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Teaching Children in Group Voice Settings: Structure, Pedagogy, and Practice!

Tuesday 28th April 2026, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (London Time)

Group voice classes provide an accessible and engaging entry point for young singers while allowing teachers to cultivate foundational vocal technique, musicianship, and expressive confidence. When thoughtfully structured, these classes can support healthy vocal development, social learning, and artistic exploration in ways that are uniquely suited to childhood learning environments.

This session explores practical and pedagogical strategies for designing and teaching successful group singing classes for children. Drawing on principles of pediatric vocal pedagogy and classroom teaching practice, participants will learn how to structure classes that balance vocal development, musicianship, and creative engagement.

Particular attention will be given to a five-stage teaching framework that progresses from mind–body awareness and breath coordination through musicianship, vocal technique, and repertoire study. The session also explores strategies for pacing lessons, managing group dynamics, selecting appropriate repertoire, and fostering positive peer interaction in group learning environments.

Together, these perspectives illustrate how teachers can cultivate confident young singers while maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters healthy voices and musical growth.

This session is designed for voice teachers, music educators, and pedagogues interested in developing effective and sustainable group voice programs for children.

🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
🎥 Recording automatically sent to all who book (even if you cannot attend live)
▶️ Rewatch as many times as you like
📜 Certificate of attendance available

Dana Lentini

Author, mentor, teacher, and presenter Dana Lentini helps teachers understand the distinct considerations involved in teaching singing to children while building thriving, sustainable studios. She is the founder of Born 2 Sing Kids, a voice program that empowers young singers to develop healthy vocal technique through a clear, systematic approach.

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Attend this course for as little as £22 as part of the Voice Professional Training CPD Award Scheme.

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Musical Theatre Vocal Pedagogy Certificate

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Join Kevin Wilson for this six-part certificated course, offering 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.

Dalcroze Eurhythmics in the Voice Studio
Thursday 10th September 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(London Time)

Dalcroze Eurhythmics in the Voice Studio

Dr Tish Oney

The Dalcroze Method taught by Swiss music teacher Émile Jaques-Dalcroze (1865-1950) has long been valued as a tool for teaching music in group settings (ensembles, choirs, music classes, etc.) But what about its one-on-one use in the applied voice studio? Join Dr. Tish Oney for this interactive short course and learn about the history and principles of this important method of music education. Through the employ of Dalcroze movements and concepts, singers and teachers explore music in ways that can reduce tension and increase the fun of music making, while encouraging discovery of technical and theoretical skill-building practices.

Games & Gadgets: Building Vocal Skills Through Movement & Play!
Tuesday 15th September 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(London Time)

Games & Gadgets: Building Vocal Skills Through Movement & Play!

Naomi Lewandoski

How can simple tools such as exercise balls, bubbles, stretchy bands, straws, ribbons and even toilet rolls transform the way singers learn? Naomi Lewandoski is a singing teacher, voice educator, performer and workshop presenter with a passion for helping singers explore the voice through movement, curiosity and evidence-informed practice. In this interactive course she explores how games, gadgets, movement and play can help build vocal skills by creating greater awareness of how the body coordinates for singing.