Voice Summit OZ: 2026
Coach and Artist Advancement
Day 1 - 28 Sept, 2026
Registration
Start your day right with light snacks and tea while you collect your registration materials and interact with attendees and lecturers.
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.
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.
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.
Lunch
An hour to process, digest the information and your meal while meeting your colleagues.
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?
Playing on a Team - Mindy Pack and 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?
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?
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?
Voice and Laryngeal Massage - how it works and how to treat yourself - Dr Reena Gupta
A combination of explanation of the concept of laryngeal massage, which is sports massage for the voice, and demonstration on how to do-it-yourself.