Taking care of your voice

1. Taking Care of Your Voice
Pocholo Gonzales
VoiceMaster

2. Vocal Chords

3. Follow recommendations for
hydration
Avoid getting sick
Women should be aware of the
monthly menstrual cycle
Don’t smoke!

4. How can I avoid overusing my
voice?
Rest your voice
Outside of work, be aware of extra
voice use
If you do become hoarse, limit
speaking or singing

5. What vocal behaviors should I avoid
because they easily cause hoarseness?
Don’t yell or shout
Avoid talking over noise
Avoid chronic coughing or clearing your
throat
Avoid whispering.

6. How can I make sure I am using my best
voice production for teaching?
Use good posture and good breath
support when speaking.
Warm up your voice before your
teaching day so that you begin with your
best voice production

7. How can I best use my voice in a typical
noisy classroom?
use sound makers
Use personal amplification or room
amplification
Improve your classroom acoustics by
adding acoustic panels