Vocal fold paresis (or vocal cord paralysis) is the result of abnormal nerve input to the muscles within the voice box. When it comes to the human body, the term “Paralysis” means a complete interruption of nerve impulses that cause minimal to no movement for any given body part. In the case of ... Views:830
Our Vocal Science™ Program can help your child achieve all of the above with guaranteed results.
Let’s say that your child desires to be in a school musical play, may want to sing in a choir, would also want to have better presentations and thus, better marks at school. - Let’s make it ... Views:828
When I reached Canada in 1980 and almost right from the start began teaching voice (speaking and singing), I noticed that, in general, nobody per say paid attention to the way they were speaking/singing or, for that matter, even conducting a proper posture while trying to deliver a message. Some ... Views:826
The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice repair, which is a division of The Royans Professional Vocal School, for the last 3 and a half decades, has been receiving a lot of clients with various voice disorders.
The most common disorders that people have been suffering from are:
Polyps ... Views:825
This Story is about our former client, Elisabeth H of Ottawa Ontario, who suffered from a voice disorder known as Spasmodic Dysphonia. Like everybody else ( who, unfortunately, possesses the same type of voice disorder), Elizabeth was extremely skeptical and disbelieving. With all of my ... Views:823
For many years, we have been attending to various people with speech problems, possessing voice disorders like:
- Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- Spasmodic Dysphonia
- Polyps on the vocal cords
- Nodules on the vocal cords
- Cysts and lesions on the vocal cords
- Acid reflux & simply… ... Views:822
Case Study #2 - Todd, ORLANDO, Perusini
Todd ORLANDO Perusini came through our doors on February the 4th of 2008.
At the time, he was residing in Mexico (he was originally from Okanagan Valley, B.C.). He had a one-millimeter nodule on his right vocal cord. He was very disturbed by it, as ... Views:819
For over many years of my Non-Surgical Voice Repair practice, I have been personally answering numerous emails and phone calls with all sorts of inquiries with regards to people possessing various voice/vocal problems. Some of them had been already diagnosed with a voice/vocal disorder; others ... Views:817
I am sure, my readers, that you, most likely, are puzzled with the very intriguing title of this blog. What do we mean by “sweat and drench workout of the body”, you may ask?
I have explained in numerous publications that the Vocal Science™ method is a very unique and holistic approach to ... Views:815
Your vocal cords (within your voice box) are not just strings… They are a delicate form of fold tissues (muscles) with a very thin lining on the outside. And just like any other tissues within the body, if not taken care of properly, they can get damaged. Normally, when people start to exhibit ... Views:806
For some people, the loss of their voice is equivalent to a plane crash, nevertheless! Obviously they would feel lost and confused, as (for most of the times) they are not even aware of what exactly happened to them and their voice for that matter… and why?
They are desperately looking for ... Views:799
My business, “The Royans Professional Vocal School and The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice Repair” use to be located in a quite prestigious area in the northeast part of Toronto, Canada. However, in the building where my studio was located, the washrooms were not kept up to standards, ... Views:798
In the previous years, I had worked a lot with amateur singers who were labeled as wannabe singers. A lot of them were recognized by various talent scouts and agents, especially when they were appearing in karaoke clubs or open mic events in a variety of bars and clubs.
Once upon a time, one ... Views:791
Is It Possible To Conquer Serious Voice/Vocal Problems in 20 Hours (Not Years) Employing The Vocal Science™ Method?
Beyond the reasonable doubt...
What is this blog actually about?
We just would like to bring to your attention that we successfully completed a speech and singing voice repair ... Views:789
Vocally Speaking – If You Own The Car, You Probably Will Guess That Topping Up The Fluids, Will Not Fix Your Car’s Mechanical Problems!
More and more, I am getting requests to have a video chat (Skype, FaceTime, WeChat and what have you) with my prospective clients who, on top of it, asking ... Views:769
I've been teaching, consulting and recording vocalists for close to four decades. I've also been conducting group vocal interactive workshops and seminars for the longest time. It is extremely interesting to watch and experience the changes with each generation.
What was happening before is ... Views:764
My answer would be: “No, you should not.”
With that said, if you want to learn something valuable from your coach/mentor, or your voice specialist for that matter, YOU are the one who has to be submissive to such learning and NEVER DOMINANT!
For example.. during my session, one of my ... Views:760
A stroke is one of the most harmful experiences an individual can experience. When they happen, strokes will often cause temporary or permanent paralysis (nerve damage) to one or both sides of the human body. Sometimes, speech, memory, balance, cognition, and vision may also be affected.
In ... Views:756
Let us explain:
The voice repair process, by itself, is very complex. And if not approached holistically, it most likely will not produce any meaningful results with respect of the voice-issue(s).
The fact is that if the vocal problem had been induced only by lack of the proper ... Views:756
You are experiencing voice problems:
Sore throat, hard to swallow, burning vocal cords, difficulty speaking/singing, etc.
“Should I ignore all of this and hope that my voice will come back on its own and will be as good as before or better?”
“Should I agree for a surgical ... Views:753
If I can say so myself, the Vocal Science™ method and technique is truly revolutionary!
To date, I have coached and treated over 20,000 clients; and I can say with absolute certainty that none of them came to me with any accountable/tangible ... Views:744
One day, you wake up and you notice that suddenly, your voice is not the same as it normally is. You think to yourself; "maybe, its just morning raspiness and it will go away later in the day". Five (or more) days pass and you realize that your voice is not getting any better. It’s actually ... Views:743
Strained Vocal Cords, Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) or Spasmodic Dysphonia for that matter... Is there a connection between them?
Strained vocal cords - a serious voice problem that could lead to various, more serious voice disorders like Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD) or even a Spasmodic ... Views:736
Due to this digital and very chemically polluted world, we are receiving more and more inquiries about various vocal disorders which people experience on a day by day basis.
Our fruits and vegetables are chemically altered and our chickens (for example) are double-sized, due to be fed and ... Views:722
This story is about one of my very dear clients, and now friend, Mary Ellen Stoll of Brockville, Ontario. Mary Ellen came to me sometime in Spring of 2016. She told me her story which I would like to share with you, my reader - which, evidently, has a very happy ending.
Mary Ellen told me ... Views:721
- We are NOT doctors… We, in fact, are practicing alternative and holistic methods applicable to nearly all human health problems, while closely specializing in the Non-Surgical Voice Repair field.
- We are Natural Practitioners with a holistic approach to voice /vocal mechanics; and while ... Views:714
Why People, who’s Lives Depend On Their Voice, Especially Singing Voice, Thinking That ENT Specialists Will Be Able To Conquer All Of Their Voice/Vocal Problems?
Getting all these inquiries, it never ceases to amaze me that (especially) singers rely on ENT specialists to treat and cure their ... Views:713
- Case Study #2: Brenda Mooers of Calgary, Alberta Canada -
Brenda arrived at our establishment on November 1st, 2018. She is a 51-year-old woman who has been going through hormonal changes. Sometime prior to inquiring about our services, Brenda went to a medical doctor and presented her ... Views:702
Apparently there is! And yes, it is possible and it is fixable… however, with great difficulty.
For comparison, let’s look at classical ballet dancers: Everybody knows that ballerinas have to have a certain arch in their feet, especially females. It is detrimental to their careers if their ... Views:700
More and more, my practice seems to consist of non-surgical voice repair cases.
The speakers, the singers and the wannabe singers, are pouring into my studio in Toronto as well as in my alternative location in UK.
Nevertheless, people always had problems with their voices and perhaps not ... Views:696
Are you suffering from abnormal changes in your voice like hoarseness, raspiness or even symptoms of voice loss? You may think that you're fighting with a cold or flu, or perhaps you may think that it’s due to the fact that you sang your heart out at a concert or cheered too loudly for your ... Views:693
If you think that it does not, ask us how you can obtain it!
Everybody lately is speaking about a “WOW factor”.
During the vocal competitions like American/British Idol or shows like America Got Talent or Britain Got Talent, judges constantly looking for that WOW factor in their contestants. ... Views:690
- My close observations and beliefs. -
For at least a decade, about 90 percent of people have been coming through our doors to conquer not only a voice repair but, as experience shows, first and foremost, to acquire a new and improved lifestyle…
Our Toronto prominent newspaper, The Toronto ... Views:680
Suffering from voice disorders like sulcus vocalis, GERD (affecting the vocal cords), voice damage caused by chronic laryngitis, paralyzed vocal cords, muscle tension dysphonia, spasmodic dysphonia, and many other voice/vocal problems?
We can help!!
We can ship our natural herbal voice ... Views:667
Not only a great amount of people are losing voices these days, but also a lot of them are experiencing severe pain in their throats.
Before, we had complaints, primarily from singers; but more and more, just regular people (speakers) are complaining on extreme discomfort in their vocal box ... Views:667
This Holiday season, we wish you the best of voice and the best of health and prosperity for this upcoming New Year, and always!
For the last 42 years, I have worked on a lot of voices; fixing them, restoring them, or just turning amateur speakers and singers into professionals. I have noticed ... Views:666
Lately, I guess due to the recession, and the market of the employers (and certainly not employees), I often attend to people who are very unhappy professionally and otherwise; and desperately looking for desirable employment, but failing (over and over) numerous of interviews.
There are ... Views:659
Lately, more and more phone calls and e-mails from various church leaders are pouring our way. Interestingly enough that those requests are primarily coming from the US.
The US people seem to be very devoted to their church, religion and faith, which is definitely very commendable! Not only ... Views:657
With the Vocal Science™ method and its own very unique vocal technique, we have proven quite a few medical professionals wrong!
- Case Study #1: Tim Bristol of Niagara Falls, New York -
The above-named non-surgical voice repair client of ours was given a “sentence” of “the point of no ... Views:654
To whom it may concern - a personal message from Diana Yampolsky:
We are doers and not just talkers!
In these trying times, we should not only connect with each other but should also express care for each other. We, at The Royans Professional Vocal School, nonetheless, provide ... Views:653
This is an informative & educational story about Mary Ellen Stoll: Former Speech and Singing Voice Repair Client from Brockville, Ontario – Now an active member of the Brockville Barbershop Chorus (Thousand Islanders Chorus).
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"Hi Diana, I just wanted to let you know I survived ... Views:650
A HOLISTIC Approach To A Person's Vocal "Instrument".
What do we mean by that?
Throughout the last 33 years, I have been bombarded with phone calls and e-mails from people who have experienced voice or vocal problems. Some of them thought that it had happened to them "out of the blue", so ... Views:647
We specialize in a unique form of voice restoration and enhancement - designed for those who suffer from voice disorders, vocal disorders, vocal cord damage and speaking and singing voice problems overall.
Since 1984, we have serviced over an estimated 25,000 (combined) students and clients ... Views:644
Conducting voice repairs for so many years, I have never seen so many people who not only had their voice compromised, but also their whole life (their mental and emotional state), appear to be quite challenged. Some of them, of course, were more stable and more present then others.
Those ... Views:638
There are voice repair specialists ready to help you to get your voice back!
A constantly-hoarse voice does not have to be a stressful experience for you or your loved ones. For sufferers of voice problems (like chronic voice hoarseness), finding a professional voice specialist is not all ... Views:632
Case Study:
This story is about Vera D of Barrie Ontario, whose vocal cords got damaged during her open heart surgery… Vera came to us in the year 2015 when she hardly could speak, and mostly was whispering.
She told us her story whereas before coming for our non-surgical voice repair ... Views:631
Judy L from Chicago, USA - Case study:
From Laryngitis to strained vocal cords and finally, and unfortunately… to Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD).
A few years ago, Judy arrived to us with her husband from Chicago, speaking with a pretty raspy and hoarse voice.
This is her ... Views:630
Wenke L.G. – a sufferer of the vocal cord papillomavirus.
Wenke L.G. from Birmingham, Solihull UK, met me in my hotel for a two and a half-hour introductory/exploratory session. Below is her feedback after the session was rendered and she and I proceeded to Camden Lock Market for an Afternoon ... Views:614
We are practicing alternative internal medicine while advocating the assurance of the best speaking/singing voice & nevertheless, non-surgical voice repair. - We Got This!!
Firstly, you, my reader, may wonder why we call Vocal Science the forensic science? We do so because we are paying a ... Views:612
We would like to share with you some excerpts from an email which recently reached our office. However, due to privacy concerns, we omitted some personal details. We regret, however, that this person did not reach out to us first and tried to rectify her vocal problem non-surgically.
For ... Views:610