‘Finding Your Voice: A Voice Doctor’s Holistic Guide for Voice Users, Teachers, and Therapists’

--Janine Pearson, Head of Voice and Coaching,
Stratford Shakespeare Festival

Finally, a book that addresses the wear, tear, and care of the voice in a simple yet scientifically grounded way — a way that will help you strengthen and protect your voice. This concise yet comprehensive book includes:

• easy-to-understand chapters on voice production 101 and energy 101
• a description of what happens during a visit to the voice doctor
• a chapter on the origins of the most common type of vocal strain
• tips on proper breath support, hydration, and vocal exercises.

BRIAN W. HANDS, MD, FRCS(C), leads Vox Cura - Voice Care Specialists, a medical voice centre in Toronto. He is a long-time voice consultant for the Canadian Opera Company, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Mirvish Productions, and major record labels.