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Singer's Brain Tumor Forges Unique Voice: Lessons in Vocal Resilience
Erin Everly's DIPG tumor in the brainstem disrupted vocal control, creating a fragile yet vivid timbre.
- Adaptation via training: Breathwork,...
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2h ago
Testosterone Thickens and Lengthens Vocal Cords
Testosterone drives key vocal changes:
- Vocal cords thicken and lengthen as the larynx grows larger
- Larynx descends, significantly lengthening the...
2h ago
Debunking Bad Voice Myths: Coaching + Resonance Physics
- Untrained ≠ bad: Voices are trainable systems of breath, muscles, and coordination – pitch issues and tension are skills to build, not fixed...
2h ago
Voice Analysis Trends for Early Depression and Parkinson's Detection
Rising voice biomarkers trend for non-invasive health screening:
- Speech reveals emotional/cognitive states in depression
- Voice distortion flags...
2h ago
Dimensions and Causes of Voice Fatigue for Singers
- Voice fatigue as a major occupational hazard for professional voice users, spanning functional, emotional, and physical dimensions.
- Raspy or...
2h ago
Aging Voice: Cumulative, Progressive, Intrinsic, Deleterious (CPID) Changes
Aging voice means time-independent changes that are Cumulative, Progressive, Intrinsic, and Deleterious (CPID). Grasping this helps singers prioritize long-term vocal maintenance.
7h ago
Trending Voice Therapies: Resets, Easy Onsets & Resistance Training Compared
Evidence-based routines reduce strain and boost phonation for singers:
- Voice Reset: Diaphragmatic breaths, sighs, straw/lip trills, slides +...
7h ago
Brigandi's Biomechanics: Pillars of Elite Vocal Power
Voice scientist Nicholas Brigandi breaks down superior vocal output through three pillars: anatomical mastery, emotional authenticity, and technical...
7h ago
New Voice Lab Advances Hands-On SLP Training in Voice Pathology
Saint Mary's College opens Voice and Swallow Lab for SLP grads, enhancing voice disorder training:
- State-of-the-art endoscopic scopes enable...
7h ago
Damaging Vocal Habits to 2-Year Singer Reset: Sustainable Steps
- Risky habits strain cords: yelling/cheering, whispering/throat clearing, overuse for singers—plus smoking/GERD.
- Spot damage early: Hoarseness,...
7h ago
MUCQ: Early Detector of Lung Mucus Issues Impacting Singers' Breath Support
New Quantitative Mucin Index (MUCQ) analyzes sputum/mucus to spot airway abnormalities before lung damage shows on tests.
- Detects risks in...
7h ago
Essential Warm-Ups for Vocal Agility and Circulation
Key benefits of warm-ups for singers:
- Prepare the voice for singing by loosening vocal cords
- Improve blood circulation
- Enhance vocal agility
Start simple routines to elevate your technique.
7h ago
Free Tools and Emerging Metrics for Precise Voice Diagnostics
Voice analysis is trending toward accessible, precise diagnostics for singers and SLPs:
- Free Voice Analyzer provides instant CPP, jitter, shimmer,...
7h ago
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