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Most throat, tongue and jaw tension in singing comes from a few common causes: too much laryngeal power, uneven breath pressure, tongue, neck, and jaw tension or the false vocal folds getting involved in the process of singing. The goal in singing is balancing the breath, the vocal folds, resonance, and articulation in harmony.The causes of vocal tension can be many such as vocal overuse, unnatural pitch, acid reflux, illness to even stress. Start by educating yourself.

A talented singer experienced vocal damage due to excessive strain from teaching, performing, and singing in a band. This led to phonotrauma, requiring surgery and ending her singing career. To prevent vocal abuse, singers should follow these tips to protect their voice