Adele has announced her 2011 tour has to be canceled due to vocal problems. This time it is pretty serious as it requires surgery and a long period of complete voice rest to get her back on track. Could it have been avoided? Haemorrage of the vocal folds can occur as a result of singing with swollen […]
My article on Gastric Reflux explained what it is, how it happens and how it can ruin a singer’s voice, and even career. In this post, I give you some easy tips to help you deal with gastric reflux. I recommend you try these out before heading down the prescribed medication route. If absolutely none […]
Singers who suffer from gastric reflux, also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux, acid reflux, indigestion, heartburn, GORD (UK) or GERD (US), will relate to the frustration and anxiety of singing with vocal folds that have been affected by this condition. This condition can not only ruin the singer’s day but could even negatively impact their career. My […]
There are simple ways to avoid vocal injury or fatigue. If you sing regularly you need to maintain good vocal health. Your instrument is made up of tissue, muscle, joints, blood vessels, ligaments and nerves. Just like any other joint in the body the voice can be affected by misuse, overuse and abuse. Here are […]
