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Valentina Carlile
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In my daily professional practice, I often talk to colleagues and answer patients' questions on topics relating to the Voice, Osteopathy and Singing.
I realized that these topics generate great interest and deserve to be shared with a wider audience. This is why I decided to open this space in my blog: to make this precious information accessible to everyone, presented in a clear and direct way.
Here you will find articles and reflections that I hope will enrich your knowledge and answer your curiosities in these fascinating and complex fields.
Myofascial chains: the silent engine of performance in musical theatre
In musical theatre, what gets you to the end of a run is not strength. It’s how the body transmits load. Beneath muscles, voice, and movement lies a system that is often overlooked but decisive: the myofascial chains. They connect breath and voice, movement and posture, gesture and sound production, fatigue and recovery. When they function well, the body seems able to “handle everything.” When they don’t, the voice begins to pay the price. In musical theatre, chains matter mo
Valentina Carlile DO
22 hours ago3 min read
Anti-reflux nutrition during Sanremo: protecting the voice through what you eat
For many professional singers, gastroesophageal reflux and laryngeal irritation are a real risk—especially under conditions of stress, irregular schedules, and the intense pace of the Sanremo Festival. Proper nutritional management during Festival days can make the difference between a free, responsive voice and one that feels “tight,” irritated, thick, or vulnerable to performance drops. 1. Why reflux is so common during the Festival At Sanremo, several factors combine to in
Valentina Carlile DO
Feb 102 min read
Vocal and physical warm-up before performing at Sanremo: the ideal routine to sing at your best
The Ariston night comes after hours of waiting, rehearsals, interviews, and emotional tension. When it’s finally time to step on stage, the body is full of adrenaline, the mind is overloaded, the voice has “cooled down,” and tensions may have built up. That’s why vocal and physical warm-up is crucial: it’s not just about “warming up the voice,” but about regulating the entire body–mind system. A good routine leads to: a stable voice a free larynx expansive breathing centered
Valentina Carlile DO
Feb 33 min read
Managing the press and emotional communication at Sanremo: protecting the voice and building one’s public presence
At the Sanremo Music Festival, media attention is constant: interviews, press conferences, backstage moments, social media, talk shows. For a singer, this represents one of the most delicate moments of the week: the voice must be preserved, yet communication must remain effective, authentic, and confident. Communication is not an “additional” part of the performance: it is its continuation. 1. Managing the voice during interviews: avoiding hidden vocal fatigue Interviews are
Valentina Carlile DO
Jan 302 min read
Microphone, in-ear aonitoring and audio management at Sanremo: how to optimize vocal performance on live TV
A great voice alone is not enough: on the Ariston stage, the final result also depends on the microphone, monitoring system, sound quality, the relationship with the sound engineer, and in-ear management. A singer who masters these aspects steps on stage more confident, more stable, and delivers a technically flawless performance. For this reason, audio management is a fundamental part of professional preparation. 1. Choosing the Microphone: Why It Makes a Difference Every vo
Valentina Carlile DO
Jan 203 min read
Vocal recovery and prevention during Sanremo: how to protect the voice on the most intense days
Sanremo is not prepared only beforehand: it must also be managed during the Festival. During the Festival days, the main goal is to preserve the voice, prevent fatigue, support the body, and keep performance stable despite tight schedules and continuous demands. 1. Smart vocal conservation This does not mean “not speaking,” but rather: using a soft, conversational voice avoiding glottal strain when laughing, shouting, or speaking in noisy environments scheduling moments of re
Valentina Carlile DO
Jan 52 min read
Physical and postural preparation for Sanremo: the body as the instrument of the voice
The voice is not just sound production: it is a complex system involving posture, breathing, balance, myofascial chains, and muscle tone . Physical preparation therefore becomes a fundamental pillar for anyone performing on a demanding stage such as the Ariston. Postural alignment: the foundation of free vocal emission To allow the voice to flow freely, the body must be: aligned elastics table The work includes releasing the myofascial chains , especially: the deep anterior c
Valentina Carlile DO
Dec 16, 20251 min read
Vocal fatigue in professionals: from symptom to management
In many cases, the diagnosis of vocal fatigue is based on the individual's reported symptoms, such as increased tension with continued...
Valentina Carlile DO
May 27, 20253 min read
What is vocal fatigue?
Vocal fatigue refers to the sensation of vocal tiredness caused by prolonged use of the voice during speech or singing. The act of...
Valentina Carlile DO
May 6, 20252 min read
Osteopathy for Voice and Singing: Discussing Vocal Onsets
Subglottic pressure (Psub) and Phonation Threshold Pressure (PTP) influence both the initiation and maintenance of phonation, provided...
Valentina Carlile DO
Jan 14, 20251 min read
Osteopathy for Voice and Singing: Exploring the Concept of Subglottic Pressure
Over the years, many characteristics have contributed to defining subglottic pressure (Psub).A universal concept is that without...
Valentina Carlile DO
Jan 7, 20251 min read
Osteopathy and singing: How important is somatosensory feedback?
When we hum and place our hands on our throat and cheeks, we can feel vibrations through our fingers. When you perform /a/ or /o/ you...
Valentina Carlile DO
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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