Joanna Cazden – författare

The human voice expresses more than words, more than music. Vocal expression links the listener directly to another person's inner feelings, body, and soul.Keeping the voice healthy used to be as mysterious as the power of voice itself. Modern science has revealed much about the vocal mechanism and its health requirements, but simple information for the average voice user has remained hard to find and harder to trust. In Everyday Voice Care: The Lifestyle Guide for Singers and Talkers, respected voice therapist Joanna Cazden brings together a wealth of practical tips and advice to help keep your own expressive voice in top working order.Drawing from her experience as a singer, theater artist, and a licensed speech pathologist who has treated more than 1 000 voice patients, Cazden integrates up-to-date medical information with common-sense suggestions and sympathy for the demands of contemporary life. Chapters on food and drink, cold remedies, loud parties, travel, fitness routines, and when to see a doctor are complemented by notes on alternative health care and the spiritual dimension of vocal rest. This invaluable resource for voice and speech professionals, students, and teachers will answer even the age-old question of whether to put lemon or honey in your tea.

An essential resource for all types of voice users providing practical tools that can help keep the voice healthy and reliable.Licensed speech therapist, singer, and voice teacher Joanna Cazden suggests habits of both lifestyle and attitude that help readers prioritize vocal health, avoid common injuries, and enjoy a reliable and comfortable voice. Using simple language and combining modern medicine with home remedies and anecdotes, this is an indispensable, whole-person guide to vocal self-care.This second edition is updated with current research and addresses new material, including:- The effects of COVID-19 and other viruses- Prevention of fatigue during video calls- Vocalizing through a mask- The latest psychology of making new habits stickThe book starts with the basics—where your voice box is, how it works, and why it can seem mysterious—and then dives into daily care, such as what to eat and drink and vocal rest. The next sections provide simple tips for getting past short-term hoarseness and straightforward advice about getting help for persistent problems, including when to see a doctor and how to choose between speech therapists and voice coaches. Alternative medicine and herbal remedies are included as well as a handy guide to lozenges and throat sprays. The book covers common challenges, like how to protect the voice during phone calls, travel, business events, and performers’ meet-and-greet obligations.