We can make many different sounds with our voices, communicating not only with what is said, but also in which context it is said, and who is saying it. This…
The human voice is extremely flexible and adjustments of quality, frequency, and intensity serve to signal various moods, emotions, and intentions. These modifications occur automatically in daily life, but can…
Clinicians and singers are used to viewing vocal fold vibration from a superior endoscopic view. However, both vocal fold vibration and vocal control are three-dimensional. Although it is hidden from…
Over the last three years, a variety of oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) devices have been commonly used by voice therapist and trainers (e.g. Acapella Choice, Shaker Deluxe, Shaker Medic…
Singers are among a category of professionals, along with many other professionals, who rely on their voice for work [1]. Phonotrauma can be caused by many factors, among which the…
NCVS 2023 Conference on Self-Organization: Conference Program We are incredibly excited for the upcoming conference on self-organization. it is sure to be 2 days of learning, insight and interest. We…
Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from the upcoming book "Voice is Free After SOVT" by Karin T. Cox. Used by permission of the author.The beauty of SOVT exercises…
Self-organization is the spontaneous formation of structures in space and/or time in systems composed of multiple components. Some form of overall order arises from local interactions between sub-system. The process occurs when…
Vocal injury in singers can trigger a great deal of fear and uncertainty. A sudden change in the voice during or after a performance may raise the specter of a…
by Dr. Ingo Titze, PhDAs singers and speakers, we care about efficient ways to use our voices. Questions regarding the effective use of air pressure and airflow arise. For example:…