Rachel’s a trained singer with years of experience—but when it came to high notes, she was still working too hard. Her volume would creep from 30% to 90% before the chorus even hit, leaving her voice tired and out of room to grow.

We focused on lowering effort, reducing breath pressure, and unlocking her mix with targeted “puffer fish” and “Sisi” exercises. Once she stopped over-squeezing, her voice became clearer, mixier, yet still plenty powerful—even at 80% volume.

The big shift? Less tension, more airflow, and no “yelly” tone.

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Music isn’t just a creative outlet—it’s a powerful tool for emotional regulation, mental health, and even brain development in children. Dr. Shreya Goyal shared how singing helps her stay grounded in a demanding career and why music is essential for processing emotion.

We covered the link between music and the brain, how creativity balances high-pressure professions, and why artistic expression can make people better caregivers, communicators, and leaders.

Shreya is also a student at VoxTape Studios, so we ended the session with a quick vocal coaching session focused on tongue tension and mix voice clarity.

📍Mentioned Resource: Follow Shreya @shreyaplaya to see her covers!

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Contemporary singing shouldn’t constantly feel like a full-body workout—and if it does, you’re probably overdoing it. In this episode, we’re breaking down the real difference between support, control, and squeezing. You’ll learn why your diaphragm isn’t involved, and how smart engagement (not force) unlocks real vocal freedom. There’s also an air hockey table analogy you’ll never forget—because great singing is more about glide than grunt. If you’ve been working hard but still feel stuck, this is where things start to make sense.

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