How do you collaborate with vocal health professionals?

I think you need to understand the audience and modulate you voice according based on the expression understandable to audience . Audibilty and voice modulation of expression goes hand by hand with other body language(s) and other media practices

When any of my students or clients feel any persistant disconfort in their voice I always recomend them to seek for professional help (otolaryngologist) for a check up to their vocal folds. Any persistent hoarseness or vocal tireness it's always a red flag. Vocal coaching is recommended for changing the poor behaviors that cause vocal problems.

I decided many years ago that I needed to understand & experience a multifaceted approach to the voice. So I then began a long journey of around 15 years studying basic Anatomy & Physiology, a 4 year Energy Medicine training (now scientifically referred to as Electric Universe) & then, four years qualifying in Body Psychotherapy. I use all 3 of these disciplines which link with the voice very well & appropriately for where my interests lie! I have always experienced the voice on these levels & feel more discoveries will be made over the next few years as Science begins to understand & reveal more esoteric aspects of existence. The Electric Universe isn’t new- it has just been hidden - think Vibration & Resonance & be willing to explore!

The whole atmosphere behind "singing" doesn't help the voice student develop that investigative mindset. Mostly because: 1. The Students love that magical aura of, “talent”,"feeling" or "this is my persona style" 2. The majority of singing teachers are still spreading vocal myths, non-science-based exercises, and old methods, teaching without real knowledge of the basics of vocal anatomy and physiology. 3. It sells more CDs when the media reinforces ideas such as “talented”, “born with a gift”, or “special voice”. Also, it's the perfect excuse that you give to yourself when you want to give up singing and don't have the b*lls to assume it. The way is long with no shortcuts, but is longer for the ones that don't embrace science.

As a Voice teacher, one of my main jobs is to listen for abnormalities in the singer’s speaking and singing voice, have a discussion regarding vocal hygiene and general health, and use many types of exercises and breath warm-ups to assess. I have sent many a student to an ENT for diagnoses of a wide variety of issues.

One of the early sign is pain or cough collection before it effect voice A corrective measure at this stage may reduce disease state significantly

I totally second this perspective . I always sensitize my students to indicators of vocal issues and one of them is that if you sing and it hurts in the throat over a period of time then medical attention should be sought and the issue determined and hopefully remedied .

This can become a bit “doctor Google”, and then ‘everything might be cancer’. In my opinion, most cases of these vocal “disorders” are 1: mental cause (psychosomatic), like stress or re-stimulation of minor trauma. And 2: wrong vocal technique, I send them to a certified CVT (Complete Vocal Technique) teacher.

Apart from above is a clear expression of problem to practitioner Offen we make mistake in expressing ot as some of the problem may be related to psychological aspects ,which require appropiate expression note and many of us miss it

Very true but after evaluation of targeted progress suggested by the specialist otherwise change the course or ask specialist to look into more aspect of possible problem and its solutions

Definite all depends on curing of disease state and your need to understand the problem and solution advice. You are the master of your health and others are trying to cure you from disease state because their domain information is more than you but you can gather it and act accordingly , A satisfied mind generally gives a possitive repose

Many vocal problems are caused by misuse of the voice. As a music educator the previous discussion of things like warm-ups, breathing, and posture and stretching are all helpful. Repeated throat clearing and coughing are not good and instead a swallow can calm the tickle. Good hydration also essential. Adults may fail to consider other causes of hoarseness besides allergies. Thyroid issues are also a culprit. Quarterbacks and cheerleaders that strain their voices by improper use should receive training in the use of the diaphragm for projecting the voice. My highly regarded school district had in-service speakers in the vocal health field that spoke to all of our choir & elementary music teachers on how to maintain their voice