[musictlk] breathing and singing

[Kelsey Nicolay]

Hello,
I think I've figured out the source of the problem with the high 
notes.  I am really having trouble with diaphagmatic breathing.  
I cannot get a deep breath this way of breathing and sometimes 
feel short of breath after practicing diaphagmatic breathing.  
However, I can get a deep breath using chest breathing technique, 
so that's what I've been doing.  I know, it is the wrong way, but 
I just can't figure out breathing from the stomach.  Can someone 
please help me with this?
I can't afford a teacher right now, so I'm on my own.
Thank you,
Kelsey Nicolay