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Logo for Dr. Shannon Coates with phrase "Voice & The Art of Teaching"
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Neurodiversity-Affirming VoicePed 101

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HERE’S THE THING:

If you’re a voice teacher (or coach, or conductor, or music director, or – YOU GET THE PICTURE – you work with singers), you’re working with neurodivergent* singers, whether you know it or not. #pinkyswear

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And here’s another thing:

If you’re not intentionally and explicitly working to support neurodivergent singers, it’s likely that the effort you’re putting into creating a supportive studio community may not be effective for a large swath of your students. Or their parents. Or you.

That’s why I developed

Neurodiversity-Affirming VoicePed 101.

Because voice teachers (and coaches, and conductors, and music directors) just like you are already working hecka’ hard to do all the things you’ve been told you should do in order to foster an inclusive studio space and community.
But you’ve been piecemealing your information about supporting neurodivergent singers from articles, blogs, and books written for classroom educators. Or from podcasts, social media pages, and courses developed for people who support neurodivergent folks on the daily.

Which is why you already:

encourage singers to stand or sit or lie down or do whatever they need to do to be physically comfortable in their lesson

provide allll the fidget tools and letting singers choose which ones they want to use in their lesson to help them focus

ask singers if they are willing to share the accommodations they may have (or have had) at school so you have more tools for supporting their learning in the studio

release the repertoire reigns so singers have more buy-in

think outside the box when it comes to recital models that serve more students (and that parents actually want to go to)

two, ALL NEW live classes + one pre-recorded OG class about neurodiversity-affirming voiceped, for independent voice teachers
$397

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BUT no matter how hard you work at it,

you still seem to struggle with:

NAVIGATING NEURODIVERSITY

Understanding how neurodivergencies can show up in your studio & how to turn textbook knowledge into effective teaching strategies for neurodivergent learners.

 

SHAPING STRATEGIES

The feeling that you’re not providing enough tools or implementing the best strategies to help every student succeed.

BUSTING BIASES

Recognizing your own biases & grappling with how they affect your teaching, especially when it comes to neurodivergent students.

 

IMPLEMENTING INCLUSIVITY

How to best create a welcoming space where all students feel seen & valued, no matter their support needs or life experiences and identities.

 

because no one has written the book, blog, or article that shows what neurodiversity-affirming voiceped looks like in a voice space like yours (yet).

So I made some classes.

 

And here’s what voice teachers (and coaches, and conductors, and music directors) just like you said after taking one of them:
Deirdre Kellerman

"Dr. C's Class was inspiring and informative; I left with actionable insights and a potent reminder of why I love being a music educator. I highly recommend her classes for educators seeking both knowledge and inspiration."

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"Neurodiversity-Affirming VoicePed 101 was incredibly informative and inspiring. I've already started implementing several ideas from it into my teaching. Highly recommended for any educator looking to enhance their lessons for both neurodivergent and neurotypical students!"

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"Neurodiversity-Affirming VoicePed 101 was a revelation for me, sparking a transformation in my teaching approach. Shannon's guidance was truly invaluable, and I'm already implementing the insights gained into my studio practices."

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"I recently completed Neurodiversity-Affirming VoicePed 101, and it was an absolute game-changer. Dr C's passion and expertise shone through in every section, making it one of the most impactful learning experiences I've had."

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"I highly recommend Shannon’s workshop on Neurodiversity in the Voice Studio. Shannon’s explanations gave me further clarity and expanded ideas on what I could offer clients in ways I had not thought of, such as various ways I can present information, policies, vocal coaching, and the environment I create to meet the needs of all learners."

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"Shannon Coates has a unique understanding of the practical needs of the Inclusive Studio, I can’t think of another individual person with so much expertise and the ability to convey it."

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Do yourself a favor and take Dr. Shannon Coates's Neurodivergent VoicePed Class. She starts discussions on how we, as teachers, can meet people where they are and help them accept themselves. Highly recommend!

Here’s what you get when you register for Neurodiversity-Affirming VoicePed 101:

NDA class Neurodiversity Primer
NDA class Building Inclusinve Voice Spaces
NDA class Neurodiversity in the Voice Studio

Neurodiversity Primer

LIVE over Zoom

Monday, 29 April 12:00-2:00 et

 

  • introduction to the language of neurodiversity
  • understanding the ADHD neurotype
  • understanding the autism neurotype
  • Class outline coming soon

Building Inclusive Voice Spaces

LIVE over Zoom

Tuesday, 30 April 12:00-2:00 et

 

  • moving from accommodation to affirmation
  • reconsidering:
    • understanding the learner
    • studio policies (esp that cancelation one!)
    • learning space setup
    • pedagogy principles & teaching strategies
    • motivating students & supporting practice routines
    • learning & assessment expectations
  • how affirming neurodivergent students supports all students
  • Class outline coming soon

Neurodiversity in the Voice Studio

Access to Recording Upon Registration

  • The Language of Neurodiversity
  • Executive Function in the Voice Studio
  • Sensory Processing in the Voice Studio
  • Understanding & Reframing Behaviour in the Voice Studio
  • Strategies for Moving from Accepting to Affirming in the Voice Studio
  • Click to download Class Outline & Resources
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TL;DR

  • Two, ALL NEW, live 90-minute #voiceped classes over zoom with me (Dr C!) + 30-minute live Q&As
    • Neurodiversity Primer
    • Building Inclusive Voice Spaces (through a neurodiversity-affirming lens)
  • One, 90-minute pre-recorded #voiceped class with me (Dr C!)
  • Replay of all three classes available until 25 May
  • $397 for all three classes
  • If you’ve already seen the class that started it all (the one with the “clean your room” analogy to explain the results of underdeveloped executive function skills), check your emails for a code you can use to pay ONLY for the two live classes … while still getting access to all three recordings
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FAQs

What if I can’t be there live for every (or any) class?

  • NO WORRIES! All registrants get access to class recordings until 25th May (note: the Q&As will not be recorded; if you wanna’ get in on that action, you’ll need to do it live).

What’s included with those class recordings?

  • GREAT QUESTION! Every class recording includes a pre-class learning assessment quiz to get your brain juices flowing, downloadable class outline & references, a post-class learning consolidation quiz, and a certificate of completion made out to YOU. (you know, so long as you pass that post-class learning consolidation quiz … which isn’t tricky to do. #pinkyswear)

Are there payment plans available

  • YEP! At checkout, you can choose to pay the total amount OR to pay in two installments of $198.50.

I did the Neurodiversity in the Voice Studio class with you previously; can you give me a break on the new classes?

  • YEAH I CAN. AND I WILL. Check your inbox a few days after Registration Opens (on/around the 11th April) for a code you can use to purchase JUST the two new classes (while still getting access to all three).

* Coined by multiply neurodivergent Hapa (biracial Asian) autistic activist, Kassiane Asasumasu, the word “neurodivergent” is emerging as the preferred ‘umbrella term’ to describe a wide array of neuro-differences such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, tourettes, and bipolar. More information about the history and current usage of terms such as ‘neurodiverse’, ‘neurodiversity’, and ‘neurotypical’, may be found in this essay by Dr. Nick Walker.

 

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