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!

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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!

https://www.sharecare.com/health/transgender-health/article/transgender-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!

08/16/2021

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...

06/24/2021

Learn about vocal hygiene! Watch this video for some healthy tips and considerations for your voice that you can apply to your everyday life. Copy and paste the link in comments here or on my YouTube page to download a supplemental Vocal Hygiene PDF handout! https://youtu.be/nt9Hy7yh7vw

Vocal Hygiene tips and considerations (Vocal Health Strategies) for the average person, professional voice users, and singers. Help ensure a healthy voice b...

05/26/2021

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month, so let’s raise some awareness! So often I see patients come to speech therapy confused by their doctor’s recommendation saying, “I don’t know why I’m here, my speech is fine!”...and some never come at all due to the same misconception. Many types of therapy fall under our big “Speech Therapy Umbrella.” We treat communication, not just speech! For a voice SLP, our major areas often include (but are not limited to):
•Voice disorders
•Chronic Cough
•Vocal Cord Dysfunction and PVFM
•Swallowing Disorders

So if you or someone you know has hoarseness, a troublesome cough, or breathing episodes that impact their ability to work or socialize, or a swallowing problem—send them our way! Speech therapy is indeed what the doctor ordered 😊📋✔️

05/09/2021

Happy Mother’s Day! 💐

05/05/2021

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for your hard work and selfless drive in shaping the lives of students of all ages, in all subjects, and in all types of environments. To celebrate teachers, my latest blog post offers five voice tips every teacher should know! https://www.resonatevoiceandspeech.com/post/5-voice-tips-every-teacher-should-know

04/29/2021

A little 🗣
A little travel 🌎
A whole lot of credentials 📚
What brings you joy in your workspace?

04/22/2021

Happy Earth Day! Straws are some of our favorite tools in the voice world. But now we know how TERRIBLE plastic straws are for the environment and wildlife. I admit, I used to have boxes of those pre-wrapped straws to use with my patients! I have since made the switch—and I encourage you to as well! You can buy metal straws, biodegradable paper straws, or be creative! A former patient of mine trimmed a piece of rubber tubing he used for work that he repurposed and reused for his exercises—brilliant!