• October 17, 2013
• Category AudioSun Blog
• Writen by AudioSun Staff

Finding a good ENT can be tricky for a voice talent. You want someone who understands that this is how you make a living and not just that you're annoyed by allergies or a cold. If you don't have a good ENT, ask other voice talents who they recommend in your city. A few years ago I asked Susan Bennett (voice of Siri) who she went to. At the time, she had heard good things about a particular doc and I felt comfortable with him at the appointment. He even did my son's adenoid removal and sinus surgery shortly thereafter. I have been plagued by tonsillitis and tonsil stones all my life and he and I agreed that tonsil removal at this late date could jeopardize my career. I learned that a WaterPik aimed at your tonsils can do a world of good in clearing up tonsil problems (gently, not aggressively) and that acid reflux is really the enemy for a VO talent. I didn't even suspect I had acid reflux until I began to ask him about my throat clearing routine in the mornings. Yes, friends, acid reflux can cause the perpetual need to clear the throat and can lead to sudden hoarseness or loss of voice. We will address natural and lifestyle changes that can help the reflux on another day!

• October 17, 2013
• Category AudioSun Blog
• Writen by AudioSun Staff

For a voice talent or a singer, losing your voice means losing work, disappointing clients and massive frustration! When you lose your voice or it's going down hill, here are few things to avoid:

• Tea with lemon and honey-The tannic acid and citrus acid from the lemon is hard on your throat by causing dehydration and acid reflux
• Hot toddy-Alcohol is dehydrating and not so great for your immune system
• Whispering-stresses the vocal chords
• Throat clearing-stresses the vocal chords

• Voice rest (this is truly difficult for many of us who are talkative naturally)
• Water, water water (drink it, use a humidifier or inhale steam)With the winter months ahead of us, the best way to avoid sickness is old-fashioned soap and water. Wash your hands frequently if you are around sick people or in public places and carry a hand sanitizer if you're traveling. If you start to feel a sore throat coming on, start with a homeopathic remedy like Oscillococcinum, Cold Calm or the Zinc remedy, Zicam. More on homeopathics and your health later. Water is magic!

• October 16, 2013
• Category AudioSun Blog
• Writen by AudioSun Staff

Christie Tanner President, Christie Tanner Communications. Simply Put, Christie Tanner is the person behind the voice. Making the move from radio personality to voiceover work was a natural transition. For more than 20 years, Christie Tanner Communications has added numerous Fortune 500 clients to its roster. You'll hear Christie on Bank of America's interactive telephone banking system ("Your account balance is...") and as the voice of the navigational system in both the S-Class and M-Class Mercedes-Benz automobiles. She keeps her hand in radio by doing imaging for stations, plus TV commercials and promos. As Christie said, "I have the best of both worlds. With a home studio. I do the work I love and spend time with my family."