Singing Teaching Courses
The Australian College of Vocal Arts (ACVA) offers two courses with professional certifications that are designed to train, examine and accredit studio singing teachers. These taught courses are for new and developing singing teachers, and current teachers who are looking to up-skill. Looking for our singing performance diplomas instead - you can find them here.
Certificate (Singing Teaching) (CACVA Tch)
Specialisations: Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Jazz, Crossover or Classical Singing Teaching
This pre-professional certification is perfect for those wanting to start out in singing teaching.
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3 Months – this includes 4 weeks of online lectures, 3 weeks self-directed learning time using a structured plan, 4 weeks supervised teaching practice and an additional week for assessment preparation and finalisation time.
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4 comprehensive content modules and pre-recorded lectures delivered intensively in the first month of learning
2 introductory level music theory seminars (pre-recorded)
Supervised teaching practice
Development of a set of lesson plans and teaching portfolio resources
Guided instruction to support you through all assessment items
12 months access to ACVA’s specialist webinars and public lectures.
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Delivered 100% online.
Language: English.
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Apply & enrol anytime, all year round.
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Min 15 years of age (under 18 years require additional parent/guardian permission prior to enrolment)
No prior qualifications required.
You must be able to sing already, prior to entry. As a test of your executive singing abilities, you must submit an audition video (self-tape) of 2 contrasting songs, in any genre of your choice.
You will also undertake a 10 minute pre-entrance interview with an ACVA academic leader.
You must have English reading, writing and comprehension skills equivalent to at least Year 10 High School level.
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This course is fully inclusive. The total cost is $990 (GST inclusive). Fees are to be paid prior to commencing.
Associate Diploma (Singing Teacher) (AACVA Tch)
Specialisations: Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Jazz, Crossover or Classical Singing Teaching
This professional diploma is perfect for new and aspiring singing teachers. Most students in this course have started to work as singing teachers already.
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4 Months (8 weeks taught, 3 weeks supervised teaching practice, 5 weeks self-directed study and assessment preparation).
Course can be completed earlier than this timeframe (dependant on supervised teaching time & assessment preparation time).
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6 comprehensive content modules delivered intensively in the first 2 months, including 6 exciting seminar topics and 6 lectures (pre-recorded)
2 music theory seminars (pre-recorded)
1 profession-based mentoring session 1:1 with a senior ACVA academic leader
Supervised teaching practice
Development of a comprehensive teaching portfolio and many teaching materials
Guided instruction to support you through all assessment items
12 months access to ACVA’s specialist webinars and public lectures.
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Delivered 100% online.
Language: English.
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Apply & enrol anytime, all year round.
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Be at least 18 years of age at time of application.
No prior qualifications required.
You must be able to sing already, prior to entry. As a test of your executive singing abilities, you must submit an audition video (self-tape) of 2 contrasting songs, in any genre of your choice.
You will also undertake a 10 minute pre-entrance interview with an ACVA academic leader.
You must have English reading, writing and comprehension skills equivalent to at least Year 10 High School level.
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This course is fully inclusive. The total cost is $1,850 (GST inclusive). Fees are to be paid prior to commencing.
Ready to get started? Apply now.
Singing Teaching Topics You Might Study
The ACVA Singing Teacher Certificates and Diplomas are delivered intensively through a series of online lectures, seminars, workshops, and 1:1 sessions. Every ACVA student also has access to monthly public lectures and webinars on specialised topics. Depending on your chosen course, you can expect to study some of the following:
Basic and advanced vocal performance techniques
Critical musicology
Advanced music theory
Singing voice pedagogical practices
Voice science, anatomy and physiology
Music research practices
Specialist repertoire (introduction, analysis, selection & teaching)
Arts leadership
Curriculum design and lesson planning
Transgender voice development strategies
Teaching portfolio development
Supervised in-clinic teaching
Singing voice deficiencies and habilitation (including post-COVID recovery strategies)
Audition, exam and performance preparation strategies.
Your Career Opportunities
There is an identified shortage of professionally trained and skilled vocal performers and singing teachers throughout Australia. At the same time, there is an increasing number of live productions and bands being toured, providing an ever-increasing demand for vocal arts product.
As a successful graduate, you will have honed your skills in singing voice education, and will have obtained an industry-based professional certification that represents and reflects the high professional standards you strive for in your teaching practice. You will be qualified as a specialist to teach private singing lessons to individuals and small groups, within a variety of settings.