How can you identify a student is singing through the nose
sound is muffled or “stuffy”
How can you identify a student has a tense jaw
jaw feels tight or locked while singing
How can you identify tongue tension
tongue presses against teeth or roof of mouth
How can you identify soft palate collapse
voice sounds flat or trapped
How can you identify shallow breathing
chest rises quickly and shoulders lift
How can you identify vocal strain
hoarseness
How can you identify tension in the throat
squeezing sensation or tight sound
How can you identify head voice weakness
high notes are thin or shaky
How can you identify chest voice weakness
low notes lack power or resonance
How can you identify mix voice issues
noticeable break between registers
How can you identify passaggio issues
sudden jump or crack in the voice
How can you identify singing too nasally
sound feels blocked in the nose
How can you identify poor vowel placement
vowels sound dull or swallowed
How can you identify overuse of chest voice
high notes sound forced or heavy
How can you identify overuse of head voice
low notes sound weak or airy
How can you identify flat tone
voice lacks brightness or forward placement
How can you identify breathy tone
airy sound with insufficient vocal cord closure
How can you identify uneven dynamics
volume suddenly drops or jumps
How can you identify limited range
unable to reach high or low notes comfortably
How can you identify tension in the lips
lips feel tight or restricted
How can you identify uneven resonance
some notes sound hollow or nasal
How can you identify poor posture
slouched or tilted body affecting airflow
How can you identify rapid vocal fatigue
voice tires quickly during practice
How can you identify misaligned tongue
tongue tip curls or drags in the mouth
