Whitney Houston: The Voice
I began mourning the loss of Whitney Houston long ago. The first time I heard how her voice had deteriorated, I began to feel the loss. Even her melodious…
Adele at the Grammys: How to Heal From Vocal Surgery
It is truly a wonderful thing to see Adele back on stage. After what seemed like an endless hiatus (though in reality it was just few months), Adele came…
Bulimia and the Voice: Words from Lady Gaga
When asked how she overcame bulimia, she said "It made my voice bad. So I had to stop. The acid on your vocal chords [sic]-- it's very bad.” I…
Steven Tyler Sings the National Anthem. What happens when you sing a high note?
The internet is buzzing today about Steven Tyler’s rendition of The Star Spangled Banner at Sunday’s AFC Championship game. Critics called him “raspier-than-normal” and state he had difficulty with the…
Etta James: What Her Voice Has Taught Me
This site is primarily meant to be a source of information on care of the voice. But I also try to give honor to the art of voice. I…
Getting Vocal About Voice Care
The issue of professional voice care has been a hot topic in the media over the last several months. Recently, GRAMMY.COM featured advice from Dr. Reena Gupta in a discussion of the…
What is Vocal Fry?
You can’t seem to turn on the television or radio without hearing something about vocal fry. A study was published recently in the Journal of Voice about vocal fry.…
Dr. Gupta Interviewed by Carson Daly, (97.1 AMP radio)
Recently, I was interviewed by Carson Daly on 97.1 AMP radio. The topic was injured singers. It’s been an increasingly important issue, given all the prominent singers who have recently…