Voice Summit OZ: 2026
Artist Advancement Track
Day 1 - 28 Sept, 2026
Diagnosis for Vocal Coaches - Reena Gupta MD
Who should be on your singer’s team and how can you assemble a team that supports you when you need it? What are the strategies for effective teamwork in supporting vocal athletes?
The Biotensegrity of Human Resonance - Simon Poole
Today’s student may not fit the structured processes of a standard curriculum. How do you meet your student where they are, helping them succeed in the way that honors their goals and vision?
Afternoon Tea
Who should be on your singer’s team and how can you assemble a team that supports you when you need it? What are the strategies for effective teamwork in supporting vocal athletes?
Songwriting for Everyone - Gareth Henderson
Songwriting for people who think they can’t… learn about typebeats, creating unique backing tracks, choosing your own chords, making melodies, lyrical inspiration for attention grabbing results. All the elements that make songwriting feel inaccessible are brought to you in an achievable and practical way.
Optimising the Mechanics of Voice - Simon Poole and Emma McGuire
Who should be on your singer’s team and how can you assemble a team that supports you when you need it? What are the strategies for effective teamwork in supporting vocal athletes?
Working Lunch: Teaching Today: Adapting Your Coaching to Current Needs and Opportunities - Mindy Pack
Today’s student may not fit the structured processes of a standard curriculum. How do you meet your student where they are, helping them succeed in the way that honors their goals and vision?
Sponsor Feature: The Voice Straw -the what, why and how - Mindy Pack
Learn how to use the straw. Attendees are encouraged to purchase a Voice Straw in advance so they can use them during this practical course.
Keynote: Vocal Athletes - a Framework for the Summit - Reena Gupta MD
Explore the concept of artist as athlete, drawing parallels to sports medicine and performance. Learn about how a sports framework makes us better at proactively caring for and supporting vocal athletes.
Welcome - Opening Ceremonies
Welcome to Voice Summit: OZ! Get energized, get excited and get oriented to the three-day event. In this welcome session, Svara Project founder Dr Reena Gupta will introduce you to all the features of the upcoming conference.
Registration, tea and snacks
Start your day right with light snacks and tea while you collect your registration materials and interact with attendees and lecturers.