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What kinds of beverages should a singer avoid?

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Jennifer Rutherford
Voice Instructor and Performer, Private and International School of Music, Bethesda
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Jennifer has sung all styles from opera to jazz.  She has a Master's in performance from the University of Alberta, and has performed opera, oratorio, and her own solo show, in Canada, the US and abroad.  She now specializes in one-woman floor shows for banquets and special occasions, performing mostly show tunes, jazz, and ballads, and incorporating her own written dialog specific to the client's occasion. She recently took her act to Central Europe, where it was very well received, and is now finishing up her next CD.

What kinds of beverages should a singer avoid?

In this video, professional voice instructor Jennifer Rutherford of International School of Music, and private teacher in Bethesda Maryland, describes how to prepare for a competition like American Idol, or any other audition. Some tips on preparation, vocal health, song choice, and audition etiquette are covered. Warm ups are also suggested and demonstrated with student and model, Mair. The video assumes that candidates will have some level of training or natural ability, but would also be useful for the amateur interested in pursuing training for a career in singing.

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Host: What kinds of beverages should a singer avoid?

Jennifer Rutherford: Remember that things like caffeine are drying for the vocal chords and sodas and very acidic juices also are damaging because you can get acid reflux from that. It's basically filling your stomach with an acidic fluid and then when you cough or bring air up it aspirates on your vocal chords and it is very damaging to them. In fact that you can get nodes on your vocal chord if that happens enough. It's a common cause of hoarseness. People will often think they have Laryngitis when in fact they should just cut down on how much coffee they are drinking.

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