How to Sing with a Cold
My 7 top tips to sing (gently!) while congested. Yes – you read that right. You can still sing! Here’s how…
It’s something that scares ALL of us to some degree. And itβs the #1 thing my students say:Β
Hereβs the thing: most people donβt like the sound of their own voices. Itβs sad, but true. (We need to keep unpacking this one because itβs BIG, but more on that in a future postβ¦) So, in a way, weβve become our own worst critics. Therefore, weβre not really the best judges of βbadβ – am I right?
The fear of βbadβ (whatever that means) holds us back from taking the leap and putting our voices out there. So Iβm giving you permission to take the lid off. Sing βbadβ and release the pressure that every note you sing has to be a certain way. Come out from the shadows pleaseβ¦
The quickest way to overcome the singing scaries is toβ¦you guessed itβ¦.SING! SING! and SING some more!If you take the leap and start to SING OUT, I promise it will only get better!
Try this:
1: Practice with a Karaoke Track
Turn it up and SING OUT! Focus on having fun and letting go!
2: Practice with a friend or find a choir
This is a great way to feel less alone in your singing journey. Youβll practice singing out while enjoying the company of others. Win-win!
3: Sing songs that make you FEEL something
Immerse yourself in the emotions and story within the song and youβll forget about the scary-ness of singing out.
So there you have it. Thisπ is no longer an option! OK?
Next, Do This:
Be proud of yourself for taking the leap, singing out and not letting fear keep you small.
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In the meantime, have fun and happy singing!Β
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