The Singer’s Clinic

The Singer’s Clinic The Singer's Clinic: Voice Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Services

CARRIE GARRETT - Clinical Director
BA (Hons), PGCE, BSc (Hons), certMRCSLT, MASLTIP, HCPC

Voice Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
Vocal Massage Therapist
Singing Teacher/ Vocal Coach
Lecturer (Music/ Voice)
Performer

✨ NeoBitesize: Finding a Voice ✨Thursday 27th November | 13:00–14:00We’re grateful to have been asked by Katy Parnell (B...
27/11/2025

✨ NeoBitesize: Finding a Voice ✨
Thursday 27th November | 13:00–14:00

We’re grateful to have been asked by Katy Parnell (B*H - Neonatal SLT) to join the West Midlands Perinatal Network for their NeoBitesize lunchtime session.

I’ll be speaking alongside Kate Stephenson (ENT) to present ‘Finding a Voice: Long-Term Voice Outcomes in Premature Infants’ for the West Midlands NeoBitesize series 💙

This free virtual session will explore what happens to the very first sounds our premature babies make, and how early airway experiences shape long-term communication.

👶 We’ll be covering:
🔹 An overview of the Birmingham Women’s & Children’s Voice Service
🔹 How the neonatal upper airway develops and produces voice
🔹 The impact of prematurity and airway interventions on vocal outcomes
🔹 When to consider ENT or surgical involvement
🔹 The child and family experience (what voice differences mean day-to-day)
🔹 Therapy pathways and long-term support into childhood
🔹 Key practical takeaways for neonatal teams

Whether you’re a neonatal nurse, AHP, doctor, or part of the wider MDT, this session is for you.
Let’s make sure every baby is given the best chance to find their voice. 💛

✨ Dedicated Children’s Voice Assessment - Behind the Scenes ✨A proud mum moment 💛 My lovely son recently volunteered to ...
25/11/2025

✨ Dedicated Children’s Voice Assessment - Behind the Scenes ✨

A proud mum moment 💛 My lovely son recently volunteered to have a nasendoscopy so we could film new child-friendly videos for our dedicated Children’s Voice Service at Birmingham Children’s Hospital

These resources will help young people coming to voice clinic understand what will happen and feel more confident when they arrive. 😁

We’re incredibly lucky to work with our brilliant paediatric ENT consultant Kate Stephenson and my fantastic SLT colleague Susanna Carter - a team fully committed to making children’s voice assessment calm, clear and supportive. 🌈🩺

Our service is listed in the British Voice Association Voice Clinic Register, and we provide specialist assessment and joined-up care for children with persistent hoarseness, voice changes, vocal fatigue, or other concerns.

If you’re worried about your child’s voice please speak to your GP about a referral to ENT. Early assessment helps us support children quickly and gently. 💬✨

Feeling very grateful for my boy’s kindness in offering his time, and excited to make hospital visits less scary for the children we meet. 💙

🎉 Exciting News for the Parkinson’s Community! 🎶💙I’m absolutely delighted to share the launch of a brand-new, groundbrea...
18/11/2025

🎉 Exciting News for the Parkinson’s Community! 🎶💙

I’m absolutely delighted to share the launch of a brand-new, groundbreaking resource: SingApp:Parkinson’s - the first singing app created specifically with and for people living with Parkinson’s.

Developed by MediSing in partnership with Arts Council England, Britten Pears Arts, Trinity Laban and Sing to Beat, this app is truly special. What makes it stand out?
👉 It’s been co-created with people living with Parkinson’s every step of the way - from functionality to design - ensuring it’s genuinely accessible, empowering and enjoyable.

For just £7.99, you can download the app now:
📱 Apple Store – for iPhones & iPads
📲 Google Play – for all other phones & tablets

It’s a huge step forward in bringing evidence-based singing support directly into the hands and homes of those who need it.

A massive well done to everyone involved in bringing this thoughtful, community-driven project to life. 🌟

Let’s share this fantastic achievement far and wide!

Just had a message from the brilliant songstress-turning-SLT … apparently my face has been spotted in an old book in the...
14/11/2025

Just had a message from the brilliant songstress-turning-SLT … apparently my face has been spotted in an old book in the university library 😍😆

Such a lovely, unexpected reminder of past projects. I’m really proud of the years I spent collaborating with Sue Jones on the development and research behind the Singers’ Endoscopy Protocol — building on the early work by Sue and Dane Chalfin — and of the chapters I later contributed to in Sue’s fantastic book.

It was a huge team effort, a lot of hard work, and one of those projects that truly shapes you.

📘 Laryngeal Endoscopy and Voice Therapy
Compton Publishing, 2015

Feeling very grateful for the opportunities, the learning, and the incredible people I grew alongside…. And to Jodi for reminding me! 😊

Following My Passion 🎤💛My husband and I have poured our hearts (and plenty of late nights!) into following a shared pass...
18/10/2025

Following My Passion 🎤💛

My husband and I have poured our hearts (and plenty of late nights!) into following a shared passion - helping voice users everywhere consider their nutrition as a vital part of their vocal care routine.

As a Voice Specialist SLT and singing coach, I see every day how much our voices rely on whole-body wellbeing - hydration, rest, emotional balance, and yes… what we fuel ourselves with.

That’s why we created VitaVoice Optimise 💊
A powerful supplement bursting with evidence-backed ingredients like Ashwagandha, Elderberry, Panax Ginseng, Vitamin C, B12, Zinc, and more — to support:
✨ Immunity
✨ Focus and mental clarity
✨ Energy and performance
✨ Reduction of low-grade chronic inflammation (one of the biggest, and most overlooked, contributors to voice issues!)

Whether you’re a singer, teacher, actor, therapist, coach or speaker, your voice is your livelihood and it deserves to be nourished from the inside out. 🌿

We truly believe that optimised health = optimised performance, and we’re so proud to be part of your journey to sustainable, vibrant vocal health.

🎶 Here’s to strong, focused, and resilient voices — for life, not just the gig.

❤️

🎤💛 Healthy Voices, Happy Kids! 💛🎤I’ve put together this fun, easy-to-follow Healthy Voice Care Habits poster for childre...
16/10/2025

🎤💛 Healthy Voices, Happy Kids! 💛🎤

I’ve put together this fun, easy-to-follow Healthy Voice Care Habits poster for children. Perfect for parents, teachers, and little singers to keep voices feeling strong and happy!

From staying hydrated 💧 to taking “voice rest” moments 🤫, these simple habits can make a big difference in protecting growing voices.

I’m hoping it’ll be helpful to others - whether your child loves to sing, shout, or chat all day long! 🗣️🎶

✨ Let’s help the next generation learn that caring for their voice is just as important as caring for their body and mind.

📎 Save, share, and pop it on your classroom wall or fridge! Hope it’s helpful!

*HVoiceTeam

16/10/2025

✨ The Joys of Resonant Voice Therapy ✨

Resonant Voice Therapy might look simple on the surface - humming, gentle sound play, feeling for that easy vibration in the face - but in reality, it’s a masterclass in nuance.

Behind every “mmm” and “ng” is a therapist carefully tuning their own voice to meet the client’s needs - modelling just the right resonance, tone, and pitch.

For example: last week, I matched my pitch closer to that of my 12-year-old client rather than using my usual speaking voice. That subtle shift makes the exercises accessible, achievable, and most importantly, safe for her developing voice.

It’s one of those quiet little therapist superpowers - the ability to fine-tune, adapt, and co-create sound so that behaviour change feels natural, playful, and empowering. 💛🎶

*HVoiceTeam

15/10/2025

🎤✨ Get Your Wiggle On! ✨🎤

Tour life, travel days, rehearsals, and long hours on the road can leave your body feeling tight, tense, and a little out of sync.

Before you dive into soundcheck or warm-ups, take 2 minutes to wiggle it out and stretch!

💃 Shake through your whole body
🕺 Reach the arms up and stretch to the sides
🦵 Bounce through the knees
🫁 Breathe in through your nose and blow it out - long slow exhalation through pursed lips

This isn’t just for fun! A quick movement reset helps release built-up tension, improve circulation, and reconnect your breath to your body.

Your voice LOVES it when your body feels free.

So wherever you are - backstage, hotel room, airport lounge - get your wiggle on and let that energy flow! 🌍🎶

🎶 How ear tubes (aka grommets) can help young singers find their voice 👂When a child has glue ear (fluid behind the eard...
14/10/2025

🎶 How ear tubes (aka grommets) can help young singers find their voice 👂

When a child has glue ear (fluid behind the eardrum), sounds become muffled - a bit like hearing through water. This makes it harder to match pitch, tune their voice, and develop clear speech.

Tiny ear tubes (grommets) help drain that fluid and restore normal hearing. Once hearing is clear, children can:
🎵 Hear pitch and tone accurately
🗣️ Develop clearer speech and pronunciation
💫 Sing with more confidence and control

Healthy hearing means children can fully enjoy music, learning, and vocal play - essential steps in growing a confident, expressive voice!

🌿 Proud to be an Allied Health Professional 🌿There are 14 incredible professions that make up the Allied Health Professi...
14/10/2025

🌿 Proud to be an Allied Health Professional 🌿

There are 14 incredible professions that make up the Allied Health Professions in the UK, from physios and dietitians to art therapists and speech and language therapists. Every one of us helping people live fuller, healthier, more connected lives.

As a Speech and Language Therapist, I get to help people find their voice again. Sometimes literally, sometimes emotionally. Whether it’s a singer after surgery, a child finding confidence to speak, or someone rebuilding their voice after illness, this work is deeply human.

To give someone their voice back is to give them their power. 🎤💫

I’m so proud to be part of this inspiring community of clinicians who make a difference every single day. 💙

If you’ve ever thought about a career where science meets compassion, creativity, and connection - consider becoming a Speech and Language Therapist! It’s one of the most rewarding choices you’ll ever make. 💬✨

🌟 Celebrating My Incredible Clients 🌟Every week I’m reminded how much you - my clients - are the true heroes of this wor...
13/10/2025

🌟 Celebrating My Incredible Clients 🌟
Every week I’m reminded how much you - my clients - are the true heroes of this work. 💛

This wonderful feedback (shared with permission) came from someone who, after thyroid surgery, faced the challenge of rediscovering her voice:

“After thyroid surgery, I was struggling to get my voice back and realised just how much tension my body had been holding onto. Working with Carrie has been absolutely transformative... The breathing and grounding exercises she taught have become part of my daily routine - they’ve made such a difference both personally and professionally.”

Voice therapy is always a partnership. I can guide, support and offer tools, but it’s the commitment, courage and consistency of my clients that bring about real transformation. 🙌

To everyone who’s shown up, trusted the process, and put in the work - I see you, I’m so proud of you, and you inspire me every single day. 💫

⭐️ Here’s to strong, expressive, healthy voices — and the people who find them again.

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