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Professional Voice Users

Professional Voice Users. Resource for those with a special interest Wicklund , K. (2010). Singing Voice Rehabilitation: A Guide for the Voice Teacher and Speech-Language Pathologist . Delmar. Types of Professional Voice Users. Vocalists Singers Singing teachers and therapists

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Professional Voice Users

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  1. Professional Voice Users Resource for those with a special interest Wicklund, K. (2010). Singing Voice Rehabilitation: A Guide for the Voice Teacher and Speech-Language Pathologist. Delmar.

  2. Types of Professional Voice Users • Vocalists • Singers • Singing teachers and therapists • Voice Professionals • Stage, screen and TV actors • Radio and TV personalities • Announcers • Other Professional Voice Users • Teachers, salespersons, SLPs, etc

  3. Who works with the PVU? Schneider and Sataloff, (2007)

  4. Case History

  5. Voice Symptom History • Distinguish between speaking voice and singing/performing voice when establishing symptom history

  6. Details of Vocal Activities • What is the professional/performance activity? • acting, singing, public speaking, recitation, etc. • Genre of music for a singer • jazz, classical, rock, country, etc • Classification of voice • soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone/bass • Range of singing activities • Solo, choral, both (if so, are the ranges similar) • Performance environment • physical space, audience size, etc

  7. Professional Activities and Goals of Client • Professional status or goals (students) • Vocalist vs. music teacher vs. music therapist • Professional singer, serious amateur

  8. Vocal Use Patterns • Distinguish typical communication activities from professional/performance activities • Get a clear idea about frequency, intensity and type of practice and performance • NOTE: Student vocalists may be singing more than a working professional!

  9. Vocal Training • Is there a history of training? • If so, • How long? • Currently in training? • What type? • Different instructors?

  10. Auditory Perceptual Evaluation • Separately evaluate speaking voice and singing/performing voice • Collect good samples of each type of task • Collect singing samples within genre and with something familiar to client

  11. Remember… • Professional voice users are prone to developing the range of voice problems that others develop. • So, don’t simply assume that problems are always due to vocal use patterns!

  12. Management Considerations • DO NOT ignore the speaking voice when working with a vocalist • Same instrument used for both speaking and singing • Healthy singing patterns may not be accompanied by healthy general vocal patterns • These points need to be clearly articulated to the client • Personality factors associated with the performer

  13. Management Considerations • Avoid straining while attempting to produce character voices • Avoid performing during times of upper airway illness • Avoid “out of range” roles • Prioritize vocal demands • Use amplification of possible • Use “marking” techniques for rehearsals • Allow adequate warm-up and warm-down activities

  14. Management Considerations • Be willing to observe clients in their typical performance space • Be willing to consult with other professionals • Be willing to admit what you don’t know

  15. Suggestions for those with minimal background in music/singing • Find trustworthy professionals in your area for referral or personal training • Take or observe some voice lessons

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