Singing Through Menopause - Resources
Here you'll find links to resources used in the Singing Through and Beyond Menopause group. This list is updated periodically as new resources are found. If you have any suggestions to add to this list, please do get in touch!
For more information on Singing Through Menopause groups or singing lessons, contact Kathleen HERE
Menopausal voice
Podcast
Vocalscope: Joanne Bozeman
Interview with Joanne Bozeman, co-author of 'Singing Through Change'
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Journal article
Musicae Scientiae - Singing at menopause: A systematic review with pedagogical implications
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/10298649211047884?journalCode=msxa
Podcast
Choral Chihuahua: Singing and the Menopause
​Discussion with Charlotte Mobbs and Dr. Jenevora Williams on the effects of menopause on the singing
Podcast
Singing Teachers Talk: Understanding Singing and Menopause with Joanne Bozeman
Interview with Joanne Bozeman on singing through the stages of menopause
https://omny.fm/shows/singing-teachers-talk/ep-102-understanding-singing-and-menopause-with-jo
Website and book
Singing Through Change
Book and accompanying website exploring experiences of menopausal singers
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YouTube channel
Singing Through Change
Videos of discussions and presentations from the authors of Singing Through Change about menopausal singing
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Journal article
Singing Through Menopause: Reactions and Responses – Survey Results
Martha Elliott - Journal of Singing, January/February 2017
Results from a 2014 survey of menopausal singers on vocal changes they had experienced
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http://marthaelliott.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Menopause-articleWP.pdf
Voice and singing
YouTube video
How the Larynx Produces Sound - Bethea Medical Media
Short video showing how our voice functions when producing sound
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YouTube video
Primal Sound - Janice Chapman
Prof. Chapman demonstrates the concept of Primal Sound in singing
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Article
5 Tips to Take the Best Care of Your Voice
A speech pathologist offers advice on maintaining vocal health
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Article
Why our voices change as we get older
Professor of clinical anatomy discusses the vocal changes we can expect as we age
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https://theconversation.com/why-our-voices-change-as-we-get-older-208640
Group singing
Article
Choir singing improves health, happiness – and is the perfect icebreaker
Research based article on why group singing is good for body and mind
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Article
Welsh National Opera: The mental health benefits of singing
Article exploring how singing can support good mental health
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https://wno.org.uk/news/the-mental-health-benefits-of-singing
Article
Sing ‘Til You’re Grinning
Exploring the evidence behind the benefits of group singing
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https://theconversation.com/sing-til-youre-grinning-community-choirs-versus-football-teams-85133
Accent method
YouTube video
Voice Therapy: Accent Method - Rotherham NHS)
A video taking you through some Accent Method exercises
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YouTube video
Adult Speech and Language Therapy - Accent Method (County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust)
Introduction to Accent Method and some basic exercises
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Book
If In Doubt, Breathe Out!
A rationale for using Accent Method in singing, and a suggested set of exercises adapting the method for singers
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https://www.comptonpublishing.co.uk/if-in-doubt-breathe-out.php
SOVT (Semi Occulded Vocal Tract) Exercises
NHS guidance
Semi occluded vocal tract exercises (Cambridge University Hospitals)
A set of NHS suggested exercises and rationale for their use
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/semi-occluded-vocal-tract-exercises/
Website
SOVT exercises - Vocal Science Works
Explanation of what SOVT exercises are used for and how to begin
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Twang
Article
What is Twang? - Complete Vocal Technique
Explanation of what twang is and how it is produced, including diagrams
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Journal article
What is “Twang”? - Johan Sundberg Margareta Thalén (Journal of Voice
Volume 24, Issue 6, November 2010, Pages 654-660)
A study of the vocal characteristics of twang quality
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S089219970900040X