Ep 5: Vocal Warmups That Actually Work
If you’ve ever felt like vocal warmups don’t work, make you feel worse,
or just bring up more tension and self-doubt, you are not alone.
In this episode, we’re unpacking why so many singers have a complicated relationship with warming up—and how to completely shift that experience.
Because warming up your voice isn’t supposed to feel like:
a test,
a performance
, or something you have to “get right”....Vocal Warmups meant to help your voice feel better.
Inside this episode, I share a story from a recent lesson with a singer who felt like warmups were actually making things worse—and how a simple shift completely changed her experience (and her rehearsal that same day).
We’ll explore:
-Why warmups sometimes feel frustrating, tense, or ineffective
-What warmups are actually meant to do for your voice & start incorporating them today!
-How warming up supports your nervous system (not just your vocal cords)
-Why your voice feels inconsistent without a warmup
-How to create a sense of ease, coordination, and reliability
And I’ll introduce you to one of the most effective tools I’ve found in 35 years of studying the voice!!
These simple, gentle exercises can help:
-Reduce tension and strain
-Improve breath coordination
-Support vocal strength without forcing
-Quiet the inner critic
-Build trust in your voice
This episode is your invitation to start building a warmup practice that actually supports you.
FREE LIVE WORKSHOP: Midlife and Beyond Voice Revival
Join me for a free, live experience designed to help you reconnect with your voice in a supportive, empowering way!!
Monday, May 4 at 7pm ET
We’ll explore:
-Gentle ways to strengthen your voice
-How to embrace your current voice (right now)
-Keeping your voice flexible and strong through midlife
-Mindset support + navigating vocal changes
-Singing together in a safe, encouraging space
This is for you if:
-You haven’t sung in a while
-You’re feeling disconnected from your voice
-Your voice is changing and you’re not sure what to do
-You’re ready to feel more confident, free, and supported
Register here:
https://www.erinstewart.net/voicerevivalworkshop
Resources + Links
The Joyful Singing Starter Kit (FREE):
https://www.erinstewart.net/starterkit
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Disclaimer: While we talk about mental, physical, and vocal wellbeing here, this podcast is not a substitute for medical, vocal, or therapeutic care. Please seek guidance from a licensed professional for personalized support.
