A surprising number of people suffer vocal abuse and are unaware that it is a problem which will not go away on its own. There are no drugs or medications which will end your suffering because the abuse is being caused by misplacement of your […]
I cannot tell you how many people complain to me that they are losing their voice by the end of the day. When this occurs, often they have little, if any, voice the following morning. And, it is not just happening to those on the […]
Vocal Abuse is the misuse of the voice which can lead (or already has led) to permanent damage to the vocal cords. Teachers, trainers, coaches, and politicians are the most likely candidates for vocal abuse. However, anyone who uses their voice heavily throughout the day […]
I hear from many people about their chronic hoarseness, a persistent sore throat, or even loss of voice by the end of the day. This is called vocal abuse and until you change how you produce voiced sound, you will not stop this abuse. A […]
While a quiver in the voice can affect men, it is more common among women. When the voice is shaking, the vocal cords are experiencing a lot of unnecessary pressure. Until you change your voice placement, however, this problem will not go away by itself. […]
Definitely the biggest day of the year when it comes to sporting events in America, Sunday’s Super Bowl game resulted in thousands of injuries for fans. No, it was not overeating, gastric reflux, or drunken stupors. It did not involve your legs, your arms or […]
If you are suffering a sore throat, laryngitis, or strep throat, a common fallacy is that you should whisper. Nothing could be further from the truth. Whispering requires your vocal folds to become your only source of voiced sound. And that is a problem because […]