There aren't too many effective articles on recovering your singing voice.  Remember those nodules?  They don't have to be permanent. 


"With voice irritation, the vocal cords can develop nodules, which are small bumps, or polyps, which are made of swollen tissue that covers a broader surface of the vocal cord edge. Most nodules and polyps can go away on their own, with good care, said Dr. Marvin Fried, chief of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York."



Get the full article here: http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/02/12/voice.vocal.training/index.html

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Hey guys! I'm so excited to be interviewed by Nathan Histed, a music blogger, on October 30th, at 6:30 pm EST.  He's interviewd the likes of T-boz and Chili from TLC as well as prominent songwriters and I'm honored to be in the number! As part of the interview, listeners can call in and get your questions about singing answered!

Feeling lucky?  Post your questions on his blog at http://whatnathanhistedthinks.blogspot.com for a chance to win a Complete Training Program and live Voice Lesson from me!!

This is going to be fun! See you there!

I found this article to be so insightful. This is the part I loved the most.

"The critical reality is that we are not hostage to some naturally gifted level of talent. We can make ourselves what we will. Strangely, this idea is not popular. People hate abandoning the notion that they would coast to fame and riches if they found their talent. But that view is tragically constraining, because when they hit life’s inevitable bumps in the road, they conclude they just aren’t gifted and give up. Maybe we can’t expect most people to achieve greatness. It’s just too demanding. But the striking, liberating news is that greatness isn’t reserved for a preordained few. It is available to you and to everyone."

Here's the link: http://www.careersuperstar.com/2006/10/becoming_a_great_performer.html

It's so important to look natural when singing. if you're nervous, your audience will be nervous for you. Practicing at home with loved ones will help you be more comfortable in front of a crowd. Add to that, being authentic will help your audience connect with you. Enjoy :)

This is a beautifully written post about how one can asses what type of performance anxiety they suffer from and how to overcome it from the Universiy of Wisconsin EauClaire http://www.uwec.edu/counsel/pubs/musicanxiety.htm