Classes are about to begin, so I wanted to remind everyone of some supplies that any singer should have to stay healthy and sound healthy! I will post a more detailed missive very soon, but for now, consider this:

Do you have your water bottle? Besides a good night’s rest, hydration is what every singer needs first. Always have a bottle of water with you, if possible. If you worry about guzzling too much water during the day, try taking frequent, short sips to soothe the throat and help keep it clear in general without as many trips to the restroom.

Do you have healthy snacks for your lunch? You can eat your water as well as drink your water! Fruits and vegetables with high water content like watermelon, apples and cucumber make excellent snacks and keep lunches interesting.

Do you have clean hands? Other than before and after eating, vigorously washing your hands with soap and water for about 30 seconds a few times a day instead of just using hand sanitizer is best. You may need to bring fragrance free wipes in addition to hand sanitizer if you cannot get to the faucet easily.

Do you have tissues? Use fragrance free tissues because you don’t want to make a runny, sneezy nose worse.

More to come very soon – Practice Singing!