Singing might be an hobby for some, to others its a profession, a way of life, and just like every profession, there are tips that every singer must know.

1. Stay hydrated: Drink up to 8-10 glasses of pure water every day (any caffeinated drink does not count). Water thins your mucus and lubricates your vocal cords like oil lubricates a car engine. Thick mucous causes friction and trauma to vocal cords. More water, less friction, less trauma, better voice.

2. Warm up your voice regularly: Simple warm ups are important, especially for auditions and performances (just as runners warm up for a marathon). Better yet, take a classical music approach: do glissandos (descending scales) and staccatos (punctuated breathing exercises) and messadivoce (controlling intensity of volume).

3. Take vocal "naps": Your voice needs a rest, just like you do. So, find quiet time everyday - especially when on tour or recording a track.

4.Get adequate sleep. Sounds like common sense -- and it is. The more sleep you get, the more you will be awake and have more energy for a show.

5. Do not smoke anything: No finger wagging here, it's just that smoke is an irritant that swells your vocal cords. And a reminder: Not all bars are smoke free, so you can play in any venue without the damage of second hand smoke.

6. Use your microphone: There is no need to sing to the back of the room. Let the microphone be loud for you. Using the microphone prevents straining your voice.

7. Have good monitors: You need to hear yourself for vocal feedback. Use a floor monitor or ear monitor to be aware of what you sound like, what the band sounds like. You may be singing louder than you need and straining your voice.

8. Develop good singing technique: Vocal training will not change your style. It will strengthen your voice and allow you to sing longer, louder, more often and without fatigue . Vocal training will help make you a vocal athlete.

9. Develop a speaking voice to go with your singing voice: You speak 99% of the time and sing 1%. A poor speaking voice often leads to vocal strain that will carry into your singing voice. This is true especially on tours, when giving radio and other media interviews.

10.Most importantly, listen to your voice. Like any athlete, you will be the first to know when trouble is starting. If your voice hurts, back off. Change your set. Choose songs genre you can sing without straining your voice.

source:www.mikecuris..co.ke/2015/09/10-tips-for-every-pro-singers.html?m=1

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The most important rule : Use a crazy dope beat so that even if your song no make sense people will still like it

SirWere:
The most important rule : Use a crazy dope beat so that even if your song no make sense people will still like it

have you heard of a singer with a bad voice, then people still like them? I have heard of songs with no meaning, but that doesn't mean the singer is bad. Not all singers write their songs.

michaelo2:
have you heard of a singer with a bad voice, then people still like them? I have heard of songs with no meaning, but that doesn't mean the singer is bad. Not all singers write their songs.

Timaya, flavour, Terry-G... Dem plenty like mad

SirWere:
Timaya, flavour, Terry-G... Dem plenty like mad

are u sure, have u heard them sing up close

michaelo2:
are u sure, have u heard them sing up close

I've gone to a show in which Terry G perfomed and believe me, he can't sing nada

terry g na apako na