Exiting robotic mode

When we’re feeling brave and confident, our vocal pitch and amplitude are significantly more varied, allowing us to sound expressive and relaxed. When we fearfully hold back— activating the sympathetic nervous system’s fight-or-flight response— our vocal cords and diaphragms constrict, strangling our genuine enthusiasm. If you’ve ever had to sing through stage fright, you’ll know this feeling: the muscles that produce sound seize, causing your voice to come out thin and tight— nothing like what you are imagining in your head.