IVA Webinar Highlights: November 2025

Explore the science, artistry, and evolution of the singing voice, now $5 off through November 30!

Use code NOV5OFF at checkout to save $5 on any of the featured webinars below.

Every month, we spotlight three standout recordings from our Webinar Library, sessions led by experts in voice science, pedagogy, and performance. Each 2-hour recording is packed with practical tools and insights designed to help you grow as a teacher and support your singers with confidence.

1. The Tongue as a Gateway to Resonance and Style with Dr. Angelika Nair

Discover how one of the most overlooked muscles in the body plays a starring role in vocal freedom. In this webinar, Dr. Angelika Nair explores how tongue movement and awareness shape resonance, style, and clarity.

Drawing from her groundbreaking research and book The Tongue as a Gateway to Voice, she demonstrates how tools like ultrasound can revolutionize your teaching and diagnostic approach.

You’ll learn:

• How tongue posture impacts resonance, flexibility, and tone color
• Practical kinesthetic exercises to improve freedom and agility
• How to apply voice science in the studio using accessible technology

“Angelika’s demonstrations completely transformed the way I listen for and teach tongue freedom. One of the most useful webinars I’ve attended.” — IVA Participant

2. Student-Centered Voice Pedagogy: Working with Your Students to Develop Artistry with Dr. Jeanne Goffi-Fynn

Great voice teaching isn’t just about what we teach — it’s about how students learn. In this inspiring session, Dr. Jeanne Goffi-Fynn, professor at Columbia University, explores how to foster student-driven learning that nurtures curiosity, creativity, and independence.

You’ll learn:

• How to balance structure and freedom in lessons
• Techniques to empower students to take ownership of their learning
• Ways to foster artistry while maintaining healthy technical foundations

3. Working with Aging Singers with Karen Brunssen

Every voice evolves — but how can teachers and singers adapt with grace? Join Karen Brunssen, Professor of Voice at Northwestern University and author of The Evolving Singing Voice, for an in-depth look at how voices change across the lifespan and what teachers can do to support longevity.

You’ll learn:

• What physiological changes affect vocal production as we age
• Strategies to remap coordination and redefine expectations
• Exercises that promote sustainable singing at every stage of life

“Karen’s approach is compassionate, scientific, and deeply human. This webinar gave me new confidence in working with mature singers.” — Webinar Participant

Don’t Miss Out!

These recordings are available anytime in the IVA Webinar Library, but this month only, you can save $5 on each with code NOV5OFF. Offer ends November 30, 2025 at midnight PST!