THE VOICE CONNECTION
SOUND OFF

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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Adding grit and growl...

Allright, I've tried everything. I practice the power push. I'm gaining great control over my larynx postioning for comfortability, and I'm keeping my ribs expanded. I'm also trying to force the abrasive texture up into the soft palate. I either keep feeling it in my throat or I feel a lot of tension in my head (dizziness and face-turning red syndrome) when I try to achieve this abrasive tone. Are there any more tips you can give me (maybe a visiualization or something) that will help me achieve my healthy screms? I'm a pretty quick learner, but I've also been bested by a grilled cheese sandwich so please be patient. Thanx a bundle.

Re: Adding grit and growl...

yes a bunch more, but we'll have to do it in a private lesson or you'll have to wait because I am working on a new project dedeicated entirely to that subject ;)

JV