Singing Voice Therapy
Restore & reclaim your singing voice.
For adults & teens (15+) | Online across Toronto & Ontario
Signs You May Benefit from Singing Voice Therapy
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Your voice feels inconsistent across rehearsals, lessons, or performances
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Your voice feels different, weaker, or less reliable following illness, injury or life changes
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You experience vocal fatigue or strain after singing for longer periods
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You’ve noticed reduced ease or efficiency in how your voice responds
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You could benefit from an individualized singing voice warm-up routine
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You run out of air or lose support mid-phrase
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You have difficulty accessing your upper or lower range consistently
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Your voice feels limited in flexibility, power, or control
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You want to build greater singing voice stamina and endurance
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You are exploring or refining your singing voice as part of gender-affirming voice goals or vocal identity work
Singing Voice Therapy
Even subtle changes in vocal function can affect stamina, expressiveness, and reliability for singers.
We provide online singing voice therapy across Toronto and Ontario, supporting singers experiencing vocal fatigue, strain, injury, or reduced reliability. This work focuses on restoring vocal function, improving efficiency, and building the strength and endurance needed for performance.
Singing voice therapy integrates clinical voice therapy with singing pedagogy to support both vocal health and performance capacity. We help rebalance vocal coordination and develop more efficient voice use across range, flexibility, and control.
Singing Voice Therapy vs. Singing Lessons
Singing voice therapy is not the same as singing lessons.
While singing lessons focus on learning technique, musicality, repertoire, and performance, singing voice therapy focuses on vocal health, function, and efficiency.
In singing voice therapy, we:
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focus on vocal coordination, balance, and efficiency
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work with small segments of sound or song, rather than full performance pieces
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address fatigue, strain, and instability at their source
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support recovery from vocal injury, illness, or voice changes
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may integrate speaking and singing voice work, as they rely on the same system
This approach supports long-term vocal reliability, stamina, and control.
Singing voice therapy can complement singing lessons or be used as a standalone approach for vocal rehabilitation and performance support.
Who We Help
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Professional-level and touring singers (classical, musical theatre, jazz, pop, rock, etc.)
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Choir members and vocal ensemble singers
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Developing singers focused on building healthy, efficient vocal technique (often recommended alongside your own singing teacher)
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Singers requiring rehabilitation or prevention support following vocal injury or surgery
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Individuals exploring or refining their singing voice as part of gender-affirming voice goals or vocal identity work
Common Concerns We Address
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Vocal fatigue, strain, tension, or inefficient singing voice use
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Reduced range, flexibility, or vocal endurance
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Register breaks or instability
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Difficulty with vocal onset or vocal initiation
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Resonance imbalance and vocal quality changes
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Breath coordination, support, projection, and expressive control
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Pitch instability and reduced vocal precision
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Vocal stamina challenges during intensive performance demands
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Vocal injury prevention and rehabilitation (including nodules, polyps, or irritation)
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Recovery following vocal surgery
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Voice changes following illness, overuse, or hormonal shifts
Our Singing Voice Therapists
Alyssa (she/her)
Speech-Language Pathologist & Singing Voice Specialist
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Background in classical, musical theatre, and contemporary performance
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Recipient of FACTOR Grant Canada, Beatrice Daviss Music Prize, and Dr. Don Wright Scholarship in Music
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ENT clinic experience supporting professional and touring voice users with advanced assessment and rehabilitation
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Lived experience recovering from a rare autoimmune voice disorder
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Special focus on gender-affirming and trans singing voice
Scott (he/they)
Speech-Language Pathologist & SVI-Trained Vocologist
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Focus on developing and emerging singers building sustainable technique
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Active performer in the Drag community
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Integrates mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches into clinical care
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Bilingual (English/French)
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Flexible scheduling, including evenings
What You Can Expect
Singing voice therapy focuses on improving how your voice functions and responds over time.
With consistent practice and guided support, many singers begin to notice:
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Increased awareness of how their voice is working
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Greater ease or reduced effort in certain parts of their range
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Improved consistency in specific vocal tasks or passages
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Changes in how they manage breath and phrasing
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More efficient coordination between breath, voice, and resonance
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Increased tolerance for vocal use, depending on context and load
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A clearer understanding of how to warm up and support their vocal health
Progress can look different for everyone. Therapy is individualized and may focus on restoring function, building efficiency, or supporting performance goals based on your voice and needs.
How It Works
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All sessions are delivered online
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We assess and work on key aspects of vocal function, including coordination, efficiency, endurance, and control
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Sessions take place in your real-world environment, supporting strong carryover into rehearsals and performance
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If appropriate, we may recommend an in-person assessment with an ENT to visualize the vocal folds and collaborate as part of your care
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible? Adults and older teens (15+) located in Ontario. Do I need a referral? No referral is required. Can singing voice therapy be done online? Yes. Online sessions are highly effective and allow us to work directly within your real-life singing environment. Is singing voice therapy covered by insurance? Yes. Services are typically eligible under Speech-Language Pathology coverage. Check with your provider. How long does it take? This depends on your goals and voice. Many clients begin with a 4-session foundation phase. Will I be assigned exercises? Yes. You’ll receive individualized exercises to support coordination, stamina, and vocal efficiency. Do I need to stop singing if I have vocal fatigue or strain? Not always. We help you modify and optimize voice use safely while supporting recovery.