Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTEs) as Prescriptive and Behavioral Voice Tools
Brittani Farrell is a voice-specialized speech-language pathologist (also called a “voice therapist”). Living in NYC. Her work focuses on helping people through the challenges of voice disorders using somatic awareness and mindfulness, and with a focus on behavioral voice work. You can work with her by visiting www.lotusvoicestudio.com
The Happy Larynx: Caring For Your Voice With Vocal Health, Part 1: Hydration
Voice problems can onset suddenly and cause concern and stress for the professional and non-professional voice user alike. Managing a voice problem should be done with an interdisciplinary care team comprised of a fellowship-trained laryngologist and voice-specialized SLP. In the case of the professional singer, the care team should also include a clinical singing voice rehabilitation specialist, and the non-clinical voice teacher. A laryngeal exam should be obtained prior to working with a voice therapist, and should include videostroboscopy. The patient should save the video at the end of the exam for easy communication between professionals regarding the case.
What To Know About Establishing Medical Care for Your Voice
Voice problems can onset suddenly and cause concern and stress for the professional and non-professional voice user alike. Managing a voice problem should be done with an interdisciplinary care team comprised of a fellowship-trained laryngologist and voice-specialized SLP. In the case of the professional singer, the care team should also include a clinical singing voice rehabilitation specialist, and the non-clinical voice teacher. A laryngeal exam should be obtained prior to working with a voice therapist, and should include videostroboscopy. The patient should save the video at the end of the exam for easy communication between professionals regarding the case.