Vocal Pedagogy Workshop

Texas Woman’s University is proud to host the 2025 Summer Vocal Pedagogy Workshop, featuring acclaimed vocal coach and author Andrew Byrne.

This interactive workshop will take place on Friday, June 20th and Saturday, Just 21st, 2025, and will provide innovative insights into the connection between neuroscience, athletics, and vocal training.

Workshop Overview

This year’s workshop will focus on The Singing Athlete, Andrew Byrne’s unique approach to vocal training that integrates brain-based learning techniques with physical movement to enhance vocal performance. The event will include interactive presentations, masterclasses, and Q&A sessions designed for choir directors, voice teachers, and students.

Schedule of Events

Friday

Morning Session

• Introduction to The Singing Athlete

  • Interactive session with PowerPoint presentations

  • Vocal warm-ups and stretches

Afternoon Session

• Masterclasses (one-on-one coaching with singers)

• Wrap-up & Q&A

  • Discussion and preview of Saturday’s topics

  • Break (same format as morning session)

Saturday

Topical Presentations

• Stage Fright & Performance Anxiety

• TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) and Its Impact on Singing

Workshop Conclusion

• Summary of key takeaways

• Final Q&A session

About Andrew Byrne

Andrew Byrne is the founder of The Singing Athlete, a cutting-edge vocal training system combining neuroscience and movement science. He has coached performers from over 75 Broadway shows and worked with television productions such as America’s Got Talent and Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. Byrne is also a master practitioner of Z-Health, a functional applied neuroscience program for athletic trainers, which he incorporates into his vocal training methods.

Who Should Attend?

• Choir directors

• Voice teachers

• Musical theatre professionals

• Speech-language pathologists

• College and high school voice students

• Singers of all genres interested in expanding their vocal technique

Registration Information

Registration is open now! Please visit https://commerce.cashnet.com/twu.music and select "Camps and Workshops" then "Vocal Pedagogy Workshop Registration" to complete registration and payment. 

The final The final registration and payment deadline is 11:59pm on June 14, 2025. Partial refunds are provided upon cancellation before the deadline. To request a refund, please email bbalkcom@twu.edu no later than 11:59pm on June 14, 2025. 

For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Tarr, Coordinator of Vocal Studies at jtarr@twu.edu 

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