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Share/Bookmark Our vocal cords (also know as vocal folds) are amazing. Approximately 12.5 mm to 17.5 mm (0.5″ to 0.75″) in women and 17.5 mm to 25 mm (0.75″ to 1.0″) in length in men, they are the second second fastest set of muscles to the eyelids. Petty impressive right? They can do so much for us from protecting the airway [...]
Share/BookmarkAre you interested in becoming a singing teacher? I am running a 10hr course to introduce you to the job requirements along with some basic skills and strategies to help you to get started. You will cover basic anatomy and physiology, how to assess the voice, vocal exercises to address common vocal issues, setting up [...]
Share/BookmarkAnother tour cancelled due to poor vocal health and use! Haemorrage of the vocal folds often occurs as result singing with swollen vocal folds. Swelling can occur for a variety of reasons such as throat infections, cold infections, gastric reflux, sbad vocal technique or even in certain times of the menstrual cycle. If you tend [...]
Share/BookmarkJohn Mayer has just announced that he has had to cancel his up and coming concerts due to vocal issues. He states he has something next to my vocal cords called a granuloma. Unfortunately the condition is as bad as it sounds, especially to a singer or professional voice user. A granuloma is a growth [...]
Share/Bookmark Avoid foods that trigger the symptoms: You may already know the specific foods that set off your symptoms, but if not then you may need to follow a process of elimination to find out which foods are problematic. Keep a food diary and record any symptoms and the times they occur. Make a note [...]
Share/BookmarkWhat is Gastric reflux? Singers who suffer from gastric reflux, also known as gastro-oesophageal reflux, acid reflux, indigestion, heartburn, GORD (UK) or GERD (US), will relate to the frustration and anxiety of singing with vocal folds that have been affected by this condition. My experience I am fortunate and do not suffer from reflux but I [...]
Share/BookmarkA man of wisdom delights in water. Confucius 1. Keep well hydrated (1.5-2l water/day). Your vocal folds (cords) need moisture to help them slide over each easily for sound production and pitch adjustment. Caffeinated drinks unfortunately contribute to dehydration of the vocal cords. 2. Prolonged pain, huskiness, loss of voice and changes in vocal tone [...]
