Dr. Heather R. Nelson

Biography

Dr. Heather Nelson, mezzo soprano, loves all the things that have to do with the singing voice and telling other voice teachers about all the neat things she learns. Based in Springfield, Missouri, she works with voice teachers from all over the world to understand the voice better, and use that knowledge to make a positive difference in their studios. As a singer, she has performed with the Kansas City Chorale, Missouri Choral Artists, Springfield Chamber Chorus, and the Ozarks Lyric Opera, and toured internationally to Austria and Mongolia with the Messiah Project. She completed her doctorate at the University of Kansas, studying vocal pedagogy and voice science, focusing on working with the unique needs of singers who have had vocal injuries. She enjoys cooking (and eating) good food, British TV, and spending time with Sis the cat. Find more information at www.drheathernelson.com and www.instagram.com/drheathernelson.

Details

Education

• PhD, Vocal Pedagogy and Voice Science, 2016, University of Kansas
• MM, Vocal Pedagogy, 2008, Missouri State University
• MA, Vocal Performance, 2004, Truman State University
• BS, Music, 2000, Southwest Baptist University

Research and professional interests

• Vocal health and rehabilitation
• Acoustics and psychoacoustics for singers
• Neuroscience of singing
• Lifespan vocal development