The Voice College/Essential Vocal Health

  • £37

Essential Vocal Health

  • Course
  • 52 Lessons

Good vocal health is a must for all voice users, but especially for singers who make ever-increasing demands of their voices. Grounded in evidence-based science, overseen by a top speech & language therapist, and referencing work from some of the industry's top voice specialists, this is the information you need! N.B. This course does not cover rehabilitating a singer after suffering serious vocal injury.

Contents

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Disclaimer

    A Message from Your Instructor

    Welcome, and thank you for choosing 'Essential Vocal Health'.

    For anyone and everyone, vocal health should be considered a part of our full body health. Most of us are fortunate to have a functioning voice and probably use it on a daily basis. We also might have experienced voice loss at a period in our life, and know how that can affect our day to day lives.

    So for anyone who uses their voice in their career, poor vocal health comes with a whole host of damaging consequences beyond not being able to have a chat with your colleague.

    I hope this course provides you with a much broader knowledge of vocal health which you can use to empower yourself as a voice user, and others. And hopefully it answers some age old questions!

    I hope you enjoy the course and find it most beneficial!

    All best wishes,

    www.darrenjohn.co.uk

    Welcome!

      Introduction

      Foreword from Specialist SLT Carrie Garrett
        The Puzzle
          This Course

            Vocal Health vs Vocal Rehab

            The Difference
              Why Is It Important?

                General Vocal Health

                Vocal Hygiene
                  General Vocal Health (PDF Download)
                    Vocal Warm-Up/Cool Down

                      The Role of the Singing Teacher

                      The Role of the Singing Teacher

                        When is Something Wrong?

                        When is Something Wrong?
                          1. Impaired Ability to Vibrate
                            2. Impaired Closure of Vocal Folds
                              3. Changes to the Vocal Tract
                                4. Psychological Problems
                                  5. (Neurological Problem)
                                    Endoscopy
                                      Vocal Fold Swelling Check

                                        Vocal Health Issues

                                        Laryngitis
                                          Pharyngitis/Sore Throat
                                            Acid Reflux
                                              Allergies
                                                Asthma
                                                  Menstruation/Contraceptive Pill
                                                    Tonsillitis
                                                      Mucus/Phlegm/Coughing
                                                        Muscle Tension Dysphonia

                                                          I Have to Perform

                                                          I *Have* to Perform
                                                            1. Treat the Infection
                                                              2. Minimise Symptoms
                                                                3. Modify the Performance

                                                                  Steam or Nebuliser?

                                                                  What is the Difference?
                                                                    What Liquid Should I Nebulise?
                                                                      So Which Should I Do?

                                                                        Vocal Massage/Manipulation

                                                                        Vocal Massage/Manipulation

                                                                          Returning Voice After Illness

                                                                          What to Do?

                                                                            Myth Buster

                                                                            Coffee Dries Out the Voice
                                                                              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

                                                                                                    Serious Vocal Problems
                                                                                                      Vocal Rehabilitation

                                                                                                        Vocal Health - A Teacher's Quick-Reference Guide

                                                                                                        Quick-Reference Guide PDF