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
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Discuss different approaches to multi-disciplinary management of patients with voice disorders with emphasis on special circumstances of performing artists
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Discuss the impact of professional and lifestyle considerations on voice health and wellness
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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
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
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
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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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