I orginally started this voice training article to show people how to train your voice. After getting responses I realized maybe I can do more. I know how important it is for me to be able to sing, talk, and communicate. Also, I know it comes naturally now. Yes, I was always able to sing, but I was not always able to communicate clearly.
Although I have been able to sing my whole life I was not always s upbeat. There was a time in my life that the world was crushing. From being a single parent, working multiple jobs, and the world stresses just on me. I also had other what I like to call voices telling me I could not sing, and I should be embarrassed even trying. I am not going to lie, it is hurtful. This took me a while to overcome. Wondering why the very same people I love and trust put me down so much. However, I had many great influences in my life to teach me differently. This is what got me through this. Honestly, I did begin to question myself, maybe I cannot sing. Not true.
I am mention this, because there are a lot of people out there that think they can sing, because they can. However, outside noises teach you differently. I am here to tell you that you can sing. Even if you think you cannot you can. For some people as I mentioned in the recording you will listen to you might be a little off key, but you can practice. Don't be shy about it. Be strong, and let your heart sing. Do you know that making sounds with your voice can make your heart stronger. Did you know that it creates a positive energy inside you. Let's make both those things happen. Don't forget go crazy with that song. Clap your hands and go wild. When you are singing lift those arms out.
If you do not believe anything of what I am saying make a sound any sound you want feel your throat and bodies vibration. Did you hear of A Capella? A Capella is people singing without instruments. They only use their voice for sound, and sound amazing. Check this out, The Bostonians of Boston College, "Landslide" https://youtu.be/kBxnM2ANljs?si=kg1yUquf-ixva3Ajfound on youtube (2025 June 5). Choirs are another form singing check this out Rock Voices https://youtu.be/XMDvygZJNk0 this is a choir group that you can find in various communities, video found on (2025 June 5). You should check them they sound amazing my friend sings in this group for the South Shore Rock Voices. They are amazing. Maybe you are interested in that. Check them out.
Anyway, you can listen to either types of these and hear how powerful the voice can be, it is even more powerful than an instrument.
How can I get started? Follow the steps I am mentioned, both in writing and recording. You can do this. You might get discouraged at first, but you can do this. You do not have to be soprano which is a high range. You can sing at low range or alto which is a low range. There are various ranges, but remember match your tone to the sound you are singing. Again it does not have to exact try to at least meet half way.
Check this out either on your phone, computer, or any recording devices when practicing record yourself to whatever song you are singing, and keep playing it back until you match your tone. This will help you. When I first started playing guitar and singing I had to talk while playing guitar, and then eventually I would sing and play. Yes, I tried exactly what I am telling you to do. I recorded myself each time. Even now some guitar notes I play is hard to sing with, and I struggle. Then again I forget a lot the words so now I am to write them down. Getting older is so hard.
Here is a https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kstnyq0xzWpUEt5bapIz6NksZK2PfYAr/view?usp=drivesd. Check this audio recording out, and you can take some tips from that. I would love for some of you to share your recordings with me by commenting on this article or messaging me at [email protected]. I know everyone who reads this article can sing. I cannot wait to hear your voices.
Do not forget the more power and kindness you put out into this world through your voice spreads positive energy. The more positive energy in this world will spread more positive energy. I cannot wait to hear, and feel your positive energy.
Let's show this world what you got!!!!! We are all waiting. Hugs
written by,
Cheryl A. Nocera
References
Rock Voices, Africa, rockvoices.com/gallery/?playlist=a3ee97e&video=1b3f3b9 found on (2025 June 5)
Boston College, Landslide https://youtu.be/7sOwGsfvl4I?si=RAZiKacpN5axp75b found on youtube (2025 June 5).
Nocera, Cheryl A. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kstnyq0xzWpUEt5bapIz6NksZK2PfYAr/view?usp=drivesd
About the Creator
Cheryl A Nocera
I am an educator, writer, photographer, and singer song writer. I have a podcast [email protected], and talk show CTS: Cheryl's Talk Show on Spotify I love to share & learn new things. Come join me on this adventure.
Cheryl A Nocera
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