Hi Tom,
I'm no expert, but it sounds to me like the effects of second-hand smoke
might be taking its tole on your vocal chords. Would it be too much to
suggest *not* going to that night-club every weekend? From everthing I've
experienced, it shouldn't take more than a couple of *hours*, not *days*, to
get your voice back from being over-stressed.
Sorry I can't be more help. I hope you find a good solution.
Laura
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From: luccatom@y... [mailto: Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 1:28 PM
To: vocalist-temporary@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [vocalist] Effects of bars/nightclubs
Hi,
I have a rather obvious question about the effect that bars and clubs
have on the voice. I know that they are detrimental to the voice
(cigaratte smoke, alcohol and shouting over noise), but what I am
wondering is how long should the voice take to recover from this. I
tend to go to a rather noisy bar once almost every weekend for 3-4
hours and my voice does get a bit tired and a touch hoarse after the
night is over. How long should it take to recover? I tend to have a
little trouble singing for 5-6 days after the event, and lately (from
doing it almost every weekend, I feel like I have lost the "ring" in
my voice, more phlegm tends to build up, there is a tiny bit of pain
in my vocal cords when I vocalize (for the first 2-3 days). My big
concern is that I feel like I am losing the "ring"; the full sound
that my voice has (Im a lyric, classically trained baritone). Even
if I give it a days rest, the ring doesnt come back. How long do I
need to rest the voice to typically get the ring back. My speaking
voice is fine, it's just my singing voice is not as flexible and
full. Also, is everyday speaking detrimental, or does the voice need
to be rested completely (I need to speak at work, but not too much).
I just feel like its becoming a chronic thing (and Im only 32!)
Any help would be much appreciated!
Tom Lucca
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