Auctioneers Risk Voice Damage To counteract the problems from this situation, Americo recommends investing in a personal steamer set up in a secluded room at the auction, which would enable the auctioneer to take a break at regular intervals and breath in the steam. Americo said the smallest muscles in the body are in the voice box. Stress changes the sound of a voice. It is important to learn to speak in a relaxed voice. “If the voice is hoarse for 7-10 days, one should see a throat specialist. There is a tendency to wait too long when hoarse, which can cause scarring and permanent voice problems,” Americo said. Americo said that auctioneers usually require only one session with him to learn voice relaxation principles. Auctioneers can clearly develop the habit of using false vocal cords. Americo teaches techniques to choosing the right vocal cords. “If properly trained, auctioneers can leant to project their voices without shouting. To make your voice heard in noisy situations, tighten your stom ach muscles, not those in your throat and neck,” "Consider the Auction Method". . . MARTIN AUCTIONEERS, INC . Your Full Time Professional Auction Company - AUCTIONS ARE OUR BUSINESS! REAL ESTATE ❖ ANTIQUES ❖ HORSES ❖ AUTOMOBILES HORSE DRAWN VEHICLES & RELATED EQUIPMENT ESTATES ❖ MUSEUM DISPERSALS ❖ BUSINESS LIQUIDATIONS ♦ From the moment you sign the Auction contract, our PERSONABLE and KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF will work diligently for you to advertise, set-up and conduct an efficient and successful auction. ♦ Mobilized to conduct * on-site" auctions or transfer your personal property to a satiable facility. Competitive Rates - Computerized Auction System - Full Time Staff Put our Expertise and Experience to work for you, by turning idle assets info immediate cash. |~ Thnm Annual Conelgnmont Auctiona of Antiques, Mono Drawn Vohleloa A Mono related Item* "1 I and Colleetlblea. (May, July/August, October) I |ft«r round PRIVATE sates of hone drawn carriage*, coacho* A alolghe and Kuhnlo Competition Carriages. I ‘Tftantitt /iuctiotteeM, *l*tc. Paul Z. Martin, Jr. - President 12 N. Railroad Avenue • RO. Box 99 • New Holland, PA 17557 Ph0ne:(717)354-6671 ~ Fax:(717)354-8248 martinauctioneers@frontiernet.net • www.martinauctioneers.com PA-AY-000144L • CA-879 • PA-AU-0001863L Auctioneers: Paul Z. Martin, Jr., Roger Spencer & Patrick Morgan ******* ** ** ft » (Continued from Pago 38) Americo said. Americo suggests the following techniques to enable auctioneers to speak longer and more effec tively: • Stretch shoulder, neck, and facial muscles peri odically. • Don’t try to speak without adequate air. Renew your breath often, and take slow, deep breaths be tween pauses. • Keep vocal folds moist by drinking plenty of water. Avoid caffeine and alcohol because they causes dehydration. • Be careful what you eat. Frequent heartburn and a sour taste in your mouth may mean stomach acids are spilling over into your larynx. Avoid spicy and acidic foods. Stop late-night eating to help elim inate symptoms. “An auctioneer’s voice is a personal asset. He must learn to conserve and preserve it,” Americo said. For more information on voice care, contact Am erico by calling (800) 346-2272.
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