Q & A With Rae

http://www.facebook.com/people/Energy-Shift/100002333709231 Energy Shift

Hi Rae, really looking forward to the next q & a session, your videos series is helping me so much so far, and you’ve helped me form the belief that I actually can sing! Thanks again Rae xx

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You’re most welcome Energy Shift! I’m looking forward to seeing you at the class! Rae xx

Candita

Will be looking forward to the class

Tarkus1975

How can i register? I want to join too
Last time i joined i learned a lot so i would like to join again
Can anyone tell me how?

Tarkus1975

Ive registered so iam looking forward to this class too, hopefully i will be in time hehehe
Iam from the Netherlands so have to make it a nightshift to tune in

SC

Dear Rae,

At 70, I’m noticing that there is increasing “vocal fry”–I think that’s the term. I try to keep my throat wide to reduce this but am wondering if this is “old lady’s voice” taking over. I do warm ups until I think I have this aberration tamed before working on my pieces. Speaking voice remains firm.
What vocal techniques and practices do singers like Tony Bennett (80s), George Beverley Shea (90s), maintain to keep their voice strong?
Another question: Is there any substance to the claim that Andean singers have such a wide range even as young teens because of the lower oxygen at high altitudes? This increases lung capacity, but why would it affect singing ability? Other Peruvian young singers have sounded like Yma Sumac (3 1/2 octaves firm — the 5 octave was a myth. See biography by Nicholas E. Limansky).

With appreciation for all your work and effort,
Heart hugS.

Susan7871

Dear Rae,

My question is about vibrato. I’m wondering, do you have any exercises to help develop it? Or is it purely the result of good technique? I aim to keep a clear, tense-free throat but sometimes struggle to get a smooth, even vibrato. Sometimes I feel as though my vibrato is too slow or wide and uneven. I would massively appreciate any advice, and thank you so much for your generosity in giving these opportunities if we need help!

Thanks again

Vicky

Hi Rae,
My question is how can we know if we put enough air when we sing (to do vibrato and make the sound longer)? I received feedback that my voice was lack of air, so I purposely give out more air, but it still sounds the same and I feel like out of breath really quicky.

Videohere

I see it was cancelled. Please let me know when the revised date. Really looking forward to this.

Jackie

Hi Rae, I am looking forward to the Oct class. We were not able to attend your Sept 21 class for my father in law is visiting with us from the Philippines. I am the mom of aspiring singer and songwriter Ria and we truly love your site. I assist Ria with the tips you give so we work on her voice together,. Thanks so much for your help. Through your tips, Ria has improved her voice so much and she hopes to pass her auditions last Sept. 20th for Canada’s Got Talent. She is 14 yrs old and has been writing songs all by herself. I think she is awesome.

Naomi Way

If I got my tonsils removed does that mean I’m not able to do the same stuff as someone who still has them?

Lunamusa08

Hi Rae . I just wanted to ask you about something . I think I have a strain in my voice when I sing the long notes . How do I fix it?

Cmmast86

I sound very nasally most of the time even when, I think, I breathe correctly. Even when I sing from my diaphram, it still sounds nasally. How can I fix this? (I’m a beginner but I’ve sang with a lot of church choirs in church.)

Laura Handziuk

Hello Rae,
I have been working with a new singing teacher and as sometimes practicing outside of my lessons on my lessons I can feel some strains or an unused muscle sometimes when i am doing the song. The Levels he has given me is between Levels 7-15. What are some excerises i could try to straighten out that unused muscle or the breaks and strains that i have in my throut. My Other Question is what are some different breathing excerises i could try to have the breath strengthen even harder for singing? Laura Handziuk

Stephany

Hello Rae,
First of all, thank you so much for your free introductory course. It’s been really helpful. I still have some trouble though. I noticed a lot of people have trouble singing with power on their high notes and some people have trouble with power on their low notes. I on the other hand have trouble with power on my mid notes. My voice tends to creak/break/split when I try to go from soft to loud, but just on those mid notes. Is this a common problem or am I just a freak? Either way, can you explain to me why this is happening and how I can fix it please? Thank you so much.

http://www.SingingSolutions.com Rae Henry

Hi SC! Thanks for your very interesting questions! Firstly, singers like Tony & George have been singing for many, many years and have their technique down pat. They also maintain there vocal fitness by practicing every day. As the saying goes “Use it or lose it”! My point is, there is going to be a transitional period for you when you’re both training AND strengthening your vocal muscles as WELL as developing healthy and supportive vocal technique. All of these factors play a major role in the sound that you produce. My recommendation to you would be to keep practicing every day using a whole range of exercises that will work on healthy vocal technique and vocal strength and stamina.
With regard to your question about the Andean singers, I must admit that it’s the first time I’ve ever been asked that question. Without having done my research, I’ll be very general in my answer to you…Firstly, the sound that you produce has a LOT to do with the compression of the vocal cords AND the breath pressure ‘behind’ them. Being able to control that airflow is paramount. Fortunately for the Andean singers, they perhaps have a little more air at their disposal due to the benefits of their geographic location. I also want to go on by saying that a singer’s vocal tone and timbre is commonly determined by their native tongue – the way they pronounce their consonants and vowels and the general timbre of the language that they speak. For example, the Italians have a very rich, warm tone (of course, I am SERIOUSLY generalizing here) which matches the richness and roundness of the Italian language. Asian singer’s tend to have very sharp, crisp and an almost nasal quality to their sound and as their language is spoken using mostly the pharyngeal resonator, this is also a match. I’m certain that Andean singers are greatly affected by the natural timbre of their native language and dialect also. We all are…In fact, your singing voice should be very similar in timbre to your speaking voice – if not, it is often referred to as ‘manufactured’ tone in that you’re distorting the natural timbre through altering the natural placement and function of your vocal apparatus. Ooooh, I’ve explained all of this in such general terms. Please take only the skeletal ideas and as I mentioned earlier, more research is required! Phew – hope this was helpful. Rae xx

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Hi Susan! Thanks for your question. There is a lesson on vibrato in the ‘TEV Program’. It includes techniques and exercises that will help you develop an even and natural vibrato. Vibrato isn’t necessarily a reault of good technique because there are many singers whose technique is not quite developed, who have beautiful vibrato. However, it DOES come more easily and more ‘naturally’ when you develop areas such as breath flow, support, control and clarity of tone. If you’re finding that your vibrato is wide or slow, it can often be the case that you’re manufacturing the vibrato by placing weight on the tone or attempting to ‘make’ the vibrato happen by using your tummy muscles. Now, there are always going to be debates on the best way to produce/induce vibrato but I feel that the whole ‘tensing and releasing’ of the abs to produce vibrato, can often get in the way of your breathing technique so it’s not one that I recommend.To me, the most natural way of producing vibrato comes from proper cord closure, pharyngeal space and the right amount of breath pressure. When the sound is able to resonate freely and the cords are adducted (closed) properly, the sound wave is more likely to be even, causing vibrato to occur. There’s alot on this topic…I’ll put it on the ‘list of things to include’ in the next ‘Q & A With Rae’ session! Rae xx

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Hi Vicky, thanks for your message! Firstly, you may want to take a look at the question/answer below (Susan7871). This will shed some light for you. Secondly, I would try to avoid using excess breath/air as you sing because it can trigger a whole bunch of other issues. Please assess whether the feedback you have received was from a reliable source. Are they a voice specialist? Make sure that whoever gives you information about singing and technique is qualified to do so. Otherwise, say ‘Thank you’ and get a second or third opinion. Rae xx

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Oh, that’s fantastic Jackie! I wish you and Ria all the very best of everything and I too look forward to seeing you at the October class! Rae xx

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Hi Naomi! Having your tonsils removed should not affect your voice in any negative way. In fact, you’ll probably feel more of a sense of ‘openness’ in your pharynx because I’m assuming that your tonsils have been either swollen or infected which of course, reduces the space and elasticity in your throat. I believe you’ll be fine, Naomi. However, be sure to tell your doctor that you are a singer and make sure they’re extra gentle/careful during your operation. Rae xx

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Hi Luna! Based on the information you’ve provided, I would say that you’re probably allowing your chest to collapse as you exhale/sing. As a result, your posture is probably being compromised and you are therefor being forced to push the sound out from your throat (explained in general terms). This is really common and actually, quite easily fixed with practice. Make sure that your chest remains buoyant when you’re singing – don’t let it collapse. Keep training with the ’5 Seconds exercise’ and on the exhalation, monitor your posture carefully. Also, be sure that you’re not letting all the air out at the beginning of the phrase and keep working on your cord closure – very important. Hope this was helpful! Rae x

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Hi ‘Cm’! Firstly, singing nasally has nothing to do with your breath, it’s more of a placement issue. Having said that, please maintain your healthy breathing habits and improve on them constantly. Nasal singing is often the result of tension in the throat/tongue and soft-palate and an over-focusing of the tone into the nasal/sinus cavities. Start by visualizing the sound as being lower in your body and ‘sit down’ on the sound a bit more, rather than trying to drive it out from the front of your face. Opening the throat can help relieve tension in the throat, tongue and soft palate too. You could also try singing through your bottom teeth (sounds funny, I know!). When you sing, imagine the sound coming out through your bottom jaw – make sure you don’t lock your jaw though…Very difficult to explain without demonstration :/ However, I’ll ad the to the ‘list of things to include’ at the October ‘Q & A With Rae’ session. Rae xx

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Hi Laura! Thanks for your questions! You ma want to watch the September ‘Q & A With Rae’ session as I provided an exercise in there that will help with breaks and throat strain. In the meantime, try to resist making big, loud or heavy sounds in the lower registers ie chest/lower mix. Also, have you been doing the exercises on ‘Breaks’ in the TEV Program? There is also a lesson on ‘Releasing Tension’ so I recommend you revisit those exercises and place all your focus on this area. On that note, when you practice, do you practice via a plan? The article that was included in the Singing Solutions Newsletter Issue #1, takes you through a detailed example of how to get the best out of your practice sessions. I have a feeling this will make a big difference for you. On the topic of breath, from what I have seen with your singing, your breathing is not entirely responsible for the strength of your sound. The fact that the tone is still breathy alerts me to the idea that your cord closure still needs work. Remember to keep your ribs extended and to use your abs to control the recoil of your diaphragm. How’s your posture when you sing? Are you focusing the sound into the resonators or are you trying to reach those higher notes using your neck and throat muscles? These are some of the questions you could ask yourself, as the answers will provide more clarity on the areas you could continue to work on. All the very best to you, sweetie. Rae xx

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Thanks for your question Stephany! First of all, it’s really common for the middle register of the voice – also known as the mix voice – to be weak, because it’s an area that is not given as much attention as it could be given. We’re often hearing people refer to the ‘chest voice’ and the ‘head voice’ but not a lot of singers are aware that there is a resonator between the two which acts a bridge or ‘blending gateway’. We often try to sing from chest to head with OUT going across this bridge (mix voice) and that’s where we run into trouble, so to speak. This is such a big topic that it’s almost impossible to give you anything of value without demonstrating for you on how to get this blend happening. However, I’ll try to include it at the next ‘Q & A With Rae’ session. In the meantime, take a look at an article I wrote on vocal breaks, by visiting the blog (see menu at the top of the page). With regard to going from soft to loud on those middle notes, I want to ask you a few questions:
1) Are your cords adducted (closed properly)? ie do you have a clear sound withOUT tension or strain in your throat or neck areas?
2) Is you tone breathy and do you find that you run out of air very quickly?
3) Are you using MORE air when you try to sing louder? If so, that can cause the cords to ‘blow apart’ creating a breathy tone or a ‘break/split/creak’ in the voice which interrupts the consistency of the tone.
4) Are you trying to sing louder than your voice is strong enough to produce?
5) Are you feeling an increase in the pressure at the front of your face or are you feeling it in your throat?

Perhaps you could send me an email and we’ll look into it further! rae@singingsolutions.com Rae xx

Dreamx Killjoy

Hey Rae! I’m totally new with all these singing stuff, and I have A LOT of questions to ask you, I have a very thin voice which it sounds so sweet but cracks a lot , and I have asthma which it makes me lose my breath after 15 minutes of practicing , how can i fix these two problems? one more thing, how would i know if i had the real talent to sing?

Kathy

One of my problems is related to Stephany’s regarding mid range. Singing in that area seems to cause tension, and then if the music proceeds on to a “break” note and then to a high note, I’m doomed! Any suggestions?

Kaitlyn

I’ve never took any lessons where do I start?

Linda

Hello Rae, Like Dreamx I have a problem with a bit of asthma. Any suggestions on how to have more breath available? Thank you!

loaa

hello Rae !! theresa question i wanna ask .. how do i know that i have a talent to sing ! and what must i do to achieve singing !! i tried singing many times but i have doubt in my voice … i wish you can hear it to tell me if i can sing or not !! and i really want to achieve singing so i did some practice on my vocal doing humming and ma ma but when i sing in lower note i feel comfortable but when i move up to high note i feel like iam streching my voice and my voice come out like soooo thin .. so can you help me with this ! can i send you a record of my voice to hear it ! if you agrree i’ll really appreciate it from you because it really means alot to me ! Thank you Rae!!

Xxcheckered Starxx

How can you tell the difference between a vibrato and poor voice control?
What are the most important things when performing a song from a musical?
Thank you! x

Jackie

Hi Rae, my daughter and I are so excited to join your online class later today. I have a question: is it true that we should not drink milk or take any form of dairy before a performance as it ruins our voice? Do you also have a tip as to what we should do before a performance? Thank you as always, Rae!

kamara

Hey rae i have service on wed. around that same time.
isn’t there a session on like mon, tue or even on Sundays?
i would really like to be a part of these sessions!

Scregier

Dear Rae,
Two questions:
1) My wonderful accompanist has moved 1800 miles away. An accompanist with a guitar has offered to help me perform for a public meeting in 2 weeks’ time. He is not accustomed to accompanying and can only play simple chords (no augmented or diminished chords). I think this means that I’m going to be pretty much a Capella. I’ve picked out some simpler songs (folk, gospel). Can you suggest a way around the “simplicity” of a guitar when I’m used to having my wonderful accompanist back me up with everything he has and more on keyboard? I’m feeling rather “nekked” without the richness of the former accompanist on the keyboard.

2) There is a high note humming technique which singers can rarely accomplish but is used to maintain the longevity of the voice. For Yma Sumac, it maintained her high range decades past what is considered normal. It is used by lighter, high voiced sopranos to float and project high notes without pressure. Mezzo Emma Calve (1858-1942) learned the technique from one of the last castrato singers, Domenico Mustapha. Others who used it were soprano Lily Pons (1898-1976), Ellen Beach Yaw (1869-1947) who often “mewled” her F, G and A flat, and Margarethe Siems (1897-1952) .French soprano Mado Robin used to hum up to a sustained G above high C. Calve was unable to teach it to any of her pupils despite close supervision. Can you demonstrate this technique or tell how it is done or recommend a recording on where in the recording I can clearly hear it in operation?Thank you.Getting butterflies in Canada[Sharon Cregier]

Dana Tomasino

Dear Rae, I have a naturally soft, “rounded” voice, which does not “penetrate” the sound of musical accompaniment so easily so as to carry over an orchestra, band, piano, etc. I have friends whose voices simply seem to carry and be heard naturally, with virtually no effort. What is the best way to improve my projection through resonance so as not to have to “try” to sing “loudly”? Thanks very much! Dana

Yonatan Suhartono

Good Afternoon mis.
I’m happy can see you again. and great idea with a new class with you in internet.
But I’m sory, because I’ve a deadline in my office.
I always learn and see a new information how to be a good singer and choir from Sing Solution.
Thank You very much.
I hope can see and talk with you any time.

Best Regards,Yonatan Suhartono

Aaron Nitido

Hello Rae,
My vocal technique has greatly improved by watching your videos and reading your lessons. I am a 16 year old boy and I happened to receive a role in the school musical which requires a great amount of singing and I’m in the chamber choir as well. Unfortunately, my voice is dying. My whole entire range has gone and I don’t know how to fix this. Next Friday I am singing when you believe by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey but my voice is not fully capable of the song as it was before. I can usually hit all of the notes but in the past week or two i have been experiencing a raspy tone when i sing high in my full voice. My voice is also not coordinating with my falsetto/head voice. I need both of these back because I am a tenor 1 and I rely on both of these. How can I retrieve my range again? What can I do to allow my voice to return? I hope that I will be able to fix this on time.
Sincerely,
Aaron

Raj

Hello Rae,
Your videos are so detailed and really helpful! I have this problem which is a big deal to me.
My nostrils move in and out when i sing. Why? Please help me because it looks a really funny when i sing and my
nostrils move. I would really like to look as normal as possible when i
sing. This doesn’t happen when i talk. People think i sing through my
nose but i don’t. I can sing even with my nose closed in between my
fingers. PLZ HELP ME Rae!

Sincerely,
Raj

Raj

Hello Rae,
Your videos are so detailed and really helpful! I have this problem which is a big deal to me.
My nostrils move in and out when i sing. Why? Please help me because it looks really funny when i sing and my nostrils move. It looks really wierd and crazy. I would really like to look as normal as possible when i sing. This doesn’t happen when i talk. People think i sing through my nose but i don’t. I can sing even with my nose closed in between my fingers. PLZ HELP ME Rae!

Sincerely,
Raj

skb

Rae, is there an “old” vs “new” system of teaching
singing?

I notice that the old way is so wide-mouth (bass?)
vs a more stream-lined, 0-shaped lips, elongated jaw,
tighter, easier to control air….o sort of mouth, jaw, throat
deal (small-mouth bass?)

For instance, Jackie Evancho sounds FABULOSO but
she isn’t looking at all like Leontyne Price who could swallow
a doghouse.

My vocal coach has me really open up and that’s fine
but I am getting frustrated that it makes me sound course.

Help!

Sabra505

YOU NEED TO REST!

No talking! Whisper. Rest.

Or you might well be in trouble!

http://www.SingingSolutions.com Rae Henry

Hi Aaron! It sound to me like you are experiencing vocal fatigue. The raspiness and lack of general co-ordination PLUS the sudden decline of your vocal execution skills, points in that direction – vocal fatigue. Over-use in conjunction with a lack of technical reinforcement and/or development is the perfect recipe for vocal fatigue. I would suggest that because you don’t seem to have a choice as to whether you perform or not, that you rest your voice as much as possible. When you rehearse, sing 1/4 voice ie use the voice gently enough that you are producing a clear, easy yet low-volume sound. If you can ‘mark’ the role or performance you’re rehearsing, all the better for your vocal health, stamina and longevity. I would not recommend whispering to ‘save voice’ because this is possibly more damaging than singing full voice. Whispering forces the cords to stay open which not only dries the cords out, but also causes the cords and surrounding muscles to fatigue and become swollen and red – which means it will only aggravate your current vocal condition. Genlte exercises such as humming and sirening on the NG sound can coax your voice gently back into good health. In order to keep your voice ‘in form’ for your performance, I would rehearse gently – ‘marking’ the song/repertoire, do your daily humming and sirening exercises and speak quietly but CLEARLY (no whispering). I wish you all the very best with your performance, Aaron. Let me know how it goes for you. Rae xx

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Hi skb! Thanks so much for your feedback and support of your fellow member, Aaron!. However, perhaps you might like to read my reply to Aaron above as there are some important facts about whispering I know, it seems obvious that to whisper is to protect the voice. I should know, I used to do it all the time when I was a beginner…However, it turns out it’s not as healthy or ‘voice-saving’ as most of us assume. Please don’t let my counter-comment deter you from posting here and offering advice and support. That’s what we’re ALL here for! Rae xx

moonlightsinger

hey rae
If i can sing most of the notes on either side of the scale should I strive for the rest or settle as is? My chorus teacher says that my scales are fine and if i strive for the rest i will forget the rest of the notes! help please!!!!

vanilla

Good evening rae! i really need help on getting used to singing with my diapraghm and not with my troat..ican feel a bit of tightness especially when i have to hit the high notes…do you have excersices or warm-ups to leave that bad habbit!? please &thank you!!

Shy Person

Good day, Rae.
Your comparative study of online singing programs notes that many do not encourage personal communication with the listed instructor. The communication ideally includes personal feedback via video conferencing. 1. Can you specify if your program includes personal coaching of a student through one-on-one sessions, exclusive of any others joining? . 2. And what would be the allotted time and 3. additional cost of this service? 4. What would be the video conferencing program preferred? (Some can be echo-y, or there is a time-delay, and one program I’ve tried to work with, seems to drop one camera or the other during a two way conference). 5. Or, are members of the program constrained to work with you through shared online classes and forums?Shy person

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Hi Shy Person! I’ll be sending out an email in the next week or so that will enable you to get the details of what will be on offer in terms of feedback between myself and singers who are studying the new program. Rae xx

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Hi moonlightsinger! My advice to you would be to continue to work on your range extension. I’m not sure what your chorus teacher is referring to when he/she says that you will ‘forget the rest of the notes’ if you do this but I can guarantee you that this is not the kind of advice you should be taking to heart. No offence intended towards your chorus teacher of course, but it seems to me that, based on the information you’ve provided, they’re not an experienced Singing Instructor. NEVER settle for ‘as is’. There is ALWAYS something you can improve upon! Rae xx

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Hi Vanilla! Just thought I’d let you know that tomorrows class is going to cover these issues for you! See you there! Rae xx

Dewfairy

Hello Rae, I am sorry I will not be able to attend the online class. I am off to choir, 2 hours away. I am wondering what the wobble in my voice is from. It seems to be increased after taking a breath and singing quietly. Is this a common thing and what can I do to avoid this and even out the voice. I am not referring to normal vibrato, but a dis-concert-ing wobble. No pun intended but there it is. I just had to point it out. It seems that the volume of the voice is off and on. Thanks for your time and expertise. Have a great class. Victoria

Msbcha

Hello Rae,
My question is how to get rid of the throat tension and sing from the diaphragm..probably there’s something that I can imagine to make me think that notes are coming not from my throat .. and how to keep the jaw relaxed and all vowels in the same positions?
If you have any tips for this I would be very grateful) Thank you in advance for your time and efforts to help us)

Sharleyne

Rae I would be very interesting in knowing this as well. How do you teach people to better project their voice without straining their vocal chords or feeling the need to shout.

Seth Ramsay

how do you get an even and constant vibrato in timing and pitch?

moonlightsinger

thank you so much for the advice!

meme

do you have any tips for my terrible voice

meme

i love your lessons on youtube you awesome rae

Donyson

Dear Rae, i really like your lesson ( breath control) thnx . I am an Indian singer ( Bollywood) and want to start western singing but very confused abt where to start ….?????

Brenda

Hello Rae, I still cannot view your lesson but will do so when I take my computer to be fixed!
It keeps telling me to install adobe flash player but it won’t download. Anyway my question is when you go “up” in the scales on the piano how do you stop your throat from tightening? I just find it hurts & I can’t keep going. Hope that makes sense to you. Thank You for your time with me on this problem. Brenda. P.S. Kali advised me to install VLC, so far I can’t find where I view it.

Marionrallen

this is a boring question
what is the price of the course in sterling or euros?

thanks

James Kim

hi, my comment is that
i have really bad tongue tension when i sing
my vocal trainer is trying to help fix it but its not quite working…
i cant sing a full song by myself (well i can but my jaw area starts to hurt) because of all the tension i get around there. my jaw muscles and stuff get stiff. is there a way to help stop tongue tension ? becuase of this tongue tension it just feels like im squeezing my sound out and it seems like im the only one around me that has this stupid annoying problem when i sing!
thanks

http://www.SingingSolutions.com Rae Henry

Approximately $75 Euros here is a currency converter: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

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But it will be $150 Euros after the 11th of December

Autumnhaugen

I really need help singing I am trying to get this role in our christmas play and It would be my dream if I could land it my only problem is that I have had no training of singing. How much would It be to get live lessons from you?

saulmadrid

how long is going to take me to sing

saulmadrid

i had a dream since i was a child to be a singer but i never sing now i want to accomplish my dream but i realize that i can writte to and i have my own songs my parents and friends think that i writte beatyfull but i sing ugly and i really like to learn how to sing with confidence cos when i sing am scare to death cos i know that i dont sing good

SnowYuki

Mariah Carey has her signature high tone that is out of the world. Is it possible that after training one can also hit that high tone of hers?

Aaronelmore94

Can learning to sing also help with speaking in a clearer and stronger voice?

Christina Molavi

dear rae how can i reach high notes!?

J Kingma40

I always have problems with the break in my voice. The transition of ten chest voice to the head voice

Are there special exercises to fix this problem.

with regards

Jaap Kingma

Shereece

i can sing high only when i sing soft and when i sing louder i dont get the notes right.how do i sing with power and louder at the same time

Heather

Hi Rae
Just wondered if you could clarify a question i have on the breathing technique.I have mastered the diaphramic breathing but not sure wether i am suppose to keep pressure in my abdomen when singing using the Ssss exercise, do i bear down as i release the notes or try keep my abdomen extended.i will be with you this evening so hope you get the chance to maybe help me .Cheers Heather x

Rogers Karen48

Hi Rae

I am a beginner and am seeking ways on how best to begin singing; preparation etc. I have watched some of your video’s but have not completely covered. I would likee your suggestion on how best to approach my GOAL.

Pgionani

HI Rae

Is it true that in order for me to improve my voice, I need to avoid cafein and avoid a lot of comun stuff like mint, high in fat food and such besides the voice warm exercise.???

Eunice Lar

Hello
I have my nine year old daughter who sings,but i do not know if it is right for me to order your programme for her. She sings only POP at the moment and I do not know if your opera style will suite her. She does not have an email, so how would you communicate with her?

Se_se

Hi Rae,
I’ve been finding it difficult to find strength in head voice, can you recommend the technique that will help?
Thanks
Selina

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001130352472 Ney’lis Maelin Dukes

i have been finding ti hard to sing in my natural voice

GEORGE THOMAS

I LIKED THE FIRST LESSON.PLEASE SEND ME THE NEXT.THANK YOU

J Kingma40

Hi Rae,

I have bought The Soution on 30-10-2011.

Why should I buy a new Solution?

Is thsre any difference.

Deaf Hairstylist

Does ur videos have captions? CC?

Will94long08

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_11813836
can i sing

Hobbiehand

Dear Rae,
I really, really have trouble singing in my true voice. I find it so hard to increase my volume, because when I try, I find myself on the verge of screaming. My voice is very soft and restricted. I really can’t let loose my real voice. Is there anything I can try to make my voice less soft and restricted, and more natural and better?
Thanks!
-McKenna

Sharmfire

Hi Rae!
Most of people say that I sing from my nose (sometimes) and I need to avoid it. Please help me!

Selena

Hi there Rae! I really need help with my singing I love to sing, but everyone says I sound horrible. Can you help me?

Laura

hi. Rae

My. Name is Laura. And. I. Want. To. Lern how. To. Sing

can. You. Please help. Me I. Don’t. Want. To ding. Like. A. Dying. Cat

Xiumin

Hi Rae
I just wanna know why is it that whenever i sing , sometimes its high-pitched and after singing , my throat would always hurts a lot . Is there something i should not have done ? and how should i sing properly if thats so ?

Kailynfischer

hello Rae,
i came across your video on youtube of breathe control. i have been wanting to know how to sing for years now. i have always been afraid though, because the only way i knew how to learn was with an instructor, and i am embarrassed of my voice:/ one thing that annoys me is i cannot get to a high pitch without voice cracks. is it a realistic goal to know how to sing by june? i want to sing a duet with my boyfriend and his band. please help if you can. thank you!
-Kailyn

Simoncharlie

Hello Rae,
I am still confused by how the the is passed by the vocal chords using the stomach muscles{MUSKLES}.It is very confusing to me it is like rubbing the top of your head and the stomach at same time.can you shed a little light on this subject for me,thank you very much RAE.have a good day.

Sbreandramcknight

i need to know how to sing high notes and how to keep my voice from cracking

ltempleton1@hotmail.com

hi. Rae. Can. You. Please give. Me lessons. Of. How to sing please i. Have put. for the. Free lessons. My. Name. And. My email but. It’s not. Working can. You please. Help. Me and give me. Lessons

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