In all teaching, we find ourselves needing to use our voice. It's an essential piece of kit, no matter which subject you teach. But as music teachers, it's arguably our most important instrument. It's our biggest and most versatile teaching tool used to give instructions, talk to pupils and parents, demonstrate aural skills and, crucially, build relationships with our students and get the most out of them.
However, like any regularly used instrument, it needs maintenance and a little TLC to avoid long-term strain or damage.
Have you noticed your voice feeling tired, croaky and sore at the end of term, or even the end of a long and varied teaching day? Let's shine a light on some of the indicators of a tired voice:
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