I can sing, but.....

[eternity]

Hey I'm a 16 year old chika that can sing. I love to sing freestyle, I grew up with it. My dad was a promoter for car shows in the 80's. Anyways I have a band and we mostly play rock like "No doubt". mY QUESTION IS WHAT DO i DRINK when I feel a sore throat coming on and how do i stop my voice from cracking sometimes? I TOTALLY ALSO HATE IT WHEN I CAN'T HEAR MYSELF SING!!! I'M ALWAYS CUPPING ME HAND BY MY EAR!!!! HOW CAN I STOP THAT? OH AND IF U HAVE A SOLUTION ANSWER FAST, CUZ I'M IN A TALENT SHOW ON MARCH 2ND!

 

[Jade]

Take notess....

DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT eat Halls for a sore throat if you are singing. The eucalyptus will dehydrate and constrict your vocal cords causing your voice to crack. Eat spoonfuls of honey and suck on sugar candy. Also lots of water, camomile or mint tea with sugar or honey... vicks losenges are ok because they are all sugar. Lots of fluid, LOTS of it. Last resort??? A shot of really good cognac should do the trick, and also keep warming up your voice.

As for cupping your ear, try and make it look like you are pulling your hair behind your ear. Also try singing in the washroom with the door closed. The acoustics are REALLY good in the washroom and you can train yourself to listen to your voice without cupping your ear. You'll still do it once in a while, but it won't be as bad. Also when you're performing have the sound people put a monitor on stage. You'll be able to hear yourself then too.

Good luck!!!!!!!