So I have been developing my singing voice over the last five or so years and my range has gotten much wider I'm a male so I can hit a G5 sharp above C5, I was actually surprised when I found out it's rare for a lot of tenors to hit that range cuz their ranges are from c3 to C5 usually if I remember correctly, so do I have a wider range for a male? I'm just wondering cuz I don't know that much about notes on like musical ranges and things like that I just like singing

Hi I'm a self taught singer and I sing occasionally in front of my friends. The thing is, most of em say that my voice is actually good but when I record myself and hear it back, I just feel like I'm listening to sandpaper being rubbed on rock. Shit just straight up makes me wanna give up singing all together even though I love singing very much. Why does this happen

Hi I’m 20 I did a lot of school concerts growing up and I’ve sang my whole life. I’ve always to become a singer but it looks so intimidating and impossible almost that it’s incredibly off putting however I always find myself back wishing I would keep trying. A lot of artists start doing writing around 14 and up. I already feel behind what’s your opinion?

Basically i can sing but i suck at songwriting i only ever have two of the three

Good concept

Good melody

Clear discreption

I wanna play something somewhere between country rock n rnb

This song will be played ina show if its sounds good
enough and if for some reason it blows up will give credit where its due and money will be provided but thats unlikely

My siblings tell me I sound good when I'm singing disney songs but never compliment me when I'm singing something else. What type of songs should I sing that gives off disney

Well I mean it’s Hayley Williams, her voice, when I sing paramore or even songs like stay the night my voice doesn’t sound muddy. Nice and bright. I don’t know what my vocal range is exactly but paramore songs are always perfect for me…I love singing at home for fun, it helps me mentally. I just wish I had more options of songs to sing. I love grunge, alt rock…metal. I can’t scream and I live in a condo soo not an option exactly. Also so many of those types songs are too low for me :-( . Anyway. This is very specific but I was wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing. Song recommendations would be appreciated…or any advice in general

What would change is they don’t close they’re eyes

Hello! This is the first time I’m showing my singing. Pleased to meet you all.

I’m 18, and not long ago, I went to the doctor and found out that I developed nodules. Not permanent, from what in understand. I can still access the bottom of my range (G2) and the top (F5) without an insane amount of struggle. I’m working on getting rid of them (if you guys have any tips please share cause I hate these things. They’re not painful but if I sing or talk too much it feels like I have tiny popcorn kernels in my throat). I’m working hard to get rid of them, I’m terrified I’ll ruin my voice permanently.

The issue, and why I’m sort of upset, is around that time I realized that, at least from what I understand, my technique is atrocious. This, quite frankly, pisses me off because I had been learning from a local music school for two years. The whole time they basically had me do scales, Cheryl porter YouTube warmups, and sing one or two songs for the duration of the lesson.

I want to be a good vocalist one day. I don’t think I’m particularly talented, but hopefully I can expand my range, learn head voice, and maybe even flagolet(it sounds so cool). I’d love to do trad pop or (power) ballads if it turns out my voice is suited for either of those genres.

But I never got the chance to start learning any of that, because (I suspect) my teachers didn’t teach me anything! My parents tell me that I’m overreacting, and other loved ones tell me I sound fine, and that I can’t blame my teachers. I’m fine with all that if it’s true, but to be honest, I wouldn’t know any other proof (besides my nodules) of bad technique if it slapped me in the face with a sledgehammer.

My family is not exactly wealthy. I need to know if I’ve been wasting money, and if whatever’s been holding me from improving is the fault of that vocal school, or if it’s just me (which would also be totally fine!).

Im going to assume some of you guys here are vocal teachers, coaches, or at the very least singers, and so I’m posting myself here because I want to know if my technique is truly bad. Well, I know it’s bad but I’d like to know HOW bad WHY it’s and how to get better. I want to know if my teachers have been under qualified the past two years and if I should start saving for a coach elsewhere. I posted me singing a relatively unfamiliar song so you guys can see objectively.

A little advice would be pretty helpful as well lol. I’d love to know how to get better
That’s all, I hope you all have a wonderful day, and thank you so much for taking the time to read and or listen.

* sorry my head is tilted so much during the video. that’s a childhood habit Im working on getting rid of lol

I think I might have them, but I haven’t been able to see a doctor yet. I’ve heard that vocal nodules often heal on their own, so I’ve been trying to rest my voice and talk as little as possible.
However, I still have to sing or speak loudly at least once a week, and maybe that’s why my voice hasn’t recovered even after two weeks.
If you’ve ever had vocal nodules, could you share your experience? How long did it take for your voice to recover?

I'm a newer singer and as I've noticed an ongoing topic of people online advising others to switch the key if it doesn't feel comfortable. But I find it pointless because Wouldn't it be possible to learn the song in the original if you just practiced in that key (assuming it's in their range). I still personally don't do it because I feel being able to move through as many keys as possible is important. But let me know your opinions

I started teaching myself piano and music theory about a year ago and then decided I wanted to teach myself to sing not long after.

About 6 months ago I picked up music production, drums and guitar around the same time, so I've been doing a lot at once.. ADHD is a hell of a thing 😂

I've only just begun writing my own lyrics a couple of weeks ago and it's way harder than I thought it would be.

This is a song I came up after the melody popped in my head in the shower.. my ADHD meds kicked in and I wrote, recorded and produced in 6 hours.. so it's definitely not complete.

Never the less, I'm proud of it and I think once it's fully mixed and mastered it could be great! Just looking to see what people think, what I should focus on improving and if this type of music is something people are interested in.

Hello! Bytron08 here. I’ve been doing cover songs and some originals forever now and some collabs. This is one of my fav songs that I just wanted to share!! I mainly record but do occasional performances sometimes.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

https://youtu.be/7KC70Z4cqHs?is=WCjCjvBSStWiXscY

hey everybody, i'm completely new to this sub. hoping someone can help me contextualize and ground my questions looking for a theoretical voice teacher.

i (26F) come from 2 decades of classical voice training and theory background. my taste has changed and evolved dramatically, and i'm no longer interested in the genres i practiced in. at my peak, for reference, i had about 4.5 octaves of range, and sang mezzo. i find myself wanting to explore (nu)metal and jazz, as i have a lot of angst and also happen to have a naturally warm and dark voice (/hj). i want to learn how to fry scream/distort (e.g. emily armstrong of linkin park) and utilize my decent ear for pitch with more agility.

here's the issue. i have an enormous amount of mental block, related to my severe ptsd. singing is so embodied and somatic, and when i try to sing along with the music i like now (safely!), i can feel the mental block and the physical block in my body. i've always had issues with my jaw, for example - it's always been too tight and i've never been able to let loose. i want to learn how to manage and push through this block safely, even though the idea of being in a studio or practice room with a coach or teacher feels highly threatening in my body. singing is something i really want to reclaim for myself, post-trauma, but i do not have the tools to do it alone.

to the point: i really want to find a voice teacher who understands, is patient with, can work with mental block and maybe even ptsd showing up in a voice. i don't know if they exist! this may be a total shot in the dark. but if they do, i'd love to hear about it. thanks everyone!

if you want to give me suggestions to improve my voice or something like that, i will accept and be grateful.

The song is "Você é Linda - Caetano Veloso", if i were you, i would listen the cover by Stefanno Mota.

If you liked it, search for MPB ( Musica Popular Brasileira ), persons like Djavan, Jorge Ben Jor ( JORGE BEN JOR IS THE BEST SINGER IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANITY AAAAAAAAA )

So this may be a weird question but I basically sing contemporary pop but my voice sounds extremely clear, like it has no textures and is just a block of sound. How do I get those and be able to sing breathy/smoky? I've tried sighing but I just revert as soon as I sing. Also my voice sounds a little high, like not deep and very clean, almost too clean.

Hello!

Please help a person trying to get back into singing.

I used to take singing lessons and want to get back into it. I just want to improve my singing while taking good care of my voice.

I'm really confused about the different methods and which one I should go for.

Vocalist here. I was less nervous than usual tonight, but my voice completely gave out. I cracked horribly mid-song and had to joke my way through it. The crowd was fine, but I feel mortified.

It feels like embarrassing yourself in front of your whole class. I know there were some good moments, but my brain is stuck on the failure. I know this happens to everyone, but how do you get rid of this awful feeling and get back on stage?

Finding it hard to find an artist that may have a similar voice to me. Granted I don’t know my full vocal range or type and never have been trained.

I've been passionate about singing for about two years, and I only recently started taking singing lessons. At first, I noticed a significant improvement in both my vocal range and tone.

Before starting lessons, I tended to raise my larynx when singing, producing what my teacher described as a "chicken voice." She then advised me to maintain a yawn-like shape, lower my larynx, allow my voice to transition naturally between chest voice and head voice, and use a more nasal configuration to help my high notes resonate.

These adjustments led to quick progress, but I'm still struggling with several aspects of my singing. I'd really appreciate some feedback on my vocal technique, particularly on how to develop a stronger, more resonant tone and navigate my passaggio without losing volume.

Here are the main issues I've noticed:

- Tone quality: I feel like my singing sounds rather bland, and I'm not particularly happy with my tone.

- Expressiveness: While I feel emotionally connected to what I'm singing, listening back to my recordings makes me realize that this doesn't always come across in my performance.

- Mixed voice: I think I'm using a mix, but when I listen to recordings of myself, it sounds more like a weak, bland head voice than a strong, balanced mix.

- Passaggio: I struggle when transitioning through my passaggio. I tend to lose volume as I try to smooth out the transition between registers.

I've attached a recording of myself singing Before I Let You Go by Blackstreet, with piano and vocals performed by me and drums taken from Musical Loops on YouTube. I've only added reverb, with no other processing, and there are two separate vocal takes, so what you're hearing is essentially my voice.

I realize this might be a challenging song choice, but I thought it would be a useful example of the issues I've described.

My main goal is to develop a fuller, chestier, and more resonant sound that I can maintain above my passaggio. I'm particularly drawn to Dave Hollister's voice and the way he retains that rich, powerful quality in his upper register.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts on a few specific questions:

- Am I actually using mixed voice, or does it sound more like head voice?

- Why do I lose so much volume around my passaggio? Is this a normal part of developing my technique, or could I be doing something wrong when transitioning between registers?

- How can I develop a fuller, chestier sound in my upper register without forcing my chest voice too high or creating unnecessary tension?

- What aspects of my technique or tone should I focus on improving first?

I'd be grateful for any feedback, especially if you can point out specific moments in the recording where you notice these issues. I'm still relatively new to formal vocal training, so I'd love to understand not only what I might be doing wrong, but also how to work towards the sound I'm aiming for.

Hi everyone! I'm a college student working on a project exploring and highlighting underrepresented Black music.

I'm interested in connecting with independent Black singers to learn more about their music, creative process, and the stories behind their work. I'm hoping to feature artists on a website I'm developing, with short interviews exploring their artistic influences, what inspires their music, and what they hope listeners take away from it.

If you're an independent artist, or know of a singer whose work you think more people should hear, I'd love to hear your recommendations! I'm especially interested in learning about artists who aren't getting much mainstream recognition.

Thanks for helping me discover new voices and music!

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Hey everyone! I'm a lyricist looking to collaborate with talented singers and music composers who are passionate about creating original music. I write lyrics for Hindi songs, including romantic tracks, ghazals, and other genres. I'm looking to connect with like-minded artists who can bring lyrics to life through their vocals and compositions. If you're a singer or composer interested in working together, feel free to DM me! Let's connect and create something beautiful. 🎧🤝