Practices and Perspectives of Carnatic Singing Teachers on Vocal Health Education: An Exploratory Study

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Vocal health education is important but often inconsistently implemented by Carnatic singing teachers, prioritizing skill development instead.
Teachers emphasized proper singing techniques and practices but lacked explicit knowledge of vocal health education.
Interviews with 15 teachers revealed a need for collaboration with speech-language pathologists to enhance vocal health understanding.
Traditional remedies were favored for voice issues, with referrals to medical professionals occurring only later in treatment.

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Qualitative study reveals gaps in vocal health education among Carnatic singing teachers, indicating the need for enhanced training.

Viswam et al. (2025) studied this question.

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