10 things to keep your voice beautiful!

10 things to keep your voice beautiful!

1. Limit intake of dehydrating fluids – coffee, tea, alcohol; up water intake
2. Avoid whispering if you “lose” your voice. Speak quietly instead with support
3. If you must shout,use support muscles!
4. Match your phonation to your breath length
5. Excessive throat clearing is too harsh for the vocal folds. Try to avoid this
6. Improve your posture, so muscles can work effectively
7. See if you can have voice naps during the day
8. Use giggle technique to help blowaway any constriction in larynx
9. Articulate well at front of mouth 
10. When you have a cold, avoid decongestants; steam instead.