hi! people have told me that when I sing I don't open enough my mouth.... how can I correct it? thanks!
214608
Open as wide as you can until you yawn.  From there, experiment until you can open wide, but no longer trigger the yawn reflex.  Remember to support with the diaphragm.
392767
Howdy\nI sure don't know sh!t about singing, but I do know about being nervous in front of a crowd...\nAnd what helps me is to come from the heart (even in a matter of public speaking) - There are those times when whatever it is you've got to say really needs out, and you feel your message so deeply that no number of attentive faces can sway you from your point...\nTake this coming week to develop a love for your solo.  Practice it until you know it is perfect, and you simply have no choice but to raise your voice to the rafters - feel the music, feel your song - let it become something so wonderful that you would feel maybe a little selfish if you didn't stand up there next Sunday and bring some joy to your audience.\nFeel it.\nFeel it.\nTouch it.  Love it.\nYou'll do great.
209590
I have a speech problem, and trust me... you need to ask them to repeat themselves.\n\nI talk way too fast sometimes, and I never realize it. Sometimes I say the first few words of a sentence so fast that people don't understand it. I always appreciate it when they tell me, because once I slow down they can understand me. \n\nIf you just don't say anything, they won't know that they're doing anything wrong. \nDon't be afraid to be blunt, it shows them that you care about what they have to say.
252511
I dont have an answer for being nervous. I sang choir all through school and never got over being nervous. The advice I do have....lemon juice. It is very good for your voice. Keeps it crisp and clear.
340802
Well, obviously you could start taking voice lessons, or at least join a choir, even if it's just a church choir.  Drink lots of water, don't over-sing (scream singing), keep your vowels vertical, and have good diction. These are just general tips, of course, but your best bet is lessons if you've never had training before.
201713
If you want to sing in a band, but are afraid of getting up in front of people, that's your first problem.  I had stage fright in elementary school, but got over it quickly once I started a band and now can get up in front of anyone and do my own thing.  But that's just me...\n\nI would suggest to you (if you think your voice is bad) to try singing on your own when you're in your house alone, and then maybe in front of a mirror (I guess it could be your audience...).  Then once you feel confident in your singing voice, go somewhere (like a karaoke bar) where nobody knows you (maybe a few towns away) and sing there, and see what response you get.  They'll either love you or they'll hate you, but either way, you probably won't have to see them again after that night.  Keep doing that (where I am there are places that have karaoke nights at least once a week) until you feel comfortable singing in front of family and friends.  That's the hardest part, because you actually care what they think.  But, after getting up in front of complete strangers and singing, you'll probably be ready to be in a band and get up onstage and sing there too.
115153
omg I'm quiet and shy too! People think I'm a snob and that I think I'm too good for them. One of the reasons they do that is because I dont smile. I know its hard, people tell shy people to just go up and talk to someone but its not that easy. I would try talking more to your friends (that would help you not to be as quiet and show people that you can talk to other people as well) thats what I am working on now. Good Luck!
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I have some advice, if you have a good voice don't sing in that style it will probably ruin it if you've never done it before.  Screaming is very, very hard on a female voice.  Work into it slowly.  I almost ruined my classically trained voice by singing in a garage band.  Don't try to sound like anyone else, find your own unique groove.
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Yes, believe it or not I heard that it could help... I am actually about to start taking vocal lessons too even though I can't sing worth anything... my mother used to be friends with a vocal instructer and she explained taht everyone could have beautifull good voices; it was just how it came out when you sang. For instance, I think that she said something about people who had bad voices usually weren't breathing the right way when they sang, or just weren't letting it some out loud enough... also Pink (the singers) mother used to be a horrible singer. But in a recent interview, Pink said that her mother had been taking vocal lessons and  she said that she was so good she sang at her wedding...\n\nhope this helps... if theres anything else click on my picture and  it has how you can contact me on there....\n\ndont listen to anyone until youve actually tried your hardest at these lessons ok? if you love doing it it'lll be worth it
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no matter how young or old you are your voice and vocal cords continue to grow. thus you have to excercise them. alos they are a muscle so they need to be wamred up and taken care of. i would suggest begin with good posture feet shoulder width aprt back straight knees lslightly bent the front of your neck short and the back long. also when you breathe you should be able to place your hand on your back and feel you back expand. oh and when singing pronunciation is huge!!! long tall vowels and sing from your diaprham.
319851
maybe its ur tone of voice u need to change ur voice a bit.
582048
it just depends on the voice and is totally natural for someone's voice to be changed by the time he's 15 (like me) or someone whose voice doesn't fully change until he's twenty one like my cousin. but you can help by never smoking or drinking, and make sure you are always hydrated WITH WATER, never strain your voice, especially if you're singing rock, you can't strain your voice while it's still maturing, it'll ruin you. but keep at it and keep in mind, it takes different amounts of time for everyone
516715
Hmmm . . . sounds like it could be a diet problem too.  Maybe you aren't eating enough.  But if masturbation affects your voice, maybe you should see a doctor.  It doesn't sound very healthy to have that problem.  Good night!
42895
i sound like crap but sing everywhere i go. i dont care! im singing right now as a matter of fact. and guess what? im not wearing pants!!! (just joking)
115125
You are missing out on great training. It sounds as though you're too much of a "diva" to learn your craft. I'm a music teacher and a voice coach at the university level and I'm here to tell you, harmony is a big part of your craft. You can only lose your own style if you allow it to happen.
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Think about being efficient.  Everytime you feel yourself getting excited about a topic and wanting to elaborate, hold off.  This may mean trying to limit your responses to 5 or six pleasant, well- planned words.  Try not to use adjectives- those can get on people's nerves.\nYou can contact a therapist or like it has been noted, a speech pathologist.  Those can be expensive- just try your friends and family, I'm sure they know about your chatty habit and all probably have a few opinions on how you can slow down.  Just like smoking, it will be a hard thing to quit, but you can do it!  And you will probably LOVE the results.
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i recomend you hold out on this concert, cause you might just end up straining your voice and making your thraot worse\nbut if thats not a choice than\ndont talk until the concert, if you need to whisper\ndrink tea with honey and take some aspirin or something before the concert, but if youre throat is swollen than drink some ice water or suck on an ice cube to reduce the swelling the day of your concert\nokay hope this helps and hope you feel better