Know the Facts
- 7.5 million people in the United States suffer from a variety of voice disorders, many of which are avoidable.
- Your voice portrays your personality and emotions
- People can make judgments about you based on your voice
- Problems with voice can greatly affect someone’s life
- People who have jobs with high speaking demands are more at risk for voice disorders (teachers, actors, lawyers, etc.)
- The way singers use their voice during speaking can have an affect on their singing voice