Events

Considering the IVA Teacher Training Program? Join IVA co-founders for a live webinar on June 11 at 2:00 a.m. PDT to explore the program, experience the teaching methodology, and get your questions answered before applications close on June 21.

Musical Theatre 200 dives into the vocal styles essential for success in Musical Theatre, including Belt, Legit (classical), and Pop/Rock. This interactive three-session course gives participants the chance to sing a variety of theatre styles, improving both their own skills and their ability to guide students. Gain a deeper understanding of musical theatre and the tools to demonstrate appropriate vocal styles for teaching.

Considering the IVA Teacher Training Program? Join IVA co-founders for a live webinar on June 10 at 11:30 a.m. PST to explore the program, experience the teaching methodology, and get your questions answered before applications close on June 21.

What You’ll Learn Singing is communication; it is an expression of ourselves or of our character. When done well, it moves the audience to feel deeply within themselves. However, for some singers, stepping into that emotional space can be daunting, while others may struggle to maintain control once they tap into their emotions. In this […]

This three-week course equips voice teachers with practical tools for coaching jazz singers. Participants will explore jazz history, repertoire, storytelling, and improvisation through discussion, listening, and hands-on exercises. By the end, teachers will have a toolbox of approaches to inspire creativity and confidence in their students.

This workshop introduces different types of vocal distortions and teaches how to perform them safely and sustainably. Participants will also explore applications of these techniques beyond singing.

This year’s Pop Stylization course explores how to integrate pop stylization into functional voice training while supporting artistic development. Learn how to use teacher-student rapport to guide singers in refining their unique sound. This interactive session includes opportunities to observe and co-coach a singer in real time.

This two-hour workshop introduces voice professionals to coaching clients in business, science, and politics, where clarity, confidence, and authenticity are essential. Learn how to adapt vocal techniques for corporate settings and support clients in managing nerves, refining messaging, and developing a strong, authentic presence. Gain practical tools to design effective, high-impact coaching sessions.

This webinar explores how voice teachers can support singers with dynamic and invisible conditions such as hEDS, HSD, and POTS. Through case studies and practical strategies, Joanne and Marita share adaptable teaching approaches that empower singers to navigate training and performance while maintaining vocal health.

Stage fright is one of the most common yet least addressed challenges in voice teaching. This course offers a practical, research-based approach to understanding and working with performance anxiety, using tools from performance psychology and nervous system regulation. Gain a clear framework and techniques you can immediately apply with your students.

This session introduces Psychodynamic, Relational Voice Teaching, an approach that places the singer’s inner world at the center of vocal development. It explores how emotional and relational dynamics shape the voice and how attuned teaching can support meaningful vocal growth.