[Matt Pocock]

Ok – that sounds like quite a lot of vocal loading: usually the part above the flip is the first to feel the strain. I’d recommend seeing a singing teacher if you can to straighten out any areas of technique. It’s always great to have a second pair of eyes on you.

[Matt Pocock]

How about the last question of mine? That’ll tell us a lot.

[Matt Pocock]

Hey Lydia – sounds like something that you definitely want to get checked out. A couple of questions:

Does it feel heavy and effortful when you sing (normally) on higher ranges?

When you say ‘high notes’, do you mean the high notes of chest voice or the area when it flips over?

Do you find making vocal fry(/creak) difficult?

[Matt Pocock]

Hey Rosie,

Some students just need to speak to you beforehand to check if you’re human! It can be weird going to a new place for some people so maybe it’s just that they need some confirmation that you’re real. I’m sure it’s less about information, more about trust and warmth. I always try and speak to my students once before their first lesson, even though I feel icky on the phone too. So give them a call and see if that resolves anything.

Matt:)

[Matt Pocock]

Absolutely:) If you feel comfortable, your student will feel comfortable – but the reverse is also true!