Vocal Damage: Warning Signs, Prevention, & Recovery

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[Jamiliadanae]

I've been having these symptoms for about a year now. but I'm just now realizing what's going on. my voice is my life. I'm very scared. life isn't worth living without my voice. I'm definitely going to look into getting help. Thank you so much.

[NakatamiHigurashi]

Fun thing to try: 8oz of warm water, 1 TBSP of Honey, 1 Tsp of Cinnamon.

Whenever I get a sore throat after late night karaoke, I make this little drink and its gone within 20 minutes. Just a fun thing to use.

[tangogrrl]

"Don't let your pride block you off from knowledge."
There are some sparkling gems in every one of these. Like a Zen koan.

[Revolutionarysocialist]

well i made up my mind i want to follow my dream of being a singer. i love it with all my soul

[xUnimportantx]

You're always saying we don't have to panic. what I do: PANIC HELP! I NEED MY VOICE SINGING IS THE ONLY THIN THAT KEEPS ME ALIVE

[gavinmitchellmusic]

I signed up for a live vocal instructor after watching this. Thanks for helping me overcome my own ego! haha

[JesseLeeHumphry]

Step One was literally the most important thing I've ever heard. I've suspected for a long time that I have nodes or polyps and your video just helped me come to terms with it and realize that it isn't the end of the world. You've given me hope, and I genuinely appreciate that, Eric. 

If I ever get the money I'm coming straight to you for lessons, and I really don't care how far I have to go.

[valentinovillafuente]

you are the reason i have gotten my voice I have applied all of your techniques to my singing. I lost my voice really bad due to bad technique and i listened to all of your videos, and i now am regaining my voice. What does it mean if you go to hit a note that you used to be able to hit, and your voice just goes to air(no voice or high pitch)? is there a way to regain that range?

[fairycecil]

My voice was damaged about 4 years ago, and I came across your videos. I then watched you saying this in one of your videos, and followed your advice, so I started listening to my body and warnings, and even withouh any instructor my voice has improved so much!, of course I also used your exercices :) Thankyou very much! One day I'm gonna take lessons with you!

[KyrstenPourchelle]

"I'm 75 years old" lol!
I am a former recording artist, performer and singer and I am also a vocal coach, I just found your videos and I love your way of teaching and humor!

[Skycube]

Such a coincedence, I am having some issues and suddenly this vid shows up

[Annamallover]

My voice has been hurting for months!!! I had to speak for my job all day long, then I'd come home and sing as a stress reliever because I just love it so much. I wouldn't warm up even though I knew I needed to. Anyway, I thought because my voice has been hurting so bad that I'd need surgery. And I can't go to the doctor because I don't have health insurance so I got scared that I damaged my voice permanently or I'd need surgery and something would go wrong and if the surgeon slipped up my mouth would get paralyzed. Anyway, you saying that recovery rarely involves surgery makes me super happy!!!! Thank you so much you saved me alot of worrying :D

[felicia]

literally crying. I feel like i wot make recovery.. i hope this will work. if i don't sing i don't have anything. its been since like april and its about to be august.

[eturnal]

great advice. notes: don't push the voice. hoarseness is a sign of bad technique.

[ericarceneaux]

Make sure you click the link in the info box for extra details, PLUS all the links I mention in this video :)

[demariosmith]

"Pride comes before the fall" ;-)

[martainewest]

This is the first time that I've actually taken my voice seriously in my life to the point of looking for expert advice. When I first watched your video heard you advice, I now view my vocal chords as the most important instrument on earth not made by man. I watched exercise lesson #1 and what a difference. I will continue to follow you and would like to meet you one day. I'm only hours from D.C.

[jillhollierleal]

I'll be quoting you...."Don't let your pride block you off from knowledge." Love this....AND love your spirit and devotion.

[hollowtrance]

I’ve damaged my voice. It’s been a year since I could sing properly. Right in the middle of recording an album too. Going on an official no singing diet as of a month ago. Taking speech therapy now. It’s a long road to recovery. Hang in there anyone who’s going through vocal damage. It’s the worst!

[bobbyjeffrey]

I never cease to be impressed by Eric's knowledge and passion for good vocal, talks so much sense. I've never assumed that I'm god's gift as a singer, I'm not responsible for having a good sounding instrument but I've had to re adjust my ideas approach over the years. I'm getting on a bit now but can honestly say I'm singing better these days than ever before but going back over Eric's basics is never a chore. Due to lack of funds I seldom see my own teacher but it doesn't prevent me from working and touching base with these videos too. I have a huge respect for this young man and am always happy to recommend his videos to people without a regular teacher but wish to improve. Many Thanks Eric.