Vocal strain Breath support (broadway belting)

1. Why is belting bad for your voice?
2. How do you not strain your voice when belting?

Why is belting bad for your voice?

If you belt incorrectly, it's very easy to damage your voice. ... Your voice gets hoarse when you yell. And belting in the wrong way can lead to hoarseness, nodules or even a vocal hemorrhage. So let's talk about what most people get wrong with belting.

How do you not strain your voice when belting?

A lifted sternum with a head aligned over the body (not in front of) is imperative to experience belting without strain.

1. Stand with your feet hip distance apart.
2. Soften your knees so they don't lock.
3. Tuck your pelvis under you (softly squeeze your butt.)
4. Pull up tall out of the hips and waist.