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10 Warning Signs of Vocal Trouble

10 Warning Signs of Vocal Trouble

by Gerald Klickstein | Sep 5, 2018 | injury prevention, voice care, wellness

“For singers, voice care is a 24/7 operation.” The Musician’s Way, p. 277 Although everyone benefits from maintaining vocal health, singers need to be extra vigilant to keep their voices in top condition. Even so, when a singer’s voice doesn’t feel right,...
Hydration and Vocal Health

Hydration and Vocal Health

by Gerald Klickstein | Jul 25, 2018 | injury prevention, The Musician's Way, voice care, wellness

“The vocal folds need to be lubricated with a thin layer of mucus in order to vibrate efficiently. The best lubrication can be achieved by drinking plenty of water.” -Texas Voice Center The Musician’s Way, p. 270 The human voice is perhaps the most sublime of...
Safely Increasing Practice Time

Safely Increasing Practice Time

by Gerald Klickstein | Aug 26, 2013 | injury prevention, music practice, voice care, wellness

“Nearly all musicians’ injuries are preventable.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 230 Whenever school years or music festivals begin, music students dive into intense practice schedules. But those fresh starts come with high risks of injury. The Dangers of Overuse...
5 Causes of Musicians’ Injuries

5 Causes of Musicians’ Injuries

by Gerald Klickstein | Jul 23, 2012 | injury prevention, The Musician's Way, voice care, wellness

“I continued to play with a sore arm with the rationalization that I could play through the pain and that the discomfort would just miraculously go away as I got into better shape as a cellist. But the pain didn’t go away. It got worse.” –Janet Horvath, cellist The...
Taking Breaks

Taking Breaks

by Gerald Klickstein | Jul 17, 2011 | injury prevention, music practice, voice care, wellness

“Breaks are as vital to musicians as they are to athletes.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 75 If you’re like me, you typically become absorbed during practice sessions, so much so that it often doesn’t seem that breaks would be necessary. But even when we feel mentally...
Heeding the Signs of Injury

Heeding the Signs of Injury

by Gerald Klickstein | Apr 4, 2010 | injury prevention, voice care, wellness

“I ignored all my body’s warning signals in the name of ‘dedication’ to what I was doing. I had absolutely no idea that this little problem would in fact threaten my career.” –Christine Harrison, violinist The Musician’s Way, p. 238 We may not like to admit it, but we...
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