Life in the fast lane
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Life in the fast lane

Now 2018 is in full swing and the colds, flu and infection take hold over the winter months, I look at another potential problem facing singers.  

When you sing 'negative tension' can be your worst enemy; especially if it appears in and around the area where the larynx sits. Lack of sleep, stress and illness are the three common causes and getting a hold of it can be a challenge for any singer. Read this week's article to find out some of the ways you can identify and combat it

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Keep warm!
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Keep warm!

Here in the UK this week, we've been plunged into an icy wasteland; with sub-zero temperatures and conditions that we're just not used to. Weather like this is really not great for our vocal health, so we need to take extra care with our voices. Here I talk about some of the things we can be doing to help keep our voices healthy

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Life in the fast lane
The Song School CIC The Song School CIC

Life in the fast lane

Now 2018 is in full swing and the colds, flu and infection take hold over the winter months, I look at another potential problem facing singers.  

When you sing 'negative tension' can be your worst enemy; especially if it appears in and around the area where the larynx sits. Lack of sleep, stress and illness are the three common causes and getting a hold of it can be a challenge for any singer. Read this week's article to find out some of the ways you can identify and combat it

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Super Bowl ... "by the grace of Prince"
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Super Bowl ... "by the grace of Prince"

Two of my worlds collided at this year's Super Bowl half time show: my love for a good 'ole fashioned extravaganza and in my opinion, the greatest musician of all time .... no, I'm definitely not talking about Justin Timberlake in the latter statement: I'm referring to his dedication to the genius that was Prince. 

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