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Vocal Wellness and Musings
Learnings, teachings and tips & tricks for anyone to reference about vocal wellness, science, and pedagogy.
Vocal Warm-ups: Why, When, and What?
Today’s post is all about vocal warm-ups: why you should warm up, when you should warm-up, and the basic outline of a warm-up.
Vocal Fold Nodules: Not a Death Sentence
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead blog. Contrary to popular belief, vocal nodules are NOT a death sentence for professional voice users.
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead blog. Learn how to use this short exercise to warm-up the voice or use it to reset your voice before or after heavy voice use!
Body Awareness
Originally posted on the Singing Mama’s Homestead Blog. Body Awareness is key for voice users - our body is our instrument!
How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?
Originally posted to Singing Mama’s Homestead Blog. Caffeine has been demonized for too long! Learn how caffeine can affect your voice, and how to maximize voicing while still consuming your favorite caffeinated beverage!
How Does the Voice Work?
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead Blog. Learn the basic physiology (function) of the voice.
Vocal Tract Anatomy
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead Blog. Learn the basics of vocal tract anatomy!
Hydration Myths or How Much Water Should I Drink
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead Blog. How much water should you drink to keep your voice in top shape? Read on to find out!
Functional Disorders Explained
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead Blog. Learn about what functional disorders are - and why people who experience them are not “crazy.”
Voice Changes During Pregnancy
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead Blog. Learn about possible voice changes during pregnancy.
Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead Blog. Get a quick, easy explanation about muscle tension Dysphonia.
Special Considerations for Professional Voice Users Before Surgery
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead Blog. 3 considerations to discuss with your surgeon and anesthesiologist before undergoing ANY kind of surgery.
Voice Care Team
Originally posted on Singing Mama’s Homestead blog, this blog entry reviews the voice team members for professional voice users.
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