Bri Holland
@bri-holland.bsky.social
music lover, songwriter, singer, educator, vocal producer, engineer
based in Tongva land (so-called Los Angeles)
based in Tongva land (so-called Los Angeles)
Be kind to yourself. Trauma and anxiety can arrest the vocal process and affect the nervous system. We are once again faced with the task of adapting to new realities. Resist the urge to rush back to an old normal. Take care. Lean on community. Give when you can. We will sing together again. 👫🎶
January 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Be kind to yourself. Trauma and anxiety can arrest the vocal process and affect the nervous system. We are once again faced with the task of adapting to new realities. Resist the urge to rush back to an old normal. Take care. Lean on community. Give when you can. We will sing together again. 👫🎶
4. Stay protected. MASK UP, LA!! N-95 masks (or better, P-100 masks) outdoors. Air purifiers with HEPA or MERV-13 filters to collect fine particulate matter indoors (you can DIY air filtration units with a box fan!). @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social & @maskblocla.bsky.social are amazing resources.
January 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
4. Stay protected. MASK UP, LA!! N-95 masks (or better, P-100 masks) outdoors. Air purifiers with HEPA or MERV-13 filters to collect fine particulate matter indoors (you can DIY air filtration units with a box fan!). @lapubliclibrary.bsky.social & @maskblocla.bsky.social are amazing resources.
3. Stay rested. Sleep 8 hours. Remember that drier-than-usual vocal folds may be more prone to friction when you speak/sing. Vocal rest & gentle use of your voice will help. Take your time with warm-ups. Lip trills, sirens, & straw phonation help stabilize airflow & balance pressure on vocal folds.
January 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
3. Stay rested. Sleep 8 hours. Remember that drier-than-usual vocal folds may be more prone to friction when you speak/sing. Vocal rest & gentle use of your voice will help. Take your time with warm-ups. Lip trills, sirens, & straw phonation help stabilize airflow & balance pressure on vocal folds.
2. Stay lubricated. If your voice is raspy/hoarse right now, you are not alone. You can try honey or ThroatCoat to help lubricate your throat and suppress cough. Saline sprays/gels to relieve nasal/sinus irritation. Vocal nebulizers, humidifiers, or steam inhalation to hydrate & soothe vocal cords.
January 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
2. Stay lubricated. If your voice is raspy/hoarse right now, you are not alone. You can try honey or ThroatCoat to help lubricate your throat and suppress cough. Saline sprays/gels to relieve nasal/sinus irritation. Vocal nebulizers, humidifiers, or steam inhalation to hydrate & soothe vocal cords.
1. Stay hydrated. Drinking enough water everyday is the best way to generate the thin layer of mucus that protects your lungs and vocal folds. Follow the public water advisories/guidelines for your area. (Or play it extra safe and use bottled water until we have more concrete information.)
January 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
1. Stay hydrated. Drinking enough water everyday is the best way to generate the thin layer of mucus that protects your lungs and vocal folds. Follow the public water advisories/guidelines for your area. (Or play it extra safe and use bottled water until we have more concrete information.)