i know when someone's voice was going in Fame Academy the voice coach woman said he had to wear a scarf wraped quite firmly all the time and not to sing at full volume (when they were rehersing she made him 'mark' the song?!?)

The other one i know about is eating toast - apparently thats supposed to work. oh and alcohol of any description is bad

Hope you get yourself sorted in time for your show

I find that drinking fizzy drinks normally helps my voice or honey and lemon tea

I've found (from family advice that actually works! ) that gargling saltwater (ugh!) can sometimes help a little, but it isn't recommended. It's not very nice!

(Edited by Alan 31/01/2003 09:53)

---

by Alan
I've found (from family advice that actually works! ) that gargling saltwater (ugh!) can sometimes help a little, but it isn't recommended. It's not very nice!

(Edited by Alan 31/01/2003 09:53)

---

It'll help clear up any infection you've got, as well as soothing any soreness.

Whenever I have throat problems, I gargle soluable asprin. My GP told me that it works as both a painkiller and an ant-inflamitary.

Not specifically voice-related, but it may help.

Hope you feel better soon and good luck with the solos

chilli powder in water, it'll work a treat

the scarf thing i back up, i do this....and hot drinks....keeping the throat warm...helps!

when my mum loses her voice she has her scarf wrapped round her neck.
When i lose my voice that doesn't happen - i think everyone is so pleased that i'm not talking they try and keep it that way for as long as possible

Anyways, hope you're better soon bee

Pretty much echoing what everyone so far has been saying- salt-water works although it's disgusting. If you can get hold of throat-coat tea that stuff is awesome. And DEFINITELY avoid alcohol! many people find it swells their vocal chords so it just makes everything worse.