For today’s post, I’m going to review an important book for you. David Aaron Katz’ book “Superior Vocal Health” (Amazon #ad) should be on the shelf of every serious singer, public speaker, vocal coach or director. In fact, it really should be kept as a reference source for anyone interested in alternative remedies for good health…. Read More » about Review of David Aaron Katz’ book “Superior Vocal Health”
Vocal Health
How My Damaged Voice Came Back
I know about vocal damage. I have researched and consulted with voice specialists and doctors about it. And years ago I came close to losing my own voice — permanently. Here’s my story of recovery. Listen and Subscribe… At a previous post on this blog with tips about recovering from laryngitis, I get many fearful… Read More » about How My Damaged Voice Came Back
Singing Multiple Sets? Beware What You Do Between Shows!
photo by Pete Rodman If you have multiple long sets to perform, be careful to take care of your voice between sets! Here are some tips to keep vocal cords from swelling during your break. OH… and these tips work for you background vocalists and studio singers, too… anytime you need to sing for hours… Read More » about Singing Multiple Sets? Beware What You Do Between Shows!
Avoid Vocal Cord Injuries… Touch Base with your Vocal Coach Between Tours!
… surgical lamps are probably not the kind of ‘lights’ you’d like to be under… Sadly I’ve noticed a growing number of vocal cautionary tales. Stories seem to be abounding of recording artists who’ve sustained serious vocal injury from singing with bad technique onstage. Here is a short list of artists who recently had… Read More » about Avoid Vocal Cord Injuries… Touch Base with your Vocal Coach Between Tours!
How to Get Mucus Off Vocal Cords – updated 2023
If you’re a singer, you have probably experienced the feeling: You start vocalizing and notice it’s ominously more difficult than usual. It doesn’t feel like your vocal cords (folds) are inflamed, sore or swollen.. it just feels like something is gunking them up. You, my friend, most probably have too much mucus (commonly known as phlegm) on… Read More » about How to Get Mucus Off Vocal Cords – updated 2023
Advice About Cancelling Shows from Vinny Ribas
My supportive friend Vinny Ribas and me at my gig For this post, I invited my great friend Vinny Ribas, founder of ‘Indie Connect‘ and wellspring of practical music business wisdom, to give us his thoughts about cancelling gigs when we find ourselves suddenly sick. I don’t know about you but I never anticipate… Read More » about Advice About Cancelling Shows from Vinny Ribas
A Vocal Coach Gets Laryngitis (It Happens!)
I’m not in pain… I’m pulling back pressure- and it worked! I just got a fresh reminder of the depression, angst and abject fear laryngitis can give a singer or public speaker. That’s because I, your trusty vocal coach, caught a cold! It’s amazing the research I do for you guys, you know?! I started… Read More » about A Vocal Coach Gets Laryngitis (It Happens!)
Voices and Allergies… Practical Tips To Quell The Muous Monsters
Ah spring! Tis the season to be sneezin’ – and it’s no laughing matter for singers and public speakers! Your body decides that some particle is a foreign invader and has to be stopped at all costs… even at the cost of inflaming your sinuses, nasal passages, throat and/or vocal cords. Sometimes allergies can trigger… Read More » about Voices and Allergies… Practical Tips To Quell The Muous Monsters
Vocal Warmup: Why You Should Not Skip It
Maria Sarah on NBC Today Show At 4:30 Central, 5:30 NY time, I finished an online vocal warmup with my student Maria Sarah. This wise young singer chose to get up a half hour early to do her vocal exercises before going off to perform her piano/vocal solo on the Today show. Because she was warmed… Read More » about Vocal Warmup: Why You Should Not Skip It
A Sneaky Source of Vocal Tension… Dehydration!
This is a quick post today. Just thought I’d share with you something besides wrong vocal technique that can cause vocal tension and strain. When you have this condition, it doesn’t matter how right you sing, your voice will still get tired. I actually diagnosed this pesky source of vocal fatigue in one of my… Read More » about A Sneaky Source of Vocal Tension… Dehydration!