Part II: Vocal Myth or Fact: Should Your Larynx Always Stay Low When Singing?

Hey Singer! 

Welcome back to Part II of our Vocal Myth or Fact series. 

Today, we’re tackling a question I know many of you have heard before:

“Your larynx should always be in a low, stable position when singing.”

What do you think? 

Is this a myth or a fact? 

Would you be shocked if I told you… it was a myth?!

Now, I can already hear some of you saying… 

“But Whitney, I do exercises with my vocal coach to lower my larynx. And doesn’t the Singing / Straw™ help lower the larynx too?” 

You’re right! Stabilizing and controlling your larynx is super important for singers, and that’s why exercises like those are valuable. 

Tools like the Singing / Straw can help improve that control, too.

But here’s the key: singing a variety of genres requires flexibility in your larynx. 

Different styles demand different larynx positions. 

For example, when you’re belting in musical theater, you’ll often need an elevated larynx. 

On the flip side, when you’re singing classical or more traditional songs, you’ll probably want a lower larynx.

The most important thing to remember? You want your larynx to move with control—not outside of it. 

For beginners especially, it’s common to see the larynx chasing the pitch—going up as the notes get higher and down as they get lower. 

That’s something you want to avoid.

But let me be clear: a high larynx isn’t inherently bad! It’s all about stability and control. 

So, instead of focusing on keeping your larynx low at all times, work on mastering the ability to adjust your larynx position depending on the style you're singing.

Want to see how this works in real-time? 

Check out my Instagram Reel here where I walk you through how the flexibility of larynx movement improves with the help of the Singing / Straw!

Whether you’re working on stabilizing or increasing flexibility in your larynx, tools like the Singing / Straw can help you build the control you need to take your vocal performance to the next level.

Your not-so-basic-vocal coach,

Whitney Nichole