Essential Vocal Health
Your essential guide to vocal health for all voice users. Dive into vocal heath science to learn and recognise the things that will keep your voice and others working at their best. A must for all voice users!
Good vocal health is a must for all voice users, but especially for singers who make ever-increasing demands of their voices.
This course covers the absolute need-to-knows of vocal health and hygiene.
Grounded in evidence-based science, overseen by a professional speech and language therapist, and referencing work from some of the industry's top voice specialists, this is the information you need to know to build a solid groundwork in vocal hygiene and health.
* Please note this course does not cover the topic of rehabilitating a singer after suffering a serious vocal injury, but does contain a wealth of information which may cross over with the area of vocal rehabilitation.
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Foreword from Carrie Garrett (SLT)
The Puzzle
This Course
The Difference
Why Is It Important?
Vocal Hygiene
General Vocal Health - PDF DOWNLOAD
Vocal Warm-up / Cool Down
The Role of the Singing Teacher
When Is Something Wrong?
1. IMPAIRED ABILITY TO VIBRATE
2. IMPAIRED CLOSURE OF VOCAL FOLDS
3. CHANGES TO THE VOCAL TRACT
4. PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM
(5. NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEM)
Endoscopy
Vocal Fold Swelling Check
Larynigitis
Pharyngitis / Sore Throat
Acid Reflux
Allergies
Asthma
Menstruation / Contraceptive Pill
Tonsillitis
Mucus / Phlegm / Coughing
Muscle Tension Dysphonia
I Have To Perform
1. Treat The Infection
2. Minimise Symptoms
3. Modify The Performance
What Is The Difference?
What Liquid Should I Nebulise?
So Which Should I Do?
Vocal Massage / Manipulation
Returning Voice After Illness
Coffee
Honey and Lemon
Throat Sweets
Smoking / Vaping
Ibuprofen
Sipping Water
Room Temperature Water
Anti-inflammatory Ointment
Dairy Products
Removing Wisdom Teeth
Playing Wind Instruments
Whispering
Serious Vocal Problems
Vocal Rehabilitation
Finding Professional Help
Vocal Health - Teacher's Quick Reference Guide
Finally...
Before you go...
Future Courses - What's On Your Wishlist?
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