It's not a matter of IF it is going to happen...it is a matter of WHEN. If you are a singer you know you are going to experience days when you feel less than ready to belt out the big one. Whether it is because you have been singing every night and your voice is tired or because you have been shaking too many hands and catch that unexpected virus. Regardless, there are products designed for singers that can make the gig go a lot easier. Don't wait until the day before and pay an astromical amount for overnight shipping, keep your gig bag stocked and ready.

We get phone calls every day from singers asking which products are good for specific purposes. Below are just a few products to consider keeping on hand:

	Slippery Elm Tea There are two brands of tea with slippery elm that we recommend, Throat Coat Tea (Traditional Medicinals brand) and Throat Comfort Tea (Yogi Tea brand). Perfect for the morning after or the morning before. Slippery elm will coat the throat membranes like a good coat of high quality paint, but without causing mucous. Do not drink this too close to performance time as hot liquids will cause the throat membranes to swell and interfere with vocal control.
	Slippery Elm Lozenges These are perfect throughout the day as needed. Be sure to let them slowly dissolve in the mouth. Slippery Elm has been used by singers since the 1800's and with good reason. We recommend the sugar free option (Wild Cherry and Original), but there are also highly popular pocket size boxes available for convenience or sampling.
	Vocal Eze Professional Throat Spray This all natural hydrating throat spray contains echinacea which has been known to promote healing. It also acts as a bronchial dilator. Our staff singers and many customers support the idea that this product can help you open the airways and passages needed to hit those high notes. Highly recommended. You can use this product during performance...but of course we recommend using it during rehearsal first!
	Entertainer's Secret Throat Spray This aloe hydrating spray is one of the most popular on the market. It's honey apple flavor is easy on the taste buds and works well to hydrate your dry throat and combat that hoarse voice. You can use this product during performance...but of course we recommend using it during rehearsal first!
	Clear Voice Have a rasp you just can't shake? This product just might do the trick for you. Available in six different flavors, this product is highly recommended by rock singers due to the strain rock "screaming" can initiate. Also, if you are in a variety show where you have to move from songs made famous by Janis Joplin to those highly recognized ballads like Unchained Melody...this just might help raise your comfort and your confidence level. You can use this product during performance...but of course we recommend using it during rehearsal first!

• Overnight shipping usually costs more than the item, and more often than not arrives the day after the big gig. Figure out which products work for you and keep them on hand.
  
• Subscription plans with regular delivery is available at http://myvocalhealth.com.
  
• These products are available for purchase at http://SingerCity.com.
  
• Need help deciding? Visit the Smart Music Group Help Desk