The voice is a musical instrument, just like a guitar or violin. But we have muscle, ligament, and tissue rather than wood and steel, and knowledge of the parts and
In this episode, John talks with Licensed Massage Therapist and Manual Voice Specialist Christine Schneider about the cutting-edge practice of Manual Laryngeal Therapy, where she specializes in laryngeal and TMJ
In this episode, John talks with Kerrie Obert, a Speech-Language Pathologist, singing voice specialist, and voice teacher, about endoscopies and the insights about the voice she has found. Episode Highlights:
Morning voice is a common problem for singers. After a night of sleep, your voice pitch can tend to sound raspy and deeper. Although we all experience a croaky hoarse
In this episode, John talks with Jeff Alani Stanfill, an accomplished vocal coach, and singer, about how weight loss can affect someone's singing voice.
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Jeff talks about his musical
A sore throat from singing will strike fear in most singers, and for a good reason. Feeling irritation, strain, or pain during or after singing can be the signs of
In this episode, John talks about the importance of listening to your body and your singing voice to recognize when you need to take a step back to rest or
In this episode, John talks with voice teacher Matthew Johnson about vocal distortion and how these techniques can add dimension to a vocal performance. In addition, they discuss the importance
In this episode, John talks about the importance of hydration for singing and the steps we can take to support our voice.
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The mucus membrane on the vocal folds
In this episode, John talks with Dr. H. Steven Sims, director at the Chicago Institute for Voice Care, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, about overall vocal health.
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