At Voice Medicine Australia we have been offering online consultations for many years and found them to work extremely well and keep us all globally connected. During this time of COVID-19 we are using virtual or online sessions for almost all voice therapy or other related speech pathology sessions, so it’s business as usual. We Read more…
In this interview by Stephen Mahy, Debbie Phyland offers her candid thoughts and experiences working with performers over the years and highlights the importance of vocal injury prevention. Improving and maintaining vocal fitness are key to a healthy voice and Deb encourages all to use any performance ‘downtime’ to do a regular vocal workout, reconnect Read more…
We have had a surge of clients with vocal fatigue from online consultations, virtual teaching and distance socialisation. Is that you too? There are many quick and effective ways that help you prevent this fatigue from becoming cumulative and from reducing vocal stamina. We offer one hour low cost vocal health webinars and can also provide specific Read more…
A voice problem is an unexpected change in the sound or feeling of your voice which doesn’t suit your vocal needs. Symptoms include: Huskiness, hoarseness, lowered pitch, decreased pitch range, difficulty projecting voice, voice breaks, throat discomfort (tickling throat clearing, pain), voice fatigue or decreased stamina. When to seek help: When symptoms persist in the Read more…