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#32 Future-Proof Your Voice: Pre-habilitation for Singers and Speakers
Vocal fitness is not a topic to store away for later life. On this episode of Curious Vocalists, Dr. Rebecca Moseley-Morgan, researcher, educator, and incoming President of the British Voice Association, breaks down the physiological shifts that begin in our late 20s and 30s. Using insights from voice science and organology, she outlines the early structural changes affecting our respiratory muscles and vocal folds. Dr. Moseley-Morgan shares highly practical prehabilitation techniques—including sirens, straw-phonation hacks, and tongue-root tension releases—designed to fit effortlessly into a busy, modern routine. Whether you are gigging nightly, teaching, or speaking on mic, this conversation delivers essential lifestyle habits and data-backed tools to stop early vocal strain and protect your long-term acoustic health.
Key Topics
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Vocal Health and Aging
02:14 Rebecca's Journey from Opera to Research
03:43 Understanding Vocal Changes Over Time
06:38 Easy Daily Techniques for Vocal Health
10:39 How to Care For Your Voice in Your 20s/30s
14:39 Recognising Vocal Issues Early
15:13 Exercises to Improve Breathy Voices
18:58 The Stigma Attached to Vocal Injury
20:22 Effect of Emotion on Voice Function
22:01 Managing Vocal Load and Care
24:56 Establishing a Vocal Routine
26:31 Managing Tension in Singing
29:07 How to Harness Power From the Belly
34:51 Menopause and Myths About Vocal Changes
38:54 Maintaining Vocal Range with Age
40:02 Key Takeaways for Singers
Resources:
Rebecca’s Website: www.singstrongerforlonger.com
About the Host
Grace is a seasoned singer-pianist, vocal coach and composer. Over the past decade she has dedicated her life to music and creativity, performing aboard luxury cruise ships across the world and composing for theatre and short films. Her original compositions have been recognised by festivals such as the Paris Film Awards and Only the Best International Film Awards. She strives now to determine how to cultivate authentic expression in music and the importance of it for mental health and human connection.
Contact Method
www.gracehancockmusic.com
instagram.com/gracehancockmusic
facebook.com/gracehancockmusician
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By Grace Hancock MusicVocal fitness is not a topic to store away for later life. On this episode of Curious Vocalists, Dr. Rebecca Moseley-Morgan, researcher, educator, and incoming President of the British Voice Association, breaks down the physiological shifts that begin in our late 20s and 30s. Using insights from voice science and organology, she outlines the early structural changes affecting our respiratory muscles and vocal folds. Dr. Moseley-Morgan shares highly practical prehabilitation techniques—including sirens, straw-phonation hacks, and tongue-root tension releases—designed to fit effortlessly into a busy, modern routine. Whether you are gigging nightly, teaching, or speaking on mic, this conversation delivers essential lifestyle habits and data-backed tools to stop early vocal strain and protect your long-term acoustic health.
Key Topics
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Vocal Health and Aging
02:14 Rebecca's Journey from Opera to Research
03:43 Understanding Vocal Changes Over Time
06:38 Easy Daily Techniques for Vocal Health
10:39 How to Care For Your Voice in Your 20s/30s
14:39 Recognising Vocal Issues Early
15:13 Exercises to Improve Breathy Voices
18:58 The Stigma Attached to Vocal Injury
20:22 Effect of Emotion on Voice Function
22:01 Managing Vocal Load and Care
24:56 Establishing a Vocal Routine
26:31 Managing Tension in Singing
29:07 How to Harness Power From the Belly
34:51 Menopause and Myths About Vocal Changes
38:54 Maintaining Vocal Range with Age
40:02 Key Takeaways for Singers
Resources:
Rebecca’s Website: www.singstrongerforlonger.com
About the Host
Grace is a seasoned singer-pianist, vocal coach and composer. Over the past decade she has dedicated her life to music and creativity, performing aboard luxury cruise ships across the world and composing for theatre and short films. Her original compositions have been recognised by festivals such as the Paris Film Awards and Only the Best International Film Awards. She strives now to determine how to cultivate authentic expression in music and the importance of it for mental health and human connection.
Contact Method
www.gracehancockmusic.com
instagram.com/gracehancockmusic
facebook.com/gracehancockmusician