Microcredential in Singing Teaching (Neurodiversity)
This short course is currently offered FREE of cost for anyone interested in developing more effective and inclusive approaches to teaching singing students who are neurodivergent.
The Microcredential in Singing Teaching (Neurodiversity) gives singing teachers and voice professionals the confidence to design lessons where every singer thrives. You’ll learn how neurodivergent minds process sound, rhythm, focus and sensory input, and how to turn that insight into practical teaching strategies that strengthen trust, meaningful engagement and artistic growth.
You will discover key diagnosable conditions including, but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette’s Syndrome.
This 3-unit course explores practical strategies for communication, lesson structure, and creative adaptation, empowering teachers to build greater trust, meaningful engagement, and joy through learning to sing.
This is perfect for singing teachers, voice coaches and music educators who want to:
deepen their understanding of how diverse brains learn best
create lesson environments where neurodivergent students feel confident and understood
use practical tools that can be applied immediately in the studio
Course details
Certificate of Completion: Yes, included
Course Duration: 3 units (self-paced)
Pre-requisites for Entry: None
Intakes: Apply anytime, year round. Zero fees offer is valid until 31 March 2026.
Cost: Currently cost-free.
You’ll learn
The key characteristics of neurodivergence and how these influence vocal learning.
Practical strategies for communication, sensory needs, and focus in lessons.
How to create flexible, individualised teaching plans that empower neurodivergent singers.
Course Outline
Unit 1: How Neurodivergent Minds Experience Singing
Explore how diagnosable conditions including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia interact with vocal learning. Understand sensory processing, attention patterns and motor coordination differences so you can recognise strengths and design lessons that feel accessible and empowering.
Outcome: You’ll understand key neurodivergent learning patterns and how they show up in singing lessons.
Unit 2: Studio Tools for Trust, Focus and Expression
Learn practical strategies to communicate clearly, structure your lessons for success, and respond to sensory differences and focus variability. Discover how to pace material, use multi-sensory exercises and manage energy so every singer feels seen and supported.
Outcome: You’ll leave with immediately applicable teaching tools and adaptable lesson designs.
Unit 3: Creative Planning for Individual Growth
Move beyond ‘one-size-fits-all’ teaching. Develop flexible lesson sequences, adaptive exercises and choice-driven activities that suit each singer’s unique way of learning. You’ll also explore how to empower creativity and expression through improvisation, repertoire choice and student-led exploration.
Outcome: You’ll be confident creating personalised, inclusive learning plans that foster growth and joy.
Course benefits
By the end of this course, you will:
Understand neurodiversity and its impact on vocal learning.
Develop clear, effective, and adaptable teaching strategies to support neurodivergent singers.
Create individualised teaching plans that foster engagement, trust, and growth in students.