SINGER’S STORIES
Read the shared experiences of singers who have and are navigating chronic conditions while pursuing the arts. The stories below include students in college, professional, and avocational settings, sharing their preferred singing practice and accommodations, diagnostic journey, and advise for others with shared conditions and the teachers that support them. Each story is categorized with key words that can be searched as filters. If you would like to share your story, click the button below! We would like to thank each and every one of these incredible artists for sharing their journey with us. We hope it helps those that are seeking community and understanding.
Niki’s Story
EDSers are some of the hardest working and most talented people you'll have the opportunity to work with. They may need a little extra rest, extra time, a little gentleness at times. But they will come through for you and shine.
Rehanna’s Story
Some of my EDS symptoms are positive like having a good high register and having a large range.
Auggie’s Story
If anything, I’ve become more determined to pursue a career in musical theater. I think it’s important for others with these conditions to see that it can be done, and I hope to lead by example. Also, I’m not about to give up my dream!
Molly’s Story
I’ve had to express myself more through words rather than fancy or especially beautiful vocals because my voice has changed so much since becoming chronically ill. Singing my own songs means expressing myself and it’s a way for me to calm down.
Beatrice’s Story
I never found any provider who cared that I couldn't sing or find the key consistently.
Marlee’s Story
I felt like I was starting over my junior year in college, because my body had changed so rapidly over the first two years of my voice study...You’re waking up to a new body every day.
Hailey’s Story
I feel the most judgment when having to remain seated for music rehearsals, yet being able to be a dancer and then proceed to dance and sing.