My List of Must-Haves for Singers

Personal Steam Inhalers help hydrate the vocal folds to reduce vocal strain. Inhale steam for 5-10 minutes before heavy vocal use.

Sinus drainage can cause viral infection and irritation of the vocal folds and lead to voice loss. In addition to working with your doctor to reduce the root cause of excess mucus, I recommend using a Neti Pot to rinse the sinus cavity during allergy and cold season. The NeilMed NasaFlo Unbreakable Neti Pot is my favorite. Their Sinus Rinse Mixture Packets feel gentler and more comfortable than other mixtures. Make sure to use with DISTILLED WATER ONLY!

 

Hearfones allow singers to hear themselves accurately. Many factors contribute to pitch issues. Sometimes there is a functional or technical issue. But, other times a singer simply needs more aural awareness of their sound. Most of my student’s pitch accuracy improves when using Hearfones. I recommend singers use Hearfones for home practice sessions if he or she struggles with pitch accuracy.