“Foolish” Practices and the Voice

“Foolish” Practices and the Voice

By Lori Ellen Sutton, MA, CCC-SLP Many singers use alternative medicine therapy, such as vitamins, herbal supplements, and throat sprays to help their voices, especially if they have a cold or upper respiratory infection. With April Fool’s Day just around the corner,...
How Coughing Affects the Voice

How Coughing Affects the Voice

By Siobhan Groves, CF-SLP Singers are often told to avoid coughing and throat clearing in order to keep from damaging their vocal cords. But how do these behaviors actually impact the voice? Your voice and your cough both happen at the level of your vocal cords, which...
Love Your Voice

Love Your Voice

By Lori Ellen Sutton, MA, CCC-SLP The New Year has come and soon Valentine’s Day will be upon us. While love is in the air, let’s talk about ways that you can show your vocal folds a little love! Pace your voice: Prioritize your daily voice use and find ways to...
An Interview with David DiChiera

An Interview with David DiChiera

Our fourth and last interview is with the composer Dr. David DiChiera, an extraordinary man who has done a lot for opera in the United States with a long and very accomplished life dedicated to the art form. Learn more about him by visiting this page from the Michigan...