The Vocal Pedagogy Professional Workshop (VPPW) is designed to provide collegiate and private voice instructors and vocal music educators with unique learning opportunities in both musical theater and classical voice pedagogy.
Registration for the 2025 program is now open. The deadline for registration is June 20, 2025.
Collegiate and private voice instructors and vocal/choral music educators. This program is open to participants ages 18 and older. No audition is required.
2025 Program Pricing
Tuition
$912
"Early Bird" Tuition (Available now through April 25, 2025)
$849
Tuition—Berklee Students, Faculty, and Alumni
$799
2025 Workshop Schedule
Day 1: Thursday, July 10, 2025
9:00 a.m.
Workshop Registration
10:00 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
11:00 a.m.
What Does a Voice Pedagogue Need to Know? Facilitated by Kayla Gautereaux and Dr. Emily Siar
12:00 p.m.
Voice Health and Injury for the Singing Teacher Facilitated by Tara Stadelman-Cohen
1:00 p.m.
Lunch
2:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker Lecture
4:00 p.m.
Breakout Session 1
5:00 p.m.
Breakout Session 2
6:30 p.m.
Social Hour with Wine and Cheese
Day 2: Friday, July 11, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Donuts and Coffee
9:00 a.m.
Alexander Technique Masterclass Facilitated by Sara Goldstein
11:00 a.m.
Breakout Session 3
12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session 4
1:00 p.m.
Lunch
2:00 p.m.
Mentored Teaching Session with Keynote Speaker
4:00 p.m.
Breakout Session 5
5:00 p.m.
Breakout Session 6
6:30 p.m.
Club Café Social Night
Day 3: Saturday, July 12, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Donuts and Coffee
9:00 a.m.
Embodied Voice and Speech
11:00 a.m.
Breakout Session 7
12:00 p.m.
Breakout Session 8
1:00 p.m.
Lunch
2:00 p.m.
Keynote Speaker Masterclass
4:00 p.m.
Conclusions and Discussion
Day 4: Sunday, July 13, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Donuts and Coffee
9:00 a.m.
The Method to the Madness: Science-Informed Voice Teaching Facilitated by Kayla Gautereaux
10:00 a.m.
To Teach or Not to Teach Vibrato? Facilitated by Theodora Nesterova
11:00 a.m.
Research Poster Session
1:00 p.m.
An Introduction to Voice Lab Tools Facilitated by Kayla Gautereaux and Theodora Nesterova
3:00 p.m.
Closing
*Breakout Sessions will include topics such as:
Leadership and Transformation in the Voice Studio Facilitated by Dan Callaway
Microphone Technique Facilitated by Dr. Charlie Christenson
Developmental Classical Repertoire Facilitated by Dr. Kerry Deal
Music and Media as a Music Supervisor Facilitated by Dr. LaMarcus Miller
Developmental Musical Theater Repertoire Facilitated by Lori L’Italien
Acting the Song Facilitated by Zipporah Peddle
Cross-Training for Vocal Versatility Facilitated by Dr. Emily Siar
Cultivating Young Voices Facilitated by Patty Thom
Preparing for Academic Job Searches and Publishing Facilitated by Dr. Gregory Zavracky
Teaching as Collaboration in the Contemporary Voice Studio Facilitated by Dr. Jessye DeSilva
Participants will leave with an enriched and functional understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the singing mechanism, knowledge of current developments in voice pedagogy and speech science, and a systematic practical approach to both classical and musical theater technique.
Participants who complete the full workshop may receive a Boston Conservatory at Berklee Certificate of 18 Professional Development Points (PDP)*.
*PDPs must be requested at registration.
2025 Faculty and Guest Instructors
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin
Dr. Trineice Robinson-Martin is a multifaceted talent in the world of music, renowned for her contributions as a vocalist, arranger, scholar, clinician, and educator. The creator of the Soul Ingredients®, Dr. Trineice is dedicated to the performance and pedagogy of Black American music styles.
In addition to her teaching and performance work, Dr. Trineice holds several prestigious leadership roles, including:
Executive Director of the African American Jazz Caucus
Board Vice President for the Jazz Education Network
Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Singing
Member of the American Academy of Teachers of Singing
Chair of the Ensemble Department at Berklee College of Music
