Does Lemon, Water & Honey Help You Sing Better?

There is a common bit of advice out there that has become perhaps a bit of an old wives tale and a bit distorted over time which is, does lemon, water & honey help you sing better? I just wanted to clarify this for those singers who hear this offhand and may not understand fully.

This is a remedy for if you have a sore throat of some kind and are feeling a bit raspy. It will not do much for you if your throat is fine though. A concoction of lemon and honey in water is actually not the best thing for you though because they do different things.

Lemon has a powerful acid in it which can actually burn your throat slightly if you use too much. However, if you have a lot of phlegm in your throat due to a cold or flu this is very beneficial. Lemon will break down the mucus more easily allowing your throat to be less clogged.

Honey is quite different. Honey is a soothing addative to a warm glass of water and will help when you throat is sore and dry. Adding honey to a herbal tea is also an excellent way of soothing  a sore throat so you can sing better.

Lastly is water. This is not just a carrier for the honey or lemon. Hydration is very important to your body and to your throat and sinuses and everything to do with singing! Drinking a lot of water every day is a good idea in any case but especially if you are worried about your throat and singing voice.

Lastly, make sure you get some rest and dont strain yourself if you are feeling a bit off. Take care of your body and it will take care of your vocal abilities.