I absolutely love this column. Your best. All the details make it so authentic. Not to mention the fact that I can totally relate. I have been wondering about my own voice since I like to play some jazz on the piano and sing. I don't much like to hear myself anymore. Aging is everywhere as you say. Just when you think you have adapted yourself to one part of your changing body, another problem area pops up. It's like whack a mole.
Wow! Thank you so much for writing about this. I love your column and learn a lot from you. My 82 y/o loved one has been hoarse for quite awhile now, so I'm happy to take this as a possible reason, as he has advanced sarcopenia in other areas of his life.
I've also been aware that I didn't know I should expect changes to my vocal cords. I used to have a decent singing voice with a wide range. Now I'm lucky if I can produce a few notes right in the middle. The upper and lower tones have altogether disappeared. "They" don't tell you these things.
I absolutely love this column. Your best. All the details make it so authentic. Not to mention the fact that I can totally relate. I have been wondering about my own voice since I like to play some jazz on the piano and sing. I don't much like to hear myself anymore. Aging is everywhere as you say. Just when you think you have adapted yourself to one part of your changing body, another problem area pops up. It's like whack a mole.
Don, so VERY interesting! Thank you!
So interesting--thanks for the enlightenment, and for being our guinea pig! I've noticed my voice changing, but now I'll pay more attention to it.
Interesting! So glad you solved the mystery and are learning how to use your voice in new ways. Thanks for another great column!
Wow! Thank you so much for writing about this. I love your column and learn a lot from you. My 82 y/o loved one has been hoarse for quite awhile now, so I'm happy to take this as a possible reason, as he has advanced sarcopenia in other areas of his life.
I've also been aware that I didn't know I should expect changes to my vocal cords. I used to have a decent singing voice with a wide range. Now I'm lucky if I can produce a few notes right in the middle. The upper and lower tones have altogether disappeared. "They" don't tell you these things.
Wow, really useful (and rather reassuring) information, thank you.
I'm sure you've noticed how Bob Dylan's voice has changed over the years. A croak, lately.