August 30, 2025

Singing Teachers Summit 2025

Join us for a full day of expert-led sessions designed to help new and developing voice teachers build confidence, grow their skills, and connect with a global teaching community.

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What You’ll Learn

Whether you're just starting out or refining your approach, this Summit gives you the tools you need to teach with clarity, skill, and confidence.

Session topics include:

  • Addressing pitch and function issues
  • Gender-affirming voice training
  • Practical tools for vocal assessment
  • And more strategies to support diverse singers and learning styles

You’ll walk away with actionable techniques you can apply immediately, and a deeper understanding of how to support your students more effectively.

Why Attend?

  • Learn directly from seasoned educators and vocal experts
  • Get real-world insights you won’t find in textbooks
  • Connect with a supportive community of voice teachers
  • Access the latest tools in functional voice pedagogy
  • Discover new approaches to inclusive and affirming teaching

This is your opportunity to invest in your teaching, grow your network, and gain lasting confidence in your ability to guide singers.

Why Attend?

Recording Pass

Can't attend live? No problem.

While the event is free to attend live, you’ll have the option to add on a Recording Pass so you can:

  • Rewatch every session on your own schedule
  • Download the videos for lifetime access
  • Revisit techniques and insights any time you need them

Recording Passes are available as an add-on to your registration.

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  • Live Broadcasts Only

  • All content available

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  • Live Broadcasts and Replays

  • All content available

Want to revisit the sessions afterward?

This Recording Pass Bundle allows you to receive downloadable access to our sessions*, so you can learn on your schedule and refer back whenever you need. This is also a great option if you cannot attend live. Recordings will be availble within 14 days.

*Please note, "The Science Underlying Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Techniques" Session will only be presented live. No recordings will be captured or included via the Recording Pass.

Schedule

Take a look at the exciting agenda we have planned for you.

03:00 PM

Welcome and Introductions

Join us as we kick off the Summit with a warm welcome and introductions.

The IVA Team Tom Bathgate

The IVA Team & Tom Bathgate

03:30 PM

Addressing Pitch issues

This class will help you feel prepared to work with pitch-challenged students.

Heather Baker

Heather Baker

Institute for Vocal Advancement

04:30 PM Break 15 minutes

Break

04:45 PM

The IVA Way

This session offers a practical introduction to how the Institute for Vocal Advancement (IVA) approaches vocal technique.

Renee Maranan Char Adams Tom Bathgate

Renee Maranan, Char Adams & Tom Bathgate

05:45 PM Break 15 minutes

Break

06:00 PM

The Science Underlying Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Techniques

Lip trills, humming, and straw phonation- this session covers everything you need to know about semi-occluded vocal tract techniques.

Ingo Titze

Ingo Titze

Vocologist, Author, Singer

07:00 PM Break 15 minutes

Break

07:15 PM

Gender-Affirming Voice Training

This lecture explores the foundations of training transgender voices, with insights from a clinical speech-language pathologist.

Maurice Goodwin

Maurice Goodwin

Speech Language Pathologist

08:15 PM

IVA Overview with Q&A

Have questions about IVA, the Summit, or more ways to get involved? Now's the time!

The IVA Team

The IVA Team

Institute for Vocal Advancement

Frequently Asked Questions

Cancellation and Refund Policy: 

You may cancel your participation in the Singing Teachers Summit at any time; however, please be aware of the following cancellation policy:

  • If you cancel before August 30, 2025, you will receive a 100% refund of the Recording Pass fee (minus a $10 admin fee)
  • If you cancel on or after August 30, 2025, you are not eligible for a refund

Please get in touch with [email protected] if you need to alter your registration for the Singing Teacher Summit.