One of the challenges Jake Zyrus had to face after transitioning was adapting to his deepened vocal timbre and accessing certain vocal registers. His falsetto, …
One of the challenges Jake Zyrus had to face after transitioning was adapting to his deepened vocal timbre and accessing certain vocal registers. His falsetto, in particular, was something he had to relearn. “As in wala talaga; my voice always sounded so hoarse… Things were hard for me, vocally, when I first transitioned,” he told the Inquirer in a recent virtual conference for his latest single, “Fix Me.” But through discipline and constant practice, he eventually grew into his current singing voice. “I love my falsettos now. I really enjoy using them a lot because I couldn’t do them back then. And I’m so glad it’s back,” said Jake, who also makes sure to push his limits by taking on vocally demanding songs. “I try to challenge my vocals. After I vocalize, I sing some Luke James songs with high falsettos. I try to sing like Earth, Wind, & Fire’s ‘After the Love Has Gone,’” added the 29-year-old recording artist. There is still some work to be done before he could gain mastery over his instrument, Jake acknowledged—his midtones still need a little bit more “adjustment.” But the important thing is that he has made considerable strides and Jake couldn’t be more excited to highlight them in his new song.
