Voice Recovery After Illness Or Stress

Restore vocal strength and clarity with practical, science-backed techniques

What you'll learn

A realistic, science-backed approach to voice recovery after illness or stress—designed to restore vocal clarity, strength, and stamina

Techniques to release tension in the throat, rebalance breath and voice, and rediscover a sense of comfort and ease in vocal use

A structured toolkit of daily exercises that support healthy vocal posture and reduce strain in speech and performance

Simple rehabilitation practices that realign and heal the voice—without pushing, forcing, or overcompensating

How to rebuild vocal strength and pitch flexibility through sustainable, long-term maintenance exercises

Strategies for protecting and caring for your voice in everyday life and work

(Optional intro) Awareness of how stress and illness affect vocal function—and how to reset and recover using proven techniques

Requirements

No previous voice training experience needed. No previous vocal training is required — this course is suitable for beginners, as well as experienced speakers and singers.

You should be able to listen, observe, and follow simple voice and breath exercises at your own pace.

If your voice has been hoarse or unreliable for more than a few weeks, it’s always advisable to seek medical advice or a clinical voice assessment.

These exercises are designed to complement speech and language therapy, and can be used alongside clinical voice rehabilitation where appropriate.

Description

Have you recently lost your voice, felt it weaken after illness, or found that stress has left it hoarse, flat, or fragile? Whether you’re a public speaker, singer, teacher, or performer, this course will guide you gently back to vocal health.Voice Recovery After Stress or Illness is a practical, step-by-step programme designed to help you restore ease, clarity, and strength in your voice—at your own pace. Led by Fran Montignani, a voice rehabilitation specialist with over 24 years of experience and a master’s degree in voice pathology, this course combines science-informed strategies with calming, accessible exercises that work.You’ll learn:How to release tension and reset healthy vocal postureHow to rebalance the connection between breath and voiceGentle rehabilitation techniques that realign and healLong-term exercises to maintain vocal strength and flexibilityBy the end of this course, you’ll have a personal toolkit of techniques that support you in recovery—and help you care for your voice going forward. No previous voice training is needed. These exercises are suitable for use alongside speech therapy or clinical voice care.If your voice is your instrument, your livelihood, or simply part of how you express yourself—this course is here to help you find it again.How this course is different:Taught by a voice rehabilitation specialist with 24 years of clinical experience, including NHS Voice Clinics.Designed specifically for people recovering from illness, stress, or vocal fatigue—not general voice users.Includes recovery tools, pacing strategies, and guided exercises—not just warm-ups or technique drills.Supports teachers, parents, professionals and singers who rely on their voices day-to-day.Grounded in voice science, anatomy, and trauma-informed practice.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Optional - How The Voice Works & Why It Sometimes Goes Wrong

Section 2: Voice Foundation and Reset

Lecture 2 Reset Vocal Posture

Lecture 3 Release Tension

Lecture 4 Rebalance Breath with Voice

Lecture 5 Further Build Breath-Voice Connection

Lecture 6 Recap Before Moving On

Section 3: Voice Rehabilitation

Lecture 7 Glottal Pops for Rehabilitation

Lecture 8 Sob for Rehabilitation

Lecture 9 Recap Rehabilitation

Section 4: Vocal Maintenance

Lecture 10 Puffa

Lecture 11 Pitch Flexibility

Lecture 12 Power Build

Lecture 13 Articulation Isolation

This course is for speakers, singers, teachers, performers, and anyone who relies on their voice and wants to recover it safely after illness, stress, or fatigue.,You may be getting over a respiratory illness, such as Covid, or period of stress,You may be feeling frustrated that your voice still sounds or feels “off”,You may be experiencing tension, hoarseness, or vocal tiredness,You may be preparing to return to speaking or singing after time away,You may be looking for expert-led exercises to support vocal recovery at home,This course is led by Fran Montignani, a voice rehabilitation specialist with over 24 years' experience and a Master’s degree in Voice Pathology. Fran has supported singers, speakers, and professionals across sectors to recover and reconnect with their voice.