My training and experiences as a Singing Voice Specialist are based upon:
The study and practical use of evidence-based voice rehabilitation tools and approaches.
The study of vocology, clinical voice disorders, observation of otolaryngologists and speech-language pathologists in clinical voice care settings and other evidence-based therapeutic settings.
Working relationships with licensed Speech Language Pathologists and Speech Language Therapists in the medical community throughout the U.S., Canada, England, and Australia.
Deep personal understanding and practical application of motor-learning principles to encourage the brain’s ability to create new neurological pathways for healing.
The study and use of meditation, visualization and somatic reeducation as part of the healing process.
Highly-trained somatic empathy, discerning ear and certificate training in leadership through emotional intelligence.
Recipient of five years of cognitive therapies and trauma therapies with an extraordinary therapist/healer.
Over 25 years as a professional singer, 43 years as a teacher of singing, 9 years as a singing voice specialist
MM., BM., in Vocal Performance and Vocal Pedagogy, & post-graduate credits in CCM Vocal Pedagogy
Certificate from Case Western Reserve Depts. of Business and Psychology in “Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence”
Highly-experienced practitioner of Somatic VoiceWork: tm The Lovetri Method, Levels I, II, III Certification
What You Will Need:
It is in your best interest to first be seen by a fellowship-trained otolaryngologist who works with singers. You may request that copies of your records and video strobe, or images, be sent to me via email, or bring me your records at our first meeting.
(your medical records will be deleted from my files as soon as I have viewed and read them)
Just like knee surgery requires physical therapy afterwards, vocal fold surgery requires vocal rehabilitation and reconditioning for optimum results.
You will need a plan for vocal maintenance and vocal health that may be different from anything you’ve done so far.
Since I am both a singing voice specialist and voice teacher in a private, non-clinical setting, insurance will not cover your sessions.
Make the Choice to Cherish Your Voice! It is your sound identity out in the world and the sound of your soul.
“Cate guided me through a difficult period as a professional vocalist that included diagnosis of a neurological dysfunction of one vocal fold and the death of my mother. Performing had become a joyless, stressful chore. Cate’s tools and manner of working brought me slowly into healing and restructuring my voice. which has resulted in more stamina, more joy in my talent and greater vocal consistency. This is an on-going process but the results prove the merits of our work together. She very well may have made possible another exciting chapter or two in my life-long career as a professional vocalist!”
“ I was referred to Cate by my college voice teacher, Dr. Treniece Robinson, when I was diagnosed after college with severe MTD and a vocal fold injury. I had never had trouble singing, and had trained in Sufi singing since I was 14 and taken lessons in college while I worked on a degree in another field. After seeing my Youtubes of original songs, a producer contacted me saying he wanted to work with me. The MTD and vocal fold injury occurred within 6 months of working with him. I sent Cate my medical records and she established trust with me while patiently insisting on a systematic and slow reworking of my voice.. Our association was over a two year period, Our work together has made working with others in the music industry possible. ”