Ep. 92 Appoggio Breathing For Singing - 'Breath Support’s GOLD Standard'

Is there a “BEST” way to breathe for singing? In fact, there is! It is called “Appoggio Breathing”. Appoggio Breathing is a time-honored Breath Support and Breath Management system that has worked for generations of both classical and contemporary singers. In Episode 92, Voice Teacher Justin Stoney of New York Vocal Coaching breaks down the technique of Appoggio Breathing and offer exercises to improve your breathing for singing. Enjoy Voice Lessons To The World!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Today's Question
1:14 What Is The "Appoggio"?
2:12 What Is Breath Support?
3:32 How To Do The Appoggio
4:52 Problem #1 - Taking The Wrong Amount of Air
5:42 Problem #2 - Pushing The Air
6:18 Problem #3 - Running Out of Breath
6:55 Problem #4 - Tension
7:34 Problem #5 - Poor Posture
8:29 Breathing Exercise - Farinelli
11:02 Justin Stoney's Vocal Benediction, Resources, & Information

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[NewYorkVocalCoaching]

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[Shallalla]

For those of us who come here regularly to do the Farinelli exercise: it starts at 9:00 :) Thanks so much for this video!!!

[skyhr]

I like how he talks to me like I'm a golden retriever.

[jamesdeguzman]

I think Justin is giving so much information that will actually let us learn the needed techniques. Unlike other videos that are hard and lacks detail in it. Some of them are just giving vague information that would not let us get the actual knowledge we are looking for. This is why I only come here. Thanks to New York Vocal Coaching for giving free to access lessons!

[snozzmcberry]

Gah. I can't believe you just share this freely. Just about every other vocal coach that has a YouTube presence only shares incomplete bits of what they're talking about - starting at 30% of the lesson and ending at 70% - not for the sake of teaching you, but to bait you into purchasing their singing classes. NYVC is an absolute gem. Invaluable for those of us who lack the financial and/or mental capacity for in-person voice lessons.

[coltonruscheinsky]

Oh my god I can hit high notes with so much ease now. I was cracking but I realized it was because I was taking to much air. Like I could power my way into higher notes but it's the opposite. Sips of air. Like singing through a straw. Otherwise the voice cracks to protect itself. Thank you guys. These videos have been life changing. I'm finally finding the joy in my voice. It's like falling in love. I could cry.

[rva]

this is brilliant thanks. everytime I see a new video Justin buffs up more x

[darksidessj]

This was the hardest thing for me to grasp in singing. The lean. It's not leaning forcefully, it's support that makes you lean in. You will it when you do. Two mechanisms cause this. Diaphragm breathing, and focusing on the baring down muscles. I didn't understand the second one, baring down. It's like doing squats but you focus on the "area" as you sing. It really is magical.

[kkp]

Wow! I wish these videos were available when I first started voice lessons. It took me a while to sing with belly and rib expansion and eliminating collapse and tension. The concept of breath support was not explained to me this clearly. I was always told to use more support, and as you mentioned in this video, I thought this meant more air (and tension). I eventually learned proper breath support but it took a while to get there. This teaching series is great!

[VocalSplendorStudios]

Great lesson on appoggio breathing! You explained this difficult concept very well. It takes a great teacher to be able break down the feeling and explain it to others. Thank you for sharing!

[AnnaPrzebudzona]

Justin! Every time you say ” And don't you dare let other people say you can't sing” I want to give you a big hug 😁

[alexandresilva]

How I wish this had been my first lesson on breathing. I was confused for years with bad advice until a teacher of mine finally thought me this. Could've saved me so much time...

[bellamybomb]

please continue making more videos Justin!! I really love your channel and your singing tips. You're one of the better vocal instructors on youtube and your videos have been really helpful :) would love to have more content from you

[robertjamesd.morales]

I am so GRATEFUL and THANKFUL for sharing this breathing technique...it has helped massively. Again thank you very much Justine----from the Philippines.

[gustavodanielbarboza]

Soy de Argentina. Tus videos son de MUCHISIMA ayuda!! Aunque todavía estoy acostumbrandome al inglés jaja. Muchas gracías por compartir tus conocimientos con el mundo. Es asombroso que alguien haga eso. Se nota que sos un buen tipo, saludos! WAS VERY VERY NICE TO MEET YOU BRO!!

[neilbonavita]

Hi Justin, I have been realizing today how helpful it is to cycle through your videos and then come back and revisit them. As I learn and practice more from you, If I watch your videos a second or even a third time spread out over time I hear and experience more depth of understanding and learning. I am so grateful for all of your videos and how much they have impacted my enjoyment of singing again. Thank you!!

[denniskont]

Thanks Justin, and team, for posting on YT these great videos, so that everybody can have access. You're amazing!

[silebarron]

Thanks jonathon. I am a mature student of vocals. You explained the art of vocals+ arpoggio very well, im seeing some improvement in my voice control. Keep up the good work. You are gifted. Sheila

[callme_adam]

I'm starting to realise that every single on the NYVC videos are essential to all singers, and I'm gonna have to go through every one before i become a good singer XD Thanks again guys for another great video! Just as i think I've got the main aspects of singing in the bag, another is presented to me -;P

[sweetmelody]

""BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE TO YOU"' - This is exactly what I needed!!! Your explanations made it so easy to understand the importance of proper breathing as I suffer from a lot of tension in my throat area when I sing. I've only been singing for one year with a singing school and I will definitely be using the Farinelli method and Appoggio to keep improving in technique. Thankyou so much. Great work. You've just gained a new subscriber : )