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. […]
That is a good question. Unfortunately, for those few who are too loud, it is a big problem which can have serious results. Recently, a woman wrote to me and told me that she was in fear of losing her job if she did not […]
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 […]
Do you sound like your mother, your father, your sister, or your brother? Have you ever wondered why your voice sounds the way it does? While you may sound like a particular parent or sibling, your speaking voice is as individual to you as are […]
In less than a week, millions of Americans and Canadians will get together with friends and family to watch the largest sporting event in our country. And, during those 4 hours of play, a lot of fans will experience sore throats, hoarseness, and possibly even […]