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Sugarcoated

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8. I sang a little right after the cold

Mon Dec 11, 2023, 03:44 PM

Dec 2023

rehearsed an original Christmas song a few times with the intention of recording it that week. After the third take my violinist/duo partner agreed that my voice was in no way ready for recording. I rested for a few weeks. Recently I've done some vocal warmups and a bit of singing in the shower. The radio has been playing the top 885 countdown of women songs, songs I adore and have been singing my whole life. I know what I can sing and I'm not even close and it's scaring me. I guess I need a lot more vocal rest. I have an ENT but I think I need to wait till the new year for our new health insurance to kick in.

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Trying to get my singing voice back [View all] Sugarcoated Dec 2023 OP

All I can say is the old adage. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2023 #1

Aside from the very occasional hit or glass of wine Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #4

It gets worse as you age griffi94 Dec 2023 #18

Yes, it's a whole new ball game now that I'm older Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #20

Which is why you need to be slow and not over do it. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2023 #24

I used to have a voice. Lunabell Dec 2023 #2

That sucks Lunabell, I'm so sorry! Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #5

I'm not sure. Lunabell Dec 2023 #10

Heartbreaking to lose something you so love to do Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #15

I should've made this part of my question Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #3

Yes. Lunabell Dec 2023 #12

I also have lost my singing voice Hela Dec 2023 #6

I sang a little right after the cold Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #8

Very sorry about the vocal challenges that you've had Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #9

I think it will just take time, and your voice will recover. Croney Dec 2023 #7

Slow and steady Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #11

I disagree with this information. Lunabell Dec 2023 #14

Yes, that's what vocal experts say Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #19

That's Good Advice ProfessorGAC Dec 2023 #26

Thanks... For 79, I'm strong with certain notes! Croney Dec 2023 #17

It will probably come back on its own in time, but you might want to consult Ocelot II Dec 2023 #13

That makes sense. I've heard many singing and vocal coaches Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #16

This time of year it's tempting to want to sing a lot; there are so many occasions for music. Ocelot II Dec 2023 #21

It really is Sugarcoated Dec 2023 #22

I agree with... 2naSalit Dec 2023 #23

In 2021, I Got A Bad Cold ProfessorGAC Dec 2023 #25