I Couldn't Sing: How I Healed My Voice From Nodules & MTD (Specific Exercises) (Video)
About six months ago, I went through a really tough time with my voice. I completely destroyed it and had to stop singing for about three or four months. It was a scary and painful experience, but thankfully, I'm now singing almost normally, and even stronger than before!
The good news is, most of my vocal recovery happened within just three to four weeks. If you've been dealing with vocal pain, hoarseness, or suspect issues like vocal cord nodules or muscle tension dysphonia, I want to share my story and the practical steps that helped me get my voice back.
In my latest video, I walk you through:
My Personal Vocal Injury Story: What happened leading up to my vocal issues, the pain I experienced, and the frustrating journey to get a diagnosis.
The Crucial First Steps: Why seeing an ENT for a proper diagnosis and working with a speech-language pathologist are absolutely essential. Don't skip these!
Understanding the Problem: I break down why these exercises work by explaining how muscle tension and vocal cord issues affect your voice.
My Go-To Exercises for Relief & Retraining:
Short-Term Relief (Stretching): Simple neck and shoulder stretches that immediately help release tension. I'll show you the ones that worked for me.
Long-Term Retraining (Resonant Voice Therapy): How to shift your voice's resonance from your throat to the front of your face for easier, more powerful speaking. We'll go through humming exercises and M/N word drills that retrain your voice.
Applying it to Singing (Straw Phonation): My favorite way to build a strong, resonant singing voice using just a simple straw.
This isn't just about recovering; it's about making your voice stronger and more resilient than ever. I truly believe that what I learned through this process has made me a better singer and speaker.
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