MikiO, starting ´without’ chest voice and a tight throat
MikiO
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Hi All,
I joined yesterday, watched the first videos for the first time .. very early ..
My whole life I was weak, but in the last year, after following a increased protein, body building type diet I was actually able to gain strength and it had a massive impact on my energy levels.
I am a guitarist and found that I could commit to focused technique exercises over long periods and noticeably improve in every way.
I also picked up ear training 3 months ago and have seen slow but steady progress.
This is te context and trying to sing the scales, and always having a tight neck and getting quickly hoarse, and advice from a teacher made me look towards singing lessons.
Luckily I started Wim Hof breathing also 3 months ago and have even incorporated diaphragmatic breathing at the end of each Wim Hof Merhod session.
Still, I can say that diaphragmatic singing is completely new to me. I believe I always sang with a lot of tension in my throat.
As I was looking around I tried some exercises and workouts I found on YouTube and after one such warm up, trying one of my old songs, I noticed - for the first time - that my stomach actually engaged, that my chest actually resonated - no lies, I am not exaggerating - this was the first time I experienced that sensation - about one week ago!
The next day that ability was gone again ..
And then I found Ken Tamplin, and the reviews got me excited, and the immediate emphasis on diaphragmatic breathing makes me believe that I am at the right time at the right place.
Thank you!!
Bless!!
Miki
I joined yesterday, watched the first videos for the first time .. very early ..
My whole life I was weak, but in the last year, after following a increased protein, body building type diet I was actually able to gain strength and it had a massive impact on my energy levels.
I am a guitarist and found that I could commit to focused technique exercises over long periods and noticeably improve in every way.
I also picked up ear training 3 months ago and have seen slow but steady progress.
This is te context and trying to sing the scales, and always having a tight neck and getting quickly hoarse, and advice from a teacher made me look towards singing lessons.
Luckily I started Wim Hof breathing also 3 months ago and have even incorporated diaphragmatic breathing at the end of each Wim Hof Merhod session.
Still, I can say that diaphragmatic singing is completely new to me. I believe I always sang with a lot of tension in my throat.
As I was looking around I tried some exercises and workouts I found on YouTube and after one such warm up, trying one of my old songs, I noticed - for the first time - that my stomach actually engaged, that my chest actually resonated - no lies, I am not exaggerating - this was the first time I experienced that sensation - about one week ago!
The next day that ability was gone again ..
And then I found Ken Tamplin, and the reviews got me excited, and the immediate emphasis on diaphragmatic breathing makes me believe that I am at the right time at the right place.
Thank you!!
Bless!!
Miki
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As you have the course, send a copy of your KTVA receipt to ktvaforums@gmail.com and request a student upgrade to the forums. We discuss the course in detail here, and there is lot of help, advice, and experience here to learn from.
If I understand you correctly you bought the course? You can get your status upgraded to find the student area following these instructions.
https://forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/discussion/6859/how-to-get-access-to-the-ktva-student-areas-of-the-forums#latest
It's great to have you here 🙂
Having read some of the posts and both of you helping me getting on board right away makes me feel super welcome - much appreciated!!
a warm Welcome also from a neighbor from Germany. I found Ken in a comparable way - and to buy the course was the best investment in myself I ever did.
You will love the course and this encouraging community. Do come here often!
Doc
I have one worry - how am I not going to get in trouble with my neighbors!
Half kidding - I work 4 days a week from home, lunch time singing should not be a problem.
And this lunch time, working in the office (with my commute I have very long days) I went to the local park and practiced there for half an hour - I love having arrived here - the enthusiasm is contagious!
So grateful!
Thank you all!
Miki
good luck with this course. You've come to the right place to improve. Greetings from Holland.