Maintaining Your Voice
*Good morning guys, this morning we'll be discussing about how to properly maintain our voice in order to become a better performer*
*Maintaining Your voice*
*Some people spend hours at the gym 🏋♀🏋or pounding the pavement to keep their bodies in shape. But beyond singers🎼🎼 and actors, who worries much about their voices?You should🤔🤔, because "Your voice is your ambassador to the outside world," . "It portrays your personality and emotions. People make assessments about you based on your voice, so it is very important when you're speaking or singing to think about what people are really hearing.*
*Problems with your voice also can have a tremendous impact on your life. This is why I've been able to put together some tips to help keep your voice in shape*
*1∆ .Drink water to keep your body well hydrated🌨🌨, and avoid alcohol(a godly musician is not even expected to drink it) and caffeine. Your vocal cords vibrate very fast, and having a proper water balance helps keep them lubricated.*
*Important note: Foods containing large amounts of water are excellent hydration-conscious snacks, including apples, pears, watermelon, peaches, melons, grapes, plums, and apple sauce. Sweets like TomTom is not healthy for your voice, please don't take it.*
*2∆ .Allow yourself several "vocal naps" every day, especially during periods of extended use. For instance, a vocalist shoud take time to rest after a long rehearsal or performance instead of having a long conversation.*
*3∆. Don't abuse or misuse your voice😫😫. Avoid yelling or screaming😱😱😱😱, and try not to talk loudly in noisy areas. If your throat feels dry or tired, or your voice is getting hoarse, reduce your voice use. The hoarseness is a warning sign that your vocal cords are irritated.*
*4∆. Keep your throat and neck muscles relaxed even when singing high notes and low notes. Some singers tilt their heads up when singing high notes and down when singing low notes.*
*"The high notes are on the ceiling and the low notes are on the floor," Rosenberg says😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. "Over time, you'll pay for that"—not just with strained vocal muscles but also by causing future limits on the vocal range.*😥😥😥😢😢
*5∆. Pay attention to how you speak every day. Even performers who have good singing habits can cause damage when they speak. Many skilled singers don't continue their healthy habits when they speak;*
*6.∆ Don't clear your throat too often. When you clear your throat, it's like slamming your vocal cords together. Doing it too much can injure🤕🤕🤕 them and make you hoarse🤢🤢🤢🤢. Take a sip of water or swallow 🥛🥛🥛🥛to quench the urge to clear. If you feel like you have to clear your throat a lot, get checked by a doctor for such things as acid reflux disease, or allergy and sinus conditions.*
*7∆. When you're sick🤢🤢🤢, spare your voice. Don't talk when you're hoarse due to a cold or infection. Listen to what your voice is telling you.*
*8∆. When you have to speak publicly, to large groups or outdoors, think about using amplification🎤🎤🎤🎤 to avoid straining your voice.*
*9.∆ Humidify your home and work areas. Remember, moist is good for the voice. Too much AC(AIR CONDITIONING) is not good for the voice. That's why exercise is good for vocalists*
In Addition....
Before you reach for lozenges, throat elixirs or a quick fix from the drug store, why not try consuming some of nature’s candy prescription free?
After a few mornings of consecutive avocado snacking, I came to realize that not only was the fruit tasty and full of omega 3s, it also appeared to have some healing properties that seemed to benefit my throat, and consequently, my voice.
Hear from other voice pros and learn more about which fruits give their voice a boost!
Fruits With Vocal Benefits
Have you ever thought about how certain fruits, minus their vitamins, can benefit your voice from a usage point of view?
I’m not a nutritionist or doctor but I do know when something feels like it’s helping. Avocados, perhaps due to their natural oils and properties, seem to moisturize the throat and give it an extra layer of protection like a balm. The effect is immediate and the physical effect lasts for a short while, perhaps long enough to record a short spot or a page of script… maybe more, depending on how much you consume or how often you have some.
Some of our friends on Facebook chimed in with the fruits that soothe their voices while working away in studio. Here are some of their thoughts.
Citrus
“I take a jar of lemon curd in the studio and it works wonders!”
— Therisa Bennett
“Well, they say some lemon honey before you sing.”
— Kathy Birkett
“Chamomile tea with lemon. You gave me another reason to plant that avocado tree, for those sore throats.”
— Suzanne Reardon-Mulhall
“I have heard that a mixture of orange juice and cayenne pepper can banish a sore throat.”
— Melissa Hearne
Apples, Bananas, Grapes, Pineapples, and Guava
“Apples are great too, I’ve also been told that eating a banana before a vocal audition is great for calming your nerves but never actually tried it.”
— Dayci Brookshire
“I second the apples. Also grapes.”
— Jim Feldman
“Not all apples are the same. Some are drier, others more juicy. Some are soft, others are firm. Some kinda flat tasting, others very tart. Go apple hunting in your local store and try different varieties to find one you like. My favorite used to be Granny Smith, but in recent years it’s Braeburn.”
— Justin Barrett
“One day I mistakenly drank part of a Banana Colada FUZE before recording some voice over work I needed to get done. It actually worked better than an apple as far as voice clarity and it made my throat feel great, too!! Strawberry Guava FUZE’s also work. Who would think?”
— Julie Streifel
“Ever tried pineapple? Talk about soothing… simply outstanding!”
*He that is guilty of one is guilt of all, pick your fault and work on it. May we all have a fulfilled day ahead...*
J©§H D GREAT™ ~ ¶All About Music¶
*Maintaining Your voice*
*Some people spend hours at the gym 🏋♀🏋or pounding the pavement to keep their bodies in shape. But beyond singers🎼🎼 and actors, who worries much about their voices?You should🤔🤔, because "Your voice is your ambassador to the outside world," . "It portrays your personality and emotions. People make assessments about you based on your voice, so it is very important when you're speaking or singing to think about what people are really hearing.*
*Problems with your voice also can have a tremendous impact on your life. This is why I've been able to put together some tips to help keep your voice in shape*
*1∆ .Drink water to keep your body well hydrated🌨🌨, and avoid alcohol(a godly musician is not even expected to drink it) and caffeine. Your vocal cords vibrate very fast, and having a proper water balance helps keep them lubricated.*
*Important note: Foods containing large amounts of water are excellent hydration-conscious snacks, including apples, pears, watermelon, peaches, melons, grapes, plums, and apple sauce. Sweets like TomTom is not healthy for your voice, please don't take it.*
*2∆ .Allow yourself several "vocal naps" every day, especially during periods of extended use. For instance, a vocalist shoud take time to rest after a long rehearsal or performance instead of having a long conversation.*
*3∆. Don't abuse or misuse your voice😫😫. Avoid yelling or screaming😱😱😱😱, and try not to talk loudly in noisy areas. If your throat feels dry or tired, or your voice is getting hoarse, reduce your voice use. The hoarseness is a warning sign that your vocal cords are irritated.*
*4∆. Keep your throat and neck muscles relaxed even when singing high notes and low notes. Some singers tilt their heads up when singing high notes and down when singing low notes.*
*"The high notes are on the ceiling and the low notes are on the floor," Rosenberg says😂😂😂😂😂😂😂. "Over time, you'll pay for that"—not just with strained vocal muscles but also by causing future limits on the vocal range.*😥😥😥😢😢
*5∆. Pay attention to how you speak every day. Even performers who have good singing habits can cause damage when they speak. Many skilled singers don't continue their healthy habits when they speak;*
*6.∆ Don't clear your throat too often. When you clear your throat, it's like slamming your vocal cords together. Doing it too much can injure🤕🤕🤕 them and make you hoarse🤢🤢🤢🤢. Take a sip of water or swallow 🥛🥛🥛🥛to quench the urge to clear. If you feel like you have to clear your throat a lot, get checked by a doctor for such things as acid reflux disease, or allergy and sinus conditions.*
*7∆. When you're sick🤢🤢🤢, spare your voice. Don't talk when you're hoarse due to a cold or infection. Listen to what your voice is telling you.*
*8∆. When you have to speak publicly, to large groups or outdoors, think about using amplification🎤🎤🎤🎤 to avoid straining your voice.*
*9.∆ Humidify your home and work areas. Remember, moist is good for the voice. Too much AC(AIR CONDITIONING) is not good for the voice. That's why exercise is good for vocalists*
In Addition....
Before you reach for lozenges, throat elixirs or a quick fix from the drug store, why not try consuming some of nature’s candy prescription free?
After a few mornings of consecutive avocado snacking, I came to realize that not only was the fruit tasty and full of omega 3s, it also appeared to have some healing properties that seemed to benefit my throat, and consequently, my voice.
Hear from other voice pros and learn more about which fruits give their voice a boost!
Fruits With Vocal Benefits
Have you ever thought about how certain fruits, minus their vitamins, can benefit your voice from a usage point of view?
I’m not a nutritionist or doctor but I do know when something feels like it’s helping. Avocados, perhaps due to their natural oils and properties, seem to moisturize the throat and give it an extra layer of protection like a balm. The effect is immediate and the physical effect lasts for a short while, perhaps long enough to record a short spot or a page of script… maybe more, depending on how much you consume or how often you have some.
Some of our friends on Facebook chimed in with the fruits that soothe their voices while working away in studio. Here are some of their thoughts.
Citrus
“I take a jar of lemon curd in the studio and it works wonders!”
— Therisa Bennett
“Well, they say some lemon honey before you sing.”
— Kathy Birkett
“Chamomile tea with lemon. You gave me another reason to plant that avocado tree, for those sore throats.”
— Suzanne Reardon-Mulhall
“I have heard that a mixture of orange juice and cayenne pepper can banish a sore throat.”
— Melissa Hearne
Apples, Bananas, Grapes, Pineapples, and Guava
“Apples are great too, I’ve also been told that eating a banana before a vocal audition is great for calming your nerves but never actually tried it.”
— Dayci Brookshire
“I second the apples. Also grapes.”
— Jim Feldman
“Not all apples are the same. Some are drier, others more juicy. Some are soft, others are firm. Some kinda flat tasting, others very tart. Go apple hunting in your local store and try different varieties to find one you like. My favorite used to be Granny Smith, but in recent years it’s Braeburn.”
— Justin Barrett
“One day I mistakenly drank part of a Banana Colada FUZE before recording some voice over work I needed to get done. It actually worked better than an apple as far as voice clarity and it made my throat feel great, too!! Strawberry Guava FUZE’s also work. Who would think?”
— Julie Streifel
“Ever tried pineapple? Talk about soothing… simply outstanding!”
*He that is guilty of one is guilt of all, pick your fault and work on it. May we all have a fulfilled day ahead...*
J©§H D GREAT™ ~ ¶All About Music¶
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