According to voice pathologist Dr. Linda Carroll, “Just as a dancer does physical stretches before and after they move, vocal performers need to warm up before extended (or critical) voice use to ...

Dealing with paralyzed vocal cords can be frustrating and affect your daily life. Communication becomes challenging, and you might feel helpless. But there’s good news – with the right approach, you ...

Imagine breathing freely again without fear of sudden airway tightness. Sounds good, right? If you’re dealing with Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD), you know how scary it can be when your throat seems to ...

Ever wonder how Taylor Swift can belt out powerful notes night after night, era after era, without shredding her vocal cords? The secret lies in vocal warmups and cooldowns—exercises that prepare the ...

(Pro Vocal). Vocal strength is essential to producing a good sound, singing with control and confidence, and singing for many years. A weak voice is one that tires easily, one that is inconsistent in ...

Semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVTE) have emerged as a pivotal tool in both clinical voice therapy and vocal training. By partially constricting the vocal tract—typically through devices such ...

SongShine Kelowna is a free music-based vocal program specifically for those whose voices are weakened due to Parkinson’s disease, neurological disorders, stroke or aging. Singing, diction and ...