Thank you very much, Jim and Mike! Wow, I didn't know any of that stuff Mike! I did that exercise and felt exactly what you were talking about. I can't believe all these years I was so clueless. You're right, I do tighten up, and on top of it, I'm so paranoid about missing the note that it probably makes things worse. Recording is NOT relaxing to me! LOL

I don't like to ask the band to play in a different key...I feel like it's my job to find a way to reach the notes as required. I probably was holding my head up too high...I'll try lowering the mic.

The point about light and shade was a good one. Dave (the guitarist) and I like to try to "match" like Page and Plant used to. I will pay more attention to that. I do seem to stick to a certain volume when I sing. I didn't really notice it until you said that.

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