How 1-on-1 singing lessons helped Ethan overcome breathiness and build confidence in his voice

Ethan, an aspiring singer and worship leader, had difficulty keeping his sound clear and consistent while transitioning between lower and higher notes. His voice often became breathy, especially during longer phrases. 

After a few 1-on-1 voice lessons with Eric Lewis, Ethan was able to address these challenges and gain more control over his voice.

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Real class insight: Ethan’s one-on-one vocal session

In their most recent session, Ethan worked with Eric on improving his vocal dynamics, focusing on techniques that would help him sing with more clarity, strength, and confidence. Here’s what they worked on:

Addressing breathiness – understanding the importance of dynamics

Ethan was struggling with a breathy sound, particularly in songs like “Amazing Grace.” Eric noticed that Ethan’s dynamics were too weak, causing his voice to lack clarity and power.

What Ethan learned:

“Eric showed me how to focus on dynamic control,” Ethan explains. “I didn’t realize that breathiness doesn’t equal loudness. Eric taught me how to keep my mouth open and project my voice without forcing it.”

Eric clarified that you can be loud without being breathy, which helped Ethan realize how to use breath support more effectively. Through exercises like the “leaky tire” technique and “siren” exercises, Ethan began to feel more resonance and control in his voice.

Mastering clear diction – eliminating the slur

Another area of focus was Ethan’s diction. Eric noticed he often slurred through words, especially during phrases like “my world is crashing down.” This made his singing sound unclear and muddled.

What Ethan learned:

“Eric helped me understand how to enunciate every syllable,” Ethan says. “He encouraged me to stop sliding from one note to the next and focus on clarity instead.”

Eric taught Ethan how to emphasize each syllable in a phrase, helping him avoid slurring and improve the clarity of his singing.

Building confidence – letting go of vocal hesitation

Ethan had trouble committing fully to his voice when singing difficult phrases. Eric worked with him to help him build confidence and project his voice more powerfully.

What Ethan learned:

“Eric helped me break through my mental barriers,” Ethan recalls. “I was afraid to push my voice too much, thinking I might break it, but Eric showed me how to use confidence and support to get a stronger sound.”

Eric encouraged Ethan to embrace his vocal projection, helping him sing with more power and confidence.

Why this matters: You can improve too

Ethan’s progress after just one lesson shows how powerful 1-on-1 singing lessons can be in overcoming vocal challenges. With personalized feedback and focused exercises, Ethan gained more control over his breath, diction, and confidence.

Ethan walked away from the lesson saying, “I never realized how much control I could have over my voice. Now, I feel like I can sing with more clarity and strength.”

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Here are a few examples of actual student success stories resulting from individualized one-on-one vocal coaching. Understand how you can overcome your obstacles and advance your vocal skills with private tutoring.

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Footnote: The student’s name has been changed for privacy reasons.