Lynn Maxfield is the director of the Utah Center for Vocology at the University of Utah where, in addition to research activities, he coordinates and teaches at the Summer Vocology Institute. He is also an associate professor (lecturer) in the University of Utah School of Music, where he teaches courses in voice pedagogy and vocology. In addition, he serves as a vocal coach for the University of Utah Voice Disorders Center, where he provides patients habilitative voice coaching in coordination with the medical team, both during and following medical treatment. He has served as an associate editor of the Journal of Singing, overseeing the “Mindful Voice” column, and as an ad-hoc peer reviewer for Folia Phoniatrica, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, and the Journal of Voice. He holds a PhD in voice pedagogy and an MA in voice performance, both from the University of Iowa.
Past Short Courses
Thursday 10th April 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
(London Time)
It’s Personal: How Personality Impacts Perception and Symptoms of Voice Problems
Lynn Maxfield
This course takes you on an intriguing journey into the relationship between personality traits and voice fatigue, shedding light on how specific personality characteristics can predict the likelihood of experiencing voice disorders. Students will dive into cutting-edge research examining the correlation between the Big Five Personality traits and various voice conditions.