Just the mention of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Doctor (ENT) can strike terror in the hearts (and throats of singers). However, a good ENT can be your voice's best friend.
In this episode, John covers what to look for in choosing an ENT, when you should go, what to expect, and the main vocal issues you may encounter.
This episode is essential for all professional voice users.
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Dr. Reena Gupta - An excellent resource website as well as a highly qualified voice specialist.
Dr. Curt Stock - A skilled ENT as well as a passionate supporter of vocal science and healthy singing.
Semi-occluded Vocal Tract Exercises are not some strange ritual being practiced on a commune in Oregon - no, they are perhaps one of the best and most foolproof ways to get your voice working correctly.
Semi-occluded (partially blocked) vocal sounds create healthy backpressure in the voice, which presses down and helps the vocal cords align properly and hold back the air to produce great sounding waves of vibrating air.
If it all seems a bit confusing, John will explain how and why they work in the episode.
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The Oovo Straw is a handy device to aide in SOVT exercises.