Welcome to the very first episode of the Vocal Advancement Podcast! In this introduction, you’ll get to hear hosts Tom and Heather engage in a conversation (or a “chinwag” to our U.K. listeners) of all the exciting plans we have for our fledgling podcast — which we hope singers, voice teachers, and researchers will tune into every week as we explore all the fascinating aspects of voice and vocal performance.Learn about all the amazing guests we’ll be interviewing on the show, including everyone from marketing expert John Henny to “singing athlete” Andrew Byrne. Discover more about our main organization the Institute for Vocal Advancement, and all the insightful webinars and classes we offer to veteran and new vocal coaches. And find out how YOU can have a voice in the way our podcast develops with each new episode!In this episode, you’ll learn:(0:45) What a “chinwag” is (hint, it’s not a vocal technique!)(1:44) Who we designed this show for(2:40) More about the Institute for Vocal Advancement and how we train singing teachers from around the world(5:54) How our conferences evolved from a get-together in Heather’s studio to a major annual event attracting teachers and singers from multiple countries.(7:08) Why Tom’s colorful resume makes him the perfect CEO of the IVA(9:40) Who you can expect to hear from in future episodes of the podcast! (11:38) Where we find our guests — and where you can learn more from them(12:35) How the Vocal Advancement Podcast differs from our popular webinars and online coursesMake sure you catch all our episodes by following us on the Vocal Advancement Podcast and subscribing to our YouTube channel! Want to have a voice in how our podcast develops? Email us at [email protected] and let us know if there’s a teacher, performer, or researcher you think would make a great guest on our show. We’re always on the lookout for new people to spotlight, so tell us who you’d like to hear from next! About the Institute for Vocal AdvancementThe Institute of Vocal Advancement (IVA) was created to provide voice teachers with a support network to provide you with the best teaching tools and strategies to advance your career. Our trainers teach from the empathic mindset, showing you how to improve your own teaching style.Check out our webinars in our list of upcoming events and learning how our Teacher Training Programs can help advance your career. Use the code “iva20percent” to get 20% off your first year’s course membership fee!

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