What happens when you speak lower than your vocal comfort zone for continuous periods of time?
You might adopt that Hollywood sound Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were famous for, but you may get more than just the sound... you might get the syndrome!
Guest blogger James Herron shares his experience from Inside Studio A with Bogart-Bacall Syndrome here on VOX Daily.
Vocal Health : Missing Those Good Vibrations? Thyroplasty May Help
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- July 3, 2009 at 9:14 AM
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When a voice becomes weak, breathy or struggles to perform, there may be something more serious going on with the vocal folds than meets the eye.
I asked a number of questions of Dr. H. Steven Sims, Director of the Chicago Institute For Voice Care, about thyroplasty, a procedure that helps fatten up the vocal folds for people who may be experiencing symptoms mentioned above. Patients who opt to have this procedure done do so because their vocal folds are not vibrating as closely together as they should be.
In this short interview, you'll learn what causes the vocal folds to act this way, what the symptoms are, how a stressed voice may sound, and what a thyroplasty consists of.
Vocal Health: The Dangers of Whispering For Your Voice
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- July 2, 2009 at 10:53 AM
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Whispering may seem like a good way to conserve your voice, but in reality, it can be very taxing!
There are many myths out there about what does and does not hurt your voice. Whispering, although many people tend to think it is harmless, does affect the voice in a negative way.
Find out what whispering does to your voice and how you can take care here at VOX Daily.
Vocal Health: Vocal Cords, Our Precious Gift!
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- June 30, 2009 at 5:05 PM
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What happens if you take your vocal cords (or vocal folds) for granted?
It's easy to fall into a pattern of voice abuse, and the scariest part is, you may not even realize you are doing it or how vulnerable your vocal cords truly are.
People in broadcast radio should take special note of this article.
Hear a cautionary story from voice talent Dave McCree about one of his friends who suffers from Spasmodic Dysphonia, and how years of overuse transformed a successful broadcasting career into that of a career in journalism, penning the stories instead of reading them.
Vocal Health : Why Rest Is Sometimes The Best Medicine
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- June 29, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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Ever find that your voice just isn't up for the challenge? Are you exhausted vocally or unable to speak without pain?
As a person who uses their voice every day as part of their profession or occupation, it's easy to get run down and suffer from periodic or sporadic vocal inconveniences such as laryngitis, bronchitis and the like.
What happens when your voice is not able to emulate what's on your demo because of a temporary health issue?
Many voice actors and singers face that reality every now and then. Find out how resting your voice may be the ticket to getting back to your regular self.
Selling Homes Online with Voice Over Narration in Virtual Tours
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- June 26, 2009 at 1:55 PM
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How can a remote destination shown through a virtual tour evoke feelings of warmth, comfort and desire?
Whenever you list something for sale on the Internet, you have to humanize the experience for potential buyers to make what you are selling seem more accessible, meaningful and attractive.
Find out how voice over can add that lovin' feeling and also how voice talent can make selling homes online even easier.
Joan Baker Seminar "Secrets of Voice-Over Success" in NYC!
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- June 25, 2009 at 12:10 PM
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A woman of many talents, one of Joan Baker's chief skills is bringing people together for a good cause to mingle, learn, become empowered and celebrate their gifts.
I got word about an upcoming event in New York City that I thought would be of interest to you and am passing along some details. If you decide to go, let me know by commenting on the blog!
Can Social Networking Get You Voice Over Jobs?
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- June 24, 2009 at 10:02 PM
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Have you been taking advantage of all some free social networking tools to promote your business and make new connections with prospective customers?
In his debut podcast on Voice Over Experts, Terry Daniel shares insight particular to Twitter and Facebook, detailing how you can generate untold revenue through some good old fashioned networking.
Having gained 15 clients through his social networking efforts this year alone, and as he says, 15 customers he wouldn't have had otherwise, I can assure you that Terry's advice is more than worth listening to, indeed so much that I've decided to share his podcast episode with you in today's VOX Daily.
How Low Will You Go?
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- June 23, 2009 at 1:07 PM
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When work is harder to come by, have you found yourself lowering your rates to remain competitive, or have you been sticking to your guns to ensure that the bar doesn't drop?
How do you cope with the "out of work blues" when you hit a dry spell?
Robin Rowan presents us with her thoughts on this issue and would love to hear what you have to say!
Franchises and Conventions Give Voice Actors Exposure in Community
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- June 22, 2009 at 2:01 PM
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It's amazing how many different "worlds" voice actors can be part of when there is a successful franchise in place.
Have you ever gone to an Anime convention or any other convention where they celebrated characters you have voiced?
I'd love to hear all about it so leave a comment!
