Voice Lab Warsaw

Fifteen years ago, I decided to take singing lessons 🫣 I was 20 and went to the “first” vocal teacher in the area. What can I say, it wasn’t a hit 🤭 The methods she used, from where I am now, were, to say the least, hurtful – singing with a corkscrew (my joint still pops out, and I’ll never change it). She made me hyperventilate while singing and put a chair behind me so she could fall to if I fainted 🤡 Not to mention she wouldn’t let me sing my own repertoire, which took a lot of the fun out of the lessons. I lasted six months 💩 I was determined. But then, for the next seven years, I didn’t go to any teacher, even though it was my dream.

The lesson is this: SEARCH – not every teacher will be right for you. Not every method will appeal to you. Or maybe you feel you don’t like the way the lessons are conducted. Singing lessons – besides being valuable and developmental, they should be enjoyable! They should bring joy and be the time of the week you look forward to – not an unpleasant chore.

My second experience with a teacher – seven years later – was that after listening to one song, he told me I wouldn’t be anything good. 🫠 It hurt. Now I know – he just didn’t know how to teach me.

I’m glad I found the courage to try with someone else – again, and that I managed to find someone who helped me spread my wings. 🪽

I wish the same for you, if that’s your dream. ✨

💃🕺🏻 Your larynx is dancer – not a prisoner.

For years… I completely ignored my larynx. I didn’t even know it could have different positions – lowered, neutral, raised. Only later did I discover that this mobility is the key.

My own larynx would tighten like it was trapped in a concrete collar when I sang higher notes. My neck became stiff, and the muscles couldn’t work the way I wanted, simply because they had no space. Sometimes it would even drop too low, and then my voice lost its brightness and freedom.

Now I know the larynx is an organ of movement. Hanging from the hyoid bone – which has no rigid skeletal attachment – it must be free. But “free” doesn’t mean bouncing around aimlessly. It means free from unnecessary tension, so it can respond to our intention and the sound we want to create.

The larynx loves to “help” too much – but often in the wrong way. Our job is to give it space and flexibility, so it supports the voice instead of blocking it.

👉 What about you? Do you ever feel like your larynx tightens up, like it’s trapped in a concrete collar?
💬 Share your experiences in the comments.
🎤 And if you want to feel what it’s like when your larynx becomes your ally instead of an obstacle – book a lesson with me.

🤫 Do you think whispering saves your voice? The truth is the opposite.

When I first experienced vocal fatigue, my instinct was to whisper. It seemed logical: if I don’t speak loudly, my voice should rest. But after a few days… my voice was even more tired and hoarse.

Why? Because whispering is not neutral. It forces the vocal folds into an unnatural position, creating friction and extra tension in the throat. It’s like trying to walk on tiptoes all day – it feels lighter at first, but it’s actually exhausting for your muscles.

Now I know that instead of whispering, the best recovery is true silence – or using regenerative techniques like Lax Vox and SOVT exercises. Those actually help the voice heal and regain balance.

👉 What about you? Do you sometimes whisper to “protect” your voice?
💬 Share your experience in the comments!
🎤 And if you want to learn safe and effective ways to restore your voice – book a lesson with me. I’ll teach you techniques that really work.

😅 Good singing often feels… weird. And that’s absolutely normal!

I remember the first time I sang a phrase with real freedom. It sounded beautiful, but inside it felt completely foreign: my breath was too deep, my soft palate too high, my voice not even mine. My brain screamed: “This can’t be right!” And yet – that was exactly what healthy and free singing feels like.

When we work with the voice, we train the body to break old habits and create new ones. Neuroscience tells us: learning often feels “weird” because the brain is adapting to a new pattern. It’s just like learning to ride a bike – those first few meters feel so unnatural until it suddenly clicks.

So if your vocal exercises feel strange – that’s a good sign! It means you’re discovering something new and your body is learning a new quality of movement.

👉 What about you? Have you ever felt like your voice sounded good but felt “weird” to sing?
💬 Share your story in the comments!
🎤 And if you want to experience that moment when weirdness turns into freedom – book a lesson with me. That’s where the magic begins.

🪞 “The mirror doesn’t always show what your voice really feels.”

Many teachers encourage singing in front of a mirror. And yes – it has its benefits. You can check your posture, see if your jaw is aligned, if your body looks balanced.

But for me… I never liked it. Looking in the mirror made me feel self-conscious, distracted, even drained.

Through my practice, I discovered something essential: the real key is not to *see*, but to *feel*. The most important step is learning to sense yourself from within – to build self-awareness.

The voice is an incredibly complex instrument. The mirror shows you the surface – but not what’s happening inside. The real questions are:

👉 Which muscles are working in my breath?

👉 How is my tongue moving, and how can I control it?

👉 Where is my larynx, and how is it shifting?

👉 Where do I feel tension in my body?

These are signals no mirror can reveal. That’s why developing proprioception – internal awareness – is at the heart of healthy, expressive singing.

👉 What about you – do you prefer singing while looking in the mirror, or with your eyes closed?

💬 Share in the comments how you learn best.

🎤 And if you want to discover how to truly “listen from the inside” – book a lesson with me. It changes everything.

😔 “I used to be a huge perfectionist. And for years, it kept my voice stuck.”

I couldn’t allow myself to sound “ugly” in practice. Every note had to be 100% – or I thought it was worthless.

That mindset held me back for years. Perfectionism lived in my head and in my body. It blocked my growth and stole the joy of singing.

Only when I broke through that barrier and gave myself **permission to grow, to make mistakes, to learn** did I finally begin to move forward. And I know I’ll be learning about my voice for the rest of my life. It was a difficult road – full of tears and effort – but it is possible. And with the right support and a teacher who can point out not only vocal but also physical and mental patterns, the journey becomes much easier.

Perfectionism doesn’t support vocal learning. Neuroscience shows that the brain and body develop through **repetition** – just like an athlete whose muscles gradually adapt to a new way of working. Not everything works right away, and that’s normal.

Vocal training is not an art exhibition, it’s a laboratory. And what we often call an “ugly sound” is actually the key to finding more freedom and expression.

That’s why **permission** is stronger than perfection – because it opens both the body and the voice.

👉 What about you? Do you allow yourself to be imperfect during practice?

💬 Share in the comments how perfectionism has shown up in your voice.

🎤 And if you’d like to experience how your voice feels in a safe space where mistakes are welcome – book a lesson with me. I’ll help you find that freedom.

Stage fright is something I’ve struggled with for as long as I can remember. It’s easier now, but even today – right before stepping on stage – I feel the tightness in my stomach, the quick breath, the nerves.

Why does it happen?
Stage fright is your nervous system preparing for “danger.” Your heart races, your breath speeds up, your muscles tense. It’s the same reaction our ancestors had when facing threats. Today, the “threat” is the audience 😉

And the thoughts that come with it?
👉 “They will judge me.”
👉 “I must be perfect.”
👉 “I’ll probably mess up.”
But stage fright doesn’t have to be your enemy. It’s energy – and you can learn to use it.

My go-to tools:
✨ Breathing – slow, grounded breaths “from the heels” calm the system.
✨ Movement – shaking out arms, rolling shoulders, small jumps release tension.
✨ Focus – instead of “will they judge me?”, I focus on the emotions I want to share.
✨ Perspective – the audience isn’t waiting for me to fail. They came for an experience.

Today I know: stage fright means what I’m about to do matters.

👉 What about you? How do you deal with stage fright?

💬 Share your tips in the comments – your story could help someone else!

🎤 Want to learn how to turn stage fright into stage power? Send me a message and book a lesson – I’ll show you how.

😮‍💨 “I thought that as long as I wasn’t singing loud or pushing, my voice was healthy. I was wrong.”

For years, I believed that tension in the voice must be obvious — yelling, forcing, straining. But my own tension was sneaky. It hid in my shoulders, jaw, and neck. It wasn’t dramatic, but it slowly stole the freedom and ease from my singing.

It wasn’t until I started exploring body-based approaches (Alexander Technique, Lax Vox, breathwork) that I realized: your voice doesn’t always *shout* when something’s wrong. Sometimes it whispers — in fatigue, dryness, irritation, or shaky quiet notes.

Voice science and pedagogy are clear: *subtle, chronic tension* (laryngeal, neck or shoulder) is one of the main causes of vocal fatigue and even injury. It’s not the volume that damages your voice, but the hidden, everyday micro-tensions.

👉 Do you notice these “silent tensions” in yourself?

💬 Share in the comments where you feel them most.

🎤 And if you’re ready to unlock your voice in a healthy way — book a lesson with me. I’ll show you simple exercises that change everything.

“But what about your PhD?”
“You’re really giving up science?”
“Isn’t it a waste of all those years?”

Those were the questions I heard when I made my choice.
I walked away from an academic career.
From labs, research, publications.
And I followed the voice. Literally.

Because singing isn’t about formulas –
it’s about vibration.
It’s not about data –
it’s about feeling something that words can’t hold.
It’s not about proving –
it’s about becoming.

Today, I teach singing.
But more than that – I hold space for people to trust themselves again.
To open their mouths when the voice wants to hide.
To find the sound that says: “I am here.”
Still - I remained a NERD - my focus just "slightly" shifted :D

Being a voice teacher isn’t just about technique.
It’s about witnessing a return.
And every time – I return to myself, too.

🧪 I gave up titles – and found meaning.
👂 I gave up structure – and learned how to truly listen.
🎙 I gave up the race – and chose presence.

This is the most beautiful work I could ever ask for.
And I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.

📩 If your voice has been waiting for a safe place – reach out.
Maybe it’s time.

🎤 5 instincts most beginner singers trust – but shouldn’t.

I know, because I trusted them too.
Holding my breath. Tensing my belly. Taking a huge inhale like I was about to dive underwater.

I thought it would help me sing better.

But the harder I tried…
the more disconnected I felt from my own voice.

🔁 For a long time, I thought I was the problem.
Until I realised – it wasn’t me.
It was what I’d learned… or rather, what no one had ever taught me to do differently.

Today, I help my students unlearn these instinctive habits –
with care, curiosity and gentle awareness.

Because these aren’t “mistakes” – they’re survival patterns.
And we can rewire them.
Not with force – but through body, breath, attention and kindness.

In this carousel, I’m sharing 5 common reflexes – and simple ways to shift them.

📩 DM me if one of them feels familiar – I’ll send you a tip to start gently.

🎧 Or book a lesson if you're ready to discover a voice that doesn’t need to prove itself – just express.

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Sometimes the words my students write… mean more than any certificate ever could.

Because in those messages, you can feel the change.

Not just in the voice – but in confidence, in presence, in the quiet dreams that finally found space to be heard.

Not everyone who comes to me believes in themselves.
Some people come back after years.
Some say “I want to try” for the very first time.

And that’s when the real work begins:
🎤 trusting your voice,
🌬 feeling how your breath and body support you,
❤️ and that one message after a session: “I’m starting to feel… I can.”

If you’re looking for someone who will truly *hear* you – I’m here.

📩 Message me if you're ready to begin.
🎧 Or simply save this post for later.

Your voice has its own timing. Its own rhythm. And that’s okay.