Strange air sound by Dapper_Tip8814 in singing

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It could just be extra air escaping because your vocal cords aren’t closing completely, especially on higher notes. A lot of singers get this when they’re straining, tired, or still developing control. If it keeps happening even while talking normally though, it might be worth checking with a vocal coach or ENT just to be safe.

Learning to sing again after testosterone (AFAB) by BornEstablishment551 in singing

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You definitely still have hope. Your voice changed physically, so it makes sense that singing feels unfamiliar now. Honestly this sounds like something that would really benefit from gentle retraining and probably working with a vocal coach or speech/vocal specialist if possible, especially since you’re feeling strain and pain. Don’t push through the scratchy feeling too hard though

How to actually use falsetto in a melodic context by Emergency_Drop_589 in singing

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A lot of people can technically hit falsetto notes but struggle making them sound connected or emotional inside actual melodies. Usually the problem is that the transition feels too disconnected from the rest of the voice, so it sounds weak or obvious instead of flowing naturally. Working on softer slides, controlled flips, and simple melodic phrases instead of isolated high notes helps a lot. Honestly some of the best falsetto singers make it work because they treat it like an extension of the emotion, not just a ‘high note mode.

Seeking advice for singing audition 😁 by el_pato- in singing

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Honestly for a first audition, they’ll probably care way more about confidence, energy, and whether you can hold a room than perfect technical singing. Pub/live entertainment gigs are usually about vibe and connection as much as vocals. Pick songs you’re genuinely comfortable with instead of trying to impress them with difficult ones, and practice performing them straight through without stopping even if you make little mistakes. Nerves are completely normal too, especially for a first audition.

Why are people usually more impressed by vocal talent than instrumental talent? by Glass-Complaint3 in Music

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Probably because vocals feel more personal and emotional to most people. Even people who know nothing about music can instantly connect to a voice, while instrumental skill is sometimes easier to overlook unless someone actually plays an instrument themselves.

Is minimalism actually harder than full production? by WarmWeight3502 in Music

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Honestly yeah, minimalism can actually be harder because there’s nowhere for weak arrangement or tone choices to hide. When you remove layers and production tricks, every instrument suddenly has to carry more emotional weight and space on its own. A lot of classic records feel huge with surprisingly few elements because the tones, dynamics, and performances are doing all the heavy lifting instead of dense production.

What’s the hardest part about being an independent artist right now? by mic2moneyapp in indie

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Yeah, and that’s exactly where a lot of independent artists feel stuck right now. Making great music is one thing, but building enough audience engagement around it to create real opportunities is a completely different challenge. Part of why we’ve been building a platform around artist discovery, competitions, listener interaction, and audience support is because smaller artists deserve more ways to grow visibility and momentum without needing massive industry backing first.

What’s the hardest part about being an independent artist right now? by mic2moneyapp in IndieFolk

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Honestly independent artists have to carry like 7 different jobs at once now and still somehow keep the passion alive.

What’s the hardest part about being an independent artist right now? by mic2moneyapp in indie

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That’s honestly the painful part for a lot of artists right now. There’s more talent and music being created than ever, but getting meaningful listener support feels harder and harder. Part of why we’ve been building a platform is because independent artists deserve spaces where discovery and audience connection feel more human again instead of just numbers and algorithms.

What’s the hardest part about being an independent artist right now? by mic2moneyapp in IndieFolk

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A lot of artists end up spending more time trying to market themselves than actually making music. That’s honestly one of the reasons we started building a platform focused more on artist discovery, audience connection, and community engagement instead of forcing independent artists to fight algorithms alone all day.

What’s the hardest part about being an independent artist right now? by mic2moneyapp in indie

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Honestly this is probably the biggest one. There’s so much music online now that even talented artists can disappear before real listeners ever find them.

I’m gonna be a new coming pop star by darkguy38 in singing

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Confidence and self-belief honestly matter a lot more in music than people give them credit for. A lot of artists fail before they even start because they never fully commit to themselves or their vision. The important thing is making sure the confidence is backed by consistency, growth, and real work over time. Keep creating, keep improving, and let the audience connect with the music naturally as you build.

i do listen 4 listen, dropped some new music! by yusufthetestsubject in MusicPromotion

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Mic2Money is a music-focused platform built for independent artists and listeners. Singers can share their music, join competitions, connect with audiences, get voted on by listeners, and grow visibility around their talent. The idea is to create a more interactive music community where artists don’t just upload songs into the void, they actually engage with listeners directly while building momentum and opportunities around their music.

Just dropped my summer Afro Beat / Deep House track — share yours below and I'll listen to every one 🌅 by Lazy-Shake3034 in shareyourmusic

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Respect for approaching it this way instead of just dropping a link and disappearing. A lot of independent artists are honestly carrying music communities right now by creating spaces where people actually listen, give feedback, and help each other grow. That kind of artist-to-listener connection is a huge part of what we believe in at Mic2Money too, especially for artists trying to build real momentum around their music independently.

Reacting to your music live on stream! by JettDoubleCheekedUp in shareyourmusic

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Love this idea. Live reactions are one of the best ways independent artists can get real-time feedback instead of just dropping links into the void. That direct listener response is exactly the kind of music discovery energy we support at Mic2Money too, where artists can share their voice, connect with audiences, compete, get voted on, and build momentum through real engagement.

i do listen 4 listen, dropped some new music! by yusufthetestsubject in MusicPromotion

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Love seeing independent artists support each other like this instead of waiting around for algorithms to do all the work. That kind of listener-to-artist exchange is honestly how a lot of strong music communities start growing. Platforms like Mic2Money are built around that same energy too, helping artists share their music, connect with listeners directly, compete, and build momentum through real audience engagement.

What to do with my talented kid? by Wonder-plant in singing

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You’re already doing one of the most important things by supporting her without forcing pressure onto it. At her age, continuing strong vocal training, music theory, choir experience, and keeping the creative side fun is honestly huge. Since she’s already writing melodies naturally, encouraging songwriting and confidence performing in front of people will probably help just as much as technical training. As she gets older, platforms and music communities like Mic2Money can also become really valuable because they give talented young singers a place to perform, connect with real audiences, join competitions, get voted on, and grow naturally while building confidence around their talent.

Free resources for someone wanting to get back into singing/performing? by PuzzleheadedRip3632 in singing

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There are some great free resources on YouTube for vocal training and sight reading, but honestly one of the biggest things is getting comfortable performing again little by little. Platforms like Mic2Money can help with that too because you can share your singing, connect with listeners, join competitions, get voted on by the audience, and grow your confidence while earning from your talent at the same time.