private singing lessons -what to eat and drink before singing?

I am sure you are aware of the fact private singing lessons that different bodies have different sensitivities.  So at the end of the day we need to experiment with different foods to see what really works personally for you as a singer. Now I am going to offer you some real informative guidelines.

Now for the starter, when to eat and for that you need to think of yourself as an athlete and then eat that way. I think you are aware of the fact that an athlete would never stuff himself with food just before running the mile and so neither should you do that.

Let me inform you that a full stomach inhibits the movement of the diaphragm. Then you will have difficult taking in full breaths and again you will also be prone to burping. I will also advice you not to starve yourself either.

I can very well understand that singing is hard work and at the end of the day you need fuel. In my opinion a normal meal an hour or two and two is better before a singing session works really best. If you need to eat between sets then you can very well go for non- bulky and easy to digest food.

Now I will tell you what not to eat or drink before singing-

·       Foods that add mucous like milk, ice-cream and other dairy products.

·       Foods that dry the throat like citrus fruits and alcohol.

·       Throat irritants like overly spicy foods and coffee.

·       Sodas and other fizzy drinks which puts a lot of air in your stomach.

·       Ice cold products which your throat will constrict. In my opinion warm water and herbal tea is best for you.

Now I will tell you what is soothing to the throat. They are licorice tea or candy. You need to experiment with these things as some people get and uncomfortably speedy buzz from licorice. Other things are baking soda or salt water gargles, honey, sugar lozenges, steam and certain herbal teas as teas to drink vary from person to person so you need to experiment with these things.

Now I will reveal what helps to de-gunk your throat. They are honey, lemon and hot water and I am sure you have probably heard that they are helpful if you have mucous in your throat. Please remember that lemon is drying so please don’t overdo it.

I will tell you the best way of gargling-

·       Mix ¼ teaspoon of baking soda+ one cup warm water.

·       You need to take a small amount of this fluid in your mouth and gargle at a high pitch. I am telling you this because this causes your vocal cords to contract and rise closer to where you are actually gargling.  Your epiglottis will prevent the fluid from actually reaching your vocal cords.

·       Spit and repeat several times.

Medical journals have finally confirmed that gargling with saltwater can prevent a cold and clear it faster. This is what singers have known for years. Now let’s talk about allergy relief. Often when in general allergy hits the throat it irritates it.

Prescription and OTC allergy medicines can overly dry out your vocal cords. If you want to take them then find the minimum amount that works for you. If you take them drink gobs of water throughout the day.

Now I am giving you an alternative. Clean out your nose with saline pray and use the mixture and line the inside of your nose with Vaseline. This prevents the allergens from getting into your system and setting you off.

This won’t help after an allergic reaction so do it first thing in the morning as a preventive measure before you face the pollen. If you wake up in the morning with allergies it might be dust. You can very use an air filter in your bedroom. It could be food allergies so try eliminating dairy and wheat for a few days and you can see if you really feel better.

Now tell me something, is your voice really right for the style of your singing? If not, could you make it right with vocal studies? Yes, a reputable voice teacher can really give you a decent opinion as to what you might realistically attain with training.

If you can afford it, get opinions from several professionals. If you do consult a teacher, ask them before hand if they can teach what you really need to know. Don’t study with an opera teacher to learn jazz phrasing and don’t go to a blues teacher to prepare for musical theater auditions.

If your voice truly isn’t right for the style of music you love, you really have several options. You can very well say to hell with the odds and go for your goal anyway. The world is filled with successful singers so you can very well modify your goals slightly.

Like, if your voice isn’t strong enough to lead a rock band, it might be still good enough to be a backup singer. You could also make a slight style shift. Again does your temperament fit the job description? Some singing positions require you to be outgoing, some require wild spontaneity, and some require cool precision.

Just think about it you could make yourself miserable forcing yourself into a singing situation that goes against your nature. So research the reality behind your dreams. Find someone who is doing what you want to do and try to pick their brains. Unless they are an overbooked superstar they might very well be flattered by your attention.

Next scour the internet for a singers chat group and websites. Read interviews with working singers in magazines. Get a good idea of the ups and downs of your singing goal and ask yourself honestly if it’s right for you. Now if you want a private singing lessons real online teacher who can guide you in your musical journey and really guide you in your musical endeavors then please visit here.