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 🌟

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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 🌟

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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 🌟

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