Expand Your Range Fast!

Welcome to the Course! (plus, my obstacle removal philosophy)

Why high notes feel hard...and why they don't have to!

Understanding your current range

The science of high notes simplified

Your first range-building warmup (quick win!)

Looking at your whole body as an instrument

The "Tall Posture" for singing

Your Support System: the "Low Belly Breath"

Don't "chase the note with your throat"

Putting all the pieces together...

Exercise #1 - Male

Exercise #1 - Female

What chest voice is and why it matters for range...

5T Count

Exercise #2 - Male

Exercise #2 - Female

The 5-Tone "Nae"

Exercise #3 - Male

Exercise #3 - Female

The 5-Tone "Gug"

Exercise #4 - Male

Exercise #4 - Female

The 5-Tone Descending "ee" (for low notes)

Exercise #5 - Male

Exercise #5 - Female

Can you extend the range of your chest voice?

What head voice is and why it matters for range...

The Siren "Foo" revisited

Exercise #6 - Male

Exercise #6 - Female

The Siren "Fee"

Exercise #7 - Male

Exercise #7 - Female

The Octave Down Repeat "Foo" or "Fee"

Exercise #8 - Male

Exercise #8 - Female

An introduction to the "Parachute Technique"...

The 1.5 Octave "Foo", "Fee" or "Goo"

Exercise #9 - Male

Exercise #9 - Female

The 1.5 Octave Lip Trill (optional Tongue Trill)

Exercise #10 - Male

Exercise #10 - Female

The Octave Down Lip Trill

Exercise #11 - Male

Exercise #11 - Female

What mixed voice is and why it matters for range...

The 1.5 Octave nasal "ng"

Exercise #12 - Male

Exercise #12 - Female

The 1.5 Octave Yawny "Gee"

Exercise #13 - Male

Exercise #13 - Female

The Octave Down Repeat Yawny "Gee"

Exercise #14 - Male

Exercise #14 - Female

The 1.5 Octave Bratty "Nay"

Exercise #15 - Male

Exercise #15 - Female

The Octave Down Repeat Bratty "Nay"

Exercise #16 - Male

Exercise #16 - Female

Intro to belting - what it is & what it ain't...

The 1.5 Octave Bratty "Nae"

Exercise #17 - Male

Exercise #17 - Female

The Octave Down Repeat Bratty "Nae"

Exercise #18 - Male

Exercise #18 - Female

The 1.5 Octave "Gug" (optional yawny)

Exercise #19 - Male

Exercise #19 - Female

The Octave Down Repeat "Gug"

Exercise #20 - Male

Exercise #20 - Female

The 1.5 Octave Sobby "Mum"

Exercise #21 - Male

Exercise #21 - Female

The Octave Down Repeat Sobby "Mum"

Exercise #22 - Male

Exercise #22 - Female

Safe belting practice - knowing your limits...

When all else fails - speak it first, then on pitch

Dropping the jaw gradually as you ascend

Magic vowel substitutions

Voiced consonant substitutions

Checking larynx and tongue for tension

Adding secondary resistance for your highest notes

My 3-step formula for higher notes

Improving vocal control through your volume

Widening your vowels for more belt...

Should I warm up every day, and how long should a warmup be?

Help! Matt, the scales are too high!

How long does it take to increase my range?

What is a good vocal range (the answer may surprise you)?

How can I hit the high notes in the song I'm trying to learn?

How does breath support affect how high or low I can sing?

Can adults still expand their range, or is it mostly fixed?

Why does my voice crack or break when I try to hit higher notes?

Will I feel my range increasing?

Is it bad to practice scream/singing?

When do I need a vocal coach?

Congratulations and Next steps...