Voice Therapy, Vocal Health & Redefining 'Singer'

In this episode, I speak with Maurice Goodwin, M.S., CCC-SLP. Maurice is a Speech Language Pathologist, Singing Voice Specialist, voice teacher, and active performer living in Houston, TX. Professionally he specializes in the evaluation and treatment of the singing voice and voice disorders at The Texas Voice Center and also adjunct faculty at Lamar University in the graduate Vocology certificate program. He is a regular lecturer and presenter at national and international conferences focused on the health and education of professional voice users. He is passionate about vocal health education and the intersections of identity and voice. 

This episode covers:

00:00:44 - Maurice's Journey into Voice

00:01:20 - The Role of Voice Therapy

00:02:45 - The Importance of Addressing Underlying Vocal Function

00:03:32 - Common Voice Therapy Exercises

00:04:14 - Moving Beyond Tools in Voice Therapy

00:05:05 - Common Vocal Injuries and Compromises

00:06:37 - Building a Voice Care Team

00:08:13 - Recognizing Vocal Strain and Decline

00:09:23 - Encouraging Exploration Over Performance in Voice Sessions

00:11:10 - The Pressure of Performance and Its Impact

00:12:10 - Voice Hygiene Tips

00:13:13 - Understanding Muscle Tension Dysphonia

00:15:11 - Voice Hygiene and Rest

00:16:10 - Daily Voice Use and Its Impact on Singing

00:17:24 - Acceptance and Joy in One's Voice

00:18:30 - Voice Training and Improvement

00:18:46 - Muscle Tension Dysphonia in Singers

00:20:09 - The Mindset of Acceptance and What to Focus on

00:21:27 - Confidence and Acceptance in One's Voice

00:22:07 - The Interconnectedness of Life and Voice

00:23:46 - The Broad Definition of Being a Singer

 

Maurice's Website: https://www.mauricegoodwin.com/

Instagram: @maurice_goodwin

TikTok: @maurice_goodwin

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