what does everyone do to take care of their throat to make sure they sound their best since the voice is an important thing for radio? Foods you avoid, etc. Is getting the right amount of sleep important? Does one's voice vary in the morning (like morning show) as compared to later in the day? Could be a very interesting thread
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Voice health/tips
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I've worked with a lot of actors and actresses, spoken to on-air personalities, taken speech classes, etc. And the one thing I can tell you about that is: Whatever works for you.
I know one actress who swears by slippery elm lozenges. She's 62 and still has a tremendous, buttery-smooth voice. I know an actor who prefers to do his voice work in the afternoon. Others simply drink a cup of coffee to loosen up the vocal cords. Many tell me to stay away from dairy products at least 24 hours before a recording session. Some say gargling with warm salt water is the key (and frankly this one also helps me when my throat is sore).
The key is to protect it. Don't go karaoke singing the night before a big session. Take breaks during a long read. Drink lots of water. And do what works for you and what's comfortable. Your voice will change with age and over-use, so don't expect to sound the same at 50 as you did at 30.
Oh, and don't smoke if you can avoid it. It may make your voice sound deeper, but it also sucks the air right out of your lungs and you wind up speaking more from the top of your chest than the bottom.
My two cents only.
I know one actress who swears by slippery elm lozenges. She's 62 and still has a tremendous, buttery-smooth voice. I know an actor who prefers to do his voice work in the afternoon. Others simply drink a cup of coffee to loosen up the vocal cords. Many tell me to stay away from dairy products at least 24 hours before a recording session. Some say gargling with warm salt water is the key (and frankly this one also helps me when my throat is sore).
The key is to protect it. Don't go karaoke singing the night before a big session. Take breaks during a long read. Drink lots of water. And do what works for you and what's comfortable. Your voice will change with age and over-use, so don't expect to sound the same at 50 as you did at 30.
Oh, and don't smoke if you can avoid it. It may make your voice sound deeper, but it also sucks the air right out of your lungs and you wind up speaking more from the top of your chest than the bottom.
My two cents only.
Your voice....
The anecdotal remedies you've read here are all very fine, but accomplish the same thing...keeping your vocal chords clean, clear, and free of inflammation. Here are a few ideas given to me by one of the best Doctors I ever had...Dr. Marcia Byrd, of Roswell Georgia....
Finally....
Believe it or not, your vocal chords are pretty tough. However, nothing beats investing the money and time involved in getting a really good Voice Coach. If you can carry a tune, learn how to sing. Like Mike Rowe, I started with the Classics....Ms. Marjorie Albee taught me the Tones of the Voice, and how to balance them....The exercises she taught brought me control and facility that has remained with me for my entire career.
There you go....If you have any questions: Send an email: [email protected]
Jon-David Wells
The Wells Report
Dallas/Ft. Worth
The anecdotal remedies you've read here are all very fine, but accomplish the same thing...keeping your vocal chords clean, clear, and free of inflammation. Here are a few ideas given to me by one of the best Doctors I ever had...Dr. Marcia Byrd, of Roswell Georgia....
- Mucinex is your friend. Get the regular-strength, plain version. Not the one with a decongestant, or anything else.
- Get Nasal Saline Mist....Keep it with you everywhere you go. When ever you think about it, give yourself 2 really good snoot-fulls in each nostril...several times a day.
- Be careful with this one....When you have a sore throat, take 2 Aspirin, and 1 Aleve...With Mucinex, Saline Mist, and speaking only when you need to, you will be able to keep your throat happy. HOWEVER...Over the years, I've learned the difference between "throat goop" (sorry), and inflammation. Goop: Mucinex. Inflammation: Aspirin/Aleve.
Finally....
Believe it or not, your vocal chords are pretty tough. However, nothing beats investing the money and time involved in getting a really good Voice Coach. If you can carry a tune, learn how to sing. Like Mike Rowe, I started with the Classics....Ms. Marjorie Albee taught me the Tones of the Voice, and how to balance them....The exercises she taught brought me control and facility that has remained with me for my entire career.
There you go....If you have any questions: Send an email: [email protected]
Jon-David Wells
The Wells Report
Dallas/Ft. Worth
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