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.

Allergies may not directly cause vocal injury, but they can create an environment that leaves the delicate vocal folds m...
04/30/2026

Allergies may not directly cause vocal injury, but they can create an environment that leaves the delicate vocal folds more vulnerable to irritation, swelling, and strain.

Working with a voice care team or physician can help you find the right treatment plan to reduce symptoms, support healing, and protect your vocal health whether it’s seasonal or something you manage year-round.

Don’t wait for symptoms to worsen 👉 get the support you need and keep your voice performing at its best.

Curious how you can help your students manage allergies and their voice? Join the Voice Teacher Collective to have your questions answered by voice care specialists and collaborate with colleagues that share similarities.

Send us a DM or click link in bio for more info!

Healing voices aren’t always measured by what shows up on a scope. If your results weren’t exactly what you hoped for, d...
04/29/2026

Healing voices aren’t always measured by what shows up on a scope.

If your results weren’t exactly what you hoped for, don’t overlook the progress that truly matters 👉 how your voice feels, functions, and supports your life day to day.

A strong voice isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency, resilience, and knowing how to care for it.

Need help building a healthier, more reliable voice? DM me to get started.

Jury season can bring pressure, over-practicing, and second-guessing. But the strongest performances don’t come from pus...
04/24/2026

Jury season can bring pressure, over-practicing, and second-guessing. But the strongest performances don’t come from pushing harder, they come from preparation.

As a teacher, performer, and vocal health specialist, swipe to see Jennifer’s jury prep tips.

And remember, juries are not about proving your worth. They’re about showing your growth.

💬 If you’re preparing for juries, what’s one thing you’re focusing on this week?

04/21/2026

📣 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
In honor of World Voice Day on April 16, we’re offering 30-minute Professional Voice Screenings for Vocalists for ONE WEEK ONLY at a discounted rate of $75.

Each screening includes a one-on-one consultation with a Licensed Speech Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist, providing a specialized assessment of your singing voice to help you better understand your vocal health and performance.

Whether you're a professional singer, performer, or passionate vocalist, this is a great opportunity to check in with your voice and receive expert guidance.

Here's the Details:
📅 Screenings will take place on April 24, 2026
💻 APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED and will be virtual only
💳 Payment due in full at time of booking
🔗 Click link in comments to register
*Exclusions apply. See details below:

*Exclusions – Participation excluded for those who have seen specialist and already received a medical voice diagnosis. Health insurance coverage is not applicable for this service. Discount valid for one-time appointment only and does not apply to future services. Must be at least 14 years of age. • Discount valid for one-time screening only

Give your voice the care it deserves. ❤️

Your voice deserves more than a template, one size fits all approach. If you've had voice therapy before and not had goo...
04/21/2026

Your voice deserves more than a template, one size fits all approach. If you've had voice therapy before and not had good results or response to the work, this may be why.

When care is individualized, progress isn’t just faster, it’s sustainable. From building vocal resilience to refining tone, working with me means having a plan that evolves with you.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, strained, or like you had to “choose” how to use your voice… this is your sign that it doesn’t have to be that way.

Personalized care. Real results. A voice that works for your life.

🔗 Click the link in bio to book a consultation!

April's Voice Teacher Collective topic will dive into discussion about the tongue and how speech and resonance interact ...
04/17/2026

April's Voice Teacher Collective topic will dive into discussion about the tongue and how speech and resonance interact in singing.

If you're curious about this topic, have questions you'd like to discuss, or just want to be a part of a like-minded group of individuals who are seeking clinical-backed guidance 👉 join and grow alongside colleagues who care just as deeply as you do.

The Voice Teacher Collective is a monthly workshop series designed for teachers who want clarity, confidence, and clinical-backed guidance when vocal challenges show up in the studio. Led by Lori Sonnenberg, MM, MA, CCC-SLP and Natalie Sheppard, BM, MA, CCC-SLP — two Singing Voice Rehabilitation Specialists who work at the intersection of clinical voice care and vocal pedagogy — this series helps you strengthen your teaching through evidence-informed insight and practical application.

If you’re committed to helping your singers stay healthy, consistent, and supported - this is for you.

🔗 Click the link in comments to register!


Happy World Voice Day! ❤️As a speech-language pathologist, I’m reminded every day just how powerful, and personal, our v...
04/16/2026

Happy World Voice Day! ❤️

As a speech-language pathologist, I’m reminded every day just how powerful, and personal, our voices are. They carry our thoughts, tell our stories, and connect us to the people around us.

Today is a beautiful reminder to slow down and give your voice the care it deserves. Whether that means staying hydrated, taking vocal breaks, or seeking support when something doesn’t feel right, your voice matters.

Here’s to using it with intention, protecting it with care, and celebrating all that it allows us to do.

Here at Sonnenberg Voice, we are offering discounted voice screening on April 17 and 24th! What's something you plan to do to celebrate this special day? Share in the comments! 💬

04/14/2026

In honor of World Voice Day on April 16, we’re offering 30-minute Professional Voice Screenings for Vocalists for ONE WEEK ONLY at a discounted rate of $75. Use code WVD5OFF at checkout for additional $5 off.

Each screening includes a one-on-one consultation with a Licensed Speech Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist, providing a specialized assessment of your singing voice to help you better understand your vocal health and performance.

Whether you're a professional singer, performer, or passionate vocalist, this is a great opportunity to check in with your voice and receive expert guidance.

Here's the Details:
📅 Screenings will take place on April 17 and April 24, 2026
💻 APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED and will be virtual only
💳 Payment due in full at time of booking
🔗 Click link in comments to register
*Exclusions apply. See details below:

*Exclusions – Participation excluded for those who have seen specialist and already received a medical voice diagnosis. Health insurance coverage is not applicable for this service. Discount valid for one-time appointment only and does not apply to future services. Must be at least 14 years of age. • Discount valid for one-time screening only

Give your voice the care it deserves. ❤️


Most singers spend a lot of time working on vowel resonance in their practice, but here’s something we don’t talk about ...
04/14/2026

Most singers spend a lot of time working on vowel resonance in their practice, but here’s something we don’t talk about enough in voice lessons 👉 consonants need resonance too. And the tongue is a major player in this work.

Every consonant and vowel requires a slightly different tongue shape and position, which means our primary resonator, the pharynx and oral cavity, is constantly changing shape while we sing. And since we speak far more than we sing, the patterns our articulators use for speech often carry directly into our singing.

When consonants are balanced and resonant, they help:
• maintain space in the vocal tract
• keep airflow consistent
• allow text to flow smoothly through phrases

This is one of the topics we’ll be exploring inside an upcoming Voice Teacher Collective session at Sonnenberg Voice where we bridge voice science with practical tools for teaching singers.

If you teach singers and want to better understand how speech and resonance interact in singing, we’d love to have you join the conversation!

✨ Learn more about the Voice Teacher Collective at the link in comments

In honor of World Voice Day on April 16, we’re offering 30-minute Professional Voice Screenings for Vocalists for ONE WE...
04/08/2026

In honor of World Voice Day on April 16, we’re offering 30-minute Professional Voice Screenings for Vocalists for ONE WEEK ONLY at a discounted rate of $75.

Each screening includes a one-on-one consultation with a Licensed Speech Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist, providing a specialized assessment of your singing voice to help you better understand your vocal health and performance.

Whether you're a professional singer, performer, or passionate vocalist, this is a great opportunity to check in with your voice and receive expert guidance.

Here's the Details:
📅 Screenings will take place on April 17 and April 24, 2026
💻 APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED and will be virtual only
💳 Payment due in full at time of booking
🔗 Click link in comments to register
*Exclusions apply. See details below:

*Exclusions – Participation excluded for those who have seen specialist and already received a medical voice diagnosis. Health insurance coverage is not applicable for this service. Discount valid for one-time appointment only and does not apply to future services. Must be at least 14 years of age. • Discount valid for one-time screening only

Give your voice the care it deserves. ❤️


With World Voice Day right around the corner on April 16, we’re taking a moment to reflect.At Sonnenberg Voice, we’re th...
04/01/2026

With World Voice Day right around the corner on April 16, we’re taking a moment to reflect.

At Sonnenberg Voice, we’re thinking about access, stigma, and education around vocal health. Too often, singers and voice professionals push through symptoms or feel hesitant to talk about voice disorders.

Changing that conversation starts with awareness and support within our communities.

One way we are working to make a difference is by offering FREE vocal health screenings for local music educators, helping provide access to expert guidance and early support.

This World Voice Day, we invite you to join us in continuing that mission through the Voice Teacher Collective, a space for voice teachers to learn, collaborate, and deepen their understanding of vocal health.

✨ LIMITED SPECIAL World Voice Day Offer:
Use code WORLDVOICE10 for 10% off for the life of your subscription when you join the Voice Teacher Collective!
*This offer is good through the month of April 2026 only

🔗 Click the link in bio to register!

Let’s keep building a community that supports healthy, informed voices, both on and off the stage.

How will YOU help fight the stigma around voice disorders this World Voice Day? Tell us in the comments. 💬

With a unique background as both a singer and clinician, Lori Sonnenberg has built her career helping vocalists and prof...
03/31/2026

With a unique background as both a singer and clinician, Lori Sonnenberg has built her career helping vocalists and professional voice users overcome injury, resolve unwanted technical issues, and rebuild sustainable voices.

Through her unique background in both voice performance and speech pathology, she brings a holistic and highly specialized approach to vocal health.

Swipe to learn more about her work and how she helps vocalists protect one of their most valuable instruments.

🔗 Click the link in bio to schedule a consultation.

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