Lori L. Sonnenberg, Voice Pathologist

Lori L. Sonnenberg, Voice Pathologist Specialized voice and breathing therapy services. Comprehensive voice care services. Expert care for the singing voice and other professional voice users.

Performing arts medicine. Voice and Breathing Therapy, Speech Therapy, Singing Voice, Professional Voice Care, Transgender Voice, and Paradoxical Vocal Fold Movement.

I'm so honored to share that I've been invited as Keynote Speaker for "Routes to Resilience: Building Voices That Last,"...
08/06/2026

I'm so honored to share that I've been invited as Keynote Speaker for "Routes to Resilience: Building Voices That Last," hosted by !

I can't wait to share ideas that have shaped my clinical work with singers and professional voice users—exploring vocal resilience, sustainability, and what it truly means to take ownership of the voice. Looking forward to learning alongside an incredible community of voice professionals.

Save the date: Saturday, September 12 | 9:30–17:00
📍 The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London

If you're in or near London this September, I'd love to see you there!

What a joy to celebrate opening night of Carmen with Cincinnati Opera at beautiful Music Hall and to see our own Natalie...
08/03/2026

What a joy to celebrate opening night of Carmen with Cincinnati Opera at beautiful Music Hall and to see our own Natalie perform on stage. The performance was absolutely stellar, and it’s always such a privilege to watch colleagues do what they do best.

We also enjoyed an incredible dinner at , where we were treated like VIPs by the staff, a perfect way to celebrate an unforgettable evening. 

So proud of you, Natalie Sheppard, and grateful for weekends filled with beautiful music, wonderful people, and memorable experiences. Bravo to the entire cast and crew! 👏🎭

Postoperative voice recovery is one of my favorite parts of being a voice speech language pathologists and specialists.I...
07/30/2026

Postoperative voice recovery is one of my favorite parts of being a voice speech language pathologists and specialists.

I’ve had the honor of walking alongside hundreds of singers through this journey, and here’s the truth 👉 most of these stories have happy endings and positive outcomes.

If you’re facing vocal fold surgery, or supporting a singer who is, know this: recovery is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Follow along this summer as we continue our series on vocal fold surgery with real stories, real facts, and real support.

Long runs. Short turnarounds. As a performer, your voice needs a plan. 👉 Swipe through for 5 tips to help you stay stron...
07/29/2026

Long runs. Short turnarounds. As a performer, your voice needs a plan.

👉 Swipe through for 5 tips to help you stay strong all season!

Let's talk stigma around vocal fold surgery. 👇Does a person need to be informed about the risks and benefits of any surg...
07/29/2026

Let's talk stigma around vocal fold surgery. 👇

Does a person need to be informed about the risks and benefits of any surgery or medication they take? Of course!

But fear, shame, and misinformation have kept a lot of singers from getting the help they need, or left them feeling too ashamed to talk openly about their experience with surgery.

Let's counter misinformation with facts.

During the summer months, Sonnenberg Voice supports many singers through the surgery recovery process. With that in mind, we will be doing an upcoming series on vocal fold surgery with real information, real experiences, and no shame attached. Be sure to follow along as we dig in!

07/25/2026

📣 Shoutout to the incredible for her standout performance as Public Opinion in world premiere English translation of Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld - widely regarded as the very first operetta ever written!

This run was a hit, selling out completely in week two and nearly there in week one! Huge congrats to Jen and the whole cast for bringing this fresh translation to life. 👏

📸 Photos 1-3: Kambua Chema | Photo 4: Sarah Ann Sutter

One of the biggest misconceptions in singer care is that a referral marks the end of the teacher's role. In reality, it'...
07/24/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in singer care is that a referral marks the end of the teacher's role. In reality, it's often the beginning of an even more important partnership.

As a voice teacher, you continue to provide consistency, encouragement, and a safe space for your student while collaborating with the rest of their care team. As a voice-specialized SLP, physician, or other clinician, you bring complementary expertise that helps guide recovery.

Singer care is rarely the work of one person alone.

It's built on shared knowledge, open communication, mutual respect, and a common goal 👉 helping every singer return to their healthiest, most confident voice.

Tag a voice professional you love collaborating with!

Sometimes the most helpful thing you can say is also the simplest.As voice teachers, our role is to observe the function...
07/23/2026

Sometimes the most helpful thing you can say is also the simplest.

As voice teachers, our role is to observe the functional singing voice over time, notice when something has changed, and provide continuity for the singer.

The next time you notice a change in a student's voice, try describing what you hear and see and share that information with your student, parents and/or caregivers, and any medical professionals that you may refer them to.

This July, we're diving into Collaboration and Communication between voice teachers and speech-language pathologists - exploring practical ways to collaborate, strengthen professional relationships, and better support singers throughout their recovery journey.

Whether you're looking for evidence-based strategies, have clinical questions you've always wanted to ask, or simply want to connect with professionals who are just as passionate about healthy, sustainable voices as you are, the Voice Teacher Collective is for you.

Led by Lori Sonnenberg, MM, MA, CCC-SLP and Natalie Sheppard, BM, MA, CCC-SLP, two Singing Voice Rehabilitation Specialists, each monthly workshop combines clinical expertise with practical tools you can immediately apply in your teaching.

☀️ Summer Introductory Offer ☀️
Curious if the Voice Teacher Collective is the right fit? For July and August only, join a single workshop at a special introductory rate before committing to membership.
Use code 👉 VTCSUMMERPASS

If you're committed to helping your singers stay healthy, resilient, and performing at their best, we'd love to have you join the conversation.

🔗 Register through the link in our bio and save your spot!

Good communication doesn’t require having all the answers, it requires sharing the right information. Whether you’re a v...
07/21/2026

Good communication doesn’t require having all the answers, it requires sharing the right information.

Whether you’re a voice teacher communicating with an SLP or a clinician collaborating with a singing teacher, your observations can make a meaningful difference in a singer’s care.

Clear, objective communication builds trust between professionals and creates a more consistent experience for the singer. Swipe to see!

How do you approach communication with other members of a singer’s care team? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

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Voice teachers you're often the first person a singer opens up to about vocal concerns.You see what no one else sees and...
07/17/2026

Voice teachers you're often the first person a singer opens up to about vocal concerns.

You see what no one else sees and hear what no one else hears. That perspective is invaluable to the whole care team, and it's why your observations matter just as much as any clinical evaluation.

Want more support and conversations like this?
👉 Join Voice Teacher Collective. A community of voice teachers learning to notice, refer, and collaborate with confidence.

Curious if the Voice Teacher Collective is the right fit? For July and August only, join a single workshop at a special introductory rate before committing to membership.
Use code 👉 VTCSUMMERPASS

Link in bio to register!

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1431 Opus Place, Suite 110
Downers Grove, IL
60515

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm

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