Professional Voice Conference

April 17-18, 2023

Nashville, TN | Belcourt Theatre

What do professional vocalists need to know about voice rehabilitation and habilitation to keep them healthy on and off the road?

A two-day course hosted by Vanderbilt's Voice Center faculty and music industry experts.

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INTENDED AUDIENCE

• Otolaryngologists
• Singer/songwriters
• Vocal pedagogues
• Speech-language pathologists
• Audiologists
• Residents and fellows in training
• Students (of any program)
• Music industry professionals

COURSE GOALS

• Discuss different approaches to multi-disciplinary management of patients with voice disorders with emphasis on special circumstances of performing artists

• Discuss the impact of professional and lifestyle considerations on voice health and wellness

• Discuss voice rehabilitation and ongoing care of the commercial voice to anticipate future challenges, treat current concerns and enhance vocal efficiency

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

• The Art of Medical Management with the Professional Voice User
• Vocal Damage: What Now?
• The Injured Singer on Restriction: The Do’s and Dont's for Voice Recovery 
• Vocal Hygiene: What Sounds Good vs. What is Sound Advice
• Voice Surgery: What We Do When We Must “Go There”
• How Do You Fit It All In? The Demands of a Touring Artist
• When the Titanic Hits the Iceberg: Meeting the Emotional Needs of the Artist (interview with Al Andrews, Founder & Executive Director of Porter's Call)
• Medicine Meets Management: Pearls and Pitfalls in Vocal Emergencies
• Build off the Breath: Respiration 101 for Voice Habilitation and Rehabilitation
• Studio Magic: The Role of the Music Producer in Vocal Production
• Going the Distance: An Interview with an Extreme Voice User
• Increasing Vocal Effectiveness Through Voice Rehabilitation 
• When Big Trumps Little: The Role of Physical Therapy Work and Myofascial Release in Voice Rehabilitation
• Reflux, Allergies, and Laryngitis: 101
• Speak up and Speak Out: How to Keep Your Speaking Voice Strong and Steady
• Build off the Breath: Respiration 101 for Voice Habilitation and Rehabilitation
• Panels and artist interviews: focused on the challenges and triumphs of professional voice users
• Bringing It All Together: Panel
• ...and more!

FEATURING ARTISTS

• Chase Rice
• Rachel Beauregard
• Hannah Dasher
• Tim Montana
• Dave Barnes

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Michael Johns, III, MD of Keck Medicine at the University of Southern California
• Mary Sandage, PhD, CCC-SLP of the University of Auburn
• Al Andrews, Founder and Executive Director, Porter's Call

COURSE DIRECTORS

• Jennifer Muckala, MA, CCC-SLP
• K. Charles Fletcher, MD
• C. Gaelyn Garrett, MD, MMHC

COURSE FACULTY

• Emily Duke Wishik, MS, CCC-SLP
• Elizabeth Tremblay, MS, CCC-SLP
• Kimberly Vinson, MD
• Kimberly Coon, PT
• Carey Tomlinson, PT
• Alicia Barker, AuD, CCC-A
• Kristen D’Onofrio, Au.D., Ph.D

IN COLLABORATION WITH

• Porter's Call
• MusiCares
• The Dayani Center
• Gibson Gives

RECOMMENDED HOTELS

The conference does not have a coordinating hotel block. Below are suggestions of near-by accommodations within short distance to the Belcourt Theatre.

(Please note: Prices and availability are not guaranteed).

• Moxy Downtown Nashville (.1 miles)
• Graduate Nashville (1.1 miles)
• Kimpton Aertson (.9 miles)
• Loews Vanderbilt (1.7 miles)
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt (1.4 miles)
• Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt (1.2 miles)
• Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Vanderbilt at Elliston Place (1.5 miles)

CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration cancellations, less a $50 administration fee, will be accepted until Friday March 17, 2023. Unfortunately, cancellations after that date are not able to be refunded.

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Questions? Email Meghan Franklin