What can you do to strengthen your voice?

How can I strengthen my voice?

• I somehow managed to land the lead in a local play, I have a ton of lines and a lot of songs to sing. The show runs for 6 days with 7 showings (two on the last day). This is my first role in a play, and while I am confident I can sing all my songs and learn all my lines (I'm pretty much off script) I don't want to lose my voice halfway through show week, which is something which happens very often, even to the more experienced members of the group. I am already drinking warm honey and lemon water as that helps, what else can I do? Also if anyone knows, how do I streghten my diaphram for singing?

• Answer:

  The only way you will have trouble is if you are not singing using the diaphragm properly. If you use it well, you can sing for hours without any sore irritation or soreness. If you sing with a head voice, you won't have the sustaining power than when using the diaphragm. There are exercises to do before hitting the stage to warm up the vocal pipes. Check this link http://www.become-a-singing-master.com/vocal-warm-up-exercise.html .