IHS&VR journal
Vocal Health
Sing for a Lifetime.
Evidence-based guidance for singers, teachers, and conductors — scientific, practical, and written for the rehearsal room. Educational, not medical advice.
Stand Up Straight and Tall! - Part 2
Rethinking Posture for Singing: From Alignment to Adaptability If you’ve ever been told to “stand up straight and tall” while singing, you’re not alone. But research suggests that what matters most is not holding
Stand Up Straight and Tall! (Part 1)
Upright, Buoyant, and Balanced: How Posture Shapes the Singing Voice The old adage echoes in rehearsal rooms across the world. We’ve all heard it, and we’ve all said it. But what does good posture really mean f
On a High Note: Research Indicates Skill Beats Structure
If you’ve ever marveled at how professional singers float effortlessly into the upper reaches of their range, you may have wondered what makes their voices different from everyone else’s. The answer lies in a combination
The Trouble with Tongue Tension: A Cross-Disciplinary Concern for Music Educators-Part 2
If tongue tension interferes so profoundly with resonance and ease, how can singers identify it and what can they do about it? Awareness is the first step. Press gently under the chin while phonating; if the tissue s
The Trouble with Tongue Tension: A Cross-Disciplinary Concern for Music Educators
When singers think about healthy technique, they often focus on posture, breath, and resonance. But one of the most overlooked muscles in vocal efficiency is the tongue. Its posture shapes vowels, colors tone, and even i
How Breathing for Singing Supports Posture, Digestion, and Vocal Freedom: The Health Benefits of Respiration in Singing - Part 1
This article is part one of a two-part series on the health benefits of singing breath. Part 1 explores how breathing for singing supports posture, digestion, and vocal freedom, while Part 2 examines its broader impacts
Performance = Potential – Interference: What Singers Can Learn from The Inner Game of Tennis
As a voice scientist and specialist in rehabilitating singing voices, I have observed a common pattern in my students, especially those recovering from vocal injury or who self-identify as perfectionists: they tend to “s