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How to look after your voice: advice from a stage singer
Claudio sings almost every night in hotels in Tenerife. If his voice holds up, it is because he looks after it. These are the basics of the Viva Voz method.
Warm up and cool down
Before singing, a warm-up: a loose body and an active diaphragm. Afterwards, cool the voice down gently.
Hydration and rest
Water, rest and no forcing. If you force your throat, you get tired; if you breathe well, the voice flows.
Warning signs
Hoarseness that does not go away, pain when singing or tension in your neck: rest, and see a professional if it persists.
The mask
Placing the voice in the “mask”, the vibration in your cheekbones, nose and forehead, gives more brightness with less effort.
Frequently asked questions
How do you look after your voice?
By warming up, staying hydrated, resting and not forcing your throat.
What is singing in the mask?
Directing the sound to the vibration in the cheekbones, nose and forehead.
When should I stop?
With persistent hoarseness, pain or tension in the neck.
Where can I learn?
In Claudio's Viva Voz lessons and in his free guide.
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