If you really want to learn singing then you gave the first importance to your health because if you will be good your performance will already good. If you feel that your voice is as precious as like gems, it becomes your duty to protect it and make it finer. It will be better for you to talk very less because for learning singing you have to practice for a long time.
You have to take Luke warm water because it will be helpful in keeping your vocal cord loose and warm so that you can sing properly, don’t take icy cold water, ice cream or anything cold which will effect your singing.
Do not take any kind of drugs and do not drink syrups and avoid inhaling because any kind of smoke sticks and burns your vocal cord and will cause problem to your throat. Try to drink juices especially of apple and pear.
Over-talking and over-singing will be harmful to you. Try to avoid eating dairy products which may create phlegm, you can chew a candy or a mint to keep your throat moist.
Do not sing loudly for a long time and move away from the air-conditioner while singing, because it dries your throat quickly.
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