British Voice Association

05/05/2026

Join Dr Ekaterina Valeeva-Farrington tonight on Zoom from 6.30pm for an introduction to Yantra Yoga, an ancient Tibetan practice of breathing-in-movement that offers transformative benefits for voice and speech professionals.

Get your tickets at: http://bit.ly/4thzFhE or through the link in our bio.

Can't make it? Don't worry, all ticket holders receive a link to watch back the recording for up to 2 months after the event and you can even buy access after the event has passed by e-mailing us directly.

04/05/2026

There's only one day left until our first Talk Voice of 2026!

Join Dr Ekaterina Valeeva-Farrington tomorrow on Zoom from 6.30pm for an introduction to Yantra Yoga, an ancient Tibetan practice of breathing-in-movement that offers transformative benefits for voice and speech professionals.

Get your tickets at: http://bit.ly/4thzFhE

Can't make it? Don't worry, all ticket holders receive a link to watch back the recording for up to 2 months after the event and you can even buy access after the event has passed by e-mailing us directly.

29/04/2026

We love a good Podcast and anything that gets people looking after their voices.

Check out this episode of What's Up Doc which recently caught our President's attention...

Got to love the sirening!

Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore how we can take better care of our voices.

29/04/2026

We love a good Podcast at the BVA and our President picked this one to share with you all today.

Check out for this episode and a follow up on Voice care.

16/04/2026

Counting down our top 10 voice care tips for :

#10 - Warm Up

You warm up before you do any sort of exercise… You should do the same before you start using your voice.
Your voice is powered by muscles, and muscles work better when they’re warmed up.

Before lots of speaking or singing, try warming up your body, breath, resonators and articulators, humming, and gentle pitch slides on a ng sound

Even 3–5 minutes can help your voice feel more flexible and less strained.

Warm up your voice before you expect it to perform.

• Hum
• Lip trill
• Pitch glide

See the full version of this video over on our website or Instagram

15/04/2026

Counting down our top 10 voice care tips for :

#9 - Rest Your Voice

If you are talking all day without breaks, your voice notices.
Your vocal folds vibrate constantly when you speak, and they need recovery time.

Short breaks—even five minutes of silence—can help reduce vocal fatigue. Think of them as vocal power naps.

If your job involves a lot of talking, schedule mini vocal breaks throughout the day.

Take vocal breaks, your voice will thank you ⏸️

14/04/2026

Counting down our top 10 voice care tips for :

#8 - Focus on your breath

The breath is the power of the voice and the quality of the sound you are producing is only as good as the breath supporting it. Better breath support means less strain and more control.

When you breathe shallowly from the chest, your voice has to work harder.

But when you breathe lower, letting the abdomen soften and expand with the in-breath, you create better ground for sound.

The breath powers the voice so pay attention to it 🌬️

See the full version of this video over on our Instagram

13/04/2026

Counting down our top 10 voice care tips for :

#7 - Avoid Shouting

Shouting is one of the fastest ways to stain and damage your voice.When you shout, your vocal folds collide with much more force. Do it often enough, and it can lead to irritation, swelling, or vocal fatigue.

Your voice should project—not fight to be heard. 🔊

12/04/2026

Counting down our top 10 voice care tips for :

#6 - Don't Whisper

Think whispering protects your voice? Whispering can actually create extra tension in your voice box. If your voice is tired, speak gently or rest your voice completely.

11/04/2026

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