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Voice & Performing Arts Medicine

Singer

Whether you’re a singer, actor, voice-over artist, or other vocal professional, your livelihood depends on your voice. Having a good relationship with a voice doctor familiar with your instrument and the unique demands of your profession are critical to maintaining the long-term health and integrity of your voice.
 
A voice doctor has specialized training, equipment, and experience that other ear, nose, and throat doctors don't have. As a vocal professional, it's important to develop a relationship with a trusted voice doctor early in your career. Your voice doctor can become your ally – someone who knows you and knows your instrument and can expertly monitor your voice to identify and preemptively treat vocal issues before they become serious. If/when you develop sudden symptoms or health issues – especially when you're on the road – you’re only a phone call away from someone you trust who can offer support and treatment to keep your voice in top shape.

Common Voice Disorders

Your voice is not just your vocal cords. Your sound comes from your whole body. It comes from the shape of your chest cavity, head space and aeration, size and shape of your vocal cords and other laryngeal structures. It is also a function of your abdominal power and lung capacity. In fact, most vocal issues do not stem from the vocal cords at all. Prevention is key. When symptoms are caught early and treated properly, more serious problems, such as nodules, can be avoided. 

 

Voice disorders fall into several general categories. Click on each topic to learn more.

Vocal Health Series

Check out Dr. Dahl's Vocal Health Series in collaboration with Actor's Equity

Part 1: Vocal Anatomy & Physiology

Part 2: Vocal Pathology

Part 3: Vocal Health & Treatments

COMING Nov 3, 2025

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