Protect and Improve Your Vocal Health for Long-Term Singing Success
Vocal health is essential for singers who want longevity, consistency, and freedom in their voice. This section offers expert guidance on preventing vocal strain, recovering from fatigue, and understanding how your technique affects the way your voice feels.
Whether you’re dealing with hoarseness, tightness, or recurring loss of range, these articles help you develop a sustainable, healthy singing practice grounded in real technique—not gimmicks.
At the time of writing this article, I had one particular client who gigged regularly down in London. One of the issues they raised was that they feel that longevity and robustness is a serious problem for them. If they were doing a recording session, they felt they could deliver a handful of good takes
Why Do I Keep Losing My Voice? Most people lose their voice due to one or more of the following: abuse (e.g. shouting), overuse (e.g. too much vocal activity without rest), or misuse (e.g. unhealthy speaking habits). Identifying and adjusting these patterns is key to recovery and long-term vocal health. “Why do I keep losing
Last night, I was contacted by someone I taught briefly, and this chat brought up the seriousness of vocal fold nodules. This person was someone I taught for a short period of time whilst collaborating with a local dance and drama school in Nottingham. This singer successfully auditioned and secured a place at a major
Suffering from vocal health issues? You’re not the only one… Many singers – Sam Smith, Adele, and many more – are being plagued by serious vocal issues. It IS a serious problem, with the demands of touring and a perfectionist attitude (whether or not the technique is perfect or not) wreaking havoc on singers’ voices.
If you find your voice inconsistent one day to the next… I wanted to talk about this topic given how many bugs are going round at the moment, just to help you understand why these things can affect our voices so significantly. I’ve talked before about students who find their voice inconsistent from day to
If your singing voice hurts, you’re not alone. Many singers experience discomfort or even pain when using their voice. Keeping your voice healthy is critical for both short-term performance and long-term vocal health. Here are my top 5 essential tips to help protect and strengthen your voice: 1. Always Carry a Bottle of Water Hydration
