Voice coaching: Voice on the (hormonal) rollercoaster

It is said that an adult voice should be resilient for up to six hours at a time. However, this ideal often does not correspond to reality. There are also differences between the sexes: women are statistically more frequently affected by voice problems than men. There are not only anatomical reasons for this, but hormone metabolism also has an important influence on the voice. In contrast to men, women regularly experience hormonal changes - for example due to the menstrual cycle, pregnancy or the menopause.
Voice health is often only considered when vocal difficulties or even voice disorders have already occurred. The road back to vocal health is often long and challenging. The voice is an important instrument with which we communicate and express our feelings. A healthy voice is therefore essential for our health and well-being. A clear and present voice also helps us to convince and inspire others - whether in class or in conversation with colleagues or superiors.
Voice coaching can also be seen as "fitness training for the voice". Important background knowledge - especially tailored to women - about the voice, hormones, vocal hygiene and vocal stress is combined with practical exercises on posture, breathing and voice. Together with the participants, vocal goals are defined and suitable exercises are put together individually.

Participation includes

1. Kick-off event on Friday, May 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2. An individually arranged, 20-minute one-to-one appointment to discuss personal topics and objectives
3. Personal, regular practice (5 minutes per day)
4. Weekly participation (week 24-29) in a group appointment, each Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
5. Extra support as required

About the teacher

Irene Carpentier, vocal coach and singer, researched the vocal health of prospective teachers as a research assistant at the University of Siegen from 2019 to early 2026. She is currently writing her doctoral thesis on the topic at the HfMDK Frankfurt. Based on her background in physiologically based vocal technique, she has already conducted several voice coaching formats at various universities.