How do you train your voice back after a bad sore throat?

Answer 1

I will answer assuming that you know how to train your voice already, because you said "back". A sore throat is like a temporary injury to an area of your body. If you were an athlete in training and you broke or sprained an ankle, you would let it heal without engaging in much, if any, physical activity using the ankle. Then you would probably test it out slowly but surely, little by little adding more activity and weight until it was back to where it needed to be. You basically do the same thing after a temporary injury to your voice. The plus side is that your throat heals MUCH faster than an ankle. Start out by doing some humming exercises and work up to full vocalises. Pay extra special attention to the feelings going on in your throat. You will feel some pressure and possible movement, but if anything becomes painful, stop and rest. Then start back up again. Take is slowly, increasing the amount of singing time each day over the course of a week and by the end of that week you'll probably be close to normal again. If you feel that the sore throat was something more serious like a strep. infection, make sure to see a doctor. Also, if you feel that some permanent damage may have been done, you will likely want to find an Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor Who treats other singers.