Knowledge, Experience, and Anxieties of Young Classical Singers in Training

Kwak, Paul E.; Stasney, C. Richard; Hathway, Jeremy; Minard, Charles G.; Ongkasuwan, Julina

doi:10.1016/j.jvoice.2013.08.006

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“…On the contrary, pop singers are flexible individuals,whose training is intuitive or informal, and they rehearse withoutvocal warm-up exercises or applied techniques 7 . However, ourresults are similar to those of Kwak et al 16 , which indicate that singers with more advanced studies do not possess significantly greater knowledge of the anatomy of the voice and its physiology. In spite of their relatively low level of knowledge, professional singers recognized that possessing knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the singing voiceis a pre-requisite for achieving good performance inlyrical singing.…”

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“…Professional singers are more likely to visit a phono-audiologist, with the main motive being voice therapy. According to a study of music students conducted by Kwak et al 16 , the more-experienced singers do not possess significantly greater knowledge of the anatomy of the voice and its physiology, but they are more interested invisiting anear, nose, and throat specialist, and in learning about vocal pathologies.…”

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“…The samplewas selected by convenience sampling. As group distribution criterion, we followed the one suggested byGrape et al 16 : A Professional Singer[PS] is a singer who has followed formal professional education, includingvocal techniques, with regular classes and rehearsals, andwho receives remuneration for their singing. An Amateur Singers[AS] is a singer who takes singing lessons for non-professional reasons, during their spare time, and receives no remuneration for singing.…”

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Level of physiological, anatomical and pathological knowledge of the singing voice on the part of professional and amateur singers

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Purpose: the knowledge concerning care of the voice on the part of professional and amateur singers in Chile is relevant for voice professionals and also for speech pathologists who work in disorder prevention and voice care. It is important to know if there are differences between both groups regarding the knowledge of voice care. Methods: the "Vocal Awareness Questionnaire for Singers'' was applied to a sample of 66 singers: 33 professional and 33 amateur singers. Three areas of knowledge were evaluated: anatomy and physiology of the larynx, vocal hygiene and voice pathologies. Results: there were no significant differences in the knowledge of voice care between professional and amateur singers both at a general level and in specific areas of knowledge. The topic of vocal hygiene obtained the highest percentage of correct answers in both groups, while the lowest percentage was in the area of voice pathologies. Conclusions: there were no differences in the level of knowledge on voice care between the professional and amateur singers included in this study. In both groups, the level of knowledge was from low to moderate. This could increase the incidence of vocal pathologies in both groups.

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“…In addition to the actions of the LES, a wide range of other physiological processes relating to gastrointestinal function may be affected, potentially resulting in hyperacidity and esophageal dysmotility [ 6 ]. Performance-related stress and anxiety exert a disproportionate effect on singers [ 9 – 13 ]. Additionally, external influences such as irregular eating habits (e.g., eating late at night or following rehearsals or performances), or inconsistent sleep schedules, may further exacerbate these underlying vulnerabilities, potentially placing singers at increased risk for LPR.…”

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Quantifying Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Singers: Perceptual and Objective Findings

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This study examines the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) symptoms and oropharyngeal pH levels in singers. We hypothesized that reported symptoms would correlate with objective measures of pH levels from the oropharynx, including the number and total duration of reflux episodes. Twenty professional/semiprofessional singers completed the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and underwent oropharyngeal pH monitoring. Mild, moderate, or severe pH exposure was recorded during oropharyngeal pH monitoring. Correlations were performed to examine potential relationships between reflux symptoms and duration of LPR episodes. Symptom severity did not correlate with pH levels; however, we found a number of covariances of interest. Large sample sizes are necessary to determine if true correlations exist. Our results suggest that singers may exhibit enhanced sensitivity to LPR and may therefore manifest symptoms, even in response to subtle changes in pH. This study emphasizes the importance of sensitive and objective measures of reflux severity as well as consideration of the cumulative time of reflux exposure in addition to the number of reflux episodes.

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“…In der Studie von Kwak et al (2014) wurden drei verschiedene Gruppen von Sänger/innen (N = 110;"undergraduate","master's","doctoral/young artists") miteinander verglichen. Die Gruppe der erfahrensten Sänger/innen zeigte signifikant mehr Angst vor dem Besuch eines Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Arztes als die beiden anderen Gruppen mit den weniger erfahrenen Sänger/innen.…”

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Psychische Belastung, Burnout, Perfektionismus, Optimismus, Pessimismus und Erholungskompetenz bei professionellen Sängerinnen und Sängern

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2018

Jahrb. Musik.

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ZusammenfassungBislang existieren kaum (musik-)psychologische Studien, welche die gesundheitliche Situation von Berufssänger/innen adressieren. Mit N = 313 Teilnehmenden handelt es sich bei der hier vorgestellten Forschungsarbeit um eine der bislang größten Studien, in welcher gesundheitspsychologische Aspekte bei Profisänger/innen untersucht wurden. AbstractOnly few (music-)psychological studies have investigated the health of professional singers up to now. The presented study, with a sample of N = 313 participants, is currently one of the most extensive studies that examines aspects of psychological health in professional singers. The study shows that professional singers have lower values in 16 out of 27 burnout markers in comparison with a representative sample. The other eleven burnout variables did not show a statistically significant difference between the two groups. The predictors of the regression analysis explained up to 40 percent of the variance of the criterion burnout. The strongest predictors were recovery skills, optimism and pessimism. Perfectionism, which is strongly pronounced in musicians, could not be identified as a significant predictor. With regard to preventive or rehabilitative interventions, it seems to be more effective to concentrate on the resources (recovery skills, optimism) instead of the allegedly negative aspects (perfectionism) when it comes to (potential) burnouts of professional singers.

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Knowledge, Experience, and Anxieties of Young Classical Singers in Training

Cited by 27 publications

References 5 publications

Level of physiological, anatomical and pathological knowledge of the singing voice on the part of professional and amateur singers

Level of physiological, anatomical and pathological knowledge of the singing voice on the part of professional and amateur singers

Quantifying Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Singers: Perceptual and Objective Findings

Psychische Belastung, Burnout, Perfektionismus, Optimismus, Pessimismus und Erholungskompetenz bei professionellen Sängerinnen und Sängern

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