I wanted to thank you all for your support and generosity whilst I raised money for Music Therapy Works in May. By remaining silent for just longer than a weekend, I raised £90 for the charity. I hope this money will benefit those who really need music in their life. A personal lament over my voice loss: Losing … Continue reading Thank you, Charity & Voice Loss
I am a singer, vocal coach, receptionist and new business contact and therefore regarded as a 'high-level voice user'. I use my voice for approximately 12 hours per day and this level of continuous use has recently been causing me some great vocal difficulty. As such, I am now on total voice rest. It's really … Continue reading Voice Rest & a Cheeky Opportunity
I don't know how many times I have seen Voice Science likened to Sport Science suggesting that singing is similar to sport. Interestingly, it actually is a good likeness and therefore, people need to sit up and take note: We do not expect an athlete to perform well without warming up their muscles first, so why do some people expect the … Continue reading Vocal Health // 4 Good Reasons You Should Warm-Up Your Voice
Mucous can get in the way of our lovely singing voices if we become ill. This is because our body over-produces the slimy substance and we can get bunged up hindering our ability to form words normally. Did you know, however, that mucous is actually helping us to stay healthy the rest of the time? … Continue reading Vocal Health // Mucous
Hay fever and other allergies can be a complete nightmare, especially as a singer or public speaker when we really need to use our voices at their optimum. I personally suffer a long few months with miserable hay fever throughout the spring and summer here in England. In addition to these seasonal allergies, I was diagnosed … Continue reading Vocal Health // Allergies
Health wise, being well hydrated is one of the most important things a singer can do. Not only does drinking plenty of fluid keep us healthy for life in general, but as singers it is imperative that we keep ourselves (and our vocal folds!) well lubricated. Make sure you drink around 8 glasses of water a … Continue reading Vocal Health – Hydration
Kate Cubley Vocal Coach 