Balance

When we sing we usually focus on the throat and all the tensions there as this is where the vocal folds are located.  

What is necessary is taking the focus off the throat and giving up “control” of the vocal folds.  In this way we have more relaxation and in doing so, have a freer sound.
 

Balance in the body, balance in life, it all helps with singing.
What I try to do is teach the students to have more balance throughout their body.  

Focusing on support, having a ‘lean’ into the chest - this takes focus or tension off the throat.  This especially helps when a singer is holding tension and has an abnormal vibrato.