Sounding like I'm trying to hard

Hi!

About a few months ago I sent a question on bad tone.

I have improved, finally.

My only issues is that I sound like I'm trying to hard and I have articulation issues.

What can I do about this?

-Alex

Hi, Alex! Please feel free to share the exercises or tips that have been most helpful for you in improving your tone. 

For both of those issues, I'd start by speaking the text, then speaking on pitch (but still not in "singing" mode) and then add a bit more "sung" phrasing!

Is it possible that I'm letting out to much air or slopply singing words? Maybe I'm straining or lifting my larynx? It's probably because I'm straining.

It's difficult to say without hearing you, Alex! Keep an eye out for an email from 30 day singer - we'll be rolling out group lesson feedback next month for full access members. And you're always welcome to book a private lesson here: https://www.30daysinger.com/live-lesson.