Typically for two reasons.

First, the singer is using parts of the voice that were never designed for singing. This creates tension which doesn’t allow the vocal cords to vibrate and become flexible.

Let’s Meet Your Vocal Cords

Your vocal cords are the part of your body that vibrates to create sound. Think of strings on a violin.

If there is tension or the high notes are difficult this could be why…

Likely the ‘strings’ that need to vibrate to make the note aren’t able to vibrate because there is another part of the body blocking the vibration. Basically there is muscular tension. The other reason is that what needs to vibrate to reach the high note isn’t strong enough yet.

It isn’t strong enough because the tension that is in the way actually kept it from becoming strong.

Try running with your leg in a cast. THAT is what is happening in your voice if there is any tension at all. ( Think microscopic tension you can’t see or even notice ). It all gets in the way.

Remove the cast and now the leg can move. It can move but it is weak.

This tension doesn’t allow the vibration to happen. Imagine putting your hand over the strings of the violin as they vibrate. Different experience.

In my experience the main tension originates from our thoughts. Those who wish to explore this find that once they release the mind, they often can sing higher and easier just from that.

The tension around the vibration restricts the notes . But only completely! Ouch. A first step is to identify the tension. There are a number of places where the tension could be held.

You might be wondering, what creates the tension around the voice in the first place? Where did it come from?

Vocal tension often starts from hidden inner tension we carry around as human beings. Do you know anyone without tension?

Step two of my 3-step method is all about releasing and healing this tension.

Many times I see people's voices open up, because we have healed the inner anxiety. It can be like hearing your true voice for the very first time.

The best part about releasing tension around our voice is that our lives improve. Anxiety removed from the voice, means we walk around with less anxiety in our lives.

That is why the singers are claiming that their lives change so much. That is what singing is all about for me, living an easier more fulfilling and joyful life.

This vocal method is actually about bringing joy into people's lives, because when we melt away anxiety guess what comes up?

Joy.

Love.

Back to the vocal cords...

First we identify, then we release each of those tensions one by one. Systematically. Say ‘bye-bye’ to tension.

Now, the chords that do the vibrating can actually vibrate freely for the first time! Now they’re saying ‘FINALLY! Thank you… I’ve always wanted you to let go like this. What kept you?’

Now they can move freely now but aren’t strong yet, and that is the next step. Strengthening the vibrating strings that make your actual tone, your sound.

We introduce in the programs ways to develop strength. Then one day the Vocalist wakes up and with strong chords. And hears those high notes sounding magnificent like on the ‘record’.

Lots of people start finding their voice by pressing a purple button. Like this one...