Hey mama, are you straining to reach those high notes—especially in worship songs? This can be a common vocal challenge! In this episode, we’ll talk about the two game-changers for singing higher with freedom: releasing your jaw and spitting out your consonants. These tiny tweaks will make your upper range feel easier, clearer, and more resonant.
We’ll unpack how jaw tension creeps in when you sing, why some parts of words we sing might actually be holding you back, and how to bring release and ease back into your voice. Whether you’re singing worship, singing in the car, or harmonizing while folding laundry, you’ll learn how to sing higher without strain—and love your voice again.
Blessings,
Sarah 🌟
TIME STAMPS: (2:49) The importance of a released jaw — and how to find it (4:32) How consonants can sometimes block your airflow (and how to fix it) (6:21) A quick “spit out your consonants” exercise you can try at home (7:08) Applying these techniques to worship songs (ex: Forever by Kari Jobe) (11:45) Bonus tip: how vibrato helps prevent vocal strain
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