Crico-Thyroid Muscle System OR Falsetto

The Crico-Thyroid Muscle System produces a texture of sound that some would call falsetto voice.

This muscle system is responsible for stretching and thinning the cords, so we sing on pitch, neither flat nor sharp. This muscle system also opens the cords. For that reason, it is vital for voice development that there be coordination with the arytenoid muscle system, which closes the cords.

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Allen Rascoe

Allen has been enjoying singing since he was a little kid. He officially studied voice at ECU and USC. However, he ran into some vocal trouble. The search for healing led him to the studio of Dr. Joel Ewing, and into the world of functional vocal mechanics. Allen has explored vocal truth, and thus highly recommends the writings of E-Herbert Caesari, Cornelius Reid, and William Vennard. He is blessed to invite and accompany folks on the journey towards vocal wellbeing. The adventure awaits!