Singing LessonsQUESTIONS ABOUT THE DIET
Q. Are milk and other dairy products bad for my voice?
A. Yes, they coat the throat and produce excess mucous in your system.
Q. Do the things I eat matter to my voice?
A. Yes, you are the instrument.
Q. Are coffee and tea good to drink before singing?
A. No, heat expands and swells the throat.
Q. What is good to drink?
A. Room temperature water.
Q. Is honey soothing to your throat?
A. It coats the throat, but never touches the vocal folds, where the stress is located.
Q. Is it good to coat my throat when it feels sore?
A. First decide if the soreness is an infection or tense muscles. Coating the throat offers not help for tension because the soreness comes from the muscle.
Q. Should I be a vegetarian?
A. That's your personal choice. A lighter diet works better for singers, which doesn't leave much room for red meat.
Q. Is it bad to eat just before I sing?
A. This is best answered by experience. Some people relax their bodies after eating which is good for singing, but digestive juices can coat the throat. Others feel they don't have room to breath when they're full, but singing requires lots of strength. You should be sensitive to your metabolism. The timing is your responsibility.
Q. Should I drink lots of water during the day?
A. Yes, the larynx needs to be constantly lubricated. However, don't drink with meals and plain water is taxing on an empty stomach. Foods that have a high water content are the best source.
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