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My Ear Never Popped Clear!

Dear Doctor Jahn, It’s been months and one of my ears never “popped” clear after a flight! To make things worse, when I sing it sounds like I’m wearing earplugs. I’ve had scans etc and there appears to be nothing wrong. There’s no allergies or anything else I can think of – help! Those who [...]

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10 Ways to Destroy Your Delivery

Sing well night after night by doing the opposite – says Rachel Bennett

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Maxwell’s Vocal Challenge

Megan Gloss looks at vocal problems that affect popular singers.

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Don’t Wait to Hydrate

Drink the ‘right way’ to enhance your performance –says Mark Baxter

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Singers: Shed Those Extra Pounds

Be less anxious and more energized on stage -says Sharon Zarabi

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Singer Foods – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Your diet is a part of an optimal performance -says Jeannie Deva

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The Singer’s Diet

Once you know the perils, you’ll be on your way to the body you want – says Sharon Zarabi

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Sick. Sick. Sick.

Singers need more than chicken noodle soup -says Mister Tim

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Have I Messed Up My Voice?

Dear Dr. Jahn, I’ve been sick for a long time – first with a sore throat followed by an infection. Then, I suffered with allergies and now I’m sick again! I tried singing earlier today and it sounded really bad – do you think I have messed up my voice? How would I know if [...]

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Endless Phlegm!

Dear Dr. Jahn, I have a student that produces a lot of phlegm (heard as a “gravel-rattle” kind of sound) in his upper range of head voice. He’s not unwell (or been unwell) so it’s not connected to a virus or bacterial infection. It’s quite disconcerting as we’ve already worked on all the obvious things [...]

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Celine Dion’s Viral Voice

Deal with vocal setbacks that affect popular singers says Megan Gloss

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Can Voice Teachers Actually Agree?

There are so many methods, but there are common themes –says Lisa Popeil

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Keith Urban Gets His Voice Back

Megan Gloss shows how you can avoid vocal injuries that affect popular singers.

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Drugs, Alcohol – and Singing.

We examine the affects of drugs and alcohol on the voice.

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Shania Twain’s Vocal Comeback

Megan Gloss shows how you can avoid vocal injuries that affect popular singers.

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Good Speaking, Good Singing.

Why should singers be concerned with how they talk?

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Why Singers Need Water

Make sure your voice is reaches its peak performance –says Shelagh Davies

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John Mayer’s Vocal Challenge

Megan Gloss shows how you can avoid vocal injuries that affect popular singers.

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Adele’s Vocal Challenge

Avoid the vocal injuries that affect popular singers -says Megan Gloss

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Has Adele Been A Bad Girl?

All gigging singers can empathize with and learn from Adele –says Kathy Alexander

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The Specialists You Need

“Would you ask an otorhinolaryngologist to teach you a blues riff?” –asks Kathy Alexander

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Singing When Sick

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

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Dream On – Switched Off?

Steven Tyler’s high impact singing reveals essentials about vocal health –says Megan Gloss.

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Water is My Cure-All

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

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The Rigors of the Road

The secrets to being in top vocal shape on the road are revealed by Rachel Lebon

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Support Your Voice III: Breathing, Again.

Sing with less muscle effort and sustain your voice for longer phrases -says Dr. Anthony Jahn

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The Day Jordin Sparks Stopped Singing

Megan Gloss shows how you can avoid vocal injuries that affect popular singers.

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Blowing Out Your Ears…Again.

What is the most effective protection for the vocalist’s ears? Three experts share their views…

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Blowing Out Your Ears?

How can vocalists surrounded by loud music maintain good hearing for life? A physician, producer and vocal coach share crucial wisdom.

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When Smoke Gets In Your…Throat

How can singers avoid vocal set-backs from second-hand smoke?

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Why Singers Need Their Dentist

His dental patients—many of whom are performing vocalists—actually enjoy their visits.

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Can You Always Sing Full Out?

Emma Sewell reveals that vocal stamina has its own technique.

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Your Voice’s Early Warning System: Part III

You want to play career-changing gigs without vocal trouble. Dane Chalfin shows the way.

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To Smoke Or Not To Smoke…

Chris kicks the habit after one final fling…

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Your Voice’s Early Warning System: Part II

Are you putting your vocal effort in the right places? Dane Chalfin identifies two clues that can lead a singer to some important changes.

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Your Voice’s Early Warning System

Are you a vocalist who simply tolerates pain, hoarseness and even voice loss? Dane Chalfin challenges conventional thinking in this exclusive 3-part series.

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Singers: Avoid The Common Cold

Can’t afford to miss a gig because of illness? VoiceCouncil prescribes this essential advise from Dr. Anthony Jahn

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Time for a Vocal Massage?

A broken foot, a vocal massage and no more wild living – it’s all a part of being a vocalist… on the road.

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