Current Workshops
Workshops help singers scientifically improve their voices through education of the anatomy and physiology of the vocal cords and connected structures, and spread awareness on vocal disorders and how to prevent them. We offer various workshops that cover topics about the science of singing and vocal health. VOCO currently has had one workshop on vocal health, and has two upcoming workshops on vocal care and pathologies and the SOVT. If you are an otolaryngologist, vocal coach, vocal specialist, etc., and are willing to help us teach a workshop, just fill out the form below and we will contact you.
Understanding the Aging Voice: Tools for Sustainable Singing
About the Speakers:
Dr. Damrose is a fellowship trained laryngologist and founding Chief of the Division of Laryngeal Surgery at Stanford University. He is the Past Chief of Staff at Stanford Health Care, founding Chief of the Division of Laryngology and Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and (by courtesy) of Anesthesiology, Perioperative & Pain Medicine. He is an Adjunct Professor of Surgery at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. His research is focused on elucidating the pathogenesis of idiopathic subglottic stenosis and the development of technologies to restore voice in patients with vocal cord paralysis and laryngeal cancer. He is certified in trans-oral robotic surgery for the daVinci Surgical System established the Stanford Transoral Robotic Surgery Program in 2011. He serves as a graduate program advisor in the Stanford Biodesign Program within Biomedical Engineering. He is the author of more than 130 peer reviewed publications and book chapters. He is a Captain in the United States Navy Reserve and serves on the National Navy Reserve Policy and Planning Board.
What We Will Cover:
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Physiological processes involved in vocal aging
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How the voice evolves over the lifespan
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Common vocal changes in the aging voice
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Whether aging requires singers to stop singing
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Strategies for adapting vocal technique as the voice changes
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Understanding and navigating the reality of vocal aging
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Take a Breather: Respiratory Muscle Training for Voice
About the Speaker:
Katelyn Swiader, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) driven by a deep passion for both vocal health and performance. This unique combination fuels her approach to providing comprehensive voice care for singers and speakers. Her expertise shines through her work at Sound Waves Voice & Communication www.soundwavesvc.com, where she offers virtual and online vocal coaching and educational resources. Katelyn founded Sound Waves VC with the intention to provide the unique opportunity for individuals to hone in on their voice with a blended approach through voice science and artistry. At Eastern Virginia Medical School's Ear, Nose, and Throat Center, she has had the privilege of helping to build and establish the EVMS Voice Center and plays a vital role in patient care. Katelyn conducts evaluations and treatment for all voice disorders, with a particular focus on professional voice users, including singers and speakers. Katelyn is a seasoned performer with experience on both local and international stages, having performed as a soloist and in ensembles across various genres, from opera and rock to contemporary music and musical theater.
What We Will Cover:
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Understanding respiratory muscle strength training (RMST) and its impact on voice
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Learning the differences between flow-dependent and pressure-dependent trainers
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Training breath control for performers
Here's a Flyer For Our Workshop!
