2007-01-25 06:37:01 · 11 answers · asked by Peaches 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I don't know, but maybe you can make some money as a Janis Joplin immitator.
2007-01-25 06:43:35 · answer #1 · answered by psychosolodiver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
II too am a singer and I quit smoking back in 1977. I do see many singers that smoke and I do feel it affects the voice. I spent four years in the halls of the Lincoln Center Library in NYC and one area I read about was the pathology of voice. Damage can occur but the voice is quite resilient and can recover with proper care. Hydration, not forcing a cough, and not smoking will go far toward the voice healing. I don't know the present condition of your voice and I am not a doctor but just sharing as a fellow singer. When you ask if it'll recover there must be something affecting it. It would be very helpful to know what the condition is to be more helpful with a reply. Proper rest is a must too.
...Joe Anthony...
2007-01-25 14:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by pierresplace 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Peaches.
I've been a singer most of my life, and had some moderate success with it. I was a light smoker most of my adult life, so far (23 years) and quit last month.
I usually perform professionally 40-50 times per year, and can honestly say that just in the last month, my voice has gotten better. The smoker's hack I had is gone, and pushing up from the diaphragm is much easier now.
If you only smoked 2 years, and quit 5 months ago, I would imagine that you are about as recovered as you will get. Your lungs actually started to heal hours after your last cigarette. Just keep with it. Good luck --
2007-01-25 14:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by progkeysnow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also a singer/songwriter. I have never smoked, but growing up i was around second hand smoke. And i also have asthma. The things that i have done to help with the voice and try not to strain it. Also, if i'm singing and i'm in a room full of smoke, drink a cup of hot water and put a slice of lemon in it. The acid in the lemon with help soothe the vocal cords before performing. The hot water helps the lemon do that.
Yes, your voice will recover. It's not like you smoked for 10 years. Definately stay off the smoking for the rest of your life if you want to suceed in the music business. I know there are alot of singers out there that smoke, but they don't sound as good as their first album or when they were not smoking.
Good luck!!!
2007-01-25 15:46:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recover from what specifically? Many great singers smoked their entire fun filled lives.
2007-01-25 14:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by Curt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I smoked for 30 yr. and quit and it didn't make any difference in my voice except I have more wind now.
2007-01-25 15:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by davedoorman66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do sing, but have never smoked. If you are worried about your singing voice, the best choice is to go to a voice coach, to work on your singing voice. That is all I have to offer to you. Advise-wise.
2007-01-25 16:00:04 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Your voice will never recover.
2007-01-25 14:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by Prof Mike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a simple word yes...
but to be fair, two years isn't really that long - you wont have done much damage anyway.
See you in hollywood :)
2007-01-25 14:44:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take Larry Kings job.
Actually, go have it looked at and keep track if it gets worse.
2007-01-25 14:56:25 · answer #10 · answered by overwhelmed999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋