In an age where we are all faced with political correctness, it proves beneficial to be well versed in all the ways a person could
How much voice rest is necessary after surgery to the vocal folds? When I had voice surgery 10 years ago, I was instructed to rest
There are many factors that can cause an individual to be hoarse. Vocal fold swelling from sickness or overuse affects the ability for vocal folds
Whether a professional singer or a singer for hobby, if you are developing a professional voice you should have a goal for maximum output with
Diane Rehm has been a radio figure since 1973, and in 1998 she was diagnosed with Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD). If you have ever wondered why she
I received an email about a week ago requesting my services. Here is the email: “Hello, My name is Rebecca Horton; I will be going
It’s Research Tuesday again! There may be “Something in the Water” for Carrie Underwood for her to be changed, and the same is true for the
Have you ever had a singer on your caseload? Ever had a yodeler? Vocal Hyperfunction can occur in regular singing as well as in yodeling.
Why does a voice sound disordered? Does it sound harsh? Does it sound breathy? Does it sound too high pitched? We can hear a voice
Completely over diagnosed. Wrongly diagnosed. Underdiagnosed. What the heck is MTD? Muscle Tension Dysphonia is a term that describes a certain type of voice problem
