So for some reason I've always sung from front of my mouth as opposed to the back. When I record I realize how young I sound. So I'm working with a vocal coach and trying to open my mouth and sing from my soft pallet and keep my jaw in yawning position but it doesn't sound or feel natural or effortles


What am I doing wrong

Hi Rayna, There's nothing wrong with sounding young...ha ha... hold onto it while you can. Sounding more mature sometimes comes with age and experience. You haven't said how old you are so i'm not sure. Sometimes when you try to adjust placement it might feel quite different especially if you are not used to opening your mouth that much but it shouldn't feel wrong or unnatural really. If you fancy sending me an audio clip of you singing as you naturally would then I will have a listen. You can send it to sarah@singersadvice.com

I know you said you want to sound more mature but what exactly do you want it to sound like? More soulful, more depth of tone? Let me know and I might be able to put you in the right direction. I have lots of video singing lessons on my site and youtube.

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Sarah

Hey Rayna

Sarah's absolutely right, your natural vocal tone is uniquely yours to keep and you should treasure it!

Voices change over time, and you will naturally sound more mature with practice. Correct technique and practice will support your natural tone and allow you to sing using your given voice with confidence and control.

I have a naturally high voice and range. Personally, I've found that singing with an emphasis on chest voice / resonance makes me sound more operatic, like Pavarotti, which sounds more powerful and authorise when you belt out with confidence

Yeah...even I agree that there is nothing wrong is being young.