Anxiety can affect the voice in surprising and often frustrating ways. For some people, it’s tied to communication or social anxiety. For others, it stems from a more generalised sense of unease. And for singers or professional voice users, anxiety can sometimes feel like the main culprit behind vocal difficulties.
Understanding Spasmodic Dysphonia: What It Is and How Voice Therapy Can Help
Spasmodic dysphonia is a condition I’m hearing more and more questions about. People often email describing their symptoms and wondering: “Could this be spasmodic dysphonia?” It’s a valid question, but the answer isn’t always straightforward. What Is Spasmodic Dysphonia? Spasmodic dysphonia is a type of laryngeal dystonia, which means there are involuntary spasms in the muscles of the larynx. These … Read More
Why a Breathy Voice Might Be Holding Back Your Voice Feminisation Journey
In this video I discuss how breathy voice quality can limit the voice modification journey for transfeminine individuals. I highlight five reasons why using a breathy voice might be problematic and how actually, it could be leading you further away from your voice goals.
What is Muscle Tension Dysphonia?
Muscle tension dysphonia is a commonly used term amongst ENT (Ear Nose & Throat) consultants / Otoloryngologists and voice specialist Speech & Language Therapists. It is often used as an umbrella term encompassing vocal hoarseness or voice difficulty relating to vocal strain.