LAURA PURCELL VERDUN MA, CCC-SLP |
Voicetrainer BlogEntries tagged "voice"You, the President and RefluxPosted on March 5, 2015
President Obama was diagnosed with acid reflux just prior to the New Year, following a persistent week’s long sore throat. http://goo.gl/aYU79T He underwent flexible laryngeal... read more
Could Your Voice Last for 21 Hours Straight?Posted on September 30, 2013
This past week Senator Ted Cruz (TX) spoke for 21 hours and 19 minutes straight (http://goo.gl/YCEa0d). Could your voice accomplish this same feat?
The voice is... read more
Use Your Voice! Don’t Fry It!Posted on September 25, 2013
Vocal fry continues to rear its gravelly voice in today’s society, as discussed on CBS News earlier this month.
Physiologically, vocal fry occurs when the... read more
Occupational Hazards for Teachers: Got Voice?!Posted on September 4, 2013
As the new school year is upon us, this article by Nelson Roy and Kristine Tanner is particularly timely. Public speakers, specifically teachers, are at... read more
Vocal Fold Paralysis for Google ExecutivePosted on May 21, 2013
Larry Page of Google recently addressed his longstanding voice difficulties, attributing them to vocal fold paralysis. You can read his story here: http://goo.gl/JnynH.
The vocal folds... read more
Watch your tone!Posted on January 2, 2013
Most of us were told as children to watch our tone, as we may have been getting too snippy for mom’s liking. What was being... read more
You don’t have to be signed to a record label to injure your vocal cords!Posted on September 14, 2012
It seems that every week or so, another well-known singer makes headlines for undergoing vocal cord* surgery. From Julie Andrews to Adele, the voices of... read more
Uptalk and vocal fry: the wave of the future?Posted on July 13, 2012
In April, I wrote a newsletter regarding the apparent fad of uptalk and vocal fry – two language patterns that seem to be dominating contemporary... read more
Morning Routine - Body and VoicePosted on May 7, 2012
Your morning routine sets the stage for your day. For instance, if you are running late, your day will likely feel rushed and uneasy. On the other... read more
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