Really enjoyed a weekend full of training in Singing for Lung Health and Sing To Beat Parkinson's. Really interesting to see where there is and isn't crossover in the approaches and to start planning to set up some groups in the Glasgow area!

New - Singing Through Menopause newsletter! - Menopause, voice & the workplace - Science festival quiz - Hormones & the voice factsheets To read the newsletter - kathleencronie.com/so/3ePfA49rK... To receive the quarterly newsletter - forms.gle/5WFJyFmTFTHx... #menopause #voice #singing #choir

As the weather gets colder, and we yearn for those summer nights, a little heat for your winter carols. #CursedCarols

"Sound and music prepare the player to be scared – it’s all about the buildup, the tension, and then the release"...“My daughter tried Until Dawn and kept freaking out,” he laughs, “I told her to mute it – and then she got through it fine." www.theguardian.com/games/2025/o...

As we near the end of #MenopauseAwarenessMonth here's one more blog, this time about the effects menopause can have on the voice for singers and public speakers. Share with anyone you think might be interested! www.kathleencronie.com/post/menopau... #voice #singing #choir #teaching #menopause

Naidheachd brònach - disappointing that we can't expand and develop choral performance at the Mòd. Protecting tradition is very important, but so is ensuring culture and language develop and stay relevant. There is space for both. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Spent a really interesting morning training in Singing For Lung Health with The Cheyne Gang. Was really taken with this quote shared by @geographysings.bsky.social about the power of blending into a community of voices.

At the ALT conference today leading a drop-in lunchtime choir session. What a joy! I've led a few of these & everyone really seems to get a lift out of them alongside the busy conference programme - I TOTALLY recommend adding these as networking/wellbeing sessions #ALTC25 #conference #choir

Had a wonderful day running a workshop and stall on menopause & the voice at Stirling Science Festival! Loved seeing some competitive couples going head to head on the Truth or Falsetto game & chating with folks about the various effects of menopause on their voice. #voice #singing #menopause

I gave a session for the Musicians' Union this week on menopause and voice in the workplace. I've summarised some of the key info in this blog. Feel free to share! #menopause #voice #singing #teaching #workplace #menopauseawarenessmonth @wearethemu.bsky.social

I gave a session for the Musicians' Union this week on menopause and voice in the workplace. I've summarised some of the key info in this blog. Feel free to share! #menopause #voice #singing #teaching #workplace #menopauseawarenessmonth @wearethemu.bsky.social

I've spoken a lot about this - I noticed so many uni lecturers teaching online during COVID, using their voices differently and tiring themselves out. The instinct to use the voice changes in a large room, we use our bodies differently. #voice #teaching www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/o...

I was speaking about this just yesterday - we should be offering workplace vocal training for ANYONE who uses their voice for work, teachers, lecturers, managers etc. theconversation.com/how-voice-tr... #voice #vocal #teaching

It's really great to see some inclusive, queer-focused resources for menopausal people here, the queer experience is often overlooked in menopause-focused support. www.queermenopause.com/resources #menopauseawarenessmonth #menopause #voice #queer #lgbtq #hormones

As #menopauseawarenessmonth continues, here's an article I wrote for Menopause Matters Magazine about the menopause and the voice. For teachers, public speakers, singers, & anyone who uses their voice for their work/hobbies. www.kathleencronie.com/menopause-an... #menopause #voice #singing #choir

In #MenopauseAwarenessMonth I'm focusing on hormones and the voice. To manage menopausal change, it's useful to already be paying attention to monthly change. So here's a blog on our voice's cycle - www.kathleencronie.com/post/menstru... #singing #voice #menopause #periods #menstruation #choir

In #MenopauseAwarenessMonth I'm revisiting some of the research articles we have on #menopause and the voice. Some interesting results below in this article on HRT and vocal range. #voice #singing #choir

October is Menopause Awareness Month - here are some of the events and opportunities I'm running for singers, speakers, teachers and other voice users on Menopausal Voice Change. More info and contact via www.kathleencronie.com #menopause #voice #singing #menopauseawarenessmonth #menopausal #choir

Heard myself saying this today and you know what, I stand by it.

Today's toolkit for teaching 😁

"If you’re a teacher or in any one of these professions that uses the voice a lot, it can actually mean a difference between taking days off of work and being productive or not” Great to finally see more research into this. For support and resources: www.kathleencronie.com/menopause-si...

I was delighted to lead a workshop on hormonal change and the singing voice at the weekend including a mix of information and practical exercises. To book a 1 to 1 session or for me to come and work with your group get in touch at www.kathleencronie.com #voice #choir #singing #menopause #hormones

Did I get obsessed with the Munro #TidyTuesday and go on a @walkhighlands.co.uk deep dive (gratefully with their consent)? Yes. Did I have to migrate my website from Hugo to Quarto to make interactive plots work? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes. Code & more at www.emilynordmann.com/post/2025-08...

Are you experiencing menopausal voice change? Does your voice feel more tired, dry or have you lost vocal power? Support is available! Find out more by signing up for the Singing Through Menopause newsletter : www.kathleencronie.com/menopausenew... You can also catch up and read previous editions!

#menopause #voice #singing #publicspeaking

Still time to sign up for the summer edition of the Singing Through Menopause newsletter! forms.gle/CrSJ28eM417f...

Currently preparing the Singing Through Menopause Summer Newsletter with updates on: - Menopausal voice interviews project - Menopause Awareness Month voice workshops - Resources & ways to book menopausal voice workplace sessions To sign up to receive a copy, click here: forms.gle/NhsicZqAAm3X...

Great to see so many LGBTQ+ menopause resources being collected here. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 www.queermenopause.com/resources #menopause #LGBTQ+ #Queer

GROUP SINGING LESSONS! Fancy learning to sing with a group of friends? Why not book a group singing lesson? Suitable for up to 5 people, group singing lessons are a fun and social way to build confidence and improve your voice. Find out more: www.kathleencronie.com/group-singin... #singing #voice

More interesting stuff in today's paper - considering sociocultural impacts on experiences of menopause. The knowledge that self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and thoughts/beliefs about menopause correlate with the rate of reporting symptoms as problematic or not is a really important point. #menopause

Interesting to see these range changes during menopause. The study found singers experienced a drop in average high pitch range during perimenopause, but that this returned to its original range post-menopause for singers on HRT, and dropped lower for those not on HRT. #menopause #voice #singing

I'm supporting the Good Law Project's fund for defending trans people's rights by donating fees from one-off/gift lessons in my studio this month. To find out more, book a lesson, or buy one as a gift for someone else, head to: www.kathleencronie.com/good-law-pro... @goodlawproject.bsky.social

This weekend's science festival is fast approaching - just a few days left to take part! #menopause #voice #singing #perimenopause

This weekend's science festival is fast approaching - just a few days left to take part! #menopause #voice #singing #perimenopause

I'm supporting the Good Law Project's fund for defending trans people's rights by donating fees from one-off/gift lessons in my studio this month. To find out more, book a lesson, or buy one as a gift for someone else, head to: www.kathleencronie.com/good-law-pro... @goodlawproject.bsky.social

For Gaelic learners looking for a fun puzzle - new crosswords every day, varying levels of difficulty to choose from, with the option of a list of words to pick from for those learning and needing a prompt 😀 www.lexisrex.com/Gaelic-Cross... #gaidhlig

What's in the Mystery Menopausal Voice Box? TAKE PART! As part of a science festival activity, I've created mystery question boxes where you can answer then read ALL the responses to hear more about menopausal voice. Take part here - forms.gle/HL3XYpgZTsCq... #voice #menopause #singing #choir

What's in the Mystery Menopausal Voice Box? TAKE PART! As part of a science festival activity, I've created mystery question boxes where you can answer then read ALL the responses to hear more about menopausal voice. Take part here - forms.gle/HL3XYpgZTsCq... #voice #menopause #singing #choir

Singing Through Menopause - SPRING NEWSLETTER LAUNCH! In this edition find out about the Mystery Menopausal Voice Boxes and take part in a science festival event! More free resources & opportunities in the newsletter - sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #menopause #singing #voice

Singing Through Menopause - SPRING NEWSLETTER LAUNCH! In this edition find out about the Mystery Menopausal Voice Boxes and take part in a science festival event! More free resources and opportunities in the newsletter - sign up and receive a copy here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Revisiting some writing this morning reminded me that I've got exciting things to share in the next Singing Through Menopause newsletter. Sign up and find more information on resources that are currently available here: www.kathleencronie.com/copy-of-sing...

Last week I gave a keynote at the Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health's UK conference. I was given the title "Learning from Inspirational Teachers, Striking a Different Chord" & talked about my approach & what teachers can learn from conductors. Slides below, key points were: (1/4)

Day 2 at the conference done. Tomorrow I get onstage at the SEC Armadillo to talk about what teachers can learn from conductors. Might even manage to get the audience to sing...! @rcpch.bsky.social #choir #singing #teaching #conductor

Ready to start 3 days of song leading and conference presentation at the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health UK national conference! Very excited to be in the SEC for the event! #choir #rcpch #singing

Seated and ready to see Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid at the Glasgow Comedy Festival 😁 with @emilynordmann.bsky.social

A’ cur crìoch air an t-seachdain le leabhar agus cofaidh ❤️☕

Stuck trying to find the perfect Mother's Day Gift? Why not treat her to an hour of singing & fun, where she can focus on herself, learn something new, and leave feeling great? Online & in-person options available, more info here: www.kathleencronie.com/about-5 #mothersday #mothersdaygift #singing

Lovely day reflecting on how to evaluate creative activities with @agescotland.bsky.social Some really interesting discussions around how to make evaluation meaningful for participants - what creative activities have you used to gather evaluation data for arts projects?