Olivia Sparkhall

Using a nebuliser - image from A Young Person's Guide to Vocal Health by Olivia Sparkhall Maintaining vocal health is crucial for everyone. Whether you sing in a local choir, take part in the school play, or perform professionally: you need a healthy voice in order to function well. One effective way to support vocal hydration and care is by using a nebuliser. In this post, I will introduce you to some reliable nebulisers available on Amazon. These devices help to keep your v

Image of a person using a steam inhaler from A Young Person's Guide to Vocal Health by Olivia Sparkhall Children’s vocal health, and issues affecting their wellbeing, is a subject which is now benefiting from increased scrutiny and research. Teachers, vocal coaches, choir leaders and musical directors are aware that this field of study exists, but where is all of this information condensed into one session that covers what they need to know? This short course is designed to p

Hydration plays a key role in vocal health, and there are two main ways to hydrate the vocal tract: systemic hydration and topical hydration. While drinking plenty of fluids supports systemic hydration, topical hydration involves adding moisture directly to the vocal tract. Two common methods for topical hydration are inhaling steam and using a nebuliser. Although steam inhalation seems simple and accessible, nebulisers offer distinct advantages that might make them a better

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