Welcome to the Valley of the Sun Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing!
Whether you are a new or long-time member of VSNATS, a prospective member, or simply a singer looking for a teacher in the greater Phoenix and surrounding area, we welcome you to our website, and to this year’s events. Best wishes for a rewarding academic year, and thank you for your interest and participation in VSNATS!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
January 4, 2025: Nichole Jensen- Colors of the Voice
9:00-11:30am
Instruction and Master Class. Witness first hand Nichole’s magic working with students! Nichole Jensen Facebook
($10 for non-NATS teachers)
Contact Kristine Hall to sign up to sing on the master class
RSVP to to attend – All your students are welcome!
February 15, 2025: Mary Jane McCloskey- Your Voice Studio
9:00-11:30am
Your Voice Studio and Master Class – Tools and tips for great organization and recruiting new students – Master Class: Emotions in Singing. https://mccloskeyvoicestudio.com/about
($10 for non-NATS teachers)
Contact Kristine Hall to sign up to sing on the master class
RSVP to to attend – All your students are welcome!
March 10-13, 2025: Matt Edwards Workshop (see below for more info)
April 12, 2025: Honor’s Recital
Back to back recitals TBA. Teachers can submit names of students to sing on special Honor Recitals throughout the Valley. Each teacher may recommend 2-4 students, $25 fee, pianists will be provided (students may opt to bring their own pianists). Teachers will help organize the recitals and find churches or other spaces to hold the concerts. Not available to Non-NATS Teachers
Contact Corinne Walker if willing to help.
May 3, 2025: Melissa Solomon – The Inner Voice
9:00-11:30am
The Inner Voice Workshop will address self talk, performance anxiety, self judgment, and the way we think about and teach confidence, both for our students and for ourselves as teachers and as people. We will discuss the way we see ourselves and how that relates to singing and our interactions and connections with others.
($10 for non-NATS teachers)
Questions about VS NATS Workshops:
General questions about workshops: Corinne Walker
To submit students names to sing at the Workshops/Master Classes email:
Kristine Hall
Matt Edwards Workshop: Spring Break, March 10-13, 2025
Monday and Tuesday 9:30-5:30, Wednesday 9:30-3:30
Ages: High School and up, except the Children’s presentation on Monday, March 10, 2:00-5:15.
Monday, March 10, Special Children’s presentation and Master Class.
Fee for NATS Members and their students: $130
Non-NATS Teachers and Students $140
Family rate for students of NATS Teachers: $220 (parents and children in one family) No family rate for Non-NATS Teachers or Students.
Dr Matt Edwards is a vocal genius! His methods will help you improve singers from all styles! He’s also super approachable and is happy to explain his exercises and the reasons for them. He started the legendary Shenandoah Institute for Commercial Singing, and it has been a success from its founding. Don’t miss his event, it will reinvigorate your teaching and your own singing career.
Abigail Kimball, NATS Teacher; Shenandoah Workshop attendee, Summer, 2024
Next Gen Recital Hall
1818 E Southern Ave Suite 5, Mesa, AZ 85204
The Matt Edwards Workshop will boost your knowledge of Musical Theatre and Pop/Rock/Contemporary singing and teaching. The workshop will have limited space so sign up early. Those who sign up early will have the first chance of singing in a Master Class or have the opportunity to sign up for a private lesson Valley of the Sun NATS teachers may be limited to the number of students that can sing on the Master Classes or take private lessons.
Questions: Corinne Walker, chair,
Sign up for the Master Classes or for a private lesson:
