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empowered pedagogy

Level up your teaching with this value-packed, live online course

Less talk, more action: A hands-on approach to vocal pedagogy

Did you walk away from your undergrad and graduate programs feeling unprepared to teach voice students? Join the club!

It’s an all-too-common gap in conservatory training, and I’m on a mission to fill that gap for you with practical, real-world tools.

Transform your teaching practice with Empowered Pedagogy, a virtual, live course designed for voice teachers like you. This program takes a fresh, practical approach to pedagogy, empowering you to become a more effective teacher while inspiring confidence and progress in your students.

You’ll dive deep into practical, actionable exercises tailored to meet the unique needs of your students—and you’ll gain a clear understanding of their purpose and specific application, making your teaching sessions more focused and effective.

what TO EXPECT

Hands-On Practice
You’ll have the chance to mock teach and be observed. You’ll also observe at least three private lessons. These experiences will help you sharpen your skills and refine your approach.

Lesson Structure & Practice Models
Learn how to organize and run a lesson that’s as engaging as it is effective, complete with a structured practice model to guide your students toward meaningful progress.

Running a Studio
One entire session is dedicated to helping you build and manage a successful private studio, covering the business essentials you need to know.

Plus…

syllabus

  • Introductions and Housekeeping

    • Collaborative learning approach

    • Framework for questions and note-taking

    • Emphasis on "it depends" in pedagogy

    Healthy Student-Teacher Relationships

    The Anatomy of a Lesson

    • Structuring lessons for clarity and effectiveness

    • Categories for exercises and techniques

    Vocal Health Matters

    • Vocal care for teachers and students

    • Tools for stress management and tension release

    Category 1: Preparing the Body to Sing

    • Alignment and natural breath flow

    • Encouraging pre-lesson warm-ups

    Category 2: Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) Exercises

    • Why SOVTs work and their benefits

    • Practical application and group exercises

    Q&A

  • SOVTs Continuation

    Lecture: Support in Singing

    • Role of intercostals, obliques, and balance in support

    Group Activity: Case Study

    • Collaborative application of teaching methods

    Category 3: Syllables

    • From speech to singing: articulation and consonants

    Lecture: Tongue Position and Function

    • Classical positioning and genre adjustments

    Q&A

  • Genre Differences in Singing

    Laryngeal Flexibility and Positioning

    Category 4: Wobbles

    Group Activity: Teaching Exercises

    Category 5: Glides

    Q&A

  • Glides Continued

    Lecture: Registration

    • Variables in registration and addressing voice "breaks"

    Category 6: Onset and Offset

    Lecture: Resonance and Acoustics

    Repertoire

    Q&A

  • Collaborative Exercises

    Adolescents and Changing Voices

    • Practical strategies for adolescent voice transitions

    Category 7: Sostenuto and Legato

    • Techniques for dynamic flexibility and smooth transitions

    Q&A and Wrap-Up

  • Setting up and managing a private studio

    Time management and work-life balance

    Writing and enforcing policies

    Realistic goal-setting for studio success

  • Comprehensive master packet with exercise guides, articles, and videos

    Key readings on vocal health and pedagogy

    Access to supplemental videos and handouts

It’s time to take a leap forward in your teaching journey.

Empowered Pedagogy isn’t just a course; it’s an investment in a sustainable, fulfilling career. By the end of this program, you’ll have the tools to:

  • Build more engaging, structured, and effective lessons.

  • Inspire confidence and measurable progress in your students.

  • Establish a thriving private studio with strong business practices.

  • Equip yourself with strategies for working with students across genres and skill levels.

FAQs

  • The course is conducted online via Zoom.

  • All classes will be recorded, allowing participants to either catch up on missed sessions or take the course asynchronously.

  • Participants should have a working knowledge of pedagogy basics. Recommended reading will be assigned before the course for those who need to build their foundational knowledge.

  • While the focus is on classical singing technique, much of the material is applicable across genres.

  • The course is ideal for voice teachers looking to refine their pedagogy, learn actionable teaching strategies, and better structure their lessons and studio operations.