Stop Doing THIS if You Want to Sing Authentically

If you’ve ever felt like you’re straining your voice or trying too hard to sound like someone else, you’re not alone. In this episode, you'll discover the one big mistake that keeps many singers stuck—and more importantly, what to do instead. If you want to sing in a way that feels natural, effortless, and completely you, let's dive in!

Why Imitating the Original Artist Isn’t the Way to Go

Many beginner singers fall into the habit of trying to sound exactly like the original artist. It’s a natural first step—we hear something inspiring, and we want to recreate it. But here's the problem: mimicking someone else's voice can actually suppress your own natural tone, expression, and authenticity. In this episode, I walk you through how trained singers do it differently—and how you can too.

Ingredient #1: Build Your Vocal Technique Backpack

Think of your vocal development like climbing a mountain. To climb successfully, you need a backpack full of tools—same goes for singing. Diaphragmatic breath, mix voice, twang, cry—these are techniques you collect and store. Then, when you hit a challenging section of a song, you reach into that backpack, try out a technique, and see what helps you most in that moment. Just like that, you’re learning how to support your voice in a sustainable, skillful way. And yes—this backpack is magical, Mary Poppins style, meaning it can always keep expanding.

Ingredient #2: Add Creative Techniques for True Expression

Once your vocal technique foundation is strong, it’s time to build on it with creative tools. Things like improvisation, harmony, phrasing, vocal runs, and rhythm changes all fall into this category. I used to think I wasn’t talented enough to improvise—until I learned there are actual techniques that make it feel doable and fun. With creative techniques in your backpack too, your individuality starts to shine through, and your performance becomes truly your own.

Ingredient #3: Trust Your Voice and Regulate Your Nerves

This last ingredient is about trust—trusting your skills, your creativity, and your voice. When you sing in front of others and nerves kick in, your body can go into fight-or-flight mode. That’s why nervous system regulation is a crucial part of vocal freedom. When your brain feels safe, your voice flows. This episode introduces how all three ingredients—technique, creativity, and trust—work together to help you sing freely and confidently.

Your Next Step Toward Vocal Freedom

If you’re a passionate singer, and you're struggling with hoarseness, tension or straining while singing, despite your best effort to sing certain vocal exercises or try to copy the sound of the original artist, I'd like to show you how to sing powerful high notes and expand your range without any straining, tension or hoarseness so that you can sing all of your favorite songs easily and effortlessly.
Even if you typically struggle to practice and train your voice because of a lack of time because you might have other responsibilities (like a job or kids!).
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If you’ve ever felt stuck in your singing progress despite regular practice, watching YouTube tutorials, or even taking vocal lessons, you’re not alone. Click here to unlock your true vocal potential, hit high (and low!) notes effortlessly, and sing in public with confidence—without relying on natural talent or years of training.

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