Vocal Resilience Academy

You can train the voice for years without ever being taught how the body actually organizes for sound. The Vocal Resilience Academy changes that. This six module training program is designed to help you understand the full body biomechanics behind vocal function so you can stop chasing symptoms and start restoring options. It is built for singers, professional voice users, voice teachers, speech therapists, and bodyworkers who want a deeper understanding of how physical organization directly impacts the airway.

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The next cohort for all Academy modules will launch in April 2026, and we’d love for you to join us. Sign up to stay updated.

– Christine and The Visceral Voice team

Why I created 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.

Over the years, I have also become increasingly aware of a gap in education. Many academic and training programs are still teaching material that is over a decade old. This is not a criticism. Curricula take time to shift, and meaningful change does not happen overnight. But our understanding of biomechanics, fascia, the nervous system, and the voice continues to evolve.

That evolution matters.

My own 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 reshaped everything I understood about the body and how it supports the voice, and it is work I continue to return to every day. Since then, through years of working with singers, actors, teachers, and clinicians, I have seen that same truth reflected again and again. When the body finds balance, the voice finds freedom. And when the nervous system feels safe, expression becomes possible.

The Academy grew from that understanding and from a commitment to staying current. At The Visceral Voice Vocal Resilience Academy, we do not teach a static curriculum. The program is updated each time we run it so that the most current research, approaches, and clinical insights are included. We also invite guest presenters who are doing some of the most thoughtful and innovative work in their respective fields, keeping the learning alive, responsive, and grounded in real world practice.

This is a place for learning, exploration, and community. A place where the body and voice are studied together, and where those who love the voice can continue to learn rather than rely on outdated models.

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 January, May and September. 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. You can test out of Module 1 and Module 2 if applicable, but anyone interested in the Advanced Application Modules must take Module 3.

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

Beginning in April

Module 4: Assessments, Joint Actions and Biomechanics
Learn how to assess movement with clarity and precision. In this module, we break down joint actions, biomechanics, and common patterns so you can understand how the body organizes itself. You will learn how to identify what is driving imbalance, restriction, or overuse and how those patterns influence breath, pressure, and vocal function.
Module 5: Movement Integration, Intelligent Sequencing and Advanced Drills
This module teaches you exactly what each drill is doing, why you would assign it, and how different regions of the body influence one another. You will learn how to sequence and apply drills to create a coordinated, responsive body that supports 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.

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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.

How much is it

Cost: $349/month for 3 months (12-week commitment). But keep an out for early bird rates available for each cohort.

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: Guest Instructor presentation. Upcoming Guest Presenters include Ingo Titze, Leah Darby, and Aliza Rudavsky.
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.

AND THAT'S NOT ALL! While in the program, you can also take advantage of...

• $50 off private virtual sessions with Christine

• $25 off in-person massages with one of our TVV associates in NYC (does not include appointments with Christine)

•$25 off in-person Vocal Resilience sessions with Christine in NYC

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

More Info

Vocal Resilience 5 Foundations

Nervous System Regulation - Breathing/Self-Massage
Pressure Management - The Diaphragms/The Stack
Lateralizations - The Shift
Diaphragm Repositioning Technique
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 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
Tara Stadelman-Cohen
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: 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!