EPISODE · Sep 16, 2026 · 8 MIN
Stop Reaching for High Notes
from Vocal Tips in 10 with Amber Mogg Cathey
If high notes make your chin lift, shoulder tense or whole body reach upward, this episode is for you.Amber Mogg Cathey breaks down why chasing a high note can make it harder - and shares simple tools to help you hit the high notes with more freedom and less effort.You'll learn:A sliding-third exercise for more ease and coordination in your upper rangeThe "vocal trombone" and candy-cane cuesA jaw-release exercise to reduce lifting and pushingThe "woo" exercise for a stronger, freer upper rangeThe "tippy bird" movement to interrupt unconscious reaching and pullingYou'll also learn how your thoughts can trigger tension before you even sing a note - and why experimenting with different cues is essential, because no single tool works for every singer.If you tend to reach, brace or overwork for high notes, press play for practical ways to make your upper register feel more doable.🎤 Voice Gym → https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/voice-gym🎤 Vocal Pro Collective → https://www.ambermoggcathey.com/collective📺 Watch this episode on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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