Post on readings for chapter 15 in Vocal Technique by Julia Davids and chapter 7 in Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults by Jenevora Williams.

Ah-ha moments/ Comments

1) I enjoyed the section in the book by Williams on prevention of voice problems. We use our voices every day. Some ways that we use our voices is putting a lot of stress on our voice. In the book it states a common problem and then provides a solution. 

2) I never thought of women's mentrual cycles affecting singing before this course. In the book by Davids there is a section on hormonal factors affecting the voice. It was interesting to read on the different hormones affecting people's singing. 

Questions

1) In the William's book it lists voice disorders. Would these disorders be similar for adolescents and adults?

2) How necessary are cool downs? I don't think I have ever been to a rehearsal where we have cooled down after.