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:
February 15, 2025
Mary Jane McCloskey & Jenn Crandall, pianist https://mccloskeyvoicestudio.
Arizona Christian University – 1 W. Firestorm Way, Glendale, AZ 85306
9:00-10:00 for Teachers – Your Voice Studio – Tools and tips for great organization and recruiting new students
10:30-11:30 Teachers and Students of all ages.
Master Class: Emotions in Singing.
Free for NATS Teachers and students.
$10 for non-NATS Teachers and their students
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
March 10-12, 2025
Matt Edwards – Shenandoah University
Dr Kristie Janczyk, pianist
Sign up ASAP (on this page above); space is limited!
Musical Theatre and CM Workshop https://www.edwardsvoice.com/
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. Abigail Kimball
Next Gen Recital Hall (formally My First Piano Recital Hall)
1818 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
9:00-5:00 Monday and Tuesday, 9:00-3:00 on Wednesday.
Ages: High school and above
Fee for the workshop:
NATS Teachers and their students: $140 (one parent of a teen may observe for free). Family rate (teens and their parents) or Non NATS Teachers and Students: $240. No day rate.
Children’s Masterclass on Monday 3:00-5:00pm – Children singing in the masterclass must be students of NATS Teachers attending the workshop. One parent must come with their child. Sign up on the Google form.
Private lessons Wednesday night and Thursday: Corinne Walker’s home, 1913 N Shelby, Mesa, AZ 85207 – $65 for 25 minutes. To schedule lessons, sign up on the Google form. Corinne will be finalizing the schedule and collecting payment in advance for private lessons.
