by Megan Miller | Jun 23, 2020 | Opera Carolina News
No one likes dealing with acid reflux. The indigestion, the sour taste in your mouth, and the difficulty swallowing are all uncomfortable effects of reflux. But did you know acid reflux can even cause you to lose your voice? This is called reflux laryngitis. Charlotte...
by Megan Miller | May 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
You’ve been singing for years, and you’ve had a great career. But recently, something’s changed. You’re not hitting the high notes like you used to be able to, or maybe you can’t project your voice as far as you used to. Don’t be alarmed. Your voice may just be...
by Megan Miller | Aug 13, 2019 | Opera Carolina News
By Siobhan Groves, CF-SLP As summer winds down and fall approaches, it’s a good time to reflect on how much we use our voices. For many people, summer allows for more rest and relaxation. The pace of life slows down as the weather heats up and for some in vocally...
by Megan Miller | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a voice therapist, I am frequently asked to name the “best” exercises for the voice. Without hesitation, I always give this “best” distinction to a category of exercises called semi-occluded vocal tract exercises (SOVT). There are several variations to these...
by Megan Miller | Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
You love music. You listen to it all the time, and you might even play it, too. Music is a major part of your life, but you don’t want to hurt yourself while listening to it. That’s why it’s important to protect your hearing. HOW LOUD CAN MUSIC GET? Music of all kinds...