Okay hi – let me tell you real quick: if you wanna sound less like a squeaky broken speaker and more like a decent human who can sing without their throat giving up, then you have to warm up. Like, for real.
I used to skip it and sounded like a frog. Now I don’t. That’s growth, I guess.
So here’s what I do (not perfect, but it works, you know):
Breathing
Not just a basic “breathe in, breathe out” thing. No. I mean real, deep belly breathing. You gotta feel like you’re inflating a balloon in your stomach, not your chest.
It feels weird at first, but then your singing gets way more controlled and people are like “woww, your voice is so stable.”
Neck & Jaw Chill Time
Roll your shoulders, stretch your neck like you're trying to peek behind you, and just let your jaw hang loose like you’re super bored.
Basically, relax everything. Tension = bad voice vibes.
Lip Trills
Okay, this one feels silly but it’s fun. Do the “brrrr” thing with your lips like a tiny car engine, and slide through notes.
It’s like coffee for your lips — wakes up your whole face.
Sirens
Start from a low note, glide up to a high one, and come back down — smoothly.
Feels a little dramatic but it totally works. Your vocal cords get the message that it’s time to work.
Light Humming
Nothing too loud — just gentle “mmmmm” humming. It wakes up your vocal cords without putting pressure on them.
Kinda like yoga for your voice.
Simple Scales
Stick to easy stuff. Just sing five-note scales on vowels like “ah,” “ee,” or “oo.”
No need to go full opera, just stretch those notes out a bit.
Tongue Twisters (aka Verbal Chaos)
Try stuff like “red lorry, yellow lorry” or “unique New York” till your tongue gives up.
It’s messy but helps with clarity and articulation big time.
Soft to Loud
Start by singing phrases really softly, then get gradually louder. It builds control and helps you use power without pushing too hard.
Stay Hydrated
Sip water. Constantly. Not big gulps — just little sips. Hydration keeps your throat smooth.
Dry throat = dry notes = bad news.
Keep It Short
This isn’t a concert. Warm-up for 10–15 minutes, and that’s enough to get your voice in shape without tiring it out.
So yeah, that’s it! Nothing fancy, just some small things that make a big difference.
I still skip warm-ups sometimes and totally regret it… but hey, we’re all human.
Okay, go warm up now and sing like you mean it!
