about

I'm just here to answer questions I think I have good knowledge of.
If you need advice I can help you out...I'm good at it. If I can't help I'll point you in the right direction.

advice

I sing in church and at school and I have been working at the Haunted Graveyard, for thoes of you who dont know what that is, its like a haunted house where you scare people, anyways, It has made my throat sore and unable to sing, or get my voice back to how it normally is. Does anybody know how I could heal this and get it back to normal? last year it took almost a full year to get my voice back to normal. But if you people know anything I could use or do to get my voice back where i can sing and talk like i normally do It would be greatly appreciated! And i have already tried coughdrops, so anything else, unless you know of a cough drop that really works, but please tell me what brands and types of stuff you are talking about..THANKS!!!

Hi there,
I am a singer also and have this dilemma quite often.

I would suggest keeping a bottle of luke warm water with you while you're working at the haunted graveyard. It will keep your throat lubricated while you're working. Just put it where you can grab it easily. The same goes for at school and at church.

I know you've done the cough drop thing but it really is a good preventative measure and a soothing reliever. I use Halls Mentho-Lyptus Honey-Lemon brand. Also before singing try a teaspoon or two of honey. Any kind as long as it's pure honey. Mel-O Pure Honey is what I have in my cabinet. Drink tea...lots of tea. Take a break from soda and try Tazo Calm Herbal Infusion. It has Chamomile and other yummy stuff in it and it is caffeine free so you can drink as much of it as you need and not feel wired or be able to get rest.
But the most important thing you can do is to talk as little as possible to let your vocal chords heal. All of this other stuff will help with the sore throats and the swelling of your vocal chords but taking a break from talking will speed the process up. Still sing if you must but after you're done at the Haunted Graveyard ask your choir teacher if you can take a singing break for a few days to let yourself heal. He/she should understand. Just try and take good care of yourself. If all else fails and you're still having major problems go see an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor. Your primary care doctor can refer you to someone.
Good luck and take care!

[view]

(Rating: 5) THANKS!
<<< Previous Advice Column
Next Advice Column >>>
eXTReMe Tracker