Singer Summit 2025 Recording Package

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Welcome to the first annual Singer Summit, hosted by the Institute for Vocal Advancement (IVA)! Held on September 13, 2025, this landmark event brought singers and educators together for an exciting day of learning, conversation, and connection, and now, you can experience it all on your own time with this exclusive recording package.

With this on-demand recordings package, you’ll get access to the full event, anytime, anywhere, with lifetime access to all sessions.

Emily Kristen Morris

Topic: The Best of Belting

Musical theatre vocalist and educator Emily Morris demystifies belting—explaining what it is, how to do it safely, and how to bring authenticity and strength to your belt voice.

Learning how to develop a powerful and thrilling belt, all within a foundation of sound vocal technique that you can consistently rely on for 8 shows a week, is no small feat! That’s where Emily comes in. In this 60-minute class, Emily will lead the group in a belt-focused vocal warm-up, give a short presentation about belting (we’ll get into the common misconceptions about what belting is… and what it sure isn’t!), and give one-on-one song coaching to individual singers for the group to observe. You don’t want to miss this!

Duncan Rock

Topic: Nutrition and Exercise for Mental Health

Opera baritone and certified nutritionist Duncan Rock explores how singers can support their mental health through everyday choices in food, movement, and mindfulness—essential knowledge for staying balanced in a demanding career.

The performing arts world is rewarding, but it’s also demanding — from relentless pressure and irregular schedules to time spent away from loved ones, it’s no wonder that mental health is such a crucial issue in our industry. While there’s growing awareness of therapy and pharmacological treatments, the powerful role that nutrition and exercise can play in supporting mental wellbeing remains under-discussed and often misunderstood.

This session explores how what we eat and how we move can directly impact mood, stress, anxiety, and overall resilience — both positively and negatively. You’ll walk away with practical, science-backed strategies to help you optimize your mental health using two of the most accessible tools you already have: your diet and your body.

Toni Linke

Topic: Rough Vocal Effects

Vocal coach Toni Linke walks you through the art of safely creating rough textures like growls, distortion, and other expressive effects—perfect for singers in rock, pop, and other modern genres.

Grit, rasp, screams, growls… no matter what you call them, rough vocal effects are part of almost every style – yes, that includes pop music! Toni will present an overview of the most important effects, explain their anatomical and acoustical features, and give tips on how to achieve them reliably, efficiently, and sustainably.

Megan Yates

Topic: Run With It! Mastering Riffs & Runs

From smooth slides to lightning-fast licks, IVA Educator Megan Yates breaks down how to master riffs and runs. Learn how to build coordination, style, and confidence in your melismatic skills.

Riffs don’t have to be scary—they can be FUN! In this class, we’ll take the mystery out of riffs and runs and give you the tools to make them a natural (and joyful!) part of your singing.

The IVA Way for Singers

Hear from key IVA Educators as they share the heart of the IVA approach and how it empowers singers to build strong, healthy voices with long-term success:

• Tom Bathgate – IVA Co-founder and CEO

• Char Adams – IVA Educator

• Renee Maranan – IVA Educator

These sessions provide singers with a practical and inspiring overview of the IVA method and its application by teachers and artists worldwide.

The Singer Summit 2025 Recordings Package captures the energy, insight, and community of IVA’s first-ever annual summit for singers. Whether you’re working on your technique, seeking fresh inspiration, or simply want to connect more deeply with the IVA approach, this package is ideal for you.

Download Now and take the summit with you, anytime, anywhere.