Podcast Chats are where we keep the conversation going and dive deeper into the topics of our podcast episodes with you! ▶️ You can 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 this episode below or find it directly on YouTube. 🎧 You can also 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 to this episode below, on our website, or by searching for 'Rock Singing Success' on your favorite podcast app! ➡️ 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! What do you do when your singing voice gives out mid-set? Why does your vocal endurance fail, even when you feel ready? Whether you constantly lose your voice mid-performance or force yourself to keep singing no matter how exhausted your voice is, dive into what really causes vocal fatigue on stage—and how to fix it. From mastering subtle resets to balancing distortion and clean vocals, join me as we uncover practical ways to build vocal resilience, sing with power, and deliver every performance with control and longevity. In this episode: - Learn why you lose your singing voice during a performance—and how to stop it from happening - Why endurance issues usually point to poor training, not just poor singing - The difference between shaping for belt and distortion vs. pushing for it - How yawning and sighing can reset your voice on stage - How crying prepares your voice for the hard parts - Why rehearsing your setlist like a real show preps your voice too - Discover how small vocal cues (like “hey” or a soulful “mmm”) can lock in your voice placement - Learn to balance distortion and clean singing to avoid vocal fatigue - How to keep distortion powerful without pushing - Why over-articulation creates intensity better than pushing - Why consistency, awareness, and shaping—not brute force—create lasting impact SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM: YouTube Amazon Music/Audible

Podcast Chats are where we keep the conversation going and dive deeper into the topics of our podcast episodes with you! ▶️ You can 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 this episode below or find it directly on YouTube. 🎧 You can also 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 to this episode below, on our website, or by searching for 'Rock Singing Success' on your favorite podcast app! ➡️ 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! Join us as we dive into VAHTANG’s cover of “Human” to find creative approaches to vocal distortion. What can VAHTANG’s beatboxing, throat singing, and false cord techniques teach us about pushing the limits of rock and metal singing? From exploring rhythmic textures to developing powerful low screams safely, join Chris Fox and me as we discover how to build distortion that’s flexible, authentic, and unforgettable. In this episode: - Discover VAHTANG’s beatbox cover of “Human” and his creative ways to use vocal distortion, grit, and screams - Understand why great distortion starts with relaxation, not brute force - Learn how to use false cord placement to shape rhythmic textures in vocals - See the shared techniques between beatboxers and extreme vocalists - Unlock brutal low tones safely with demon speech - How jaw opening, crying, and yawning create relaxed distortion - Develop vocal flexibility to access both high-intensity grit and deep lows - Blend fry, false cord, and open resonance to create unique vocals - How to build powerful low screams without hurting your voice - Apply throat singing concepts to extreme vocals and metal styles SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM: YouTube Amazon Music/Audible Apple

Podcast Chats are where we keep the conversation going and dive deeper into the topics of our podcast episodes with you! ▶️ You can 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 this episode below or find it directly on Youtube. 🎧 You can also 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 to this episode below, on our website, or by searching for 'Rock Singing Success' on your favorite podcast app! ➡️ 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! What does it take to recover your singing voice and come back stronger? How can you rebuild vocal strength after illness, overuse, or fatigue? Whether you’ve dealt with Covid, laryngitis, or the common cold, join me as we explore targeted strategies that restore vocal health, rebuild control, and reconnect you with your voice—safely, consistently, and with lasting impact. In this episode: - Learn to rebuild your voice after illness, overuse, or vocal fatigue - The vital difference between singing and training - Why proper vocal recovery requires specific coordination and muscle memory - How to massage and reset the vocal cords - The benefits of straw sirens and cry phonation for healing and stretching the voice - How to balance breath control and compression - Discover how yawning can promote relaxation and vocal fold connection - Recover without straining your voice using light, whimper-based octaves - Learn to stabilize your mix and reduce flipping through cry coordination - Develop compression safely with proper humming (tracking) SOVT - Build back your full voice gradually by aligning with your current limits - Why consistency, patience, and the right feedback are essential to recover fully SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM: Amazon Music/Audible Apple Deezer

Podcast Chats are where we keep the conversation going and dive deeper into the topics of our podcast episodes with you! ▶️ You can 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 this episode below or find it directly on Youtube. 🎧 You can find this episode on our website or by searching for Rock Singing Success on your favorite podcast app! ➡️ 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! Learn how to control the false cords, use fry like an expert, and discover the best exercises for developing your grit and screams beyond what you thought possible. Explore the importance of bracing, breath support, placement, yawning, sobbing, and being versatile with your screams. In this episode, we’ll take you from the basics of vocal distortion to mastering the most advanced techniques, in a great preview of what we teach in our Extreme Singing course. In this episode: - The foundations of vocal distortion: the first thing you need - Why learning to sing first is essential for developing effortless grit and screams - How distortion works and interacts with the voice - How to gain conscious control of the false cords for ultimate control - How fry is useful for building vocal distortion - What an old man’s grunt, witch’s cackle, and smoker’s voice can teach you about vocal distortion - How to use glottal stops, thinning out, and cry to develop fry - Crucial steps for combining fry and the singing voice - How to control compression and why it’s useful - Three main grit placements and how to work on them - One of the best exercises to develop effective grit - The spectrum of the two main distortion types - The balance between singing and grit placement, and how to use it to shape your sound - Why bracing is essential to effective vocal distortion and breath support - How yawning can affect the intensity of your distortion - If you can sing it, you can distort it - How to go from grit to screams - A simple exercise for improving your screams by letting your voice fall apart - How to use sobbing to get better at screaming - Using the feeling of the false cords to improve your grit and screams - How to distort in your lower range - Adele vs Randy Blythe: how to build versatility and coordination in your screams - What to expect about how long it takes to develop great vocal distortion that doesn’t hurt your throat

We're taking a short break on the podcast to evaluate last year's podcast episodes and make season 2 much more value-packed! Be on the lookout for the new season with guests, short episodes, special long episodes, and much more. If you have any suggestions, now is the time! Feel free to make suggestions in the comments or out of the public eye on our suggestion form