Objective:
In this workshop, we will focus on the practical aspects of dual-task training, emphasizing its potential to enhance both cognitive and motor skills in voice training. The primary objective is to investigate how dual-task paradigms and key principles of perceptual-motor learning can be practically applied to improve participants' long-term skill retention and adaptability in various performance scenarios, effectively addressing the limitations of traditional voice training methods.

Methods/Design: This session will include a brief introduction summarising major cognitive influence in vocal learning focusing on the role of dual-task training. Participants will engage in exercises designed to explore ideal training paradigms specific to voice training, allowing them to apply the concepts discussed in real-time. Through this hands-on approach, we will delve into the significant factors influencing cognitive resources, the competition among cognitive tasks, and the phenomenon of task interference. As we practice dual-task scenarios, participants will learn how to adjust voice training techniques to accommodate these variables, guided by neuropsychological principles such as minimal variation, maximum gradualness, and self-regulation.

Conclusions: Participants will experience firsthand how optimizing cognitive resources can accelerate the automatization of foundational vocal actions, thereby freeing up attention for more complex tasks.