Resonate Voice and Speech Services

11/17/2023

A little personal update, I got hitched! Professionally, I’ll be going by Jessica Schwartz Smith for continuity—but as of today, I’m officially a Smith 😄🤍

11/18/2022

Learn how to improve the health and quality of your voice with online Professional Voice Training!

Resonate Voice and Speech Services is now offering wellness-based subscription plans! Choose from 3 tiers of training with new content added monthly. Self-paced, informative, and educational exercises and vocal wellness practices at your fingertips, with unlimited access to an expanding library of knowledge. Refer a friend for a 15% credit toward your next month and a 10% discount for them! Credits are stackable, so share the love and tell your colleagues and friends about the benefits of vocal wellness and training to keep your voice healthy, happy, and reliable! Don't neglect the health of your speaking voice until it's too late--voice care is self care!

Visit resonate.subkit.com to subscribe!

Jessica Schwartz, MS, CCC-SLP is a certified speech-language pathologist and voice specialist. She owns Resonate Voice and Speech Services, a private practice that offers medical speech therapy with a specialty in voice, swallow, and upper airway disorders, gender affirming voice, and non-medical pr...

08/09/2022

Excited to announce in-person sessions are available at our new location!

08/06/2022

What is voice therapy, you ask? Read up on my latest blog post for the 411! https://www.resonatevoiceandspeech.com/post/what-is-voice-therapy

If you’ve been diagnosed with a voice disorder and are unsure how speech therapy can help—this article is for you!

04/29/2022

When your talented patient sends you a sweet keepsake after discharging her from voice therapy…! 🙏🏼☺️🗣🙌🏼

10/24/2021

I love the message of self-love and acceptance that this singer, Nat Puff (Left at London), promotes with her music! She talks about how she spent 2 years training her vocal range and uses her full range as a part of her artistry and embracing herself in every part of who she is (YES, girl!). Such an inspiring voice and person :)
https://youtu.be/RGK45K3KFIk

Nat Puff is a singer/songwriter with an incredible range. A trans woman, she sings in both her lower and higher registers. Puff, who also goes by the stage n...

09/23/2021

So pleased to have contributed to this informational article about gender affirming voice therapy!

Transgender people can benefit greatly from having voice therapy to help affirm their gender. Here’s how to find providers and begin the process.

08/27/2021

We’re all familiar with the ancient proverb, “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime…” While I can’t physically hand over an intangible voice, I can teach you invaluable information about how the voice works, factors that impact your voice, and techniques to employ that can help you find your voice and lead a full life.

Whether you’re healing from a vocal injury, searching for your authentic voice, desiring a fuller or smoother sound, or interested in preserving your voice for years to come; when you possess the knowledge you need to succeed in your goal, you hold the key 🔑 to your voice for a lifetime.

08/17/2021

I’m so excited to announce I am officially licensed in my home state of North Carolina! This means online teletherapy sessions are now available for NC residents. Contact me for interest or referrals!

08/02/2021

New “I’m resting my voice” wallpapers for your phone! These free resources are great for "vocal naps" and especially helpful while on voice rest after vocal cord surgery. When set as your “Lock Screen” background, it's an easy and discreet way to politely decline talking by just holding up your phone! Available for download on my Resources tab - link in comments!

07/07/2021

Are you or is someone you know a chronic throat clearer? Chronic throat clearing is a harsh behavior that not only causes chronic irritation and sensitivity in your throat and larynx, but can negatively impact your voice quality over time. Not only that, but sometimes chronic throat clearing can be disruptive to others! Watch this video for some simple strategies to reduce or eliminate the harmful habit and rid yourself of the chronic nature of throat clearing for good. Be sure to download your free PDF handout by clicking the link in the comments below!
https://youtu.be/Iu3YFsA56o4

Are you or is someone you know a chronic throat clearer? Chronic throat clearing is a harsh behavior that not only causes chronic irritation and sensitivity...