Sovtraining voice and sovtes Physiology Singing and Speech Therapy

<p>What drives a physician, a speech therapist, and a singing teacher to collaborate on a book dedicated to semi-occluded vocal tract exercises?</p><p>There has long been significant interest from both the scientific and artistic communities in the topic of what are known internationally as Semi Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVTEs).</p><p>Such exercises are recognized worldwide for facilitating the attainment of an intuitive and rapid balance of the forces involved in phonation, and have proved particularly effective in vocal warm-ups for both speaking and singing. The insight that prompted the authors to combine their respective expertise and “take a step forward” was the perception that semi-occlusions were not merely useful exercises for vocal warm-up, but also potential allies in the study of singing and in speech therapy.</p><p>As the reader journeys through scientific assumptions and physiology, applications in singing and speech therapy, this book will serve as a guide toward a deeper understanding of semioccluded vocal tract exercises. It will provide numerous practical insights and application protocols for experimenting with and integrating SOVTEs into one’s professional voice practice.</p>