Any Singers Out There?

[Rios]

I'm wondering, I'm a singer (not professional...*keep hoping though*, lol) and a lot of people give me a hard time for smoking while also being a singer. But I've never seemed to have a problem at all while smoking. Now, only after being cigarette free for only 2 days and vaping like crazy and I can't seem to hit any high notes, lol. My voice cracks out on me.

If anyone else sings, whether for recreational or professional purposes, have you experienced this? I thought quitting cigarettes would help me, not hurt me. I'll stick with the vaping of course, just wondering if anyone knows anything about this (never had the smokers cough, hacking up and so forth) and if it gets better with time.

 

[DC2]

I'm wondering, I'm a singer (not professional...*keep hoping though*, lol) and a lot of people give me a hard time for smoking while also being a singer. But I've never seemed to have a problem at all while smoking. Now, only after being cigarette free for only 2 days and vaping like crazy and I can't seem to hit any high notes, lol. My voice cracks out on me.

If anyone else sings, whether for recreational or professional purposes, have you experienced this? I thought quitting cigarettes would help me, not hurt me. I'll stick with the vaping of course, just wondering if anyone knows anything about this (never had the smokers cough, hacking up and so forth) and if it gets better with time.

Ive read a few threads on here about singing, with everyone reporting nothing but improvements.
I'm wondering if you might need to drink more fluids since vaping does tend to dehyrdate you.

I'll go look for some of those threads and if I can find any of them I'll come back and post the links...

 

[DC2]

Found one of them...
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/96017-any-singers-vape.html

 

[Rios]

Thanks DC2, some links would be helpful. Someone else also told me to drink more water, but it was concerning headaches (most likely from dehydration) I'm surprised though, I drink water almost exclusively, and a lot of it. I'm gonna be running to the bathroom like crazy. I also purchased some really low nic juice, wanna see if that might help a bit.

 

[Rios]

That was fast, thanks for the link.

 

[suddenly]

I am no singer, but I found when I first started vaping that my voice would be all over the place. It evens out after awhile.

I think drinking more water applies to a lot of the problems when you begin to vape. I know it was that way for me.

 

[kricket_4]

I read somewhere in here that PG coats your throat?? I can't find the post though. Maybe try VG or PG/VG blend? I know that if I vape a lot continuously (which has been pretty much since I got my kit, I'm like a little kid with a new toy!) my throat feels kinda funky. I just got my VG cartos to see if that makes a difference.

 

[WoodChucker]

Rios, I sing and play the guitar but I've not been doing much lately. The only problem I seem to be having is I can't clear my throat. Nothing ever comes up but it feels like it should. Other then that no problems but it's only been a little over 3 weeks for me. Good luck!

 

[Rios]

That's good to know Suddenlyno, comforts me a little, lol.

Kricket, i don't know much about the blends yet. I went with the 100% PV only because I've heard it has better flavor and won't clog the atty. I might have to try it now, just to form an opinion.

Great info in that link by the way DC2, thanks again for everyones help.

 

[suddenly]

I read somewhere in here that PG coats your throat?? I can't find the post though. Maybe try VG or PG/VG blend? I know that if I vape a lot continuously (which has been pretty much since I got my kit, I'm like a little kid with a new toy!) my throat feels kinda funky. I just got my VG cartos to see if that makes a difference.

I remember reading that a long time ago too. I just forgot.
But i don't think I ever had that problem.

As far as not coughing up stuff!! Oh my gosh I went through a whole box of kleenex coughing up crap. Probably a roll of paper towels too, on the really bad days.

 

[kricket_4]

Rios - I just noticed your in WI, where in WI are you? I haven't seen anyone else from wisconsin on here yet.

 

[Rios]

That's nasty Suddenlyno, ahaha. I'm not sure if i'll start hacking stuff. I've never had smokers cough or anything of the sort, but who knows, I might be in for a surprise.

Woodchucker, I play the guitar too, but so far vaping hasn't interfered with that, lol. I'm kidding of course. I just read the link DC2 posted and it has reassured me that my days as a singer are not numbered

 

[Rios]

Menomonee Falls kricket

Whereabout are you?

 

[jctennis]

The only guitar related issue I've found with vaping is that you can't do a slash and stick a chuck up by your tuning pegs for solos. LOL as for your voice, it will clear up. Mine did after a few weeks.

 

[kricket_4]

Menomonee Falls kricket

Whereabout are you?

Waukesha, but I work in the twin towers off 45. Not far from you

 

[Rios]

Awsome, I go to Waukesha all the time, mostly for the Chinese buffet on bluemound ahhaa (i think that's still waukesha and not brookfield, the one right by the burger king and down the way from the jeep dodge dealer)

 

[DC2]

Rios - I just noticed your in WI, where in WI are you? I haven't seen anyone else from wisconsin on here yet.

Don't worry, you'll see plenty!!

There are so many folks here from Wisconsin that sometimes I think the entire state vapes.

 

[Rios]

Ha, DC2. Come to think of it, I've never witnessed anyone smoking an ecig in Wisconsin and I've lived all over the state. Hmm, now I'll have to start paying attention more.

 

[D103]

Rios I sing and play acoustic guitar - write my own music - initially I experienced the same problems you described but as people have already suggested more fluids helped and gradually my body is adjusting to vaping (been at it for six months now and love it)
My voice will still crack occasionally if I don't stay hydrated but I've noticed-and my recording engineer has also mentioned-that my voice overall is improving in strength and range.

 

[kricket_4]

there are 2 guys that I work with that vape, it's part of the reason why I looked into it. But other than them, I've never seen anyone else vaping either. But, come JUly 1st, I think we'll see more and more since we won't be able to smoke in the bars anymore, but we'll be able to vape.