The Sound Singer podcast hopes to inspire, entertain and engage listeners on a variety of topics that singers, professional voice users, recording artists and performers or presenters deal with. Hosted by voice coach and teacher, Alida, the podcast features guest experts and artists on topics related to health, well-being, vocal injury, technique, style, artistry, career pitfalls, creativity, mental health and artist development. This is a safe place for singers and professional voice users to be informed and boost motivation to live well and perform optimally. ”I started this podcast cause I love talking to people in my industry AND I needed to share our conversations!” Alida (follow @alidavocalstudio) on Instagram.
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The Sound Singer podcast hopes to inspire, entertain and engage listeners on a variety of topics that singers, professional voice users, recording artists and performers or presenters deal with. Hosted by voice coach and teacher, Alida, the podcast features guest experts and artists on topics related to health, well-being, vocal injury, technique, style, artistry, career pitfalls, creativity, mental health and artist development. This is a safe place for singers and professional voice users to be informed and boost motivation to live well and perform optimally. ”I started this podcast cause I love talking to people in my industry AND I needed to share our conversations!” Alida (follow @alidavocalstudio) on Instagram.
In this episode, I speak with Maurice Goodwin, M.S., CCC-SLP. Maurice is a Speech Language Pathologist, Singing Voice Specialist, voice teacher, and active performer living in Houston, TX. Professionally he specializes in the evaluation and treatment of the singing voice and voice disorders at The Texas Voice Center and also adjunct faculty at Lamar University in the graduate Vocology certificate program. He is a regular lecturer and presenter at national and international conferences focused on the health and education of professional voice users. He is passionate about vocal health education and the intersections of identity and voice.
This episode covers:
00:00:44 - Maurice's Journey into Voice
00:01:20 - The Role of Voice Therapy
00:02:45 - The Importance of Addressing Underlying Vocal Function
00:03:32 - Common Voice Therapy Exercises
00:04:14 - Moving Beyond Tools in Voice Therapy
00:05:05 - Common Vocal Injuries and Compromises
00:06:37 - Building a Voice Care Team
00:08:13 - Recognizing Vocal Strain and Decline
00:09:23 - Encouraging Exploration Over Performance in Voice Sessions
00:11:10 - The Pressure of Performance and Its Impact
00:12:10 - Voice Hygiene Tips
00:13:13 - Understanding Muscle Tension Dysphonia
00:15:11 - Voice Hygiene and Rest
00:16:10 - Daily Voice Use and Its Impact on Singing
00:17:24 - Acceptance and Joy in One's Voice
00:18:30 - Voice Training and Improvement
00:18:46 - Muscle Tension Dysphonia in Singers
00:20:09 - The Mindset of Acceptance and What to Focus on
00:21:27 - Confidence and Acceptance in One's Voice
00:22:07 - The Interconnectedness of Life and Voice
00:23:46 - The Broad Definition of Being a Singer
Maurice's Website: https://www.mauricegoodwin.com/
Instagram: @maurice_goodwin
TikTok: @maurice_goodwin
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The Sound Singer
The Sound Singer podcast hopes to inspire, entertain and engage listeners on a variety of topics that singers, professional voice users, recording artists and performers or presenters deal with. Hosted by voice coach and teacher, Alida, the podcast features guest experts and artists on topics related to health, well-being, vocal injury, technique, style, artistry, career pitfalls, creativity, mental health and artist development. This is a safe place for singers and professional voice users to be informed and boost motivation to live well and perform optimally. ”I started this podcast cause I love talking to people in my industry AND I needed to share our conversations!” Alida (follow @alidavocalstudio) on Instagram.
