How Much Is Your Singing Voice Holding You Back? Take the 10-Question Assessment.
This free, interactive singing voice assessment explores how much vocal effort, fatigue, unpredictability, and other singing difficulties affect your life.
Developed by Dr. Seth M. Cohen and colleagues, the Singing Voice Handicap Index–10 (SVHI-10) is a research-validated questionnaire measuring your personal perception of singing-related difficulties.
Answer all ten questions based on your experience over the past month to receive an instant score out of 40. Your score reflects your reported experience. NOTE: it does not diagnose a voice disorder or grade your singing ability.
How much is your singing voice holding you back?
Answer all ten statements based on your experience over the past month. This self-assessment measures your perception of singing difficulties and their impact on your life.
0 Never · 1 Almost never · 2 Sometimes · 3 Almost always · 4 Always
SVHI-10: Seth M. Cohen, Melissa Statham, Clark A. Rosen, and Thomas Zullo. “Development and Validation of the Singing Voice Handicap-10.” The Laryngoscope, 119, 2009, pp. 1864–1869. DOI: 10.1002/lary.20580.
Score reference: “Prospective Determination of Normative Value of the Singing Voice Handicap Index-10 (SVHI-10).” Journal of Voice, 39, 2025, pp. 1114–1117. DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2023.02.013.
Want to understand what your voice needs next?
Your quiz score reflects your experience of singing difficulties. A personalized vocal assessment helps you explore your concerns and establish practical next steps.
Through a comprehensive questionnaire, review of your singing recordings, and a private Zoom consultation, we’ll examine your strengths, challenges, and goals. You’ll then receive a personalized written report and practice plan to guide your development.
