The Visceral Voice Academy

The Visceral Voice Vocal Resilience Academy was created to fill a gap — not only in how we talk about the body in relation to the voice, but in understanding how changes in the body and nervous system can directly impact the airway. Voice teachers, singers, and performers often have big questions about what’s happening in the body and how to address those changes in themselves or their students. The Academy offers a clear, progressive path forward.

This program is for vocal professionals who want to integrate purposeful movement into their voice studios — singers, voice teachers, performers, and vocal and movement coaches seeking a deeper understanding of how the body moves and connects with the voice. It’s designed for those who know there’s more to vocal training than vocal technique, and who want to empower their teaching or performance with a holistic, physically grounding approach.

Built around our Vocal Resilience Five Foundations — Nervous System Regulation, Pressure Management, Rotation, Grounding, and Diaphragm Repositioning — the first three modules focus on experiencing these principles in your own body. The next three show you how to apply them in your teaching or professional work.

This isn’t about random exercises. It’s about transforming how you teach and perform by understanding how the body rotates, grounds, and integrates with the voice. For vocal professionals ready to elevate their craft, the Academy is the pathway to meaningful change.

What is the Academy?
The Visceral Voice Academy is a progressive program for vocal and movement professionals who want to integrate purposeful movement into their teaching and performance. It’s not just a course — it’s a space for voice teachers, singers, and coaches to learn together, exchange ideas, and build real connections, all with the shared goal of deepening the body–voice connection.

Why should I care?
Because the body and voice are deeply connected. If you’ve ever wanted to bring movement into your studio in a way that feels intentional, practical, and grounded with an understanding of biomechanics, this program gives you the tools and framework to do it. When you understand how the body supports the voice, you can open the door to more freedom, more precision, and more ease in both performance and teaching.

Next session begins September 3rd 2025.

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August Pop Up Classes

August Vocal Resilience Virtual Pop-Up Classes

Join Christine Schneider for two focused, one-hour virtual classes designed to help voice users explore the body’s role in vocal freedom and resilience. These sessions are perfect for singers, teachers, and therapists curious about integrating movement and biomechanics into their vocal practice.

Class Schedule (Live on Zoom)
• Wednesday, August 6 at 11 AM EST – Exploring Laryngeal Manipulation through Movement
• Wednesday, August 20 at 11 AM EST – Exploring the Pelvic Floor & Pelvis through Movement

These pop-up classes offer body-based strategies for vocal support, tension release, and functional movement—without hands-on manipulation.

Investment:
$57 per class

Start Here:
Begin with our free webinar, Intro to Vocal Resilience—a foundational lecture available on the course page. From there, join one or both August pop-ups, and then take the next step by enrolling in one of the Vocal Resilience Academy cohorts for deeper training.

These sessions are a great way to experience the work firsthand—and see if the full Academy journey is right for you.

Free Webinar

Pelvis Pop-Up 8/20

Academy

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

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: 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.

Professional Track - Advanced Application (Modules 4-6) - Apply It

Module 4: 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.

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.

Weekly Flow:

Sunday: Receive a training video for the current topic of your module
Wednesday: Live work session with members of all modules + submit a 1-minute practice video for personalized feedback
Weekly: Receive a personalized response from a coach regarding your submitted video.
Monthly: 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: 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 an Academy Open House, open to both current and prospective members for Q&A, connection, and a deeper look into the program.

Ongoing Community:

After completing all six modules, you can choose to remain in the Academy at a significantly reduced rate, gaining ongoing access to case study reviews, mentorship, and continued professional growth.

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 fall Modules begins Wednesday September 3rd at 11am ET via ZOOM.

How much is it

Cost: $349/month, early bird rate (through August 20th) is $299/month with a 12-week commitment.

This includes

Weekly Flow:

Sunday: Receive a training video for the current topic of your module.
Wednesday: Live work session with all modules + submit a 1-minute practice video for personalized feedback
Weekly: Receive a personalized response from a coach regarding your submitted video.
Monthly: 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: 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 an
- 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 Expertise

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 Support

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 Program

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:

Sarah K. Brown
Susan Eichhorn Young
Emily Workman
Andrew Byrne
Joan Lader
Dr. Aaron Johnson
Michael Galyon
Cate Frazier Neeley
Tara Stadelman-Cohen
Kimberly Moller

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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: 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!