How can i make my voice stronger?

Question:

How can i make my voice stronger?

I can sing good but my voice is not strong at all,you cant really hear me when i sing so when i sing a duet they have to turn the mike to High and to my sister Low.......any suggestions?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Fundamentally, your singing voice should be a natural extension of your speaking voice. This is what makes it unique and sets up the foundation for a healthy vocal technique. Don't try to imitate another person's voice. Start from what belongs only to you, and then you can work on stylizing it for whatever musical genre you happen to be singing.

Above all, it's important that you are relaxed when you sing and not tense. This is the reason most of us do our best singing in the shower or the car. We can just let our own voice come through without worrying about who might be listening. That said, here are a few practical things that might help you out.

Breath support is important. Without air, we can't sing. But simply taking huge breaths before starting a vocal line isn't going to help anybody. The idea is to maximize the efficiency of your breath. Try not to let air escape through your nose when you sing. This will allow you to sing longer phrases and help eliminate a "nasal" sound.

As far as "strengthening" your voice goes, you already have a vocal mechanism capable of producing more sound than you might be used to. Try speaking as if you were trying to get the attention of someone on the other end of a big room with lots of people in it, without screaming. Notice how it feels to make that much sound, and pay attention to what your body is doing. Then try to replicate that sensation when you sing. If all goes well, they may have to turn up your sister's mic next time ;)

Best of luck!