7 Tips to Help You Sing When You're Sick
A singer's worst day is when they come down with a cold. Sneezing, coughing, and sore throats can all throw a wrench into your singing plans. There is a plethora of get-well-quick medicines and tips floating around but only a handful of them are backed up by research, doctors, and vocal professionals. Whether you're preparing for a recital, choir concert, or the opening night of your show these tips can help you keep your voice safe and healthy. 1. Drink some water, then drink more. While tea, cough drops, and other remedies soothe your sore throat, they do not do anything for your actual vocal folds. If something fluid actually touched your vocal folds that would mean you're drowning which would NOT be good! When you hydrate by drinking water, your vocal folds will be hydrated via our awesome body system. Your vocal folds are a muscle and they are getting a crazy work out when you sing. Especially when you're sick, you need to increase your water intake t