Note: Modules 4–6 are designed to be taken in sequence, as each one builds on the last. The progression moves from deeper integration to applied assessment and finally to professional implementation, ensuring a clear and connected learning arc.
Update
The next cohort for all Academy modules will launch in January, and we’d love for you to join us. Sign up to stay updated.
– Christine and The Visceral Voice team
The Visceral Voice Vocal Resilience Academy
The voice lives in the body. When we understand how the body moves, breathes, and responds, we begin to understand how the voice truly works.
The Vocal Resilience Academy was created for singers, teachers, and movement professionals who want to explore that connection in a real and embodied way. Together, we study how the nervous system, breath, and movement influence the airway, and how restoring balance allows the body to fully occupy itself rather than getting stuck in old holding patterns.
This work invites awareness of how we move through space, not just to one side or one pattern, but into the full capacity of the body. From that sense of presence and occupancy, the voice becomes more stable, expressive, and free.
This is not just about collecting techniques. It is about understanding how the body organizes for sound and how that awareness can transform the way you teach, sing, and move.
Next session begins January 4, 2026.
View Open ModulesWhy I created the Vocal Resilience Academy
The Vocal Resilience Academy grew from my lifelong love of the voice and my belief that it cannot be separated from the body. My work has always centered on curiosity and discovery, on how movement, structure, and breath shape not just sound but expression, ease, and presence.
That curiosity began after a major thoracic surgery when I was fifteen. Two surgeons reconstructed my chest during a six hour operation, and when I woke up, every breath felt like a miracle. Learning how to breathe again changed everything I understood about the body and how it supports the voice.
Over the years, working with singers, actors, teachers, and clinicians, I have seen that truth confirmed again and again. When the body finds balance, the voice finds freedom. When the nervous system feels safe, expression becomes possible.
The Academy grew from that understanding. It is a place for learning, exploration, and community, where we study how the body and voice inform one another and where people who love the voice can find support, curiosity, and connection.
My mission has always been to bring education, embodiment, and care together in service of the voice. The Academy allows me to share that work in a deeper way, helping others build awareness, confidence, and resilience from the inside out.
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Vocal Resilience Academy Details
The Academy is organized into six 12-week modules, with new start dates every September, January, and May. The program is designed to take you from the foundational structures of vocal support to advanced, professional-level application.
Building the Foundations (Modules 1-3) - Feel It
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Module 1: Self-Massage and Nervous System Regulation (previously our 12-week Self -Care course)
Learn to release tension, improve proprioception, and regulate your nervous system through targeted self-massage techniques. -
Module 2: Understanding Anatomy
Explore the bones, muscles, and connective tissues. Build your anatomical knowledge through guided practice. -
Module 3:Â Positional Movement Drills (previously our Vocal Resilience course now newly restructured)
Train the body for efficient, full-range movement, developing strength, stability, and breath control that translates directly to vocal performance.
Note: The first three Modules are interchangeable, so you can begin with any one and move through them in any order. While we typically alternate experience-based and information-based content—based on what’s worked well for past participants—you’re welcome to mix and match in the way that best supports your learning.
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Professional Track - Advanced Application (Modules 4-6) - Apply It
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Module 4:Â Assessments, Joint Actions and Biomechanics
Learn to assess the body for movement, function, and balance, identifying key areas for improvement in yourself and your students. -
Module 5: Full-Body Integration and Advanced Drills
Connect the dots between each structure, building a fully integrated, responsive body for real-world vocal performance. -
Module 6: Case Studies and Professional Application
Apply your skills to real-world challenges, working through case studies and developing the confidence to teach, coach, and perform at a professional level.
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Prepare to Join The Visceral Voice Academy!
Registration Details
The Academy opens for new registration in August, December and April, with weekly classes starting in September, January and May. The winter Modules begins with video drips on Sunday January 4th, and virtual classes beginning Wednesday January 7th at 11am ET via ZOOM.Â
How much is it
Cost: $349/month, early bird rate (through December 20th) is $299/month with a 12-week commitment.Â
This includes
Weekly Flow:
- Sunday:Â Receive a training video for the current topic of your module.
- Wednesday:Â Live work session with all modules + submit a 1-minute practice video for personalized feedback
- Weekly:Â Receive a personalized response from a coach regarding your submitted video.
- Monthly:Â Q&A with a VR trainer for deeper discussion and community support.
- Monthly: Guest Instructor presentation. Upcoming Guest Presenters include Sarah Algoet, Cate Frazier-Neely, Mike Mullens, and more.
- Pop-Up Sessions:Â Each 12-week segment includes at least one in-person NYC event, either a
- Vocal Resilience Masterclass with guest artists, open to current participants for observation and inspiration, or anÂ
- Academy Open House, open to both current and prospective members for Q&A, connection, and a deeper look into the program.
All sessions are recorded, so live attendance is not required.
Why this price point?
Specialized ExpertiseÂ
We're offering something highly specialized that integrates biomechanics, nervous system regulation, self-massage, and full-body integration for vocal professionals.
This is not a typical voice lesson. It’s a comprehensive training system that most singers won’t find anywhere else.
High-Touch SupportÂ
- Weekly personalized video feedback from one of our trainers.
- Regular live work sessions
- Monthly in-person open houses
- Monthly guest presenters with a guest presenter library.
- Ongoing community and mentorship
The Professional Track is a Long-Term ProgramÂ
- The whole program is a two-year commitment, which naturally sets it apart from shorter, one-off courses.
- The cohort model creates a sense of community and progression.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Vocal Resilience 5 Foundations
1.Nervous System Regulation - Breathing/Self-Massage
2.Pressure Management - The Diaphragms/The Stack
3.Lateralizations - The Shift
4.Diaphragm Repositioning Technique
5.Grounding and Occupancy
Curriculum Breakdown by Topic
Week 1 - The feet
Week 2 - The lower limb
week 3 - The Pelvis
week 4 - the ribcage
week 5 - the upper limb
week 6 - the neck
week 7- the fascia
week 8 - face, sinuses, and the cranium
week 9 - the larynx
week 10 - the TMJ
week 11 - the tongue
week 12- the eyes
Previous Guest Presenters:
- Â Sarah K. Brown
- Â Susan Eichhorn Young
- Â Emily Workman
- Â Andrew Byrne
- Â Joan Lader
- Â Dr. Aaron Johnson
- Â Michael Galyon
- Â Tara Stadelman-Cohen
- Â Kimberly Moller
- Sarah Algoet
- Jamie Terry
- Michael Mullin
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Need Help? We’re Here for You!
We want to make sure you have everything you need for a smooth and successful experience. Reach out to us directly:
- Phone Number:Â 646-267-4136
- Email: Contact us at [email protected] for quick assistance.
- FAQs: If you have questions about the class, recordings, or our satisfaction guarantee, you'll find answers right here in the details.
If you have any other inquiries, we’re happy to help!