Why is warming up on your own important?
Warming up is so essential to the health of your singing voice. Everyone’s voice is different and needs different levels and amounts of warming up to perform well. Think about athletes a minute. Do all of them have the same routine of warming up before they go and play a game or a match? No, they all may have similarities, but do different individual things to get themselves ready to go. For example, one singer may only need 10 minutes to warm up and be ready to sing a full 2 hour rehearsal. Another may need 15-20 minutes and start with a few yoga poses prior to that to make sure her body is in good alignment and her nerves are in check. You never know how much time a director or teacher will give to warm ups or not. If you know your voice is ready to go, you are in safe and productive territory. Take the time to figure out what works best for you for warm up exercises both vocally and physically. What did you do vocally in some of your best lessons or before a rehearsal? What warm-ups do you like? What yoga postures help you get centered and focused? You will feel good about what singing you are about to share. Arm yourself with taking care of the muscles of your instrument to be the best singer you can be.
Why is staying healthy important? (or MORE likely HOW do I do it?)
We know it is important to stay healthy to sing and perform well, but HOW do you do it when you have so much on your plate with rehearsals, homework, work? There are a few key things you can do:
1. Make sleep a priority
2. Drink LOTS of water
3. Add some extra vitamin c, orange juice
4. Wash your hands and use sanitizer
5. Stay away from those who are sick
Believe it or not, your friends and family will understand if you explain you need to take care of yourself first and foremost, you are making sure you can be the best you can be for your performances. Yes, you can say," I will talk to you later, need to stay healthy" OR" text me later, ok?". You can put down the phone or ipad and focus on what ABSOLUTELY must get done so you get it done quicker and more efficiently. Taking a little extra time for you and your vocal health by warming up ahead and health in general is going to put you in the best place! I know its hard but you've got it. Remember the old adage: "I can't, I've got rehearsal" and go do what you love! Everyone will love YOU for it with the result (including you).
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