Many parents of my students (especially the younger ones) ask me how their child should be sitting at the piano when practicing.
Just like anything new, it takes time for students to get comfortable and accustomed to the correct way to sit, hold their body, place their hands, etc.  

Here is a diagram to help!  
Feel free to print it...you may want to frame it and hang it on the wall near your piano, for easy reference.

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ROCK ON!

It’s happened to all of us. 
We have an important singing event…maybe a recital…or you’re singing for a friend’s wedding…or you have a sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden!

As luck would have it, you are feeling the beginnings of a sore throat and   overall “sickness.”

Below are some of my suggestions to help speed your recovery.  If you have any type of food allergies or medical conditions, you should consult with your doctor first.

♪♪Swallow some honey…
It contains healing compounds and soothes sore
throat tissue. (Important, honey is not for babies under the age of one!) In fact, you don’t need to feel “sick” to do this.


♪♪Slippery Elm or any lozenge…
Lozenges with glycerin, menthol, honey or slippery elm coat the mouth and throat, making it easier to swallow. Thayer’s is a good brand to try and can be found on Amazon or locally.


♪♪Gargle…
Mix 1 tsp. salt in a cup of warm water; gargle 30
seconds; repeat often. Salt promotes moisture in irritated tissue and helps flush out bacteria.

♪♪Spritz your throat…
Numbing sprays like Chloraseptichelp you eat and drink—and
that’s crucial. Your body needs nourishment to create the white blood cells that fight off viruses and bacteria.


♪♪My #1 TIP for maintaining throat health…
Drink “Throat Coat” tea proactively, before you get sick. 
It is made by “Traditional Medicinals” and can be purchased on Amazon or even locally. It is organic and caffeine-free.  
If you are not a tea drinker and would rather not drink this regularly, try to add it to your regimen about a week prior to any singing gigs that you have (1-2 cups per day).


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