Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Amy Chapman · Accepted Answer

“I’d ask why, and how hard they are really willing to work to get there. I have a lot of horror stories while I was trying to build up my practice and skills. But if they are set on it, I’d say to learn everything they can about the voice and read up on all the old and latest literature to stay up to date.”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Amy Chapman · Accepted Answer

“Going by the book. If you look at a book to see what therapies or exercises would be right for someone with a particular disorder, you are going about it all wrong. You need to feel each individual person out to get a sense of what they need. It’s very individual. There is no formula.”

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Amy Chapman · Accepted Answer

“I think people ask a lot of good questions about my job. You don’t hear about it that often!”

Question 4

What is one thing I should’ve asked which I didn’t?

Amy Chapman · Accepted Answer

“Do I feel satisfaction with treating someone? The answer is yes, very much. On the contrary, I am always disappointed if I can’t treat someone, and that forever sticks with me.”

Question 5

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Amy Chapman · Accepted Answer

“Sorry, it takes three: creativity, persistence, relentless.”

Question 6

Extra Credit: The Beatles or Rolling Stones?

Amy Chapman · Accepted Answer

“The Beatles: better vocal health and technique, obviously!”

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