Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Not me telling you to do the opposite of what everyone else says đ
Of course, a wider and more open mouth has its place - Iâm not gonna deny that.
But if youâre someone whoâs struggling with sounding too shouty then that wide open mouth is just going to make it worse.
Putting your index fingers on the corners of your mouth can be super helpful with reducing that shouty tone.
Give this a try and let me know how it went!
x Lara
PS: Weâre currently taking on a few new students! If youâre interested in working with us, book an intro session with me now đ
lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
I canât wait to sing with you soon!
Not me telling you to do the opposite of what everyone else says đ
Of course, a wider and more open mouth has its place - Iâm not gonna deny that.
But if youâre someone whoâs struggling with sounding too shouty then that wide open mouth is just going to make it worse.
Putting your index fingers on the corners of your mouth can be super helpful with reducing that shouty tone.
Give this a try and let me know how it went!
x Lara
PS: Weâre currently taking on a few new students! If youâre interested in working with us, book an intro session with me now đ
lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
I canât wait to sing with you soon!








![Why You Sound Worse When People Are Listening
Do you hate the sound of your singing voice â or feel terrified to sing in front of others? Youâre not alone.
In this bonus lesson of my 3-part voice lesson mini series (surprise â thereâs a 4th video!), weâre diving into the real reason so many singers struggle with vocal confidence. Spoiler: Itâs not just about vocal skill.
Whether youre a beginner singer or youve been singing for years, youâll learn:
đŻ Why you donât like the sound of your own voice (and how to fix it)
đŻ How to sing with confidence â even if youâre still learning
đŻ What a âprima voceâ is and how to find your vocal sweet spot
đŻ How to pick the right songs for your voice so you always sound your best
đŹ Plus: Iâll share a personal story of how finding my vocal strengths helped me go from always hearing no to signing with a manager, getting my songs on the radio, and going on tour.
đ Ready to feel confident in your voice â even if youâre not a âperfectâ singer yet?
Watch the video and let me know in the comments: Whatâs one thing you like about your voice?
âïžWant personal help picking the best songs for your voice and getting a vocal plan made just for you? Book a 1:1 session here:
https://lessons.voxtapestudios.com/trial-lesson
đŹ Catch up on the full series:
Part 1 (Releasing Tension): https://youtu.be/nt9sYIGBPho
Part 2 (Breathing & Support): https://youtu.be/7QWqtW7J4hw
Part 3 (High Notes & Cracking): https://youtu.be/LTWhhCuSa8E
Bonus (Confidence): [Youre Here!]
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