Need Advice
#41975 - 01/29/04 09:10 PM
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Reged: 01/05/04
Posts: 14
Loc: WV, USA
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I have a problem that may seem somewhat unusual, but I'd appreciate any help anyone can offer. My life goal has always been to be a singer. I'd like to sing metal. Now that I have IBS, I'm concerned I might not be able to. You see, I managed to damage my voice somewhat through misuse, leaving it somewhat raspy (think male Alannah Myles). When I was starting to look into voice teachers was around the time I was diagnosed with IBS. To sing, I'd have to breath, control and project my voice, and sustain notes using my stomach area. This would be the problem. I'm worried I may have to go into something else. Is there any advice anyone has? I couldn't think of another site where people would know more about IBS.
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What sort of IBS symptoms do you have? You don't have to answer, but my IBS tends toward constipation, and I sing (but that's not my career - I'm a college student). I've sung different sorts of styles, and have sung on stage regularly. I went to a fine arts school during high school actually and I know that when I sing correctly I feel the most at ease. Because my breathing is correct when I sing, my entire body relaxes (not to mention it's what I enjoy most so I never feel IBS symptoms like pain or urgency when I'm singing. Singing and playing my guitar is what I do to get me through the day or through an attack or help me unwind before I go to bed. Think about it - have you ever had IBS problems when you're singing?). It might be a little different if singing on stage is a source of stress for you. In that case, I'd recommend you take steps toward relaxing on stage. I understand that the fear of something horrible happening on stage in front of people is pretty important, but sometimes a lot of confidence and a little planning is all you need to prevent it from happening. I'm thinking meditation and yoga are good. Try mental imagery, etc.
Have you been to a lesson? Try those out and see how you feel. Then keep posting. I don't have all the answers.
Some more thoughts: do you have band members? Are they close friends? Do they know about your IBS? If yes, good. They can help you through. If not, make sure you do have at least one close friend you can talk to about your worries. If not, talk to us! That's what we're here for. I wouldn't give up on your dream if I were you. But I won't guarantee it will be easy, 'cause I truly don't know what it's like to be a professional metal singer. Let me know how it's going, 'cause now I'm interested. I admire what you've chosen to do for a living. Sometimes I think about forgetting about any other jobs and taking my guitar on the road.
*evie
PS Are you new at posting? Welcome? Have you been following diet for IBS? What you eat will become pretty important. If you have some greasy food or drink something before a show it may mean trouble.
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I've noticed that when I sing hard or aggressively for about 15-20 minutes, I tend to develop a bit of a stomachache. Overall, I usually just suffer from IBS if I eat trigger foods or too much insoluble fiber.
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