Episode 11 - The Art & Science of Caring for A Performer's Voice with Prof. Kittie Verdolini Abbott

Professor Kitty Verdolini Abbott discusses the care and challenges of the performer’s voice, combining her experience as a singer with decades of voice science research. Topics include safe ways to push vocal limits, the role of resonant voice exercises and meditation in vocal fold healing, and principles of motor learning for sustainable training.

The episode of the UEP Voicebox offers practical guidance for performers, teachers, and clinicians on injury prevention, recovery strategies, and how to structure rehearsal and therapy for lasting, adaptable vocal skill.