is ther anything you should never eat or drink before singing?

Question

like sugar or peanut butter,,,,,,, is lemons good or bad, or spicy food

Answer 1

You're actually best not eating or drinking anything besides water before your concert - reason is that with food esp., you may be suceptable to burping while singing. There are a few things that are advisable:

don't take any of these things before a concert, they'll dry you out
- booze
- antihistamines
- losenge
- chocolate
- coffee/tea
- nuts

Also, lactose is a bad idea because it'll create too much mucuous and prevent efficient vocal production. If you need tea or something hot to sooth your throat - think of lemon/hot water/honey rather than tea, or take a herbal tea.

For me, I usually eat a small something about 3-4 hours before concert time, then just drink water, and after the show I go out for some food and after-partying. That's probably the best way to go.

Answer 2

Sand

Answer 3

my voice coach told me nothing that will coat your throat - like milk - etc. I would stick to water before you sing

Answer 4

room temperature with 1 or 2 cubes of ice, of course!!!!

Answer 5

Alcohol.. it makes people who can't sing think they can :)