SING BROADWAY IN THE TILT!

One of the most common vocal aesthetics I hear in Broadway singing today is a bright, forward sound — but often, that brightness comes at a cost. Many singers end up with a tone that feels spread, thin, and lacking in resonance, colour, and depth.

These missing qualities usually point to one core issue:

✨ They’re not singing in the tilt.

In the video above, I unpack exactly what “tilting the voice” means, why it matters, and how it transforms your singing across the board.

What Is the Tilt?

The “tilt” refers to a gentle adjustment of the larynx and vocal tract that helps the voice access richer harmonics, warmth, and ease — without sacrificing clarity or brightness. When the voice isn’t tilted, everything tends to sit too high, too pressed, or too spread, making Broadway repertoire harder than it needs to be.

How to Access the Tilt

Here are the core foundations demonstrated in the video:

• A naturally lowered larynx

  Not “pushed down,” but released. This gives you space for resonance and keeps the sound from becoming tight or nasal.

  
  

• Space behind the tongue

  Think of the feeling of a comfortable yawn — not exaggerated, just a neutral, open tongue posture.

  
  

• Relaxation and depth in the vowel

  The tilt allows your vowels to bloom, giving you both brightness and richness.

  
  

When these elements come together, the voice opens up. You'll feel more freedom across your whole range — especially in the passaggio, which is notorious in Broadway singing for demanding expressive shifts on tricky notes.

Why the Tilt Changes Everything

When you sing in the tilt:

• Your voice becomes more expressive and emotionally connected

• Difficult passages (literally!) become easier and smoother

• Your tone gains more depth, warmth, and resonance

• You avoid the spread, shallow sound that tires the voice

• You gain flexibility for both legit and contemporary musical theatre styles.