Relieving Lip tension

The topic for this blog post is a problem that that plagues almost every singer.  Tension in the lips can occur for a variety of reasons but the most common is that singers are actually supporting their voices with their lips rather then their breath.  If you don't believe me, try this fantastic exercise for relieving lip tension.  Gently pinch and hold your upper lip with one hand and your lower lip with the other hand. Then take a good low breath and start singing. I guarantee you will experience an immediate improvement in your sound and will also have the added benefit of forcing yourself to use your breath support more efficiently. The next step in learning to sing without lip tension is to start singing while holding your lips, then let go of them while still singing and keep that relaxed feeling going. Be sure not to sing too high in this position because if you are woman you will pop into whistle voice and if you are a man you will probably pop into falsetto.  If you are having a hard time finding your whistle voice this is another great exercise.  We would really like to help you find a way to release your lip tension and experience much more relaxation in singing.  A relaxed production and understanding the proper usage of the breath is imperative to healthy singing no matter what style you are singing in.  Contact us and start your vocal journey to a successful career and a healthy voice.