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Posts Tagged ‘Health’

Vocal Challenges

This week we’re looking at the challenges you’ve faced as vocalists. As in life, the singers journey is one that is fraught with challenges. Perhaps it is your struggle to reach that illusive ‘high note‘ or maybe it is the battle to combat anxiety or stage fright. However, whatever your problem, it is our ability [...]

The Best Warm Up

This week we’re looking at how you prepare for performance. Recently on ‘VoiceCouncil.com’, Vocal Coach and Rehabilitation Specialist, Dane Chalfin has been talking us through his great Gig Day Warmup, However, as every voice, and indeed every person is unique, it’s important that we experiment to find the routine that works for us. This week we’d [...]

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. [...]

Shania Twain’s Vocal Comeback

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

I’m In Trouble with a Hoarse Voice!

Hi Leontine: I have a show to sing at this Tuesday. Yesterday, my voice started getting funny; I did not pay attention and kept on practicing. When I woke up this morning, my throat hurt and my voice…well, I can’t sing. It is so bad and sounds so hoarse. I am very worried. I have [...]

Better to be fit?

This week we’re asking if being fit makes you a better singer! There are many reasons to keep fit and doing so can have many personal benefits. We’d like to know: do you think that one of these benefits is that you are able to sing better as a result… So the question is: “Is it [...]

Good Speaking, Good Singing.

Why should singers be concerned with how they talk?

Singing Survival Tactics

NBC reality show singers share essential lessons with all vocalists.

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” [...]

Overcome Singing Constriction

VoiceCouncil presents Coached episode 2