The Post-Performance Syndrome of Voice Users
If I have seen this once, I have seen it a thousand times. A singer comes to me with vocal problems — sometimes severe ones — a day or so after a performance. They are confused — it just doesn’t
Voice Care Tips: Your Voice Will Thank You for a Good Night’s Sleep
For you to use your voice properly and well, you need good sleep, both in terms of the number of hours slept and the consistency of your sleep patterns. Many performers go to bed late and get up late. That’s
Voice Care Tips: Singers Be Careful What You Eat and Drink
Having discussed the importance of keeping your voice well hydrated in my last post, I’m going to talk a bit more about the role fluid and food intake plays with regard to your vocal health. The word “diet” can mean
Voice Care Tips: Hydration and Your Voice
I’m continuing my series of voice care tips today by addressing the important issue of hydration. No Olympic athlete would attempt to compete without first taking onboard the right amount of fluid. As a vocal athlete you must take a
Prevent Damage to Your Voice: Change the Way You Think
I think the greatest need of anyone who suffers with voice damage is to change the way they think about their voice. A voice user is essentially a vocal athlete. Let me explore this analogy for a moment. This year’s