Effortless Singing Is a Myth 😬

“I want it to feel effortless” is a useless singing goal 😬

Here's what to aim for instead:

Singers have heard for so long that “singing from the throat” is potentially damaging, and that they should “feel nothing” when they sing.

But that advice is stressing out a lot of singers. 😅

You too? You're in good company!

Singing is an athletic event. It uses actual muscles and coordinations in your body to create sound. It does take some effort to sing, and not all effort is bad!

And surprise! Your voice is in your throat.

Your voice box (larynx), vocal cords, and the other muscles that make up your singing voice are right there in the middle of your throat.

You are literally singing... from your throat.

So, what should I be feeling when I sing?

Think of the “good” tired feeling you get after a great workout at the gym. Singing might feel that way sometimes! Other times, it might feel super easy and like you could do it for hours on end. Factors like repertoire, our overall physical health, or the demands of a specific vocal style may determine the amount of effort we feel when we sing.

I go into more detail about this on this week's episode of the BVC Podcast. It's a good one! Listen here.

Instead of hoping to “feel nothing” when you sing, aim for these goals instead:

• I can recreate this sound 3-5 times in a row, and the quality remains. It doesn't get progressively worse over time. 
• I still have access to my whole range after singing, I haven’t “lost” my voice.
• I feel good! No strain, pushing, or pulling sensations.

“Feeling nothing” when you sing is not a helpful goal, so if it stresses you out, just throw it out!

That advice is not serving you.

Instead, aim for consistency, ease, and flexibility in your singing practice.

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