The Journal
Stories, step-by-step guides and practical notes for singers, choristers, teachers and anyone with a busy voice day ahead. Pull up a chair in our little literary parlour.
Every guide here is written with our ceramic vocal steamer in mind.
Stories & Thoughtful Gifts
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Christmas Gifts for Choir Members Under $100
Finding Christmas gifts for choir members under $100 calls for a little more imagination than putting a treble clef on everything in sight.
Christmas Gifts for Choir Members Under $100
Finding Christmas gifts for choir members under $100 calls for a little more imagination than putting a treble clef on everything in sight.
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Victorian Steam Inhalers: How to Spot, Collect and Display One
Collecting a Victorian steam inhaler begins with a collector’s pleasure: noticing an object that makes you pause. A curved handle, a glazed ceramic body, an unusual mouthpiece—these details invite a...
Victorian Steam Inhalers: How to Spot, Collect and Display One
Collecting a Victorian steam inhaler begins with a collector’s pleasure: noticing an object that makes you pause. A curved handle, a glazed ceramic body, an unusual mouthpiece—these details invite a...
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Dr Nelson’s Inhaler vs Ye Olde Bells: What’s the Difference?
Wondering how a Dr Nelson’s inhaler compares with Ye Olde Bells? If those two names have appeared during your search for a ceramic steam vessel, the useful starting point is...
Dr Nelson’s Inhaler vs Ye Olde Bells: What’s the Difference?
Wondering how a Dr Nelson’s inhaler compares with Ye Olde Bells? If those two names have appeared during your search for a ceramic steam vessel, the useful starting point is...
How-To Guides
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How a Non-Electric Steam Inhaler Works (No Plug Required)
How does a non-electric steam inhaler work? The answer is refreshingly straightforward: hot water supplies the warmth, and you breathe the steam without switching anything on.
How a Non-Electric Steam Inhaler Works (No Plug Required)
How does a non-electric steam inhaler work? The answer is refreshingly straightforward: hot water supplies the warmth, and you breathe the steam without switching anything on.
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How to Choose a Vocal Steamer for Singers: Electric, Cordless or Non-Electric
Choosing a vocal steamer for singers starts with a practical question: what sort of warm-steam ritual fits your singing day? Perhaps you want a short pause before rehearsal, a quiet...
How to Choose a Vocal Steamer for Singers: Electric, Cordless or Non-Electric
Choosing a vocal steamer for singers starts with a practical question: what sort of warm-steam ritual fits your singing day? Perhaps you want a short pause before rehearsal, a quiet...
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Tealight Safety: Simple Habits for Candle-Warmed Accessories
A small candle still calls for your full attention. Build a clear setup, an attended session, and a complete cooling period into every candle-warmed ritual. A proper ritual gives careful...
Tealight Safety: Simple Habits for Candle-Warmed Accessories
A small candle still calls for your full attention. Build a clear setup, an attended session, and a complete cooling period into every candle-warmed ritual. A proper ritual gives careful...
Singers' Notes
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A Steamer for Voice Actors and Podcasters: The Recording-Day Ritual
A steamer for voice work begins with a modest idea: give the moments before recording a little structure. Before the microphone goes live, there are scripts to mark, levels to...
A Steamer for Voice Actors and Podcasters: The Recording-Day Ritual
A steamer for voice work begins with a modest idea: give the moments before recording a little structure. Before the microphone goes live, there are scripts to mark, levels to...
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A Steamer for Singers on Tour: Backstage and Travel Etiquette
Taking a steamer for singers on tour begins with a simple courtesy: your personal routine should fit comfortably around everyone else’s. A warm-steam ritual can be a quiet part of...
A Steamer for Singers on Tour: Backstage and Travel Etiquette
Taking a steamer for singers on tour begins with a simple courtesy: your personal routine should fit comfortably around everyone else’s. A warm-steam ritual can be a quiet part of...
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What Is a Vocal Steamer? A Plain-English Guide for Singers
So, what is a vocal steamer? The plain-English answer: a vocal steamer is a vessel used to breathe warm steam from heated water. For singers, it can be part of...
What Is a Vocal Steamer? A Plain-English Guide for Singers
So, what is a vocal steamer? The plain-English answer: a vocal steamer is a vessel used to breathe warm steam from heated water. For singers, it can be part of...
