Singing and breathing are so closely related that it has to have some affect on your lungs. Given that singing is such an enjoyable activity, many hope that it is inadvertently improving their lung health at the same time. In this article, I have explored relevant literature to answer this

You are likely reading this article because you have braces and want to sing, or because you are contemplating braces as a singer. No matter your age, it's natural to wonder if braces will affect your singing voice. In this article, I hope to relieve some of your fears and

If you have noticed a pattern of headaches after you sing, you're not alone. Many people suffer from 'singing headaches', but are unsure exactly what is causing the pain and what they can do to prevent them. In this article, I will explore the most common causes so you don't

There's something about singing that makes you feel good, even if you start off a little bit nervous. Science tells us that pleasurable activities initiate the release of endorphins in the brain to make us feel this way. This leads us to wonder if singing is one of many activities

One day, when attending a vocal workshop, the vocal coach lined everyone up and made us sing a short phrase. From this random group of young adults, she was then able to pick out the youngest and the oldest voices. This is because the human voice follows a typical pattern

When I was younger, my sister won tickets for the two of us to see The Fray. I hadn't been to many concerts, so was pretty excited. However, on the way to the concert it was announced that the lead singer had developed laryngitis and the show was cancelled. This

I can think of many times where nerves have affected the quality of my voice when trying to sing to an audience, particularly that pesky voice crack. But understanding why your voice cracks when you are nervous will help you overcome these issues. Hopefully I can shed some light for

Voice cracking during a performance or even when you are talking can be embarrassing. Instead of letting this shake your confidence, there are ways you can prevent voice cracking, even if it has been caused by hormones. In this article, I will explain nine ways you can help prevent voice

Singing is difficult enough for beginners, let alone adding the uncertainty of an unexpected voice crack. Voice cracking is more common than your might think, and can happen to anyone. Here you will find all the reasons why your voice might be cracking. For information on preventing voice cracks, take

Singers facing the prospect of dentures will look to those around them for reassurance. Finding famous singers who are experiencing the same challenges is encouraging and proves that your singing career is not over. However, this article will shed some light on why famous singers with dentures are hard to

Instruments produce sound in a mysterious and wonderful way, and the voice is one of the most complex of all. However, the physiology of voice production is not as complicated as you might think. This article aims to take the mystery out of this process so that you can understand

We all experience a cough at one point or another when singing: the singer's cough. However, there are different types of coughs and different causes for these coughs that can make it hard to know what to do. Here I will explain why we cough sometimes when singing and how

Pregnancy changes many things about the body, but voice changes are certainly not the first thing I thought of when I fell pregnant. One of these changes is the unmistakable crack in your voice when trying to sing. In this article, you will find the reasons being your voice cracking

Menopause often occurs between the ages of 40 and 60 years old and there are a number of symptoms that a woman will endure as her body is changing. One symptom includes changed to your voice, which can dramatically affect the way you sing. The change to a woman's voice

Singing to an audience is daunting enough without the added stress of your voice or throat changing on the day. If you have noticed that singing is harder some days than others, it may be due to the foods you are eating. The wrong foods or drinks can change the