If you had to choose, which word – or words – from the following list describes your voice? Whiny – high-pitch – nasal – hoarse – throaty – gravelly – scratchy – whispery – soft – loud – shrill – strident – thick – thin […]
Do you often revert to whispering or speak consistently in a soft voice instead of a normal volume of sound? I am not talking about the horse whisperer or the dog whisperer in this particular case, but the individual who speaks in a whisper even […]
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 […]
Whether you are looking for a job, firmly ensconced in one, or in the midst of starting your own business, voice training is something you should consider – especially if the sound of your voice on recording equipment leaves much to be desired. Yes, it […]
I had a most interesting phone call recently in which a woman, who I’ll call Sharon, asked me if I teach color and inflection in a workshop. Her voice was just loud enough that I had to move my cell away from me because the […]
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 […]