Oct 31, 2014
Vocal Health: Hearsay and Hard Facts
At any one time in the United States, it is estimated that roughly 9% of the population— 28,000,000 people in all—is negatively impacted by a voice disorder (Verdolini & Ramig, 2001). For certain subsections of the population who rely heavily on voice use, such as clergy, teachers, lawyers, and singers, the prevalence of voice disorders may be even higher. Singers are in an unusual position when it comes to voice problems. They are often the most sensitive of occupational voice users, attuned to every minute shift in resonance and tension, and yet very few…READ MORE