Comments on: Vocal Strain: What is it? What can you do about it?

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 21:33:02 +0000

Thank you so much, Judy! That makes me feel a lot better. 🙂

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 04:13:19 +0000

Dear Vicki… with that good report from your ENT, I would think that yes… voice rest, increase hydration, good sleep(don't forget a humidifier at night especially if heat is on and air is dry), and then slowly work your voice back. Don't push – don't extend your vocal exercises where it hurts! Give it time and trust the process. You might look at this blogpost, too: http://blog.judyrodman.com/2009/02/laryngitis-scare-how-to-get-your-voice.html

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 03:44:08 +0000

Hi Judy,
I'm a soprano, and I've been taking lessons for a while. I recently decided to prep a piece of music which sits very high in my range before singing it for my instructor. I felt fatigue/some soreness the day of, but the next day it got much worse. My voice felt tired, sore and tight, and I developed a strange "clicking" feeling when swallowing. It's been a few days now, and it doesn't feel much better and the clicking is still there. I saw my ENT and he said there were no polyps or anything concerning, but that doesn't explain how awful my throat feels. What should I do? Is complete silence and good hydration enough to combat a single (albeit large) vocal insult? How long should play it safe?

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 06:36:34 +0000

Ya…you're right. It's just hard because we just don't have any money for that stuff and my parents think that me singing is a joke. You're the only person I have to ask and I just want to gather as much information as possible so I can do it right but problem after problem keeps coming up. But thanks again!

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 02:59:10 +0000

Also, lately, I haven't been getting nearly enough sleep, but would that affect my voice that drastically?

By: Judy Rodman

Judy Rodman — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 02:58:53 +0000

Dear Sam, you really need to get with a coach who can observe you singing and diagnose what you're doing counter-productively that is producing fatigue . Then you can be directed with insight instead of guess work.

By: Unknown

Unknown — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 02:56:08 +0000

Hello again! I don't mean to bother you but I have another question. I just sang for a while but my voice feels like it wants to just give out? The feeling of control is almost gone and I'm not really sure why. I have some theories but I'm not sure…could it be the past few days I haven't been drinking as much water, letting mucus build up? Maybe overuse throughout the day? For example, if I'm going for a high note, sometimes it comes out ok and others it feels like it's right on the verge of cracking, or it actually will crack. I would just like to know your opinion because I'm really looking for a solution or at least an understanding of why this is happening. Anyway, Thank you!!