Thoughts that Help

Like it or not, the voice is affected by our moods. Whether we’re feeling confident, excited, schlumpy, or sad, our emotional truth can easily come out in how we sound. A lot of the time, this isn’t a problem at all. But sometimes, feeling a feeling, or suppressing a feeling generates muscle tension that makes it hard for the voice to work well. Finding a new way to think about our situation can often get us vocally back on track. 

We often worry about 

• Whether it’s “okay” to sing
• Notes that are hard to hit
• Feeling shy  
• Singing out of tune
• What other people think

Today I’m sharing some thoughts to try on when you feel like you’re getting in your own way and I’d love to know what you think! 

Don’t hesitate to reach out via email to letters@mvmusik.com. 

Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California. 

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A transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-58. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email letters@mvmusik.com. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.

Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.

The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.

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