Music Mentality

Hey everyone! I felt inspired today by a video I watched on Ted Talks. Its about Dr. Charles Limb expressing his experience with cochlear implants and musical vibrations. VERY interesting if you're into psychology. Click Here to watch it! (By the way, Ted Talks are a perfect way on seeing a scientific viewpoint of different subjects. Great way to spend downtime!!)

I decided to make a collage of different music/brain info-graphics to teach viewers, as well as myself, about what music is capable of in our minds and everyday life.

Foods to AVOID to Save Your Vocal Chords

Our vocal chords are one of the most fragile parts of our body. It's super important to make sure they are in tip-top shape before a rehearsal, let alone a performance. Here is a small list of foods/drinks you should avoid if you want to save your vocal chords.

1. Dairy/Spicy Products: Milk, cheese, yogurt, etc. are all no-no's when it comes to singing. They cause acidic gases to rise from your esophagus and burns the vocal chords. Consuming dairy can also cause phlegm build-up (I know, ew). This also, sadly, includes chocolate. 😥 Anything with any spices can dry out your vocal chords, making it hard to stay hydrated for a performance. It's best to stay away from citrus fruits and tomato products.

2. Caffeine: Okay, this one is a guilty pleasure of mine as I love coffee to the death of me. Caffeine is a diuretic, making you more dehydrated throughout the day. Avoid coffee and soda and drink decaffeinated tea or room temperature water. 

3. Alcohol/Tobacco: Alcohol can dry out your vocal chords, especially if mixing with sodas. Smoking of any kind can damage them, as well.

Staying in moderately physical shape can help keep your vocal chords in a healthy manner, as well as with some safe vocal warm-ups. It's all about how we take care of ourselves! Let me know down in the comment section below if you have any great foods you like to eat on performance day!

Have a blessed day!

Ally 💓






Cites: http://your-personal-singing-guide.com/bad-singing-foods.html
https://www.livestrong.com/article/278098-list-of-good-bad-foods-for-your-voice/
https://flypaper.soundfly.com/play/singers-diet-20-things-singers-shouldnt-eat-show/
https://grantedmusicacademy.com/what-to-eat-and-what-to-drink-before-singing/