Singing When Sick - Singing Tips - What To Do? - Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy
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- I would like to share some personal stories with you of how to survive life on the road when illness strikes. When you have a big show coming up and your temperature rises, what do you do?.
For about 3 decades, as I have toured the world with my voice, I have been encouraging singers (and aspiring singers) to sing through colds and flu.
This flies directly in the face of what almost all other vocal coaches teach.
But let me tell you my story.
I learned, that if you train (safely and carefully) through colds and flu, that you not only do not have to cancel a show or leg of a tour or recording date, but you can finish and finish well. (and canceling dates is extremely costly)
So here's why:
When we build correct muscle memory, stamina and accuracy with our voices, a great percentage of this "holds" even when we are sick.
And we should train so that our 60-70% is better than most people's 100%.
In this video, I also walk you through some things you can do to maintain good vocal health while training and singing when sick.
Now, if you have a bad chest cold or are getting close to or have laryngitis, we DO NOT train through this. In this case, nature must take its course of healing.
But anything other than that, if we do train while sick, we find our recovery time is only a fraction of that if we take 2-3 weeks vocal rest.
I hope this video finds you well.
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absolutely true our 70 is better than others 100, brilliant .
I really liked that comment too
literally was coughing when i saw you posted this and i was like
UGHUGHGOHYESUGHUGH GAHHHHHH yes, literally so happy
Anubhav Khanna- Good timing!
I learned more in this video than all the visits to a voice specialist combined. Thank you.
I’ve found that octave slide exercises get the mucous off the vocal chords. I’m one of those phlegmatic persons, so I have a lot of experience with mucous. :)
That's not something you hear everyday. :)
Teaspoon of honey. 😝
Thank you much I have an audition tomorrow and I was sick this week and I noticed my voice couldn’t sing as high it was cracking but I did the vocal exercise things and now it’s fine!
My lower range gets affected when I'm sick, upper range is fine, funny how we're all different. Glad u got it figured out though!
I've been following you for a while now. You give detailed, informed and important advice. It seems to me that aside from loving your profession, you genuinely care about your students and other musicians. Oh.. BTW The mucous video was very helpful. Enjoy your weekend!
This is the one that resonates with me the most. I've been a dedicated student for over three years now with KTVA and the reason I found Ken was because I was looking for a solution to sing safe. I got laryngitis from over singing, you see, and it put me out of the game for three weeks. Then after a year on the course I got a really bad cold. I had a gig at new year. And was worth a good bit of money to me so I didn't want to just throw in the towel. I applied the techniques from KTVA and got through a four hour gig. Now don't get me wrong. It was probably one of the toughest nights I ever had but I made it. No one could believe how ill I was and how I managed to sing the way I did.
Anyways, what I really want to say is that this course is the one you want. I promise you. All the videos on the channel back that up. Its worth every penny and more. Thanks Ken.
Wayne Fenlon- Wow! Awesome! Thanks for the report!
Experience and wisdom in one voice, thank you Ken❗👏🏻😉
Carlos Durán- Thank you!
Thank you for this information! I actually have severe chronic allergies that cause a pressure headache and it never alleviates. My voice is greatly effected, I don't even remeber my real singing voice anymore. I have gone years with my allergies and I had actually given up on my dream for singing until I found your videos. Your scales have given me growth and ease of my voice. I only hope I haven't damaged my voice with trying to "force" the singing while this was happening over the years. I am saving up for your course and I have become so enthusiastic again, I will become one of your students soon! For giving me the biggest part of being me back, and for offering me the hope and love of singing back to me. I cannot have enough words, Thank you!! I hope someday I can show you myself, just how much I appreciate your videos and help. I will use these tips to help ease the inflammation and strive for the future!
Thank you, Brenda. I hope you are able to find some relief from the symptoms you live with. I'm glad my methods have given you back some of your voice, as well as your hope.
The last thing you say "PEACE, OUT" Awesome! I Love That!😍😘😘
Ken Tamplin I just wanted to thank you a bunch I started listening to you and watch every video you post on here I haven't caught on yet....working on it. But I have learned how to control my vibrato and headvoice I still tend to lose my breath from time to time but I didn't know how to sing well I still don't but I have improved so much thanks to you 🙂☺. I am also saving for your lessons 👌👍. Thank you so much for the free info but now you have proven that your teaching styles work . Thank you I wish I could send you my music videos so you can see where I make mistakes or where i need work . anyways thank you Mr.
Thank you for this! I am singing in a concert today and I woke up with a hoarse and congested voice, and this helps a lot!
You are a living Legend!
Thanks, Juan! 😊
Yes! This is exactly what I needed. I have a lot of fun improvising when I'm sick and I've been wondering how to do this without damaging my voice.
I'm glad it was helpful. Jessi!
Ken! Thank you so much!!! I just came back from my gig and I pulled it off because of your tips in this video. I am not even sure I got to 60%, probably a bit less, especially at the end, but I got through it, people were happy and I got paid. Yesterday morning I really thought I had to cancel, but I followed your instructions and did the exercises and it worked. Again: THANK YOU!!!!!
Rock on!
Appreciate this video so much we got a gig today and I've been battling with some nastiness the past couple days and have found some relief in the things you mentioned.
Joshua Ludley Really happy to hear that!
SUPER helpful! Thank you so much for these videos 💝
Really important discussion for singer. As a singer and a teacher, I have had to deal with a lot of allergies, illness and at times I had no choice at times but to sing. I had to be very careful and had vocal set backs because of those circumstances. I even had to had voice therapy at one point. I have overcome those problems and developed a technique of vocal awareness and learned some things about herbs and other helpful habits that helped me get through such times. But there are times that you must bow out and take care of yourself. I have seen some very good singers perform when in less than good voice and used humor and relaxed singing and vocal honesty. I have been working on incorporating the Ping principle that you have talked about in other videos. It's is a new sensation and different from my training. I do remember the Opera Singer Eilene Ferrel and she said that her technique grew out of the french nasal not unlike your vocal core idea, the ping., I have found slippery elm helpful thought you do not recommend it. Agree about humidifiers. Sinus inflammation is a real problem for singers with chronic allergies and totally changes the instrument, the cavities do feel or sound the same. I take turmeric every day! Mix turmeric into a glass of V8 and some paprika and red pepper, It opened cup the sinus and helps the metabolism. You cover a lot of ground, good lesson!
Yes, Dano, there are a lot of things to consider, regarding illness and singing. Thanks for sharing your views! 😊
Ken can even do what you shouldn't do while singing without hurting himself 🤩
Ken I watched your videos back in 2010 and wanted to learn to sing... I'm ready to step out of my comfort zone and try your program! You're awesome man.
Time's a-wastin', Thomas! Time to get started! 😊
Well I'm a rap artist and would just like to sing my hooks!
Really appreciate your videos - been very helpful!
Thanks a lot Mr. Tamplin..Love your stuff maestro
Thanks brown james!
Hi Ken I'm not a singer at all but I am very impressed by your video and giving advice to any singers out there. You are a very helpful guy. Well done 😊
Thanks for the kind words, Campbell! 😊
True
I have just finished doing Godspell, but my company will start rehearsals for Grease today, and I have a cold, I have been using these recommendations and they are really great, I can sing comfortably and hopefully my cold will not last long. Thanks Ken!!!
Wow! Grease! That should be a ton of fun! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful, Nancy. Sing lightly, but keep singing through your illness, and the vocal aspect of your recovery will be much better than if you just let everything go.
The last exercise was soo cool. Wow ken.
Invaluable advice! Thanks Ken
louisemtoc - Happy to have been a help! Keep on singing!
Thank you very much !! I haven´t a job right now and I sing in the subway. I was looking for a solution like this and this really could help me !!
Juan Maestre- Happy to hear that!
Your videos so helpful, thank you! You ROCK!
Thanks for the kind words, Евгений Кузьмин! 😊
all very good points thanks for sharing
You're welcome, Paul! 😊
Love the detail in these videos!
Thank you, IcescoutGaming! 😊
Thank you Ken..! You're a gem.
Thanks, Robert. I appreciate your comment!
My post KTVA experience has been, singing thru a sickness I actually notice vocal gains after the sickness has passed. 🗣🎶👍🏼
Yes, that will happen often, but some of those bugs out there will take up residence in your throat and can take a while to recover, fully. Again, in those situations, think of how badly those would set you back, if your 60% was no better than anyone else's?
I have also experienced this as well! If I had the money to buy these remedies he suggests I would totally do it now!
You are a fantastic singer and teacher!
I sure appreciate that, Sandor!
Dude,,,, bad habits are hard to break, but not impossible. Dang fella, I've learned more during this short demo amongst others that would be non doable by the knee deep DOO that I've waded through. Thank ya bro
Paige Hawkins- You are welcome!!
Wow! Guess this is the video for me!Especially because I have a allergic rhinitis that keeps me from even talking to people thinking that my voice is weird but I still want to sound right. And don't want to hurt myself.So thank you so much for this!
Minami Mori- Awesome! You are welcome!
Thanks Ken, I've almost had to cancel shows before, but luckily our entire band could sing every song!
That's a good way to go, cyko! 😊
Thank you very much! Your videos help me a lot 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😊
You're welcome 😊
Hey Ken, I'm a gospel music writer and middle of the road singer, but I've caught some of your videos and love them. Wanna watch some more and possibly take your course. Thank you for posting these videos.
You're welcome, Cliff! Thanks for the kind words! 😊
Hi Ken! I just subscribed in your channel. And your videos are really helpful especially this one. Thanks for the tips! God bless! 😉
Amor Castuera I am happy to hear that!
Thank you for the tips you are awesome
Thank you very much Ken, excellent class 👌👏👏
Thanks, Txus0801! 😊
you ROCK¡¡....YOU'RE THE MASTER MATE THANKS!! GOD BLESS YA BLOKE!
Bless ya, too, angel! 😊
Thanks ken! God bless🙏
You're welcome, Lee. And Thank you! 😊
I've been singing since May of 2019. But, I just started finding my voice last week. I'm getting better at singing on key and whatnot. I am so excited to keep going with it. And I am actually raising money to go to music school. I started attempting songwriting, as well. Music really keeps me going. But, a few days ago, I caught the flu. So, I am just spending my time resting. When I do sing in the last couple days, I've realized that I use my head voice, and a little bit of my voice in my upper chest. Being off key for me right now is a little more acceptable and I'm a little more forgiving of myself, since I am sick. But, I cannot wait to recover since music is a real passion and love of mine. I just can't sing all that well while sick, lol. Plus, I don't wanna cause any vocal damage to myself, since I am just now starting to find my voice and sound good. So, gotta be careful with that! :) Love your channel, Ken! Best wishes! -Brandon
I hope you're on the mend quickly!!😄
@@kentamplin Thanks, Ken! I appreciate it! :)
So useful👌 You're amazing!!! Greetings from Greece😊
Thanks for the kind words, Ευαγγελία Γεωργίκου! 😊
I love the way you talk. Thank you for the tips :)
You are so welcome, Just AM4ever!
Thank You!!!! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH! GREAT TIPS!
You're welcome, Shantelle K! 😊
Ken I hope you get to feeling better soon
owwowowowowo Kennnnnnn I am so happy today my singing sounded so gooooood
Good for you, Endrit! 😊
yesss its thanks to your lessons I am so motivated now :DDD Thank you sensei
Excellent advice - Also- I just WIki'ed and CZcamsd you a little more and am enjoying your various musical projects- Side note- You were in a band with Ken Mary - I knew David Chastain back in the day when he was their drummer- pretty cool how small the world is sometimes!
Yes, Dennis, it's amazing how interwoven people's pathways can be! My life has taken me through journeys where I have met and worked with some incredible musicians, producers, and vocalists! 😊
Awesome video Ken!
Thank you, Xiomara!
Muuuy bueno! Lo haré a diario ... gracias!
Liudmila Perich 👍👍👍
I have to sing tonite in Waikiki and was going over my gravely bad chest cold and asthma voice. I got it contained between throat and chest and have almost Zero highs, lowering the keys just to get past this gig. I'm am going to tea tree and mentholate my throat, forehead and nose and take a shot of Tennessee whiskey, and see how my lala ping exercising loosen my voice up. Thanks Sir. I saw you surfing in Hawaii once, meant to say hi,but the waves were on. Aloha Brudda.
Thank you Ken!
You're welcome xtreem kicks!
Whenever I fall sick
The first thing that happens to me is
I BECOME UNABLE TO SING IN MY FALSETTO REGISTER AND THIS IS THE REASON WHY I NEED BACKING VOCALISTS WITH ME.
It's always good to have a plan B. Some illnesses can't be sung through. Bronchial Infections and Laryngitis require vocal rest.
Amazing! you're the best!
Thanks, Thiago! 😊
@@kentamplin you're simply the best🙂
better than all the rest
Better than anyone, anyone I ever met
TT.
I have a cold and I have my audition for the talent show! Thank you so much!
And I got innnn
Awesome! Thanks a million!
Btw, I love the John Wooden example! I am a basketball fan... ☺
Thanks, Shantelle!
Very experienced, great info, thanks Ken. (Btw you're an incredible salesman as well as a musician, ever consider doing music business classes)
Thanks for the kind words, Fearpocalypse! 😊
Great stuff! I'm recovering from covid, so this is helpful. Now, I just need to get rid of the tickle in my throat that's making me cough!
I love u to be my teacher u are brilliant!..
i like this video because i'm singer from myrtle beach south carolina but i'm in indiana right now i just got done get sick from my allergic
thanks Ken....
You're welcome, Abraham! 😊
ken I want to thank u for your perfect channel .this videos , awesome as always. I learned so so so much from u . just like this guy Juan Jose said , you're a living legend . your vocal tips really works .thank u man , God bless u .... . guys I'm from Iran and because of our ecconomics issues and other things probably u know I can't buy his course . we can't have pay pal or anything or it's too much difficult to get. if I could buy it I would do it a hundred times . just his videos in his channel help me so much . give me a better perspective of my voice and my tone , vocal power , better pitch , .... guys do not go for other programs , stick with ken , I guarantee u you will get very positive results in 6 or 7 months ... just trust me
Thanks for the kind words, amin! I'm glad that you are learning from these videos!
at least I could do man .thank u man . you changed my world . you're the ONE vocal couch. sorry if I have english mistakes , my english is not good enough
Thanks so much for this awesome video Ken ..... And I have the some guitar ( ok is not really as yours) and I'm singing at Star Maker yay I was posting Stitches by Shawn Mendes and um... Ok I don't know what to say lol!
love Annie :)
U r amazing
there's some days when i got to sing the cold a lot of times start to annoyed my voice that even some notes in falsetto i just can't sing it...thanks for this video Ken
You 're welcome, Manolo! 😊
Ken thank you for the guidance!
Ken like triggered , see you in the future !
Thank you!
Thanks for the Ken Like, Altemar! 😊
Thanks Ken
You are welcome, VIDEOHEREBOB! Use this info in good health. Or when you're not. 😊
Your videos showed me how to sing thanks a lot
Badia Nadia- Awesome! Thank you!
What I've discovered to be helpful and reducing the time being sick is eating lots of ginger and honey. Here's one of the best beverages to test:
Use one root of ginger and boil it in the water for 20-30 minutes so that some color will come loose into the water. Then take a cup/mug, add a good junk of honey into the cup (there can't be enough of it, I swear), and drop 1-1½ shot of good whiskey and mix it with honey (If there's no whiskey, a good rum will do the trick, but it'll be pretty sweet then). Then add the ginger tea while it's steaming hot into the honey-whiskey-mixture and mix it well together. Drinking that will make you twist your face and burn your mouth, but I assure you it'll scare the flu away after couple of mugs of these. And the whiskey will make you sleep better as the alcohol relaxes your body and the other ingredients reduce the inflammation and symptoms, so you'll sleep better, which is crucial for getting better and you will not cough or feel pain while swallowing that much during the night.
You can do this mixture without whiskey, though, but I've felt that it's more effective with it, especially when being sick. Drinking honey-ginger tea or eating ginger regularly will certainly reduce the chance of getting inflammation in your vocal folds or throat.
Couple of times I've felt like I was getting sick, when I felt a little stingy pain back in my throat and my joints and muscles started aching (typical symptoms when inflammation or fever is setting in), I quickly made the tea I just described above, drank 1-2 mugs of it and the symptoms were gone before the next day or they were so minor nuisances that they didn't bother and went away in 1-2 days.
Ginger and honey, people. They're singer's wonder medicine.
Anonyomus- Glad you found a remedy that helps you.
your awesome.......
You too!! 😀
Those exersices are actually good to practise them before head voice exercises where you start from the top which is difficult to start with.
john angel👍
tnx man
Nice shirt bro.
Thanks. You are a Grasseater with impeccable taste! 😊
Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy you're right, that's why I'm such a big fan of yours! Have a good night.
I have seasonal allergies and most of the time, I go through the exact same symptoms of a common cold. How would you suggest tackling allergies when practicing or singing or even lessening the effects of allergies? Thanks so much. Love the videos!
There are a lot of remedies. but prevention is better than cures. If you know what your allergies are and how to minimize exposure to them, you might be able to reduce the symptoms. Most remedies are only temporary. Staying away from dust, pollens, allergens and possibly being tested and treated for allergies could help reduce your symptoms. Stay really well-hydrated. You may find some remedies here that apply: czcams.com/video/Szi078Nx6h8/video.html
Hello, I've been singing in a rock band for about 5 years despite illness, The only cure is resting. But if you can not? Have you ever tried sour on vocal cords? I have a lemon tested and even better wine. Did you have an experience of acidity on vocal cords? And in one case I met an asthma remedy named Alvesco. After 10 days I had a range as at 18 years old. Unbelievable. But I have an allergy for that medicine. After 20 years I have neither the size nor the stamina. I'm really glad for your lessons and I'm going to miss the channel and thank you.
Can you do a video on David Draiman's (disturbed) vocal technique? Thanks for all your singing lessons :)
GonaRock- You are welcome! Thank you for the suggestion!
Here one says: "Flu takes 7 days without medication, with medication one week." :-)
Sometimes I get vaccinated in the fall, then it works. Mostly, I have a flu in February. An inhaler for spruce needle, Pfeffermiz- and Eucalyptusoel I have also, a very helpful part. My favorite is a big glass of water with lemon juice for breakfast. This year, after I was able to talk again, I did actually sing some scales for 10 - 15 minutes - which did not sound very good, of course. 2 days later, the worst was finally over, so I could start right back. Well, next year I try the exercises to wake up my chest voice, Thanks Ken :)
Ha, ha. I think I'll go with 7 days instead of a whole week!
Yes, every single one :)
I suffer from allergies and it makes me so congested when I have to sing No fun 😭😩 love your videos their life savers
👍👍👍
Notification squad 👌👌
Good Job, VUK Theories! 😎
Grest video and nice beard, Ken! Keep them coming (both video and beard hahahaha)
Thanks, LivioSegnini! 😊
It's actually funny that you mentioned it. Mariah is my fave and she sleeps in a room full of humidifiers
Hi, Ken! I like a lot your channel and all your and also your students' covers. Thank you for doing this!
I am a musician and I play in a band. We have a female vocalist. So this, what became a problem for me, is that I want to sing too, I want to sing some songs just with a good voice, clean tone... And, the problem is that I don't like my own timbre (by the way, I think the others also don't like it :D). So can you give some advices about the finding of good timbre? I think it is to a great extent naturally dependent, but also I think this is something, you could learn for too. And again, make a video with some advices about it, please!
Andon, Your tone and timbre will come about as you grow your voice. I show you how to grow the best tone and timbre in my singing course. It's more than just a tip or two. It's a whole program with many aspects.
Thank you very much, Ken!
So many worthful tips. Vitamin C is also amazing to heal fast your voice after a flu
Hallelujah for Amazingly original shirts :-)
Thanks, The Thought Provoker!
Hey Ken!
Do you think you could do a video on Adam Pascal? He has a ridiculous range and repitoure. Possibly the intro song (Fight) to School of Rock the movie? Either that or please break down his voice.
You rock Ken!!
Joshua Harp- Thank you!
Please do a video about singing riffs and runs!
Thanks for the request, Rokas! 😊
Hey Ken, I don't know if it is too late for you to see this on time. I overused my voice during rehearsals (sounded so great, and yesterday started to get husky, so I stopped). The thing is I can't afford to not having back by tonight, because I will sing in an important event...and I woke up sounding like gollum! 4 hours have past since I woke up, and after drinking 4 lt. of water already and gone through some steam treatment, I feel like I am slowly getting it back. would you suggest me to stop talking completely and start doing these excersises 1 hour before the show? Or should I start from now? (of course if you don't see it, I will still appreciate a response, since I will probably have to deal with this in the future anyway). Oh , and let me know if a shot of whiskey or tekila really works, or if it is non-sense. Thank you sooo much for all your videos!
Just a follow up, I started off, with alot apprehension, almost unable to speak a sentence. I missed some notes, kind of like playing a piano with 10 broke keys and you dont know which ones are the clunkers. I tried your shirling of the keys technique and noticed I could hit some highs in mask, and my throat starting to open up a little. I actually sung pretty hard rockish using the mucous coming off my vocal chords to churn it..lol. band was happy and crowd was a happy party. I think I kinda killed it. Side note I used your tea tree, mixed with muscle menthol spray and vicks on my face sinuses throat chest and feet covered with socks and to clear about 60% of the asthma and chest cold ongestion. Aloha Brudda Ken for your help. Hope I can be your student one day.
E C - I'm glad it worked for you! Keep on singing!
Thank you vocal master!
James hetfield should watch this
Hey Ken, the problem is that my voice is very very low now I’m sick and I can’t sing at all now I’m sick. My throat hurts when I talk so I don’t even try to sing. So maybe it’s better for me to wait. But anyway, thanks again for the amazing vid!
If you have laryngitis, or a bronchial infection, you have to take vocal rest. 😪
Ken my voice was better 15 days but I have been having cough and all and after everything is over my voice just sucks! What should I do?and yeah I have been singing while I had cold
Can you do a video on how to sing Boston- More than a feeling
Phenomenal Prodigy- How about "Smokin"? czcams.com/video/BczRWohEX9Y/video.html
right in time ;)
charlie bronson- Happy to hear that!
Ken What advice could you give me, I have a gig in a week and it feels like I'm getting laryngitis?, I had been going through my vocal exercises that you that you have been providing,a few days ago we had rehearsal, and I was singing for about 3 hours, which one of your tutorials , and supplements can you recommend for this ol school 67 year old soul singer, thank you again and God bless you for sharing your knowledge 🙏❤
Do you literally mean you’ve lost your voice and cannot sing? Are you completely without phonation?
no , it's just when I start vocalizing, warming up,in my higher register,my voice is weaker and somehow my blend from chest to head voice is breaking,not a clean transition,I started drinking ginger tea last night with honey and it helped, maybe it's just mucus or sinus?.
Do you know katie agresta? That is my vocal coach's boss. Doing her exercises and yours.
I love Real. 😏
You are ,Real Awesome!!! (🌽~e, hua?! Hahaha!)
Just a hi🙋.
♡Thank You for this, soo much♡
Have a good one,
Mr.Tamplin!
Janet Mcbee, you're awesome 😀😀😀😀
Could you be my vocal coach? I really need one. I have to sing tomorrow currently trying to recover from inflammation 😩
Hi Ken. Can you please give advice about being on pitch when doing lip trills? I always mess up the notes. I really want to be on pitch when doing them. Thank you
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