Tongue-Tie–Aware Vocal Coaching
“I was severely tongue tied and ready to give up on singing. Other teachers noticed the tension I felt, but couldn’t resolve it. Gemma understood the complexity of my case and gave me tools that actually worked. I’ve gone from feeling fundamentally incapable to preparing for a new musical future.”
- Ben H
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Are you a tongue tied singer?
If so, you might relate to the following:
Your voice tires quickly
High notes feel strained and unreliable
Low notes feel unstable
The voice flips between too breathy and too squeezed
Your voice doesn’t feel agile- riffs and fast songs are tricky
Breathing cues are confusing and unhelpful
You can’t control the nasality in your voice
How Tongue Tie Can Influence Singing
The tongue is arguably the most important piece of anatomy when it comes to vocal training. It plays a central role in shaping sound, coordinating breath, and balancing effort throughout the body.
(Plus, we can see it and feel it more tangibly than other parts of our singing anatomy, which is helpful!)
When the tongue is restricted, this has a ripple effect on many other parts of the body, preventing them from working harmoniously.
This may show up as:
Jaw or neck tension
Difficulty adjusting vowels or resonance freely
Breathing patterns that feel shallow, confusing, or hard to coordinate
Inconsistent control from day to day
Many tongue tied singers have been told that they sound ‘fine’ and that it isn’t affecting them, but deep down they feel that something isn’t right.
I have been where you are.
I was tongue tied myself.
I’ve experienced the fatigue, the compensations, the “why doesn’t this work for me?” moments, and the extreme performance anxiety. Going through Myofunctional Therapy and an eventual release changed my life and shaped my approach to vocal coaching.
Find out more about my personal experience as a tongue tied singer here.
How Vocal Coaching Can Support You Before, During, and After Treatment
Every tongue tied singer is different.
Some singers have no interest in pursuing treatment. Some are in the middle of myofunctional therapy. Others have already had a release and are learning how to work with the changes they are experiencing.
Wherever you are in the process, tongue tie-aware vocal coaching can help you build a healthier, more reliable relationship with your voice.
No Planned Release
If you are still tongue tied and not planning on having treatment, this is absolutely OK.
I work with several tongue tied singers who have no desire for a release.
Tongue tie-aware vocal coaching can help you work with the voice and body you currently have. We work within your own range of motion, aiming to bring efficiency and ease into your singing, and embracing the things that make your voice unique, whilst ensuring you know how to keep it healthy and resilient.
In the Process
If you are going through myofunctional therapy or preparing for a release, tongue tie-aware vocal coaching is a great addition to this process.
Your tongue, jaw, breathing, and body will be making lots of adaptations at this time, and we work with this process to integrate your singing into it. Where appropriate, I can liaise with your support team to ensure we're all on the same page.
Post Release
If you have been through the process of myofunctional therapy and a tongue tie release, tongue tie-aware vocal coaching is a fantastic way to discover your new voice.
Whilst many singers feel instant changes after their procedure, your body will still need time to truly adapt. You may be stuck in compensatory habits and need guidance and coaching to move beyond them in the long term.
What We Might Work On
Depending on your needs, our work may include:
Gently improving coordination between tongue, jaw, body, and breath
Reducing compensatory tension within your individual limits
Integrating breath retraining when helpful, including Buteyko principles
Working with your uniqueness and embracing your own sound
Many of the tongue tied singers I coach start to notice:
Less vocal fatigue
Easier high notes
A stronger, more reliable sound
Breathing exercises finally work
And most importantly, they start to love their voice.
Ready for Singing to Feel Easier?
If you are a tongue tied singer and would like ongoing support with your singing, book a Discovery Call with me today. We can talk about your experience, your goals, and whether working together feels like the right fit.
If you're not quite ready for vocal coaching and would prefer a space to explore your questions, concerns, and possible next steps, you can book a Tongue Tie & Voice Clarity Session instead.
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Yes. Many singers develop strong compensations that allow them to sound good. However, underlying restriction can still influence ease, stamina, coordination and strength.
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No. There is no single right path. Some singers benefit greatly from Myofunctional Therapy, vocal and breathing work alone, while others explore a release as part of their journey. My role is never to push medical decisions, but to support your voice in whatever context you’re in.
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Yes. I support singers pre-release, post-release, and those not planning a procedure at all. Post-release work often focuses on helping the voice and body integrate new freedom gradually, without overwhelm or instability.
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This is very common for tongue-tied singers. When parts of the body are compensating, effort can remain high even when we sound good. Tongue tie aware vocal coaching works to make singing feel less effortful and more enjoyable for you.
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Yes, when appropriate and with your consent. My work is designed to complement clinical or therapeutic support — not replace it — so that singers experience continuity rather than conflicting approaches.