Many singers aren’t aware that singing louder doesn’t mean more effort. Surprised? I didn’t always believe it either. Yet the more I experience good singing the more I realize that, when I want more out of my voice, I need to relax and get out of the way!
Ironically, when you want more volume from your voice, the first step is to start with as little volume as possible.
I liken it to the experience of weight-lifting. Imagine a beginner weight-lifter walking into the gym and attempting to lift 200 lbs right off the bat. What would happen? Lots of straining, bad form and trips to the chiropractor.
When working with a trainer, the first thing they will do is to make sure your FORM is correct using little or no weight. Once the form is correct they will gradually increase the weight until, someday, their protege is lifting 200 lbs like a pro.
When it comes to the vocal cords weight equals air pressure (air that the vocal folds are resisting), which results in an increase in volume. Getting the form correct, then gradually adding weight is the key to singing effortlessly loud.

Working with an experienced teacher who knows how to guide you towards a louder sound with less effort is the best way to get there. Book a lesson now to get started.