Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy Certificate
The Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy Certificate offers an in‑depth, practical exploration of contemporary voice teaching for musical theatre. Across six focused classes, participants develop a systematic approach to vocal technique, diagnosis, and repertoire selection that reflects the stylistic, physical, and emotional demands of the genre. The curriculum integrates vocal science, embodied voice work, registration theory, and stylistic awareness across the five major sub‑genres of musical theatre.
Live and Interactive Learning!
18th, 25th August & 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd September 2026
3:00 - 5:00 pm BST
Join Kevin Wilson for six live sessions that blend taught content, discussion work, and evaluation. All sessions will be recorded, allowing catch-up at a later time.
Upon completion of the course, you will receive an official ITOL-accredited certificate, a badge for your website/social media and a profile on our student page.
Course cost: £395
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Meet Kevin Wilson!
Tutor: Kevin Wilson
Kevin Wilson joined the Wanda Bass School of Music in the Fall of 2024. A native of Oklahoma, he comes to Oklahoma City University after spending 16 years as a Professor of Voice and Director of Vocal Pedagogy at the Boston Conservatory. While at the conservatory, he established the Master of Music degree in Vocal Pedagogy, the Master of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy, and the annual Vocal Pedagogy Professional Workshop. At OCU, he teaches Advanced Vocal Pedagogy and is the Director of the annual Vocal Pedagogy and Vocology Intensive. In 2024, he received the Excellence in Teaching Award from OCU.
His students have appeared in over 45 Broadway productions, originating six roles, as well as in numerous national tours, regional theaters, and prestigious venues such as the Metropolitan Opera, Boston Lyric, Chicago Lyric, Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Baroque, and the Oregon and Carmel Bach Festivals. His students have been finalists and winners in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, Tafelmusik Baroque Competition, NATS Boston and National Voice Competitions, and the Classical Singer Competition. They have also received multiple nominations and awards, including Tony, Grammy, and Daytime Emmy awards.
Course Overview
The Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy Certificate offers an in‑depth, practical exploration of contemporary voice teaching for musical theatre. Across six focused classes, participants develop a systematic approach to vocal technique, diagnosis, and repertoire selection that reflects the stylistic, physical, and emotional demands of the genre.
The curriculum integrates vocal science, embodied voice work, registration theory, and stylistic awareness across the five major sub‑genres of musical theatre. Participants will explore dynamic body organization, breath and tension management, belting strategies, and voice registration for both AFAB and AMAB singers. Repertoire is examined not only as performance material, but as a powerful pedagogical tool for cultivating technical growth, efficiency, and expressive integrity.
This certificate emphasises functional, inclusive, and habilitative approaches to voice training, equipping teachers with adaptable strategies they can immediately apply in the studio.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for:
- Voice teachers and vocal coaches working with musical theatre performers
- Singing teachers seeking deeper pedagogical tools for contemporary and theatrical styles
- Musical theatre practitioners transitioning into teaching or coaching roles
- Educators looking to strengthen their understanding of registration, belting, and body‑voice coordination
- Experienced teachers wishing to update or refine their approach using current vocal pedagogy concepts
Participants should have a foundational understanding of singing and vocal technique. The course is suitable for teachers working across levels, genres, and training contexts who want to teach musical theatre with greater clarity, confidence, and stylistic fluency.
Session Times and Dates
Dates:
- Tuesday 18th August
- Tuesday 25th August
- Tuesday 1st September
- Tuesday 8th September
- Tuesday 15th September
- Tuesday 22nd September
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm BST
Place: Online (all sessions are recorded if you cannot attend live)
Regional Times for all sessions
- BST (British Summer Time): 3:00 - 5:00 pm
- EDT (Eastern Daylight Time): 10:00 - 12:00 pm
- CDT (Central Daylight Time): 9:00 - 11:00 am
- PDT (Pacific Daylight Time): 7:00 - 9:00 am
- CEST (Central European Summer Time): 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- IST (Indian Standard Time): 7:30 - 8:30 pm
- JST (Japan Standard Time): 11:00 pm - 1:00 am
- AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time): 1:00 - 3:00 am
Syllabus
| Session 1: Foundations of Voice Technique, Vocal Aesthetics, and Emotions |
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This class explores systematic voice teaching and diagnosis in the voice studio, aesthetic navigation of the 5 subgenres of musical theatre, and the use of emotional integrity to guide vocal development. |
| Session 2: Dynamic Tension in the Body: Habilitative Voice Organization |
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This class explores variations between static and dynamic tension, breathing techniques, body organization, and the concepts of flow and resistance in the body across a variety of musical theater opportunities and nuances. In addition, there will be a discussion on habilitative exercises for voice cultivation. |
| Session 3: Registration and Navigation: Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Registration Perception |
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This class explores standard and contemporary concepts of registration, both laryngeal and pharyngeal, and their perceptions and application to the 5 sub-genres of musical theatre. |
| Session 4: The “Belts”: Cultivating Standard and Mixed Belt in AFAB Voices |
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This class breaks down the differences between standard and contemporary belting, covering open and closed techniques, the movable first passaggio, and registration navigation to optimize efficiency for AFAB voices. |
| Session 5: AMAB Voices- Cultivating the Bari-Tenor |
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The class addresses the tessitura demands for AMAB voices in musical theater. Discussion will guide navigation and access through the AMAB second passaggio, using a variety of shapes and sounds to optimize efficiency. |
| Session 6: Repertoire as a Teaching Tool for Musical Theatre |
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This class examines the vast canon of musical theatre repertoire and will help the teacher assess new works and learn to assign repertoire as a technical teaching tool across the 5 sub-genres of musical theatre. |
Assessment
- Online music theory assignment (submitted via our virtual learning environment)
- 500-word (max) self-reflection on own practice