Yap Sesh with VoiceProEd

In this Yap Short, co-host Anna Diemer gets into documentation during sessions--but this time, for singers! Listen to find out how they make the most of their note-taking and information retention during lessons.

If you missed our course on documentation for clinicians, Voice Notes: Practical Documentation for Voice Clinicians, not to worry! The replay is available for an entire year on our website at http://voiceproed.com/courses.

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We are joined this week by our very first FEATURED YAPPER, speech-language pathologist Clare Henderson (they/she)! Listen as Clare shares their experiences of becoming a voice-specialized SLP and as Anna is lovingly roasted by two of the voice folks that know them best.

Find Clare on the 'gram: https://www.instagram.com/aclarevoice/

Check out the clinic where Clare works: https://www.instagram.com/yourvocalhealth/

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In this Yap Short, host Maurice Goodwin breaks down the vocal fry sound and its use within voice sessions. From glottic insufficiency to contrastive practice, Maurice shares when fry can be helpful—and when it might not be. Tune in for quick, practical strategies to explore fry in your voice session!

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In this episode of Yap Sesh, Anna and Maurice celebrate World Voice Day with reflections on voice education, clinical growth, and as always, their favorite tools of the week in TOOL TIME! VoiceProEd's upcoming course is on documenting the singing voice, so our yappers share information about the course and reflections on how they listen to the voice.

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Host and professional singer Anna Diemer talks about their experience performing in the Asheville Fringe Festival on March 21 and 23, 2025.

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On this episode of Yap Sesh, hosts Anna Diemer and Maurice Goodwin reflect on the tools, courses, communities, and experiences that shaped their journeys as voice clinicians. From clinician observations to book clubs, they share the resources that helped them grow—and the lessons they’re still learning. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration for building your clinical toolkit.

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In this Yap Short, we explore the power of the vocal cool down—why it matters and how to do it effectively. Maurice shares three simple, go-to exercises that help release tension, support vocal recovery, and keep your voice feeling balanced after heavy use. Perfect for singers, clinicians, and anyone who uses their voice all day.

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This week on Yap Sesh, hosts Anna Diemer and Maurice Goodwin celebrate a major milestone—the launch of their first asynchronous course, Achieving Competence as an SLP Working with Singers! They dive into what this course offers, who it’s for, and why it’s an important step for SLPs looking to expand their skills with professional voice users.

But that’s not all—this episode takes a trip down memory lane as Anna and Maurice share their earliest performance experiences and reflect on the performances they do now. From childhood recitals to the stages they step onto today, they unpack the moments that shaped their musical identities—with plenty of laughs along the way.

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Take a deep breath and settle in for this Yap Short with VoiceProEd. We're trying something new--a quick but powerful guided meditation led by Anna and designed just for voice clinicians. Through calming affirmations, we'll help you reconnect with your purpose, release tension, and remind yourself of the incredible impact you make every day. Whether you're between sessions or winding down, let this moment be a reset for both your voice and your mind.

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In this week’s episode of Yap Sesh, hosts Anna Diemer and Maurice Goodwin dive into the essentials of the vocal med kit, sharing insights into the tools and practices that keep voices performance-ready. They explore the vocal health routines of some of your favorite artists and reveal the contents of their own vocal care kits. The episode also includes a recap of VoiceProEd’s recent course “Bridging the Gap: Glottic Insufficiency in Singers” and provides details about the upcoming course “Achieving Competence as an SLP Working with Singers.”

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