Institute for Healthy Singing & Voice Research
Evidence-based guidance for singers, teachers, and conductors — scientific, practical, and written for the rehearsal room. Educational, not medical advice.
Sing for a Lifetime.
November 4, 2025
Cold and flu season brings a special challenge for singers: keeping the voice healthy while everyone else is coughing. Even a mild upper respiratory infection (URI) can disrupt vocal fold vibration. When singers push thr
July 27, 2025
Based on research by Dassie-Leite et al., Journal of Voice (2024) Even weeks after recovering from COVID-19, many people say something still feels "off" with their voice. A recent study helps explain why—and offers ins