Can a 64 year old man regain his singing voice after heavy smoking for 50 years? I loved my career. I miss it!

Question

I haven't sung for three years now, and voice is hoarse and breath is short. Still want to do it, but afraid to try now, because of all above factors. Can't rewind life, but I would love to sing again.

Answer 1

Go see an ear/nose/throat specialist and make sure that your throat is clear - chances are there are some polyps to be removed.
Drink lots of water, gargle with warm salt water every night, lose weight if you need to and get enough exercise. Start with some light vocal exercises i.e. scales, etc. Work your way up.

Answer 2

If you love it so much, and you've sung up until three years ago, why not try? Nothing's impossible (unless Dr's orders are involved) If you are a famous person, whether people around the world know you, or just your local hometown, they'd probably like for you to sing again. It's never, ever too late. I would love to hear you sing. What kind of music do you do?

Answer 3

Let's start from the very beginning. A very good way to start . . . when you sing you begin with Do, Re, Mi . . . the very first note just happens to be . . . get the gist? Just do it (as Nike company would say).

Oh . . . and stop smoking, will ya?

Answer 4

i doubt it but you should talk to a doctor about risk and consult a voice coach or something like that.

Answer 5

u should try... im 14 and i sing.. but im dnt smoke.... lol but if u want to sing.. just let it out and sing.. keep your mind wide open.... theres alot of possibilitties.. lol

Answer 6

You can try,but be4 you try make SURE the AMBULANCE & the doctors are close by !! Good luck.

Answer 7

Can you say Johnny Cash??