Nancy Bos, Cate Frazier-Neely, and Joanne Bozeman are voice teachers and authors of the book Singing Through Change: Women’s Voices in Midlife, Menopause, and Beyond.
Singing during the years around menopause can bring unforeseen challenges for some women. To Elaine, a 56-year-old professional singer and voice teacher, her voice has felt like a mystery for the last few years. Her vibrato was wider than it used to be, her usual songs didn’t feel good anymore, and her flexibility and agility had decreased.
On top of that, the vocal transition, or break, between her high and low …
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