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Archive for the ‘Doctor’s Corner with Anthony F. Jahn MD’ Category

Why Water Feels Good

Dear Dr. Jahn, I’ve heard that the water you drink never actually touches your vocal folds. So why does it feel so good to drink water during my gigs, if the water isn’t even coming in contact with them? -Jerry Dear Jerry, You’re absolutely right: the water you swallow does not touch your vocal folds. [...]

Please Help My Raspy Voice.

Dr. Jahn, I often wake up with a raspy voice (due to a cold, or acid reflux, or a late night of singing), but I have to talk all day at my job. What are some exercises or tricks to help me get my raspy voice ready for the day? -Kendra Dear Kendra, “Morning voice” [...]

Too Much Mucous

Get to the root cause of the excess “stuff” blocking your singing -says Dr. Jahn

Singing When Sick

The show can still go on – but don’t make singing when ill a habit -says Dr. Jahn

Talk Better, Sing Better

Reap vocal benefits by applying technique to your talking –says Dr. Jahn

Water is My Cure-All

Singing and ice-skating have something important in common –says Dr. Jahn.

Do I Need A Sore Throat?

Have your vocal power come from your abdomen and chest -says Dr. Jahn

The Post-Nodule Singer

Nodules can actually be compared to corns on your toes –says Dr. Jahn

Ugh. I’ve Got A Cold!

Learn the ways to minimize vocal stress and strain when you have to sing with a cold -says Dr. Jahn

My Voice Needs Help – Now.

Know the symptoms that mean a trip to the ENT sooner rather than later…