December 2016 NATS Chat, with guests Dr Michael Johns, laryngologist, and Peggy Baroody

Panelists Michael Johns, M.D., and Peggy Baroody led an informative discussion on the topic of "The Aging Voice." The panelists answered a variety of questions about the special considerations for singers as their voices age. In addition to discussion points concerning hormones, reflux and hydration, the panelists emphasized strategies to accommodate and adapt to physical changes as we age, and still remain an effective communicator and artist. This was the first of two NATS Chats this season co-sponsored by The Voice Foundation. The NATS Chat series is presented by Inside View Press and hosted by Dr. Kari Ragan. NATS Chat is a program of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (www.NATS.org).