Singing Teacher Summit 2026 Recording Package

Description

Experience the 2026 Singing Teacher Summit, recorded live on March 28, 2026, and now available anytime, anywhere. This on demand recording package features leading voice educators sharing practical, real-world approaches to vocal technique and pedagogy.

Join Kerrie Obert on breath mechanics, Heather Baker on choral tone building, Kelsey Leonard on hypermobile voice considerations, and Renee Maranan on pop styling and coaching strategies.

Each session includes demonstrations, practical frameworks, and group Q&A, offering valuable tools to support your teaching and deepen your understanding of the voice.

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

Kerrie Obert

Topic: Breath Mechanics for the Modern Voice User

This recorded session with speech-language pathologist and voice pedagogue Kerrie Obert focuses on how breathing actually works in voice production, moving beyond the concept of “breath support.”

In this class, Kerrie breaks down airflow, pressure, resistance, and lung volume, and how these elements interact to support efficient, expressive singing. She also clarifies how common pedagogical language can sometimes obscure key physiological distinctions, offering practical, evidence informed strategies for teaching and performance.

Kerrie brings more than 25 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience in voice to her approach.

Kelsey Leonard

Topic: Belting for Baddies

This recorded session with voice teacher and hypermobility coach Kelsey Leonard focuses on understanding hypermobility in singers and how it can impact vocal function, coordination, and stamina.

In this class, Kelsey breaks down what hypermobility is, how it shows up in the voice, and why it matters in the voice studio. You’ll learn how to recognize common signs and how to support flexible singers in building strength, stability, and vocal freedom through practical, evidence informed strategies.

Kelsey brings a unique perspective as a voice teacher, tap dancer, and movement-informed coach who helps performers build sustainable technique in both voice and body.

Heather Baker

Topic: Building A Better Choir Sound: Vocal Technique for Ensemble Excellence

This recorded session with voice teacher and educator Heather Baker focuses on building a better choir sound through healthy, efficient vocal technique.

In this class, Heather explores how foundational vocal technique impacts intonation, blend, resonance, dynamic control, and unified tone. She also shares practical strategies for identifying common ensemble issues and applying targeted vocal exercises to improve overall choral sound.

Heather is a Contemporary Voice Teacher, Founding Director of the Institute for Vocal Advancement (IVA), and an IVA Ambassador teacher with extensive training in vocal pedagogy.

Renee Maranan

Topic: Pop Stylization: Coaching Strategies for Different Settings

This recorded session with vocal instructor and coach Renée Maranan focuses on pop stylization across different performance settings.

In this interactive class, Renée explores how pop songs can shift stylistically depending on context, including the studio, audition room, and live stage. Participants will learn how to analyze and compare stylistic choices across settings, and how those choices influence vocal technique. The class also develops ear training skills for voice teachers, helping them translate aesthetic observations into clear technical and instructional decisions.

The IVA Way 

Hear from key IVA co-founders as they share the core principles of the IVA approach and how singing teachers can apply them to help students build strong, healthy, and sustainable voices for long-term success.

• Tom Bathgate – IVA Co-founder and CEO

• Heather Baker – IVA Co-founder

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

The Singing Teacher Summit 2026 Recordings Package captures the energy, insight, and community of IVA’s summit for singing teachers. 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.

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