Comments on: 5 Bad Habits that will Kill a Singer’s Voice http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/ Grow your Voice with Vocal Coach Ken Taylor Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:56:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: My Family Can Sing, Why Not Me? | Ask A Vocal Coach http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-1733 My Family Can Sing, Why Not Me? | Ask A Vocal Coach Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:48:37 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-1733 [...] 5 Habits That Will KILL a Singer’s Voice [...] [...] 5 Habits That Will KILL a Singer’s Voice [...]

]]> By: singerii http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-1282 singerii Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:35:21 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-1282 Water is still the best thing to drink, or water-based. This being said, caffeine free soda is better than caffeinated. Water is still the best thing to drink, or water-based. This being said, caffeine free soda is better than caffeinated.

]]> By: Kacey http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-1270 Kacey Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:03:04 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-1270 Thanks for posting this!(: I just had one quick question though..what if it was caffiene free soda? Would that be okay or no?thanks again! Thanks for posting this!(: I just had one quick question though..what if it was caffiene free soda? Would that be okay or no?thanks again!

]]> By: singerii http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-1116 singerii Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:53:37 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-1116 Check out this article....it may help you on those high notes! http://www.askavocalcoach.com/?p=85 Happy Singing! Check out this article….it may help you on those high notes! http://www.askavocalcoach.com/?p=85

Happy Singing!

]]> By: Mike http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-1072 Mike Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:50:09 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-1072 I am a singer who has battled with allergies his whole life and would like to offer some advice to others in my situation. Purchase the NeilMed SinuFlo ready rinse system or neti pot and use it EVERY DAY. They both involve sending a large amount of saline solution up one nostril and out the other, flushing out all of the dander, dust, pollen, etc. that you've been breathing in. After several days of use, way less "stuff" starts coming out and you'll be amazing at how much easier your breathing. Improved my voice a million times over. Also... See an Ears, Nose, and Throat doctor! A big problem with allergies is that they make you prone to sinus infections. You may visit your ENT and find out that you've been dealing with one for months and had not idea! (which is what happened to me) Good luck! > Response Agreed! Thanks for sharing! I am a singer who has battled with allergies his whole life and would like to offer some advice to others in my situation. Purchase the NeilMed SinuFlo ready rinse system or neti pot and use it EVERY DAY. They both involve sending a large amount of saline solution up one nostril and out the other, flushing out all of the dander, dust, pollen, etc. that you’ve been breathing in. After several days of use, way less “stuff” starts coming out and you’ll be amazing at how much easier your breathing. Improved my voice a million times over. Also… See an Ears, Nose, and Throat doctor! A big problem with allergies is that they make you prone to sinus infections. You may visit your ENT and find out that you’ve been dealing with one for months and had not idea! (which is what happened to me) Good luck!

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Agreed! Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: shivesh singh Rana http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-996 shivesh singh Rana Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:15:33 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-996 hiiiii sir, iwant to get participate in indian idol 6.plz send me steps for going in audition. Thank u > Response I wish I knew. I bet you can find them online somewhere though. Good luck figuring that out! hiiiii sir,
iwant to get participate in indian idol 6.plz send me steps for going in audition.
Thank u

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I wish I knew. I bet you can find them online somewhere though. Good luck figuring that out!

]]> By: Stephen bassey http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-903 Stephen bassey Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:00:21 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-903 Quite enlighten! Thanks bro. > Response When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. ...don't know why I said that, but I'm glad these tips helped! :p Quite enlighten! Thanks bro.

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When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. …don’t know why I said that, but I’m glad these tips helped! :p

]]> By: shirley http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-787 shirley Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:26:18 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-787 Have you heard of anything to clean your teeth or mouth with other than toothpaste, mouthwash, baking soda or salt and peroxide. I have allergies to red 40, yellow 5, peppermint and many of the additives put into these products. Your posts were enlightening. I drink black coffee continuously and almost no water. I'll try some of your ideas. I really appreciate your blog. Thank you. > Reply Hmmm, no I haven't really looked into it. Good luck applying some of the ideas! Have you heard of anything to clean your teeth or mouth with other than toothpaste, mouthwash, baking soda or salt and peroxide. I have allergies to red 40, yellow 5, peppermint and many of the additives put into these products. Your posts were enlightening. I drink black coffee continuously and almost no water. I’ll try some of your ideas. I really appreciate your blog. Thank you.

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Hmmm, no I haven’t really looked into it. Good luck applying some of the ideas!

]]> By: natalie http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-734 natalie Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:14:06 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-734 After searching these were the only suggestions I found. Thanks, its been helpful. I have an audition for a drama school coming up and have to sing and am so scared of having a infection or anything that might affect my voice, so I quit drinking, smoking, shouting at my son (lol), and not eating chocolate. > Reply Well, those probably aren't bad ideas. Just keep in mind... moderation is everything. Good luck at your audition! After searching these were the only suggestions I found. Thanks, its been helpful. I have an audition for a drama school coming up and have to sing and am so scared of having a infection or anything that might affect my voice, so I quit drinking, smoking, shouting at my son (lol), and not eating chocolate.

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Well, those probably aren’t bad ideas. Just keep in mind… moderation is everything. Good luck at your audition!

]]> By: singerii http://singingtipsblog.com/2009/03/12/5-bad-habits-that-will-kill-a-singers-voice/#comment-660 singerii Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:45:43 +0000 http://singingtipsblog.com/?p=39#comment-660 8 hours is really a guideline, so I wouldn't get rigid on the number, though it does help in the beginning if, like me, you're somewhat of a night owl that doesn't always want to give your body the rest it deserves. Anyway, to answer your question, it doesn't matter if you sleep during the day or at night, but I would suggest that you try to get most of your sleep at once. Taking two 4 hour naps a day will not allow your body to get the deep level REM sleep that helps to rejuvenate you. Hope this helps! Happy Singing! 8 hours is really a guideline, so I wouldn’t get rigid on the number, though it does help in the beginning if, like me, you’re somewhat of a night owl that doesn’t always want to give your body the rest it deserves.

Anyway, to answer your question, it doesn’t matter if you sleep during the day or at night, but I would suggest that you try to get most of your sleep at once. Taking two 4 hour naps a day will not allow your body to get the deep level REM sleep that helps to rejuvenate you.

Hope this helps! Happy Singing!

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