As a licensed clinician (CCC-SLP) I work at the USC Voice Center providing voice therapy services to patients. Voice Therapy is almost like physical therapy for your voice. I can help you find and reduce circumstances and habits that may have contributed to your voice problem and guide you in discovering strategies and techniques to rehabilitate your voice so that you can fulfill your daily voice demands and needs. You don’t have to be a professional voice artist to experience problems with your voice. The goal is to resolve the current problem and protect you from future trouble.
Professional Voice Users
Anyone who needs their voice to carry out their job is considered a professional voice user, these include singers, voice-over professionals, actors, teachers, court attorneys, salespersons, telemarketers and customer service personnel, broadcasters, and many others.
Performers are highly sensitive and vulnerable to subtle changes in their voice, even the changes that the non-trained ear might not notice. I have training as a Singing Teacher and, as a Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), I specialize in disorders of the voice. I also used to work full time as a singer myself and I understand the serious implications that a voice disorder can have if your livelihood depends on your voice.
The latest guidelines for the care of the professional voice recommend that you are seen by a laryngologist or ENT specializing in voice disorders and a licensed Speech Therapists who has training in vocal arts or who works closely with a voice teacher.
Voice therapy or Singing lessons?
Singing Lessons should not be considered a substitute for Speech and Language treatment, Voice Therapy, clinical assessment, diagnosis or treatment of any form. If you suspect that something is wrong with your voice and believe you might need voice therapy, please consult with a laryngologist or ENT specializing in voice disorders first. They will provide a referral to start voice therapy and our journey to rehabilitate your voice. To request an appointment at the USC Voice Center please call (800) USC-CARE that is (800) 872-2273.