for the next step each week. Everything will make so much sense, but my advice is to treat it like a math class. Every concept and piece of guidance builds on the other so do yourself a favor: take your time and don’t skip ahead.
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