New York–based singer, Alex Selawsky-Group (she/they) first began exploring the world of music by being surrounded by it at home. But in December 2019, just before the world shut down, Alex’s path took an unexpected turn when they were diagnosed with papillary thyroid carcinoma of the left lobe.
"That contraption looks ominous" was my initial observation as I walked into the Pilates studio for my first session and noticed with fear and dread the various reformer machines scattered about the room.
Time for the first part 2 in this series (Part 1). We’ll do a bit more diving into the acoustic implications of the tongue and give ideas and remedies for the major issues that the tongue presents.
Roy speaks openly about losing more than 200 pounds on social media, the years-long process of relearning his instrument afterward, and how the experience reshaped both his self-image and the way the opera industry sees him. His story is not simply about weight; it is about identity and the often-unspoken intersection of the classical voice and the human body.
Dr. Aston shares a mysterious missing range in a patient, and the medication change that solved it.
Veteran voice teacher Susan Eichorn Young reveals how cross-training benefits belters, who may secretly be high sopranos!
Haller cells are just tiny cavities between the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses. They are not always present and when they are there they are usually not a problem unless they are obstructing drainage of the other sinuses into the nose.
What exactly is the function of the tongue? Explore the anatomy of the tongue and how it can benefit you!
You’ve probably heard your voice teacher say it a thousand times: “Fix your posture!” But did you know why they care so much? Posture isn’t just about looking poised; it actually has a profound impact on how your voice functions.
How big is the risk of vocal fold hemorrhage when taking high concentration ibuprofen for pain? Join Dr. Anthony Jahn as we explore the different aspect and answers of this question.
Singers must take adequate sleep seriously as a part of their vocal health. Learn more about the importance of sleep for your general and vocal health in this article.
Now that we have discussed the underside of the nasal cavity with articles about the hard and soft palates, we can move on to a somewhat controversial topic: nasality. While we will delve into the nasal cavity and define nasality, it can be a tricky subject to find consensus on. We will do our best to deliver as much evidence as possible for you to decide on your own.
