Broadway Vocal Coach
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Broadway Vocal Coach
99. What to Do When Your Voice Feels "Off"
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What do you do when your voice just… doesn’t feel right?
In this episode, we walk through exactly how to troubleshoot those frustrating days when your voice feels fuzzy, crunchy, tired, or unreliable — and how to know when it’s time to rest, adjust your technique, or call in professional help.
We cover:
- How to go on a “fact-finding mission” instead of catastrophizing
- The difference between a singing issue and a speaking fatigue issue
- The usual suspects: sleep, hydration, hormones, stress, reflux, weather, and more
- When to rest — and when to gently work through it
- Why whispering is actually harder on your voice
- The difference between steaming and nebulizing (and when to use each)
- The “2-week rule” for seeing a laryngologist
- The rare but important red flags
- Why every serious singer should build a voice team before they’re in crisis
If you’re a performer, teacher, or professional voice user, this episode is your calm, practical roadmap for handling vocal uncertainty without spiraling!
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
🎧 Episode 52: SOVT Exercises: What, Why, and How can singers use them?
🎤 Voice Team Locator : find a laryngologist or SLP near you
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