Evidence-Based Professional Development at the Intersection of Music, Learning, and Human Performance

Research-informed courses and workshops designed for practitioners, educators, clinicians, researchers and performers across a wide range of musical fields.

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Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy Workshop

Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy Workshop & Online Course — Summer 2026

Suitable for voice-related performers, teachers, clinicians, and researchers

In Person | Online

Founded by Kenneth Bozeman in 2015, the Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy Workshop marks its tenth iteration in 2026. It is a focused deep dive into the acoustic and perceptual principles that shape effective, functional voice teaching. Through guided learning, hands-on demonstrations, observed teaching, and structured listening work, participants learn to listen critically and apply acoustic concepts directly to studio practice.

In Person June 7–12, 2026 | Stetson University, Deland, Florida

Online Video course available June–December, 2026. Synchronous online sessions with faculty in July 2026

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Optimizing Online Music Teaching Technology — Opens Winter 2026

Suitable for applied music educators across performance disciplines

Online

Optimizing Online Music Teaching Technology is an in-depth online course for serious music educators who want their tech setup to finally match the quality of their teaching. Instead of just handing you a gear list, the course walks you through clear frameworks for audio, video, internet, and platform choices, so you understand why each decision works in real pedagogical contexts. You’ll learn how to design a reliable signal path, minimize latency, improve sound and visual clarity, and set up repeatable workflows that reduce friction for both you and your students. By the end, you’ll have a systematic, scalable tech infrastructure for private studios, institutions, and hybrid teaching that supports focused musical work rather than constant troubleshooting.

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The Reflective Studio Music Teacher — Opens Spring 2026

Suitable for applied music educators across performance disciplines

Online

A comprehensive online course for applied music educators—across all instruments and voice types—who want an evidence-based, learn-by-doing way to truly support student motivation, autonomy, and self-efficacy. You will design teaching techniques matched to specific learning levels, analyze the composition of your applied lessons, and create an actionable plan that addresses both student and teacher goals.

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Who We Serve

We serve a broad community of educators and practitioners, including:

  • Applied music teachers across instruments and modalities

  • Voice teachers, singers, and coaches

  • Clinicians such as SLPs and singing voice specialists

  • Researchers in vocology, pedagogy, and related fields

Our Approach

Our work is grounded in voice science, voice pedagogy, and vocology, but the principles we teach apply across applied music education. We focus on cultivating flexible, curiosity-driven thinking so educators and performers can make informed, evidence-based decisions in their teaching and artistic practice. Our goal is transformational learning, not transactional content.

What Clients Say

  • “It’s hard to describe the depth of the impact Ian Howell has had on my career trajectory and my life. Dr. Howell is a supremely brilliant, kind, and devoted mentor whose belief and investment in me as a young pedagogue and performer opened my mind and my ears in incredible ways. If you’re lucky enough to have him in your life, he will challenge you, inspire you, and guide you beyond the boundaries of what you think is possible. He is a treasure, and I would not be who I am without him.

    Dr. Emily Siar, Assistant Professor of Voice Boston Conservatory at Berklee, 2024 NATSAA Winner

  • “I came to this workshop hoping to recharge my teaching batteries, even just for the short term. Instead, I’m walking away with a total shift in thinking—reignited, reenergized, and reminded of the excitement I had as a brand-new educator. It was deep, rigorous, transformative work. Add to that the professional connections and networking with some of the best in the field.

    Robert Finch (EML Acoustic Vocal Pedagogy Workshop attendee)

  • “INCREDIBLE online program! The stellar team of singers/researchers: Ian, Ken and Chadley provided hours of meticulously prepared pre-recorded videos, rich with detailed information. This online course struck a perfect balance between the basics of vocal acoustic science and practical application. And, it’s wonderful to have access to these online videos for 6 months!! Highly recommended for singers and those that work with singers to take in this course. ”

    Dr. Jane Leibel, Memorial University, St John's Newfoundland, Canada's, NL

Meet the Team

  • Picture of Ian Howell wearing glasses, with a grey suit jacket and light blue collared shirt.

    Ian Howell, DMA

    FOUNDER and CEO — COURSE INSTRUCTOR

    Researcher, educator, performer, and specialist in acoustics, perception, and functional voice training

  • Picture of Lauren Guthridge with a green dress and dark brown hair.

    Lauren Guthridge, MM

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

    Researcher, performer, administrator, speech-language pathologist in-training

  • Picture of Theodora Nestorova holding electroglottograph sensors. She is wearing a head band, glasses, and grey cardigan, and has curly brown hair.

    Theodora Nestorova, PhD, MBA

    COURSE INSTRUCTOR

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    Michaela Kelly, DMA

    COURSE INSTRUCTOR