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These are 4 of the most common mistakes I see beginning singers make. While every voice is unique, the things we struggle with when first learning to sing are pretty common.

Mistake 1: Barely opening your mouth

Just telling you to open your mouth more is easier said than done. So try this, the next time you’re working on a song. First, sing in front of a mirror so you can see how open your mouth is. Chances are, you think you’re dropping your jaw, and you’re not really dropping it all that much.

Second, remove the lyrics of the song you’re singing, and sing the melody on a syllable. Ideally, choose a syllable with a nice tall vowel like AH or UH. Then when you put the lyrics back on, you’re used to singing with a little more opening.

Mistake 2: Singing at only one volume

Some beginning singers are always loud, especially when they’re trying to sing higher [demonstrate]. Most beginning singers I work with tend to be quiet; either because they naturally have a softer voice, or because they’re nervous and concerned about cracking if they sing loudly. Both types of singers need some variety in their practice.

If you’re a loud singer, try incorporating more head voice or falsetto exercises. Instead of singing a vocal warmup on AH, try singing on OO or OH. If you’re a quiet singer, start your warmup with more speaking-voice exercises, like GO/Oh no. Try wider vowels EY and A, and consider some bratty sounds to help you find that strength without just yelling.

Mistake 3: Doing hours of warmups

Warmups and vocal exercises are great; in fact, I think they’re crucial to vocal development. But you can’t do exercises alone and expect to become a great singer. You need to sing actual songs! Aim to spend at least half of your singing practice on songs, so you can apply the technique you’re establishing in that warmup, and work on other skills like stylization, phrasing and storytelling.

Mistake 4: Being overly critical

It breaks my heart to hear how many people don’t like their own voices. I promise, I’ve been there, too. I’ve been frustrated with my voice, disappointed when I can’t do what comes easily to other singers, and unwilling to listen to a recording of myself singing. We are our own worst critic.
I challenge you to identify at least one thing you like about your voice. If you record a practice session, compliment yourself on at least one thing you did well. It’s good to be aware of our weaknesses so we can work on them; but all too often, we focus on weaknesses and never celebrate our progress or feel proud of our strengths. I promise you’ll make better progress when you’re balancing that critical feedback with positive comments and self-encouragement.

0:00 – Intro
0:31 – Mistake 1
1:29 – Mistake 2
2:40 – Mistake 3
3:07 – Mistake 4
3:57 – Outro

5 Easy Tips on How to Find Your Singing Voice – https://youtu.be/vE6Lns2f9oY
Daily Exercises for Great Singing – https://youtu.be/LbL-xmTAswg
Avoid These Singing MISTAKES – https://youtu.be/kugobqj9Gt0
5 Minute Vocal Warm Up Exercises – https://youtu.be/4Qkr0REH_Fk
Beginner ALTO Vocal Exercises – Easy 10 minute warmup – https://youtu.be/4Qkr0REH_Fk

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