Which voice therapy technique focuses on relaxing and improving control over the vocal mechanism?

Resonant voice therapy is designed specifically to enhance the quality of the voice while minimizing strain and tension in the vocal folds. This technique is particularly beneficial for individuals who may have developed voice disorders due to excessive tension or misuse of their vocal mechanisms. By focusing on the resonance of voice rather than the force of phonation, individuals learn to create a clear and efficient voice without causing undue stress on their vocal cords.

The therapy encourages relaxation and control, teaching patients to produce voice sounds that resonate in the facial mask (such as the lips and nose), which often leads to improved vocal quality and reduces the risk of injury to the vocal folds. This approach is in contrast to other techniques that may focus on different aspects of voice or speech, such as articulation or hygiene practices that do not directly address the tension in vocal mechanisms.