As a professional voice coach in the singing health specialization—who has worked predominantly with female singers over the past 10 years— I’d like to share with you several exercises that effectively combat menstruation symptoms, as well as scientific research that supports these practices.

We’ve all been there – scrambling to make it to a gig, trying to get a quick warm-up in by singing in the car. It’s hard to focus, there’s no piano to guide you, and time is always slipping away.

As singers, we don’t always get the luxury of a quiet green room to properly warm up. In fact, I’ve found myself doing vocal exercises in my car more often than not on the way to a show!

Over the years, I’ve honed a quick 10-minute warm-up routine that’s perfect for these less-than-ideal situations. Today, I want to share some of my favorite exercises with you!