Vocal health series

High larynx and laryngeal massage

Kate Valentine demonstrates some simple exercises for tightness in your larynx

One of the most common vocal health complaints is that singers feel likethei larynx is high. They might use wordslike 'tight' or 'chokey' or say they feel like they've got a voice like a chipmunk or that they've got a ceiling at the top of their voice. Kate unpacks the physical reasons for that, and demonstrates some massage techniques that can help.

Who's in this video?

Kate Valentine

Kate Valentine specialises in vocal massage, laryngeal manual therapy, vocal health, and injury prevention. A passionate ambassador for vocal health, it is her mission to help remove the mystery and stigma surrounding vocal wellbeing and injury, and to provide a safe space for clients to help them with their journey.