BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Exware Solutions Inc.//ExSite v3.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ExSite-EvtCal-1608-@nats.org DTSTAMP:20261008T160159 DTSTART:20260206T190000-0500 DTEND:20260206T200000-0500 SUMMARY:February NATS Chat - Beyond Worn Out: Addressing Vocal Fatigue an d Effort DESCRIPTION:--        --\n\n-- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026* --\n\n-- B eyond Worn Out: Addressing Vocal Fatigue and Effort  --\n\nFeaturing Er ic Hunter\nCo-Hosts: Ed Reisert and Kari Ragan\n*Note different day (F riday) \n\nVocal fatigue and elevated vocal effort are common challenge s for singers and teachers, yet their causes and interactions remain com plex. This presentation draws from extensive research on occupational vo ice use to examine how vocal effort contributes to fatigue, how individu als perceive and adapt to these sensations, and why these adaptations ca n sometimes obscure underlying strain. We’ll explore how tracking voca l effort across time, tasks, and individuals can provide actionable insi ghts for preventing fatigue and optimizing rehearsal strategies. Attende es will gain insights for recognizing and managing effort in ways that s upport more sustainable and effective voice use.\n\nRegister for Feb. 6\ n\nThe 2025/26 NATS Chat season is sponsored by Inside View Press.\n\n  \n END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR