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Avoid dairy products and orange juice the day of a performance.

Belt songs.

Avoid places with toxic substances in the air (chemicals, tar, etc.).

Clear your throat continually.

Stay relaxed (avoid stress), especially in the
days before a performance.

Drink alcohol on or before the day of a performance.

Eat a healthy diet (plenty of good protein, fresh fruits and vegetables).

"Pull" the chest-voice (if you are hoarse after singing, see a teacher!).

Get plenty of rest especially two days before a performance.

Cough excessively.

Drink plenty of water.

Drink coffee directly before a performance.

Train with a qualified teacher regularly.

Smoke any substance.

Speak at your own pitch (as in agreeing with someone by saying "mmm-hmm").

Talk a lot on the day of a performance.

Vocalise daily.

Try to talk or sing over a cold or laryngitis.

Warm up properly before singing.

Try to talk over loud noise, (like in bars, amusement parks, big parties, etc.).

See a qualified ENT if you have prolonged hoarseness.

Try to sing if it hurts to swallow.

Sing softly (mark) new songs when you are first learning them.

Whisper loudly or sing in a "breathy" voice.

Support your singing voice properly.

Scream.

Keep your larynx in a comfortable “Speech Level” at all times when singing (don’t let it lock down or jam up).

Use recreational drugs and/or mind-altering drugs.

Build your voice properly before trying to sing with a lot of power or volume.

Try to change your natural speaking voice (make it lower or raspy).

Although solid vocal technique is my primary focus for keeping one’s voice healthy, there are several vocal health products that I have found to be very helpful.
 

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