What Is Vocal Coaching?
Vocal coaching supports the long-term health of your voice after treatment. Our vocal coach can help you build your vocal abilities in your daily and professional life. A range of people with voice needs may benefit from vocal coaching:
- Singers
- Public speakers
- High-demand voice users
- Anyone who wants to improve how they use their voice
Our team of clinical voice specialists first diagnose and treat any voice conditions you have. Then, our vocal coach can continue to work with you regularly to develop your vocal abilities. You may work with your vocal coach on the following skills and more:
- Singing range and tone
- Vocal projection and technique
- How to enjoy a lifetime of healthy voice use
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Our vocal coach is available to attend your initial evaluation with the clinical team. He can be a member of your care team from the beginning. In your evaluation, he will likely ask questions about your typical voice use and any past voice training.
Your care team will treat any other conditions before you start vocal coaching. You can start vocal coaching once we know you are healthy.
How to Make an Appointment
You will need a referral from another provider to make an appointment with a voice disorders specialist.
University of Utah Health providers can send referrals through MyChart. Providers who aren't part of U of U Health can fax referrals to 801-586-3569. Please call 801-587-3550 with questions.
Please communicate your interest in vocal coaching when you schedule your initial appointment. You save time and money when you arrange to see our vocal coach in advance.
Insurance & Fees
Insurance does not cover vocal coaching services. Fees are due at the time of your appointment with the vocal coach.
Vocal Coach
Lynn Maxfield, PhD
Lynn Maxfield has a PhD in voice pedagogy and an MA in voice performance from the University of Iowa. He worked as post-doctoral research fellow at the National Center for Voice and Speech in summer 2011.
