No voice

I always get hoarse when my classes start up again. I'm a dance teacher, so talking over the music and (sometimes) taps is pretty hard on my vocal chords!

Is this the case with you...just starting back and using your voice all day in the classroom again?

It could also be caused or exacerbated by acid reflux. A chronic hoarseness or losing of one's voice can be attributed to GERD.

Learning to project from the diaphram like a singer should help somewhat, so that you are using your abominal muscles to project instead of raising your voice.

If I find a video with instructions for this, I will post it.

If it is a matter of anxiety and tension, then use those progressive muscle relaxation exercises, and really focus on the neck and shoulder area.

Honey is a natural anti-inflamatory, so some of that in your tea will also work well.:)

I hope this helps and you get your voice back soon!

S.C.

Here's a pretty good video...she does a nice job of explaining the physics/mechanics of the voice and how to use it properly.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynmemxQicQk&feature=fvwrel

S.C.