What kind of exercises/training would I want to do with a Speech Therapist post-op? I hear voice training is essential for a good outcome but what would I ask the ST to work with me on?
Quote from: Wynternight on May 13, 2015, 01:17:07 PM
What kind of exercises/training would I want to do with a Speech Therapist post-op? I hear voice training is essential for a good outcome but what would I ask the ST to work with me on?
Wynternight, as I understand it, many of the same exercises apply, and most aren't pitch related.
I haven't had voice surgery, but I've been working with Kathe Perez, and her list of things to work on is a good example:
* Respiration- power source
* Phonation- sound source
* Resonance- sound modifier
* Articulation- speech modifier
* Prosody- melodic aspects of speech
I imagine you would want to work on one or more of these depending on how far along you are. :)
Thank you. :)
I'm nowhere yet. I'm looking at ways to save for the procedure or fight AETNA to prove medical necessity so it's still some ways off, sadly.
Quote from: Eveline on May 13, 2015, 02:45:36 PM
Quote from: Wynternight on May 13, 2015, 01:17:07 PM
What kind of exercises/training would I want to do with a Speech Therapist post-op? I hear voice training is essential for a good outcome but what would I ask the ST to work with me on?
Wynternight, as I understand it, many of the same exercises apply, and most aren't pitch related.
I haven't had voice surgery, but I've been working with Kathe Perez, and her list of things to work on is a good example:
* Respiration- power source
* Phonation- sound source
* Resonance- sound modifier
* Articulation- speech modifier
* Prosody- melodic aspects of speech
I imagine you would want to work on one or more of these depending on how far along you are. :)
You could have a look here:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,184812.msg1643045.html#msg1643045
and here:
nyspeechandvoicelab dot net /transgender/voice-feminization/
for a few thought that might help...
its important to never overstrain your voice...
and its up to you if you want to start on your own.... risking to make a few errors along the way... or wait for a therapist.
Just be careful not to overdo it,
it might damage your voice.
hugs