Although it isn’t #throwbackthursday, I am throwing this one back to when I led the first ever state-wide NSSLHA conference over 12 years ago at Miami University. I have...
The voice is one of the most important components of communication between human beings. Just like when something is “off” in our life if something is “out of...
It can be your first sign of a vocal injury, especially one that may look like this! If you experience a sudden change in voice or a persistent “hoarseness” for two...
Never stop learning. Surround yourself with like-minded passionate people at all times. Surround yourself with people that inspire you to be the best version of yourself…and...
It is a known fact in the worlds of physiology, physical therapy, and/or personal training that the best way to improve strength is to add resistance to a movement pattern and...
Life should include FUN…and I highly encourage you to have A LOT of it…BUT as an occupational voice user, it’s important to BE AWARE of the effects a fun...
Variety is the spice of life. It’s also the SPICE of your VOICE. As an occupational voice user, you MUST avoid monotone at all costs. A voice without variety is a voice that...
Vocal fold nodules are a common vocal fold pathology that cause dysphonia (hoarseness of voice) and are characterized by callus-like growths caused by inefficient vocal use (also...
What does an empty mic mean to you? Whether it is standing tall with a music stand next to it in a church or other music venue…OR in the form of a headset waiting to be put...