In the rush of show prep, it's easy to forget one crucial thing: you need to show up as the singer, too. While "self-care" might sound like just another wellness buzzword, it's essential for vocalists. From sleep strategies to stress management, these singer-tested tips will help you navigate the week before your show, so you can step onto that stage energized and ready to perform.

Did you know that talking is harder on your voice than singing? It's true. Unless you know how to do it right.

Watch this short video to learn why talking is harder on your voice than singing and the three things you can do that will keep you from trashing your voice when you talk.

It's not easy when your body is your instrument. Other musicians get sick too, but their instruments don't wheeze or get clogged up with mucus when attacked by an infection.

In this blog post, you'll learn how to stay healthy during the cold and flu season, what to do when you're sick, and how to decide when it's time to cancel a performance.

Illness strikes fear in the heart of every singer. Your instrument is your body. When you're fighting an infection, you can't sing your best — which can lead to missed rehearsals and canceled shows. But there's a simple way to prevent illness in the first place.

Sleep. Often elusive. Always essential.

As a singer, you already know that sleep is the first thing that goes when you're busy preparing for a performance. We all know that sleep is necessary, but how does a lack of it affect your voice?

Read on to learn how vital sleep is to a singer’s life, and how you can get more of it.

There's an old saying for singers, "If you want to sing clear you gotta pee clear." And it's true. Right up there with sleep is the importance of staying hydrated. You can be slightly dehydrated and not even know it. Let's take a look at what your vocal cords are made of, what happens to them when they’re dried out, and how you can help them to stay hydrated so you can sing your best.