Optimal Vocal Support

How do we breathe optimally for singing and avoid vocal stress?   Required is the recruitment of the muscles of the upper chest, including the intercostal and pectoral muscles, the abdominal muscles and all of the muscle groups of the back.  All of these muscles must be taught to release effectively so they can follow the diaphragm’s motion.  Conversely, the diaphragm must be trained to be optimally free and strong so it can effectively lead the rest of the muscles and structures in the movement of breathing.  Only then is it possible to allow a gentler meshing of support and vocal fold activation and avoid stressful use of the voice.

There is a system that brings together all of the components needed in order to achieve the ideal breath support.  It teaches the ideal release and coordination of all the muscles and structures, scientifically target trains the diaphragm and is geared to synchronize the aforementioned muscles so that the support is perfectly balanced with the resistance from the vocal cords.  It is called “The BreathingRx For Singers System”.  It is based partially upon “Breathing Coordination”, (Carl Stough's discovery of scientific diaphragm training.)  Breathing Coordination has been tested with extraordinary success on Olympic athletes as well as opera singers.  Broader benefits exist beyond those of singing alone as there is increased oxygen in the bloodstream, brain, central and autonomic nervous system as well as body tissues.  As a result of the additional oxygen nervousness would be reduced, memory increased and physical, (and vocal,) endurance would be enhanced.
Dr. Modesto Fontanez MD, Neurosurgeon and Dramatic Tenor