25 Oct 2026 l ONLINE l Unlocking Vocal Efficiency: Adduction Exercises as a Tool for Change presented by Lori L. Sonnenberg

Many singers work harder than they need to. When vocal fold adduction is inefficient, we often compensate with excess airflow, increased muscular effort, or unnecessary tension. In this engaging webinar, voice-specialised speech pathologist and singing rehabilitation voice specialist Lori Sonnenberg explores how targeted adduction exercises can transform vocal coordination, improve registration, increase vocal efficiency, and reduce compensatory behaviours.

Designed specifically for singing teachers, this session will help participants recognise signs that poor adduction—not simply tension or technique—is contributing to vocal inefficiency. Through clinical insights and immediately applicable exercises, attendees will learn how targeted adduction work can improve vocal tone, stability, ease, and coordination across a wide range of singers and musical styles.

Grounded in contemporary voice science and decades of clinical work with singers, this webinar provides teachers with practical tools to better understand vocal function, recognise common vocal coordination challenges, and make informed decisions in the studio. 

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Lori L. Sonnenberg is a highly specialized Voice SLP and Singing Voice Specialist with over 27 years of experience in singing voice rehabilitation, speech-language pathology, and upper airway disorders. Having worked exclusively with professional and aspiring voice users throughout her career, she has developed a unique subspecialty in helping singers navigate muscle tension dysphonia (MTD)-type diagnoses, vocal pathologies, post-operative rehabilitation, vocal fatigue, and other complex singing voice concerns.

After beginning her career in a busy laryngology practice, Lori founded Sonnenberg Voice, a leading specialty practice providing comprehensive voice care in the Chicago area and beyond. Under her leadership, Sonnenberg Voice has become a trusted resource for specialised clinical care, voice education, professional mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration, including the Voice Teacher Collective, an international educational community for voice professionals.

Lori is a frequent national and international speaker who is passionate about translating voice science and clinical care into practical strategies that empower singers and the professionals who support them. She holds ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC-SLP) and is an active member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS)