1. A singer should have some specific knowledge about the mechanism of the instrument that we call "the voice".  LARYNX CHARTS

2. How can vocal health be maintained, preserved or even restored?

3. Things that we swallow do NOT touch our vocal folds (vocal cords).  This includes lemon, honey, tea or whatever else, unless,  of course, we are choking on it.

4. Nutrients may be useful but you should consult a nutritionist or a physician or both.

5. How do medical drugs affect the singing voice?

6. How should the voice be exercised?

7. What is actually BAD for the voice?

8. How can range be safely extended and/or improved?

9. What is a passaggio and how could knowing this help a singer?

10. How much should a singer know about music and why?

11. Why do some singers have trouble carrying a tune?

12. Why do many singers have trouble singing in tune?

13. Why do many singing teachers sing so poorly, if they are using the technique that they themselves are teaching?

14. A pianist is not necessarily a singing teacher any more than a butcher is a surgeon.

15. Here is a beginning vocal exercise pattern for the female voice (the sounds made to this are specific to achieve the best result):