My voice was doing good and coming back from a recovery (loud talking at a party) but after doing these exercises my voice definitely feels better. Also I love all theses exercises especially the straw
Thanks was very helpful, leading worship at church tomorrow and my voice sounded tired and prayed and got lead to this video and irs been help, God bless you and Jesus loves you. Thanks for using your gift.
Wanted to drop a quick note of thanks for all your videos on vocal care. As a newbie voice over artist, these have been IMMENSELY helpful to me while preparing for my VO sessions as well as recovering from occasional vocal over use. Thanks a lot Katarina!
Just got over a day of laryngitis where conversations were draining me physically. I woke up this morning with a better voice, but still some issues talking. I did your exercises, about 5 sets of each and it definitely worked wonders! Thanks and great info!
Holy moly I’ve had laryngitis all week and work in VO so I’ve been doing absolute vocal rest without great results (still a lot of pain when I do speak) But these exercises! Immediately helped the strain! Thank you so much!
Hi Katarina love your videos and all the information you give. I’m a full time singer but thinking of giving up because I suffered vocal muscle collapse a couple of yrs ago & ever since then, when ever I sing my voice just continuously keeps breaking or doesn’t come out at all.. Is there a quick & affective way to build my vocal muscles back up to where they used to be? Thank you very much Errol
Thank you very much indeed! I could see the results after each exercise. However , I have a question. How often should I do them? And how many minutes each time?
It really depends on what you are dealing with and what your goal is. How long did it take for you to feel the difference? That is the time. You can do these exercises the first thing in the morning or in the evening after a day of voice use. or you can do a few minutes throughout the day before you start a vocal task. There are no strict rules. If these exercises are helpful, then use them at a time and for as long as you want.
thank you so much for your videos! How long or often do you do each exercise? I never know how long or if I should multiple "reps'" thanks for all you do.
It really depends on your goals and what you have done so far. If the exercise is new, then give it a few minutes. If you know how to do them well, then you can spend several minutes on them doing all kinds of exercises (5 - 10 minutes).
Doctor, please help me. I am a medical student from Iraq. I suffer from puperphonia. I underwent surgery forty days ago to relax the vocal cords. Doctor, so far, there is muscle tention (High pitched voice) what is the solution, please?
I am sorry to hear that you are having vocal troubles. I would recommend that you work with someone locally who can actually see you and hear you. I wish you all the best.
There may be many reasons for raspiness or different voice quality. So I am not sure what you are working with. But these exercises are generally used to improve vocal function. So, my answer is YES without knowing details about your voice.
I don't speak your language but I just put your words into Google translate. Thank you for your very kind words and I am happy that you find my videos helpful.
Hello Katrina, Thanks for the information! I got chronic laryngitis last month and lost my voice. I had no sound for more than nearly 2 weeks, finally returned my voice after 10 days of voice rest. But I feel very tiered after speeking and my voice is hoarse. I got back to work I'm not getting a chance for absolute voice rest. How can I restore my voice. I'm a singer but I'm aftraid what if I wouldn't be able to sing anymore. Pls advise me
I want to ask something that is very important for me! Two years ago, I started playing some songs alone, at home, but in a wrong way, forcing my voice, especially in the case of higher notes. I know that because of them I got tired of my voice in a way, because when I play certain tones it feels a little "squeaky". It's not a hoarse per se.( I mean is not a real hoarse, I don't know how to describe it well) I also noticed this sound in the case of soloists, singers, choristers, etc. It also happens to me when I want to sing without warming up before or in the morning. Or even if I warm up my voice . Sometimes (not often) when I speak I notice a slight hoarseness. It is not something chronic, or noticeable. I did not have and I do not have vocal defects. But I would like to be able to fix this rumble in my voice, because I really want to be able to sing in the choir in the future, and I wouldn't want it to be a real obstacle. What would you recommend me to restore my voice, after all that I have described above, and to be able to continue to sing healthily? Thank you very much.
Hi Daniela, because I don't know you I have to say to go and have your voice properly checked first to be sure that your voice is ok. Then, when the laryngologist gives you green light, start working on your voice with a voice teacher or coach who can help you discover your voice and how you can adjust it to produce a healthy sound. Singing is a learned skill and sometimes we need a second pair of ears to know what to do. I wish you all the best.
It depends on what your goal is and what your problem is. But of course, if you cannot make the lip trill, move on. There are plenty of exercises to choose from.
Hello Ma'am I had branchial cyst surgery 4 months back in the surgery doctors had to cut my vocal cord and stitched it back and left for natural healing since the day my voice has broken. Now doc suggested me to do your these exercises. If it doesn't work in next two months i have to undergo vocal surgery. Will this exercises gelp me. Reply please
Madam, I am writing from India. I am 56 years old. I am an asthmatic patient. Therefore, I have to use a steroid inhaler twice a day. I have been using this steroid inhaler for the last twenty years. As a result, my voice has deteriorated. The flexibility of my vocal cords has been lost. Naturally, my voice has broken. It is difficult to speak, and I cannot produce proper sounds. Can the exercises you suggested help me? Can you provide any special guidance for my problem?
Hie Ma'am, Professionally I am a teacher , due to the classes I am teaching morning till evening for the 5 days a week my voice becomes heavy and I can't able to speak because of that pressure... what would I do?
I know! This is a huge challenge. But there are always things you can do. You can always optimize your voice use in small increments. One of the biggest strategies would be vocal pacing. I suggest that you speak to a voice therapist who can give you some tips based on how you personally use your voice. General tips may not be helpful, the best advice is geared towards your needs.
@@healthyvoicetips will surely try that regularly. Especially my voice breaks when talking on phone or when stressed. My dysphonia is due to trauma I suffered. Any other videos of yours should I try? You are a real help for me. May God bless you!
Vocal nodules are very common and they are very responsive to voice therapy. I suggest that you find a voice therapist who can help you learn to use your voice more efficiently so that you can reduce or eliminate vocal nodules.
Hello Madam your videos are very helpful, I am a Ventriloquist. My question is apart from having a healthy and good voice will those exercises and tips help me in ventriloquism too? Or if there is something more to do please let me know,, thanks in advance
Hi Samrat, thank you for your question. The exercises, apart from helping with vocal health, are highly recommended and good for you to train your voice as a professional. Have a good day.
I need exercises for my voice I’m recovering from throat cancer as of last may my ent doctor says my voice is hoarse is side affects from my radiation treatments
Question, Had a vocal cord surgery 15 years ago, and when I talk for length my voice get weaker , horas , to a point I hardly can produce any or very weak voice., muscles feel tight.. should I use use these exercises to improve or would it be worse. ? Thank you !
People with vocal issues after surgeries need an individualized attention. Speak to your voice therapist to help you figure out which exercises are best for you.
Hello ma'am i am doing liptrills and trying to place different notes of a scale on different points of face like lowerlip, upperlip, nose etc. as suggested by my therapist. I am unable to feel the vibration at the exact points. Can u pls guide us how to place it..
HI Katarina, when I do the " That" sound, some air may come through the teeth, am I doing it correctly? Or I have to keep the air tight like we do the straw exercise? I feel the straw exercise is easier and more efficient. Thanks so much.
Dear Katarina I have contacted you once earlier after a week of my injection medialization due to my unilateral vocal fold palsy. I am a doctor by profession, I have rejoined my clinics after my consultant advise, as my voice has improved a lot after 3 weeks. But the problem that I am facing is , that even doing just 3 hour clinics, my voice gets tired and high pitched if session goes a bit longer or my voice volume gets a bit high unintentionally or if i talk after mild exertion. I tried these excercises but my throat feels scratchy/ hurts and voice becomes high pitched for few hours and I don’t try it again as I get afraid. I want your advise dear, should I try it ? Is it normal that throat hurts initially? When I discussed it with my consultant, he advised me for life style modification, eg . to speak in low volume , not to talk after an exertion and all that.. but it’s not practically possible always.. he said that if it hurts then don’t try voice therapy. But I am not satisfied with this remark. Please advise in this regard. I will be thankful to you. Regards
If your voice hurts after using it, it means that it is the way how you use your voice is not most efficient and sustainable. The only way to change that is to re-train your voice and you can do that with the help of a voice therapist who has experience and knowledge in this area. Resting and not speaking every time it hurts will give you voice a break but it will not re-train the muscles.
Thank you for watching. After you have done these exercises, how is your voice feeling now?
thank you so much for your videos! How long or often do you do each exercise?
My voice was doing good and coming back from a recovery (loud talking at a party) but after doing these exercises my voice definitely feels better. Also I love all theses exercises especially the straw
How long do you do this exercises..very effective exercises..
I m from India 🇮🇳 I watch your videos every time
i'm very ok with this, ty
Thanks was very helpful, leading worship at church tomorrow and my voice sounded tired and prayed and got lead to this video and irs been help, God bless you and Jesus loves you. Thanks for using your gift.
Happy to help! All the best!
My voice chords and throat feel better ❣️ Thank you. 🙏🏽🌺
Wonderful!
Am speech therapist and your exercises help in my work so that am thankful.
Hello my colleague. I am glad I can help.
Thank you so much Katarina ❣️
No problem 😊
Those exercises are helpful, and explanation very clear. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Wanted to drop a quick note of thanks for all your videos on vocal care. As a newbie voice over artist, these have been IMMENSELY helpful to me while preparing for my VO sessions as well as recovering from occasional vocal over use. Thanks a lot Katarina!
Thank you for your very kind message. I am glad you are enjoying the videos.
My vocal cord feels better now, Thank you it is very helpful.
Happy to hear.
Just got over a day of laryngitis where conversations were draining me physically. I woke up this morning with a better voice, but still some issues talking. I did your exercises, about 5 sets of each and it definitely worked wonders! Thanks and great info!
Thanks for sharing!
Holy moly I’ve had laryngitis all week and work in VO so I’ve been doing absolute vocal rest without great results (still a lot of pain when I do speak)
But these exercises! Immediately helped the strain! Thank you so much!
Thank you so muchhh 🤧 I thought I was not gonna be able to sing for a few days after straining my voice today! But these exercises saved me. Phew!
Happy to hear that you found my video helpful.
This was wonderful!
You're an angel just the way you are!
Thank you for your help. 🙏😇
Wow, thank you for your kind words!
These are excellent, quick and easy! Perfect for a tired, strained voice! Thanks, Katarina!
I am so happy you like them!
Thank you. I have just had vocal chord medialisation surgery and these exercises are very helpful.
Those excercises are really relaxing the voice really get tone after doing them!! Thanks for explait that profeesinaly
Glad you like them!
I was diagnosed with dysphonia and these do help! Thank you.
This lesson is very useful and helps to relax as you stated
I am glad you found it useful.
Wonderful! Very helpful!
Glad you think so!
This video has been very informative. I use these exercises with my voice students and it makes a difference for them.
That's great! Thank you for sharing.
Great exercises. Thanks 😊
With pleasure.
Oh yes; big difference! Thank you! 💕🎶
Happy to hear!
Thanks..good exercise for me.
Thanks again. 😊
You're welcome 😊
Thank you once again! You are such a blessing! May God’s favor continue to be upon you!
You are very kind. Thank you!
Thank you. I appreciate your tips.
Happy to help!
Thank you good exercise
Glad you liked it!
Very interesting tips to help improve one’s voice
Glad you think so!
Thank you for the info!
With pleasure.
Very good Thank-you
Thank you too!
Thank you so much!!
With pleasure
Very knowledgeable
Thank you!
Thanks for these,👍👏👏♥️
No problem 😊
So good and informative for me thanks a lot mam
Most welcome 😊
Thanks dear now i can see changs wow
Glad to hear that
i love this
Happy to hear!
nice video
Hi Katarina love your videos and all the information you give. I’m a full time singer but thinking of giving up because I suffered vocal muscle collapse a couple of yrs ago & ever since then, when ever I sing my voice just continuously keeps breaking or doesn’t come out at all.. Is there a quick & affective way to build my vocal muscles back up to where they used to be?
Thank you very much
Errol
Thank you very much indeed! I could see the results after each exercise. However , I have a question. How often should I do them? And how many minutes each time?
It really depends on what you are dealing with and what your goal is. How long did it take for you to feel the difference? That is the time. You can do these exercises the first thing in the morning or in the evening after a day of voice use. or you can do a few minutes throughout the day before you start a vocal task. There are no strict rules. If these exercises are helpful, then use them at a time and for as long as you want.
Hi.. I have adduction Gap in my vocal cord. I hope this exercises work for me, doesn't it? 😍
It depends on the cause of the gap. Many females have a phonatory gap and have no issue with that. Does this cause fatigue?
thak u for ur advice
thank you so much for your videos! How long or often do you do each exercise? I never know how long or if I should multiple "reps'" thanks for all you do.
It really depends on your goals and what you have done so far. If the exercise is new, then give it a few minutes. If you know how to do them well, then you can spend several minutes on them doing all kinds of exercises (5 - 10 minutes).
Doctor, please help me. I am a medical student from Iraq. I suffer from puperphonia. I underwent surgery forty days ago to relax the vocal cords. Doctor, so far, there is muscle tention (High pitched voice) what is the solution, please?
I am sorry to hear that you are having vocal troubles. I would recommend that you work with someone locally who can actually see you and hear you. I wish you all the best.
My voice sounds better after but during the exercises quite raspy gravelly and variable tones, compared to yours :) will it improve with practice!
There may be many reasons for raspiness or different voice quality. So I am not sure what you are working with. But these exercises are generally used to improve vocal function. So, my answer is YES without knowing details about your voice.
I just underwent vocal cord surgery for vocal cord nodules, 13 days back, but there is very great edema and I can't speak almost
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I don't speak your language but I just put your words into Google translate. Thank you for your very kind words and I am happy that you find my videos helpful.
Hi!! Can I use these while trying to heal a vocal cord polyp?
Thank you❤
Consult with your voice therapist.
Hello Katrina,
Thanks for the information!
I got chronic laryngitis last month and lost my voice. I had no sound for more than nearly 2 weeks, finally returned my voice after 10 days of voice rest. But I feel very tiered after speeking and my voice is hoarse. I got back to work I'm not getting a chance for absolute voice rest. How can I restore my voice. I'm a singer but I'm aftraid what if I wouldn't be able to sing anymore. Pls advise me
Sorry to hear that. I answered under one of my other videos. Good luck.
I want to ask something that is very important for me!
Two years ago, I started playing some songs alone, at home, but in a wrong way, forcing my voice, especially in the case of higher notes. I know that because of them I got tired of my voice in a way, because when I play certain tones it feels a little "squeaky". It's not a hoarse per se.( I mean is not a real hoarse, I don't know how to describe it well) I also noticed this sound in the case of soloists, singers, choristers, etc. It also happens to me when I want to sing without warming up before or in the morning. Or even if I warm up my voice .
Sometimes (not often) when I speak I notice a slight hoarseness. It is not something chronic, or noticeable. I did not have and I do not have vocal defects. But I would like to be able to fix this rumble in my voice, because I really want to be able to sing in the choir in the future, and I wouldn't want it to be a real obstacle. What would you recommend me to restore my voice, after all that I have described above, and to be able to continue to sing healthily? Thank you very much.
Hi Daniela, because I don't know you I have to say to go and have your voice properly checked first to be sure that your voice is ok. Then, when the laryngologist gives you green light, start working on your voice with a voice teacher or coach who can help you discover your voice and how you can adjust it to produce a healthy sound. Singing is a learned skill and sometimes we need a second pair of ears to know what to do. I wish you all the best.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank for the advice! 🥰
I cannot make the lip thrills, no matter how I try. If I only use the TH exercise, would that suffice with my voice problems?
It depends on what your goal is and what your problem is. But of course, if you cannot make the lip trill, move on. There are plenty of exercises to choose from.
Hello Ma'am
I had branchial cyst surgery 4 months back in the surgery doctors had to cut my vocal cord and stitched it back and left for natural healing since the day my voice has broken. Now doc suggested me to do your these exercises. If it doesn't work in next two months i have to undergo vocal surgery. Will this exercises gelp me.
Reply please
I am seeing your comment only now. I hope you are doing well.
Madam, I am writing from India. I am 56 years old. I am an asthmatic patient. Therefore, I have to use a steroid inhaler twice a day. I have been using this steroid inhaler for the last twenty years. As a result, my voice has deteriorated. The flexibility of my vocal cords has been lost. Naturally, my voice has broken. It is difficult to speak, and I cannot produce proper sounds. Can the exercises you suggested help me? Can you provide any special guidance for my problem?
Hie Ma'am,
Professionally I am a teacher , due to the classes I am teaching morning till evening for the 5 days a week my voice becomes heavy and I can't able to speak because of that pressure... what would I do?
I know! This is a huge challenge. But there are always things you can do. You can always optimize your voice use in small increments. One of the biggest strategies would be vocal pacing. I suggest that you speak to a voice therapist who can give you some tips based on how you personally use your voice. General tips may not be helpful, the best advice is geared towards your needs.
Wonderful video! Would these experiences able to relax kid's lips tightness?
I have spasmodic dysphonia Voice breaks. I found immediate some improvement after doing these exercises. Thanks a lot
Glad to hear Seema!
The lip trills will for sure.
@@healthyvoicetips will surely try that regularly. Especially my voice breaks when talking on phone or when stressed. My dysphonia is due to trauma I suffered. Any other videos of yours should I try? You are a real help for me. May God bless you!
Thankyou mam,can I use these exercises to cure vocal nodule.
Yes.
Is it ok if you have vocal cord nodules?
Vocal nodules are very common and they are very responsive to voice therapy. I suggest that you find a voice therapist who can help you learn to use your voice more efficiently so that you can reduce or eliminate vocal nodules.
I hope its going to help me I have dumb voice so I wanna do it..
Let me know.
Hello Madam your videos are very helpful, I am a Ventriloquist. My question is apart from having a healthy and good voice will those exercises and tips help me in ventriloquism too? Or if there is something more to do please let me know,, thanks in advance
Hi Samrat, thank you for your question. The exercises, apart from helping with vocal health, are highly recommended and good for you to train your voice as a professional. Have a good day.
@@healthyvoicetips ok ma’am. I will continue doing those and please accept my deepest gratitude.. thank you again ☺️☺️
with pleasure
I need exercises for my voice I’m recovering from throat cancer as of last may my ent doctor says my voice is hoarse is side affects from my radiation treatments
I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with voice issues. But this is not my area of expertise. I am sorry I don't have any videos on this topic.
Are vocalzone and similar lozenges beneficial to the voice?
Here is a link to my video where I talk about lozenges: ua-cam.com/video/PMaAaKneMZA/v-deo.html
Question, Had a vocal cord surgery 15 years ago, and when I talk for length my voice get weaker , horas , to a point I hardly can produce any or very weak voice., muscles feel tight.. should I use use these exercises to improve or would it be worse. ? Thank you !
People with vocal issues after surgeries need an individualized attention. Speak to your voice therapist to help you figure out which exercises are best for you.
Hello ma'am i am doing liptrills and trying to place different notes of a scale on different points of face like lowerlip, upperlip, nose etc. as suggested by my therapist.
I am unable to feel the vibration at the exact points. Can u pls guide us how to place it..
Don't worry about placement. Make sure that you are feeling ease at the level of the vocal folds and buzziness in the face or in the straw.
HI Katarina, when I do the " That" sound, some air may come through the teeth, am I doing it correctly? Or I have to keep the air tight like we do the straw exercise? I feel the straw exercise is easier and more efficient. Thanks so much.
Very good question! The air will be coming through your teeth. That is how it should be so don't try to hold it back.
And if straws are working for you then, do those. I am just giving options.
Can i deepen my voice doing these excercise
To deepen your voice, you need exercises that are aimed to do that. These are not the right exercises for that purpose.
@@healthyvoicetips Thank you ♥️
Dear Katarina
I have contacted you once earlier after a week of my injection medialization due to my unilateral vocal fold palsy.
I am a doctor by profession, I have rejoined my clinics after my consultant advise, as my voice has improved a lot after 3 weeks.
But the problem that I am facing is , that even doing just 3 hour clinics, my voice gets tired and high pitched if session goes a bit longer or my voice volume gets a bit high unintentionally or if i talk after mild exertion.
I tried these excercises but my throat feels scratchy/ hurts and voice becomes high pitched for few hours and I don’t try it again as I get afraid.
I want your advise dear, should I try it ? Is it normal that throat hurts initially?
When I discussed it with my consultant, he advised me for life style modification, eg . to speak in low volume , not to talk after an exertion and all that.. but it’s not practically possible always.. he said that if it hurts then don’t try voice therapy. But I am not satisfied with this remark.
Please advise in this regard. I will be thankful to you.
Regards
If your voice hurts after using it, it means that it is the way how you use your voice is not most efficient and sustainable. The only way to change that is to re-train your voice and you can do that with the help of a voice therapist who has experience and knowledge in this area. Resting and not speaking every time it hurts will give you voice a break but it will not re-train the muscles.
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