Panel: Bridging Art and Science: The Role of the Singing Voice Specialist in Vocal Health and Performance
This panel will explore the multifaceted role of the Singing Voice Specialist (SVS) in bridging the gap between vocal artistry and clinical science. Featuring both SVS-teachers of singing and clinical SVSs, the discussion will highlight the unique contributions of each perspective to vocal health and performance. Topics will include collaboration with healthcare professionals, strategies for integrating science into voice training, and practical approaches for addressing the needs of singers in various settings. Attendees will gain insights into how SVSs navigate the intersection of art and science to support singers in achieving their best vocal outcomes.
Abby Duke Eagleson, MS, CCC-SLP
Abby Duke Eagleson (she/her) is a Speech Language Pathologist specializing in clinical management of functional voice disorders, singing/performing voice rehabilitation, gender affirming voice care, and upper airway disorders at Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington Medical Center. In another life (and occasionally in the moonlight) she is/was a singing teacher, director/musical director, and actor (AEA) who has performed in New York, on a national tour, and locally in the Seattle area. She has a passion for working with kids, teens, and neurospicy individuals. Abby strives to help all her patients and students find the balance and/or intersection of living life and caring for their voice.
Financial Disclosure: Ms. Eagleson is employed by the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital..
Non-Financial Disclosure: Ms. Eagleson has no non-financial relationships to disclose.