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Welcome to The Voice Connection Sound Off; a forum for users of books like Raise Your Voice, Melody to Madness, The Ultimate Breathing Workout, and Unleash Your Creative Mindset, as well as a place for Vendera Vocal Academy members to interact.

This message board was created so that singers could come together and "sound off" to help support each other during vocal development and the creative process of unleashing the creative spark that occurs when writing and producing music. Currently, myself and vocal coaches Ben Valen, Ray West, and Ryan Wall are here to respond periodicially to your questions, with new vocal coaches coming soon. But, feel free to help each other too:)

This board is here for you to ask questions about my and my fellow coach's books, videos, and MP3 programs, as well as offer others help with our vocal techniques. You may also post videos of yourself and your band to share your music and ask for critiques.

Please refrain from negative comments, profanities, spamming, and inappropriate criticisms of vocal methodologies, vocal coaches, and singers. All negative posts will be deleted and subject to banning without question. I will not respond to negative posts, because, as Mark Twain once said, “Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” With that said, positive criticism is welcome because that is how you'll grow as a singer during the training process.


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Re: From vocalizing to singing songs?

Steve
Thanks for the tips guys! I'm getting more comfortable with the exercises (especially Transcending Tone, which always seemed impossible).

I've heard that you want to use less air when singing high notes. The other day I hit an Eb5 and had some trouble sustaining it. The note lasts for a second or two, but I can't keep the cords connected. What should I do?

Thanks,

Steve



Practice, Practice, Practice!!

Jut keep singing, you'll get it. I actually separate the two. I do my training, and then I sing songs. When i am singing, I try not to think too much and just let it flow. You'll get the coordination together, and if you mess up, just keep going. Pick a song and find the points where you are weak in the song and work on those areas.


Tim

Re: From vocalizing to singing songs?

Skullsplitter
Steve
Thanks for the tips guys! I'm getting more comfortable with the exercises (especially Transcending Tone, which always seemed impossible).

I've heard that you want to use less air when singing high notes. The other day I hit an Eb5 and had some trouble sustaining it. The note lasts for a second or two, but I can't keep the cords connected. What should I do?

Thanks,

Steve



Practice, Practice, Practice!!

Jut keep singing, you'll get it. I actually separate the two. I do my training, and then I sing songs. When i am singing, I try not to think too much and just let it flow. You'll get the coordination together, and if you mess up, just keep going. Pick a song and find the points where you are weak in the song and work on those areas.


Tim
This is great advice Tim. Thanks!