advice on voice

[Guest mikacha]

I have a question about voice, since i started my journey i have tried to talk in a higher voice, watching videos and listening to other females and trying to emulate it. At first i was starting to get it and then about a year in i lost all confidence and was never able to do it to the level i knew that i could...for some reason.....i have really gained confidence back, i even lost it around people i was comfortable with <.<.....as of late i have started feeling a little more comfy again except i can't seem to progress my voice beyond a certain point and I'm concerned i may have strained for so long to do it that i am damaging my vocal chords....i am unsure what to do....has anyone ever come across this issue? if so how do you remedy it i mean....would talking in private, when i am on my own, in my original voice help and allow my vocal chords to "reset" if you like?...i am really unsure what to do. My GT seems to think i sound fine and do not need any vocal coaching but I'm not convinced...any advice? I think i sound like a little girl lmao....that has asthma <.<.....but even tonight i am sat here in my flat chatting with my house mate and my voice just doesn't sound right it sounds strained and I'm sure this is also linked to my moods because when i am feeling confident (which is rare) i can do it no problem yet most of the time as i said it feels strained and forced and idk i can't hit high enough anymore even though i was able to hence why I'm concerned i might be damaging my voice and wondering if anyone has any advice?

[Guest Jamie61]

Hi,

I found some resources on HowardBrown.org website and this one had some good "voice hygiene" advice.

http://indigo.ie/~prospero/html/voice.htm

I hope you find your best voice!

Jamie

[Guest chibi_usa]

I have a question about voice, since i started my journey i have tried to talk in a higher voice, watching videos and listening to other females and trying to emulate it. At first i was starting to get it and then about a year in i lost all confidence and was never able to do it to the level i knew that i could...for some reason.....i have really gained confidence back, i even lost it around people i was comfortable with <.<.....as of late i have started feeling a little more comfy again except i can't seem to progress my voice beyond a certain point and I'm concerned i may have strained for so long to do it that i am damaging my vocal chords....i am unsure what to do....has anyone ever come across this issue? if so how do you remedy it i mean....would talking in private, when i am on my own, in my original voice help and allow my vocal chords to "reset" if you like?...i am really unsure what to do. My GT seems to think i sound fine and do not need any vocal coaching but I'm not convinced...any advice? I think i sound like a little girl lmao....that has asthma <.<.....but even tonight i am sat here in my flat chatting with my house mate and my voice just doesn't sound right it sounds strained and I'm sure this is also linked to my moods because when i am feeling confident (which is rare) i can do it no problem yet most of the time as i said it feels strained and forced and idk i can't hit high enough anymore even though i was able to hence why I'm concerned i might be damaging my voice and wondering if anyone has any advice?

I think the main thing is breathing and breaking off the words. For example. Instead of trying a sentence try single words at a time. Such as

Eg: How... Are... You? Instead of How are you?

By doing this you are making your words clear and precise. Then slowly connect the words. Anyways I can't help you with your voice since I don't hear it. Also I would not believe a vocal coach or my GT as well. Sometimes they're not honest and maybe they're so used to others doing similar things so sounds fine. I know. I'm a lil blunt but hey. I'm sure you can do it! If you have any advice just ask!