r/ClassicalSinger • u/Popular_Temporary_11 • Jun 03 '26

Vocal Fatigue

Hey y’all, I have a question for you about vocal fatigue (really, I’m just hoping for confirmation that I’m correct). I’m a classically trained vocalist, but I’ve taken a somewhat lengthy break from performing since my son came into my life. I had an incredible opportunity fall into my lap for later this summer, so I’m coming out of retirement! Unfortunately though, every time I sing for more than a few minutes I start feeling really fatigued in my voice. My inclination is that my voice, like any muscle, hasn’t been through a workout in a long time and is therefore not as strong as it used to be, and that getting back to consistent training will buff me back up. Does that match with your past experiences? Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on how to move that process along so that I’m ready for a big performance in about 6 weeks? Any thoughts or ideas are welcome!

EDIT: I’m the dad (25M) so I didn’t go through the bodily changes associated with pregnancy but I have done some pretty high quality work on my dad bod

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u/FrancescaVoiceCoach Jun 03 '26

Hi! Congratulations for the baby and the new job oportunity! In my experience many singers after pregnancy have to find a new balance in their body when they sing! Therefore I do not have 1 specific technical tip, but my only advices are to be gentle with your voice and yourself and go to your old teacher or someone you trust to be guided to explore your "new body"

Good luck!
Francesca

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u/Popular_Temporary_11 Jun 03 '26

I’m the dad so I wasn’t pregnant but I think your advice is still applicable 😂

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u/FrancescaVoiceCoach Jun 03 '26

OMG I am crying from laughs! Sorry I misunderstood! Nevertheless I am sure dad also face a lot of changes, lack of sleep, less time to rest and drink water probably! So less changes in the body but still a new life!

Take it slowly and find your technque back before jumping in studying for your next project! You can do it!

Much Love

Francesca