IHS&VR
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The IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Roeland Park, Kansas · 913-488-7524 · JSale@HealthySinging.org
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3-credit course
Mondays, September 14 – December 1, 2026 · 6:30–8:00 PM Central · $360
An eight-session course for singers, voice teachers, choir directors, and music educators exploring the science behind healthy, efficient singing across the lifespan.
The IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Roeland Park, Kansas
Our year-round Monday night series offers focused, practical sessions designed to support healthy singing, vocal technique, pedagogy, and real-world application. These classes meet in the IHS&VR Vocology Lab and are ideal for singers, teachers, and curious learners seeking guided study in a small-group setting.
6:30–7:45 PM Central · $50 per session · Private consult $95 · Minimum 3
Online enrollment must be completed no later than 1 week in advance of the scheduled session.
Next session
$50
Monday, November 16, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM Central
Prepare the singing voice for sustained, demanding work. With Dr. Jamea J. Sale, explore stamina, fatigue management, and efficiency in rehearsal and performance.
The IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Roeland Park, Kansas
$50
Monday, September 21, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM Central
Presented by Dr. Jamea J. Sale, this is the second of a two-session workshop with practical guidance for building a private voice studio.
The IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Roeland Park, Kansas
$50
Monday, September 28, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM Central
A practical grounding in vocal anatomy and physiology for singers, teachers, and choral musicians, presented by Dr. Jamea J. Sale.
The IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Roeland Park, Kansas
$50
Monday, October 5, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM Central
Vocal development across the lifespan, with Dr. Jamea J. Sale — how the singing voice changes, and how to support it at every stage.
The IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Roeland Park, Kansas
$50
Monday, October 12, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM Central
Male adolescent singers undergo significant vocal changes that impact range, registration, and endurance. This session explores the early stages of that change.
The IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Roeland Park, Kansas
$50
Monday, October 19, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM Central
Female adolescent singers undergo significant vocal changes that impact range, registration, and endurance. This session explores the early stages of that change.
The IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Roeland Park, Kansas
$50
Monday, November 9, 2026 · 6:30–7:45 PM Central
Warm-ups should go beyond routine scales and sirens. Dr. Jamea J. Sale presents prescriptive vocal exercise for healthy, efficient singing.
The IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Roeland Park, Kansas
Free
A free daily voice-care checklist by Dr. Jamea J. Sale for singers, teachers, voice professionals, and daily voice users. Science-based reminders for healthy vocal fold function, efficient breath use, proper hydration, and natural voice production.
$12.50
This brief, research-informed video explains how and why the female voice changes during adolescence. Dr. Jamea J. Sale highlights normal, temporary changes such as breathiness, range fluctuations, vocal fatigue, and day-to-day variability, especially around the time of first menstruation. For singers, teachers, parents, and clinicians.
$25
A practical set of tools and handouts designed to connect voice science with everyday choral instruction, including SOVT tools, hearing health materials, IPA cards, model-building materials, and vocal health resources.
$75
A 60-minute reset for stamina, ease, and healthy technique. If your voice feels tired, tight, or not quite what it used to be, this session rebuilds healthy habits through gentle breath resets, resonance work, and guided reconditioning. Sessions are scheduled by appointment.
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Design a workshop tailored to your choir, school, church, or organization. Ideal for ensembles and teachers seeking evidence-based work in healthy singing, diction, breath, or vocal pedagogy.
Graduate-level CEUs may be arranged for selected IHS&VR offerings. Courses may be taken for graduate-level CEUs through MidAmerica Nazarene University ($90 per credit) or for professional development credit through the Institute. To learn more about continuing education opportunities or discuss a customized CEU pathway, contact us through the IHS&VR contact page.