# It's Not Your Breath

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Podcast: [Vocal Tips in 10 with Amber Mogg Cathey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vocal-tips-in-10-with-amber-mogg-cathey-7038022)
Published: 2026-02-25T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/your-vocal-evolution/episodes/699d13ede58ea911385c0b36
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## Resource

So many singers feel like they have a breathing problem. And while that can sometimes be the case, what often feels like poor breath “support” is actually incomplete vocal fold closure — air leaking through the sound instead of being efficiently used. When the vocal folds don’t connect fully and efficiently, phrases can feel breathy, unstable, and exhausting. You may feel like you’re constantly running out of air, when the real issue is coordination at the level of the folds. I n this episode of  Vocal Tips in 10 , we break down one of the most foundational skills in singing: vocal fold adduction. Strong, balanced closure is essential for efficiency, stamina, tone clarity, and stylistic freedom — even (and especially) for highly stylized contemporary singers. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: • How incomplete vocal fold closure can mimic poor breath support • Why “leaky valve” singing makes everything feel harder • Practical exercises to improve vocal fold adduction • How to use vocal fry, glottal onsets, and consonant-vowel combinations strategically • How to strengthen closure without adding tension If singing often feels air-heavy, unstable, or more effortful than it should, this episode will help you identify what’s really happening — and give you practical tools to build stronger, more efficient coordination. 🚨 Grab Your FREE 5-Minute Vocal Warm-Up + Bonus Belt Exercise More Links for you... 🌟 Vocal Pro Collective 🎥 Watch this episode on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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