THE VOICE INSIDE YOU

Avelyn Chua

CHAPTER 1

VOCAL HEALTH AND AWARENESS

W H Y G O O D V O C A L H E A LT H I S I M P O RTA N T ?

W H Y I T I S I M P O RTA N T T H AT W E A L L TA K E C A R E O F O U R V O I C E S ?

 The voice is our PRIMARY communication tool. It EXPRESS our commands, needs, desires and emotions. Losing our voice could REDUCE our ability to communicate and lower our self-esteem. Suffering from an illness affects our voice a lot such as problems in the way we use our voices, our lifestyle or catch a cold. Being aware of the facts can help us avoid problems altogether.

 Voice disorders are also surprisingly common among school-aged

children. Voice disorders are more common in BOYS than girls. The disorders can get better without treatment as the child GROWS UP. It is good to give a child good singing technique. It is also good that a child can learn how to notice when their voices

are beginning to TIRE from over use.

They can also be aware of having BALANCED posture and GOOD breathing technique. These principles have a positive impact on all forms of voice use.

HOW TO PREVENT?
What can I do to take good care of my
voice?

 AWARENESS! PREVENT problems before they occur. Avoid DAIRY, TEA, COFFEE, ALCOHOL before singing. NO SWEETS/CANDY! ALWAYS drink LOADS and LOADS of plain water; and WARM water before you start singing. The warmer the better. Avoid talking LOUD and SHOUTING. EXERCISE if possible. Perhaps a small exercise and get sweat can help change a lot bit by bit. DO NOT over use your voice on something not important. Especially when you have occasion to sing in. LOVE your voice. Always have ENOUGH REST and SLEEP EARLY.