How springtime can strain your voice
Ah, springtime – the season of happiness and
Winter blues
With winter fast approaching, most people are prone to sickness, vulnerable to the viruses going around and suffer from bouts of coughing fits (I know, I've been there!). Here are ways to protect your voice from the ravages of the cold season. Stay hydrated: Drink one to two liters of water every day. Dry air and indoor heating during winter can dehydrate your body, including your vocal cords. Drinking plenty of water and
Time to prep, early birds!
The entertainment industry is back in full swing! Concerts that have been cancelled due to COVID-19 lockdowns are on again and there are plays, musicals and movies galore that are being planned or already underway. The party is on! What this means for all the singers out there is that the stage is set for more shows this year and next. If you feel underprepared or just want to get a headstart for the round
Does drinking coffee ruin your voice?
Hi everyone! One of the questions I get from my students quite a lot is this: 'Does drinking coffee (or alcohol) ruin your voice?'. It's important to care for your voice specially if you are a content creator (you use your voice in EVERY piece of content) or a performer (you are onstage either for long periods of time e.g. a musical or for more than three hours at a time e.g. a
Eight ways to look after your voice if you’re a podcaster
If you’re a content creator, your vocal cords will probably be one of the most overworked muscles during your working day. Not only do you have to use your voice to record your program but you also need it to talk to the people you interview, talk to your listeners and work with your contractors, such as your graphic designer or your editor. I’d like to share eight tips on how to
Welcome to High and Loud
G'day! Thank you for coming to my site. If you've always wanted to improve your singing voice, getting ready for a big performance or preparing for an important speech, you've come to the right spot. I'm here to help! Browse around our online courses or contact me on marcusriveraonline@gmail.com. Hope to see you in one of my classes! Marcus Voice Coach, High & Loud Voice Studio