As the seasons continue to change along with the weather and the allergens present in our air, many people will report experiencing throat irritation classified by a...
A “hoarse” voice is NOT normal. In a survey of ~230 fitness professionals/instructors (Davis, 2018), approximately 70% of all respondents reported experiencing...
If you are a professional or occupational voice user, it is very important to get a “baseline scope” (called a videostroboscopy) of your vocal folds, a.k.a. your...
WHO is an occupational voice user?!... According to Stemple (2000), an occupational voice user is any individual who places great demands upon his/her voice and whose livelihood...
*Refer to Vocal Hygiene: Episode #1 for the appropriate foundational information about vocal hygiene. A second essential aspect of vocal hygiene is reducing inefficient use of...
VOCAL HYGIENE is a term used by voice specialists referring to behaviors and/or habits one may practice (or not practice) that impact vocal health. Good vocal health is one of...