Andy Williams: How to Protect Your Voice in the Music Industry
Andy Williams, a legendary singer whose career spanned decades, passed away recently, at the age of 84. Coverage of his death has inevitably included audio clips of his timeless,…
‘Always Whitney’ Documentary Features Dr. Reena Gupta
Dr. Reena Gupta was interviewed exclusively for a documentary chronicling the life and voice of Whitney Houston. To learn more about this project as featured on Yahoo! News, click…
Parkinson’s Disease and the Voice
British actor, Bob Hoskins, just announced his retirement from acting after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The progressive neurologic disorder was brought into the spotlight some time ago when…
What happened to Florence Welch?
Florence Welch, lead singer of the Grammy-nominated seven-piece band, Florence and the Machine, has just announced the cancellation of two European concerts. According to her, "I cannot sing for…
Georgian mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, is a demonstration of how a normal body weight is advantageous for superb vocal quality.
The Effects of Weight on the Voice
Do weight loss and weight gain affect the voice? Question: I recently underwent gastric bypass surgery. Thanks to this procedure, I’ve lost more than 100 pounds and I’m thrilled…
Surgery and Recurrent Granulomas: Lessons From John Mayer
John Mayer released a statement today that states his vocal granuloma has regrown, and that his tour has to be cancelled because of this regrowth. Mayer has been known…
When Actors are Hoarse – Tips to Preserve Your Voice
What does an actress lose when she loses her vocal agility? I faced this question when I watched an interview with Lindsay Lohan on the Today Show. Matt Lauer…
Celine Dion: Viral Laryngitis and the Effects on the Voice
Celine Dion has cancelled several shows due to laryngitis. Dion is one of the few contemporary artists who still relies on her live voice for her career. She sacrifices much…