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

Housekeeping - Dull but Necessary!

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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