Singing without using your voice – a silent technique for rehearsing songs on your own

I’ve caught some bug from all my recent travels and workshops. I have a sore throat amongst other things. 

But I have a whole weekend of singing to prepare for and need to sing through the arrangements. What can I do?

Why is my throat sore after singing?

I ran a full day of singing last Saturday. At the end, a few people came up to say that their throats hurt.

Let’s look at why this might be and how you might avoid it.

How to look after your voice (especially in the winter): 5 relevant reads

This is one of a series of summary posts around a specific topic, bringing together five relevant posts from the past. 

This summary is all about looking after your voice, especially in the winter months or when you have a busy concert season or if feasting is involved.

Singing and hydration – myths and recommendations

As singers, we’re often told to drink plenty of water.



But why is that, and how much is ‘plenty’?

Booze, cream and other vocal dangers

It’s the festive season, a time for (over) indulgence.



There’s nothing wrong with moderation, but some of your indulgences can be bad for your voice.