- Paperback: 148 pages
- Publisher: BPS Books (October 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1926645065
- ISBN-13: 978-1926645063
- Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 20.3 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #36 in Books > Medicine > Specialties > Otolaryngology
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Product Description
Product Description
an important work from a respected voice in the medical profession. ”
—Janine Pearson, Head of Voice and Coaching,
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
Finally, a book that addresses the wear, tear, and care of the voice in a simple yet scientifically grounded way — a way that will help you strengthen and protect your voice. This concise yet comprehensive book includes:
- easy-to-understand chapters on voice production 101 and energy 101
- a description of what happens during a visit to the voice doctor
- a chapter on the origins of the most common type of vocal strain
- tips on proper breath support, hydration, and vocal exercises.
BRIAN W. HANDS, MD, FRCS(C), leads Vox Cura – Voice Care Specialists, a medical voice centre in Toronto. He is a long-time voice consultant for the Canadian Opera Company, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Mirvish Productions, and major record labels.
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If you care about your voice but are afraid of doctors...,
By ClaireF (Toronto) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Finding Your Voice: A Voice Doctor's Holistic Guide for Voice Users, Teachers, and Therapists (Paperback)
I picked up Finding Your Voice at an event in Toronto at the Canadian Opera Company. I am a classically-trained singer and I am leery of traditional medicine. The book piqued my interest simply because of its subtitle: `A Voice Doctor's Holistic Guide.' I have found the book to be an invaluable resource and unlike anything else I've seen in bookstores. There is something very powerful about a book that makes you feel like YOU are in control instead of feeling like your voice is something that only specialists/voice coaches/etc. understand. I particularly like the way Eastern practices are tied into taking control. (Perhaps because I already know a fair bit about Buddhism and Chakras, I found it quite easy to see the connection that the author makes between one's voice and the body's seven energy systems.) However, it's so well laid out, I do think people unfamiliar with Eastern thought will appreciate this too. Well-worth purchasing for those who are afraid of doctors but care about their voice.
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If you care about your voice but are afraid of doctors...,
By ClaireF - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Finding Your Voice: A Voice Doctor's Holistic Guide for Voice Users, Teachers, and Therapists (Paperback)
I picked up Finding Your Voice at an event in Toronto at the Canadian Opera Company. I am a classically-trained singer and I am leery of traditional medicine. The book piqued my interest simply because of its subtitle: `A Voice Doctor's Holistic Guide.' I have found the book to be an invaluable resource and unlike anything else I've seen in bookstores. There is something very powerful about a book that makes you feel like YOU are in control instead of feeling like your voice is something that only specialists/voice coaches/etc. understand. I particularly like the way Eastern practices are tied into taking control. (Perhaps because I already know a fair bit about Buddhism and Chakras, I found it quite easy to see the connection that the author makes between one's voice and the body's seven energy systems.) However, it's so well laid out, I do think people unfamiliar with Eastern thought will appreciate this too. Well-worth purchasing for those who are afraid of doctors but care about their voice.
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A Great "Find",
By L. Rizzo - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Finding Your Voice: A Voice Doctor's Holistic Guide for Voice Users, Teachers, and Therapists (Paperback)
I bought this book without knowing anything about it except what was in the product description. My job in a school involves a lot of speaking, and my voice was getting strained to the point that it was painful to talk with any volume. I didn't want to go the traditional doctor route and wind up having to take medication. Luckily, I found this book! It's nicely laid-out, easy to understand and was extremely helpfulful to me. I have a better understanding of how important something like proper breathing is. There are also a variety of exercises and tips which have helped me use my voice more effectively and removed the strain I was putting on myself. It's a really great resource to keep on hand. Definitely one of my favorite finds on Amazon.
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