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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)
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📜 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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Music Theory Fundamentals for Voice Pedagogues

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Voice pedagogy has advanced significantly in the last decades in relation to knowledge of the vocal apparatus (anatomy and mechanics), acoustics, and performance psychology (to name just a few subfields) – this is a wonderful thing! Nonetheless, musicianship and the foundations of music theory are still relevant to the teaching and coaching of singers and this course aims to empower voice teachers and coaches with skills to support the fundamental musicianship development of their students.

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Prosody in conversation – crucial for effective communication?

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In this course, we will take an introductory look at what prosody is and consider its functions in natural everyday dialogue. Prosody refers to the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech. It's the musicality of language that helps convey meaning, emotion, and emphasis in conversation!

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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(London Time)

Feldenkrais Method® - its application in speech and song!

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The Feldenkrais Method® is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve physical and mental functioning, including singing and speaking. Since we are not always aware of the source of tension or discoordination, it is difficult to make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal use of the voice!