- Steaming: inhale through the mouth using a funnel made of cardboard over a thermos flask- 2 to 3 times a day for at least 10 minutes each time. Mouth breathing over hot drinks or in the shower
- Eradicating any substances you might be allergic to: eg. Dairy products, chocolate, dust which may produce mucous
- Plenty of sleep and creative time
- Modulating the voice over the full range – lifting and lightening its pitch.(ie. not ‘low and mono-tonal’)
- Using good voice production principles on the spoken voice as taught within a ‘singing’ context: ‘ng’, forward placement of the voice, twang, openness, facial anchoring and expression, aligned posture
- Daily warm-ups and warm-downs regardless of singing commitments (e.g. even when you don’t have gigs or rehearsals)
- Dog whimpers using as little air as possible on ‘ng’
- Honestly communicating with people
- Energizing your voice with: genuine excitement, herbs or vitamins that assist in supporting the adrenal system
caitlin smith
Things That Are Good For The Voice
(tend to be good for general health also…)