Problem-Solving: Why Your Throat Hurts After Singing & How to Fix It If your throat feels sore, tight, or fatigued after singing high notes, you are likely pulling up your chest voice and locking your larynx. Over time, this habit can lead to vocal strain and long-term cord inflammation. In a recent live student transformation session, Sing & You Music Academy Vocal Teacher Florence guided student Rose through the "Cheek Muscle Elevation Technique" to solve throat constrictio