CONTEMPORARY VOICE PRACTICUM

Shannon’s expertise and passion for vocal pedagogy comes through in her engaging lessons and discussions around all things voice!

Sending off this message to let you know how much I enjoyed the course this spring! I learned a ton - especially around trying to implement more accurate language in working to coordinate efficient vocal function. Thank you so much for sharing your time and expertise! Looking forward to connecting again!

If you’re interested in doing professional development in Vocal Pedagogy I would highly recommend The Vocal Instrument 101 Live course & Follow-Up Teacher Training Practicum! Dr. Shannon Coates has an incredible wealth of information to share regarding vocal anatomy and physiology. The material is easy to understand and delivered in a flexible, approachable format. Shannon’s expertise and passion for vocal pedagogy comes through in her engaging lessons and discussions around all things voice! If you’re looking to connect with other vocal teachers in a meaningful and supportive way while expanding your voice ped knowledge under the guidance of one of our industry’s leading educators, I would encourage you to enroll!

As a teaching artist, I loved watching Shannon's expert teaching in action. She provides incredible support and motivation while also ensuring that you meet your specific goals. Shannon has an incredible breadth of knowledge and so many tools in her toolbox! When something wasn't working with some of the more challenging aspects of my technique, she would immediately shift to new exercises that were effective. She is incredibly flexible and thoughtful and never runs out of ideas for ways to help your singing! She is a fountain of knowledge and I am so grateful to be her student:)

I signed up for the POPUP because I'm always looking for ways to refresh and reframe my teaching. I knew that coming together with a group of people connected via Shannon would be the perfect opportunity to reflect, refresh, and reframe. My teaching schedule is not a regulated/ by-the-week structure - so I worried that there would be discussions most pertinent to that scheduling style of teaching. But, of course, that's ridiculous. The way you schedule your studio doesn't mean anything about someone's teaching style or pedagogy.

I loved that our group had teachers who specialize in a wide variety of genres and who have a vast wealth of experience. I was expecting the content that you offered to be stellar - and it was! I loved that we had some sessions that were more conversational and that we also had sessions that you led. I actually really liked the variety of facebook and zoom and marco polo. And, actually, I wish we could leave our FB group active!