Vocal Pedagogy Teacher Training

What You Will Learn

• Comprehensive Introduction to Complete Vocal Technique (CVT)
  Understand CVT’s foundational concepts and how it systematically organizes all human vocal sounds. Gain clarity on how CVT is structured — and why it’s trusted by educators, clinicians, and artists worldwide.

• Vocal Modes & Sound Colors
  Learn to identify and produce the four CVT modes, and explore how differences in density, sound color, and “metal” help singers safely navigate vocal shifts across genres and styles.

• Personal Vocal Development & Applied Singing
  Work with a pianist to refine your own voice in real time. Receive tailored feedback in musical context, building your vocal confidence alongside technical understanding.

• Pedagogical Tools & Individualized Teaching
  Explore how to assess learning styles, recognize common vocal challenges, and adjust your approach. CVT’s versatility equips you to teach across classical, CCM, rock/metal, musical theatre, and jazz with clarity and confidence.

• Auditory Training & Rapid Vocal Assessment
  Sharpen your ability to perceive subtle vocal details — density, color, metal— to help you diagnose and resolve technical issues swiftly and effectively.

• Voice Science, Vocal Health & Anatomy
  Deepen your understanding of vocal physiology (including laryngeal anatomy) and evidence-based voice production. Learn safe, sustainable technique rooted in the ongoing research tradition of CVI.

• Practice Strategies & Long-Term Development
  Gain tools for structuring efficient, sustainable practice for yourself and your students — building muscle memory and long-term vocal growth.
• Research Integration & Pedagogical Reflection
  Engage with current voice-science research to understand not just how to teach with CVT, but why it works. Elevate your pedagogy with critical thinking and research-informed insight.

Why This Course - And Why Now?

• U.S. Premiere of CVI’s Teacher Training
  This marks the first time CVI is offering its teacher training on U.S. soil, combining Europe’s most established vocal pedagogy institute with UNT’s leadership in voice research and education.
  
  
• A Clear Path Toward CVT Teacher Authorisation
  These three seminars are the first phase of the full 3-year CVT Teacher Training. Completion of this Intensive counts as credit toward becoming an Authorized CVT Teacher.
  
  
• Versatile Tools You Can Use Immediately
  From operatic arias to rock vocals, CVT offers real-world, research-backed tools that integrate seamlessly into private studios, academic programs, and professional performance settings.
  
  
• High-Impact Summer Learning Format
  Modeled after UNT’s successful summer intensives and workshops, this format allows deep growth in a concentrated timeframe — ideal for educators, SLPs, and performers balancing busy schedules.
  
  
• World-Class Training, Without Leaving the Country
   Skip the flight to Copenhagen — this training offers the same CVI curriculum, faculty standards, and research depth, now in the US.
  

Who Is This Course For?

• Voice Teachers & Coaches looking to expand their technical and stylistic range
  
• University Professors, Choral Directors & SLPs seeking research-backed tools to integrate into curricula or clinical practice
  
• Advanced Singers interested in both developing their voice and gaining the skills to teach others
• Educators & Performers who value a healthy, science-based, inclusive, and adaptable vocal method across genres

What You'll Leave With

• A clear, structured understanding of CVT — and how to teach it
  
• Expanded technical knowledge and personal vocal growth
  
• A sharpened ear and enhanced diagnostic ability
  
• Immediate tools to support students across all genres
  
• Credit toward full CVT Teacher Authorisation and membership in a global, research-driven teaching community

Structure & Logistics

• Schedule: Three 4-day seminars with 2-day breaks between each
  • Seminar 1: June 15–18
    
  • Seminar 2: June 21–24
    
  • Seminar 3: June 27–30
    
• Location: University of North Texas, College of Music
  
• Language of Instruction: English
  
• Faculty: CVI Authorized Teachers + Professor Mark Tempesta (UNT Vocal Pedagogy)
  
• Curriculum: Identical to the first 3 seminars of CVI’s 3-Year Training Program in Copenhagen
• Learning Environment: Inclusive, collaborative, non-competitive — welcoming all musical backgrounds

The course is aimed at voice teachers, coaches, and experienced singers in any music style, and we recommend your minimum age is about 23 years.

All applicants must submit two recordings (video or audio) with examples of your singing and/or a link to a live performance or album (Youtube, Spotify, SoundCloud, etc.) as screening requirements to be considered for acceptance in the course.

• Application Fee - $30 (non-refundable)
• Overnight Participant - $5,910 which includes:
  • Tuition
  • Housing (single room with shared bathroom)
  • Three meals per day
  • Parking
• Day Participant - $4,560 which includes:
  • Tuition
• Day Participant Parking - $45 (optional)

 

• Overnight participants must provide their own bedding (extra-long twin size), pillows, towels, and toiletries.
• Day participants have the option to bring their own meals, take meals in the dining hall, or go off campus for meals.

• May 1, 2026 - Application & Application Fee Due
• May 13, 2026 - Deposit Due
• May 27, 2026 - Final Payment Due

Deposit - Due May 13, 2026

• $1,000
  • This includes a non-refundable administrative fee (see Refund Policy for additional information).

Final Payment - Due May 27, 2026

• All remaining fees
  • If you have not paid in full by this date and have not contacted us at music.camps@unt.edu, we will assume you do not plan to participate and will not hold your spot.
  • We are unable to provide deposit refunds to participants who have not communicated with us by the date above.

• A $30 application fee is due at the time of application. 

• The application fee is non-refundable regardless of acceptance into the course. 

• If accepted to the course, the deposit and final payment must be made by the dates above, or the participant may forfeit their spot. 

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of the course. 

• We are unable to provide partial refunds for unused services including meals and parking. 

• Requested by May 15, 2026 – Full refund less $250 administrative fee 

• Requested by June 1, 2026 – Full refund less $500 administrative fee 

• We are unable to provide partial refunds for unused services including meals and parking. 

• • We are unable to process refunds requested after June 1, 2026. 

• • No refunds will be made should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day.