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<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:8.1pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:2.7pt;
margin-left:0in;line-height:140%'><font size=3 color="#555555" face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:#555555'>Posted:
10 Apr 2009 04:51 PM PDT<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p style='line-height:140%'><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'>SPRING
HAS SPRUNG<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='line-height:140%'><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'>As
the new life of spring begins to unfold, and winter is once again put to rest
a number of events take place. New life begins to show in all its glory
in the plants and trees. This is accompanied by hundreds of millions of
allergens taking to the air and seemingly seeking out singers everywhere.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='line-height:140%'><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'>I
do love this season of the year, partially because of its beauty and
partially because I seldom have allergy issues. For many of you, however,
it’s time for one of several regular seasonal sinus infections, sneezing
attacks and laryngitis. With Easter music upon us, senior recitals
looming plus lots of normal vocal activities it can be a challenge.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='line-height:140%'><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'>Your
first line of defense is to try and stay healthy with good eating, reasonable
exercise and plenty of rest. Along with that you should consider the
following tools:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><strong><b><i><font size=3
color=black face=Georgia><span style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;
font-family:Georgia;color:black;font-style:italic'>NeilMed Sinus Rinse
(squeeze bottle version)</span></font></i></b></strong><em><i><font size=3
color=black face=Georgia><span style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;
font-family:Georgia;color:black'>.</span></font></i></em><font size=3
color=black face=Georgia><span style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;
font-family:Georgia;color:black'> This inexpensive nasal and sinus
rinse flushes and irrigates nasal and sinus areas. It’s like cleaning
an air filter that it filled with pollen, smoke, smog, house dust etc.
It helps with post nasal drip, congestion and dryness. My wife, Carole, uses
it once or twice a day at the recommendation of her allergist and it has
changed her life. Many of our singers use it daily with wonderful results.
You can find it at any Walgreens near the pharmacy for about $14.95. We
have also seen it as Costco for a very good price.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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color=black face=Georgia><span style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;
font-family:Georgia;color:black;font-style:italic'>Entertainer’s Secret
Throat Spray</span></font></i></b></strong><font size=3 color=black
face=Georgia><span style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;
color:black'> is a topical moisturizer that coats the nasal passages, sinuses
and upper throat with aloe vera and other mucus-like ingredients that
resemble the natural mucus. It helps counter dryness from air
conditioning as well as dryness caused by most medications. This is
available from www.vocalcoach.com . (3 bottles for $20.85).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><em><b><i><font size=3
color=black face=Georgia><span style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;
font-family:Georgia;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Vick’s Personal Steam
Inhaler</span></font></i></b></em><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'> is
another safe and inexpensive tool that I am never without. When I am
called to the recording studio to help a singer who has a tired voice it’s
the first tool we use. As you place your mouth and nose in the soft
plastic mask and breathe, steam comes in to cleanse not only the nasal
passages and sinuses but also the vocal folds. And, it’s a great
non-medicine way to reduce swelling from mild laryngitis caused by allergies
or a bit of over use of the voice. Walgreens has their own model, but I
personally prefer the Vick’s (made by Kaz), due to its smaller size for
travel. I’ve seen them priced from $19.95 to $29.95.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=3 color=black
face=Georgia><span style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;
color:black'>Another tool is <em><b><i><font face=Georgia><span
style='font-family:Georgia;font-weight:bold'>you doing relaxed, resonant,
buzzing vocal exercises.</span></font></i></b></em> Begin by humming
while doing a chewing action with the mouth. The humming will help
vibrate loose any congestion and the chewing jaw action guarantees that there
is no tension in the face and jaw. This is a great way to start the day
for anyone who uses their voice for business, teaching or singing.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='line-height:140%'><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'>While
all this may seem like a lot of work just to keep the voice going, it’s
actually not. And, because the voice is a physical, mechanical,
acoustical instrument it’s not surprising that such practices are necessary
to keep you healthy. In fact, numbers 1, 2 and 4 above should be a part
of most singers regular regimen. But no matter what your vocal use,
whether it be mostly for business, teaching, coaching or singing, doing the
right preparation will give you the right results.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='line-height:140%'><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'>Proper
preparation prevents poor performance in all areas of your life, not just
singing. Carole and I recently saw it applied to professional baseball during
19 NY Yankees Spring Training games in <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Florida</st1:place></st1:State>.
As we observed the meticulous and lengthy stretching and warm-ups we saw that
the biggest stars were the first ones on the field for preparation.
They stretched more, ran more, threw more and generally got their bodies and
minds in the game, before the game. What a great example to those of us
using our voices for the Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='line-height:140%'><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'>In
closing, here are two more opportunities to help you be your best:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='line-height:140%'><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'>1.
VIDEO VOCAL COACHING. If you have a camera and mic on your computer,
and are interested in two-way VIDEO VOCAL COACHING let me know by emailing
chris@vocalcoach.com . Just put VIDEO VOCAL COACHING in the subject
line. We are doing individual coaching and will soon begin small
classes covering different areas of voice technique. It’s an effective
and inexpensive way to advance your vocal skills.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='line-height:140%'><font size=3 color=black face=Georgia><span
style='font-size:11.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:Georgia;color:black'>2.
<a href="http://www.chrisbeatty.com" title="Chris Beatty Blog"><b><font
color="#000099"><span style='color:#000099;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:
none'>WWW.CHRISBEATTY.COM</span></font></b></a> is the Vocal Coach
blog. It’s filled with free articles and tips. Visit it soon.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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