Melanie Tapson Voice Care★ 4.7 (13 reviews)virtual voice therapyClosed todayView clinic

Melanie Tapson

About Melanie

####Hi! I'm Melanie, and I'm super passionate about all things voice! As a voice professional, I wear a lot of hats - I'm not just a clinical voice therapist (a registered speech pathologist who only works with voice clients, bringing the science to voice care); I'm also a voice teacher who is specifically trained as a Singing Voice Specialist (bringing the art to voice craft), a voice educator (sometimes teaching university voice and voice disorders courses to SLP graduate students and often found presenting at international conferences), and sometimes I even get to work on my own craft as a grateful professional singer and voiceover artist who's had the joy of a diverse multi-decade long career. I'm a lifelong learner and can't get enough when it comes to talking with other passionate voice pros about how to stay on the cutting edge of how to best help fellow voice users love their voices as efficiently and joyfully as possible! My experience as a performer has been heaps of fun and incredibly diverse! Over 30+ years, I've had the privilege of performing in projects that have included contracts with Disney Cruise Line, touring with Juno-Award winning bands, performing in production musicals, arranging for, directing, and singing in acappella ensembles, entertaining a professional Christmas caroler, and working as a session singer in recording studios among others. We're certain to find some common ground that will fuel our mutual excitement about your voice goals when we're working together! But I have more than just performing experience informing my work. From wading through a really long and scary time when I thought my own unexpected voice problems were unsolvable, I want you to know how much I deeply empathize with whatever voice challenge you're dealing with. I truly know first-hand how meaningful our voices are to us. And there's nothing I won't do as a result to help you find and love your voice as deeply as possible. Speech pathology is broad and diverse in terms of the communication challenges an SLP can help with. Of course you'd want your practitioner to be well trained and experienced in the kind of therapy YOU require. Yet the wonderful diversity in our field means not everyone has the knowledge and experience to really get to the heart of a voice-related challenge. If you need help with your voice, you want someone who really, really, really, really, really knows - and loves - all things voice. And that means you're in luck! I love helping people with all kinds of voice-related challenges, and the many hats I wear symbolize a lifetime of different careers and experiences helping others with their voices. Whether you need voice rehabilitation or optimization, I'm here to support you with the full force of my unwavering enthusiasm. (And be forewarned, that is A LOT. Like... a whole lot. :D) You can learn more about me and why I'm so passionate about voice by visiting [my website](https://melanietapsonvoicecare.com) - and you're always welcome to reach out by email at [info@melanietapson.com](mailto:info@melanietapson.com). I'd love to hear how I can help you! If your voice is important to you, it's important to me. Please go ahead and book the appointment that best serves you, or reach out and we'll figure out how we can work as a team to help you find your best voice. Whatever that looks like, I look forward to working with you!

Often treats: Voice disorders
Sees: Adults (18+) · Children (under 12) · Pediatrics · Seniors (65+) · Teens (13-17)
Trained at: MSc SLP - Dalhousie University · BEd intermediate vocal music & drama - OISE/UT · BFA jazz studies voice & drums (with distinction) - Concordia University
Credentials: Master of Speech Therapy and Audiology (M.Sc.) · Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Member of: CASLPO · SAC · ASHA · PAVA · PAMA · VASTA · NATS · NVC · PAVES

Services & prices

11 options across 11 treatments

Assessment - All Other Voice ConcernsNew patient

ALL OTHER VOICE CONCERNS - NEW CLIENTS START HERE! This assessment is for anyone with voice issues of any kind. If you're a singer (any kind, any level!) or are seeking gender affirming voice care,…

$22560 min

Assessment - Gender Affirming Voice & CommunicationNew patient

ALL NEW CLIENTS SEEKING GENDER AFFIRMING or GENDER EXPANSIVE VOICE CARE START HERE! For follow-up appointments, please choose the length of session recommended by Melanie as part of your care plan…

$22560 min

Assessment - Pediatric Voice (Singing)New patient

NEW PEDIATRIC CLIENTS START HERE! If your child is experiencing any kind of voice-related concern, including singing concerns, and singing is important to them - either pre-professional,…

$22560 min

Assessment - Singing VoiceNew patient

ALL NEW SINGING VOICE CLIENTS START HERE! All singers, regardless of age or stage, professional or avocational, style or genre are welcome. Not sure if this is the right fit for your voice needs?…

$22560 min

Communication Coaching for Professionals

Verbal and non-verbal communication are critical skills in every successful interaction. Learn how to communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, confidently commanding the room in the diverse…

$22560 min

Consultation - Singing TeachersNew patient

Voice teachers: if you have a student on your roster who is causing your spidey sense to tingle, you have questions about voice development and care, or would like a second opinion on how to approach…

15 min

Intensive Voice Work (Monthly) - ConsultationNew patient

High-touch consultative and custom designed voice services (therapy, preventative care, coaching) for those who want a voice consultant in their pocket. Perfect for professionals working on a…

15 min

MVP Model

FOR CURRENT CLIENTS ONLY WITH PERMISSION: If Melanie has invited you to register as a model client AND you've had a therapy session within the last month, you can book an available class here. Not…

45 min

Singing Lessons

Not currently available.

30 min

Voice Therapy

FOR CURRENT CLIENTS ONLY. Please book the duration that Melanie has recommended for your follow-up therapy. If you are a first-time client, please book an initial assessment. If you need help…

$19045 min

Consultation - Clinical (SLP & ENT)New patient

For fellow voice professionals who would like to collaborate in the care of a client or for practice-related support/mentorship. Also appropriate for industry and adjacent professionals seeking…

60 min