The Heart of a Singer - Vocal Rehab, Vocal Warm-ups, Christian Musician, Breathing Technique, Singing Lessons

• 81. Here’s How to Release Jaw Tension and Sing Freely Again

  Is jaw tension holding back your singing voice? If your voice has been feeling tight, tired, or restricted, you’re not alone. As singers (and especially as moms), we often hold more tension than we realize—and it can keep our voices from sounding free and resonant. In this episode we’ll cover: Common causes of jaw tension How it can affect your singing Easy exercises to release jaw tension Timestamps: (3:14) My story with jaw tension and what helped me (7:48) Common causes of jaw tension (10:54) How jaw tension affects singing (12:43) Exercise 1: Chewing & humming (14:10) Exercise 2: Masseter release massage (18:07) Exercise 3: “Yah” exercise for tongue–jaw independence   I hope you have fun finding new vocal freedom as you release your jaw!   Blessings,   Sarah 🌟   ///   RELATED EPISODES   57. Should I Open My Mouth More for a High Note? Yes…and No   ///   Contact: [email protected]

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• 80. Feeling Insecure About Singing? God Says, “Let Me Hear Your Voice!”

  Are you a mom who wants to sing but feels too tired, too unsure, or too out of practice to start again?
Maybe you’ve lost confidence in your voice — or you’ve convinced yourself that singing outloud is for someone else, someone more “qualified.” But what if I told you that God has already given you permission to sing? Not just permission — a command. In Psalm 96, we’re told: “Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing to the Lord, all the earth.” That means you, mama.
Not just the polished voices on stage, not just the people who “sound good” — you. The mom in the kitchen.
The mom in the car.
The mom who feels tired and discouraged. In this episode, we dive into: The biblical mandate to sing (and why it’s for every believer) How your singing matters to God How worship and singing breaks through stress, fear, and silence How to step past insecurity and step into God’s invitation You don’t need flawless technique. You don’t need more time or energy.
You just need to open your mouth and respond to His invitation: “Let me hear your voice, for your voice is sweet.” — Song of Solomon 2:14 Dear mama, your voice was designed to glorify God.
It’s time to open your mouth again — right where you are.   Blessings,   Sarah 🌟   //   RELATED EPISODES: 33. Starting Singing Again as a Busy Mom - Say YES to What God Has Placed Inside of You   12. Do the Thing! Your Voice is Important   //   Contact: [email protected]

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• 79. Warm Up With Me! (Part 2) Gentle Vocal Exercises for Busy Moms

  Feeling tired, vocally tight, or unmotivated to sing lately—especially as a mom? This week’s episode is part two of our warm-up series! Last week we prepared the body, and today we’re focusing on the vocal warm-up — a simple, energizing routine to help you find freedom and ease in your singing again. You can do this right from home — during nap time, with your kids, or in the car. No special equipment needed, just your voice and a few minutes.   These exercises are designed to: Wake up resonance and airflow Connect you to your breath support Smooth breaks in your voice Increase your range Vocal Warm-Up Breakdown: (3:32 ) – Apple Bites (4:58) – Lip Trills (or Alternatives: V or Sh): 1-2-3-4-5-4-3-2-1 (7:16) – “Bee” Exercise: descending pattern:  5-3-1  5-4-3-2-1 (8:46) – “Mum” Arpeggio: 1-3-5-5-5-3-1 (10:19) – “Ney” Arpeggio: 1-3-5-5-5-3-1   By the end of this short warm-up, you’ll feel energized, and vocally free — ready to sing, speak, or worship with ease.   HINT: Pair this episode with last week’s Physical Warm-Up (Episode 78).   Enjoy!   Blessings,   Sarah 🌟   //   SIMILAR EPISODES:   58. Get Curious About How to Breathe for Better Singing   28. Are You Accidentally Holding Your Breath? Change This One Thing for a More Powerful Singing Voice   7. Are You a Singer Who’s Not Singing? 5 Quick Ways to Step Out of Your Silence and into Your Voice Again   30. Dance Out Your Overwhelm - Come Unstuck By Moving Your Feet First!   69. Can’t Find Your Singing Voice After Becoming a Mom? 4 Reasons Why It Can Feel Hard     //   Contact: [email protected]

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• 78. Warm Up With Me! (Part 1) Energizing Stretches to Improve Your Singing Voice

  Before you even warm up your voice, you need to warm up your body. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a quick physical warm-up for singers that helps release tension, open up your breath, and get your voice ready to go. These are simple, energizing stretches you can before singing, to start your day, or even when you need an energy boost. Here’s what we’ll do together: Big sighs with arm drops – release stress and reset your breath Torso twists – loosen your midsection and get the breath flowing Elbow pumps – open your chest and activate torso space Forward fold or chair stretch – stretch shoulders, back, and legs while breathing deeply Bunny sniffs – sniffing exercise to activate your pelvic floor Next week, we’ll add the vocal warm-up so you can put the two together for a complete pre-singing routine!   Blessings,   Sarah 🌟   //   RELATED EPISODES:   58. Get Curious About How to Breathe for Better Singing   28. Are You Accidentally Holding Your Breath? Change This One Thing for a More Powerful Singing Voice   7. Are You a Singer Who’s Not Singing? 5 Quick Ways to Step Out of Your Silence and into Your Voice Again   30. Dance Out Your Overwhelm - Come Unstuck By Moving Your Feet First!   69. Can’t Find Your Singing Voice After Becoming a Mom? 4 Reasons Why It Can Feel Hard   //   Contact: [email protected]

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• 77. The World Needs Your Voice—Dry Bones Come Alive!

  Dear Mama, I see you—tired, depleted, struggling to find your voice. I know what it feels like to be completely dry, lifeless, just going through the motions without joy. But God wants to breathe new life into you again! It’s time to come out of your dry season. It’s time to lay down the hurts, burdens, and shame you’ve been carrying. It’s time to let God restore and revive you. Dry bones, come awake! Come awake in Jesus’ Name! It’s time to arise and lift your voice to the Lord. To cry out in repentance. To cry out in seeking Him. He will do it—He will restore you. The One who called you is faithful! The world needs what you carry. Your voice and testimony, right there in the middle of motherhood, is what God wants to revive and activate. Will you say yes to the invitation?  “Dry bones, listen to the word of the Lord! This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am going to put breath into you and make you live again!” —Ezekiel 37:5 (NLT)   Blessings,   Sarah 🌟   Song to Engage With: Always Good (Hannah and Paul McClure)   //   RELATED EPISODES   61. God is Giving New Vision to Musician Moms!   34. Three Clues You Are Pregnant with a God-Sized Creative Dream 33. Starting Singing Again as a Busy Mom - Say YES to What God Has Placed Inside of You   //   Contact: [email protected]

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