BECOME A

CERTIFIED Vocal combat COACH

PROTECT ACTORS VOICES while going TO EXTREMES

Join us!

VOCAL HEALTH AND FITNESS

VOCAL MECHANICS AND TRAINING FOR EXTREMES

GROUP SESSIONS AND INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK

EXPAND THE LIMITS OF YOUR VOICE

VCT PURPOSE AND VALUES

  • Promote and advocate for healthy and sustainable production of vocal extremes.

  • Support and advocate for the longevity of the vocal artist and those we train.

  • Provide a high level of training based in health science and industry needs.

  • Support the sustainability of VCT and the careers of certified VCT teachers.

  • Provide an environment that welcomes voices from all backgrounds.

  • Continued research to improve VCT training and teacher’s methodology.

TRAINING STRUCTURE OVERVIEW

PHASE ONE:

VCT Performance Training

  • 2 Private Coaching Sessions

  • 20 hours / 10 weeks

  • Online

PHASE TWO:

VCT Teacher Training

  • 2 Private Coaching Sessions

  • 20 hours / 10 weeks

  • Online

PHASE THREE:

VCT In-person Training

  • Physical Methods

  • VO Session Training

  • 18 hours

PROGRAM STRUCTURE, DETAILS AND FEES

  • Phase One: Fundamentals Of Vocal Extremes

    20 hours
    Online
    Fee: $1500

    This phase will focus on your ability to model and perform the main sounds of Vocal Combat Technique and perform the target sounds at an industry level standard. It will culminate with you performing a series of vocal extremes. You will be expected to perform all vocal effects in a repeatable, sustainable, and believable manner. Weekly homework will be assigned and reviewed.

    Phase One Evaluation

    VCT teachers must be able to model the target sounds on a consistent level. You will be evaluated on your ability to perform the required sounds both in a healthy and sustainable way and to the industry standard.

  • Phase Two: Teacher Training

    20 hours
    Online
    Fee: $1500

    This phase will focus on your ability to coach and teach VCT to other people. Further understanding of the progression, training, and cueing will be covered. in addition, key errors to watch out for in your client, as well as methods to guide and coach actors in session or prepare them for a session. It will culminate with you teaching 3 sessions in the VCT basic progression.

    Phase Two: Final Evaluation

    You will need to pass an oral and written vocal health test. The instructor will also review your teaching videos, knowledge of the VCT progression, and assess your ability to go on to the next phase to be certified in VCT.

  • Phase Three: In-Person Training

    18 hours over 3 days
    In-person
    Fee: $1000
    (not including travel or accommodation)

    This phase will comprise two sections. The first is the physical methods of VCT to help actors. The second will be a final voice over session where you illustrate your ability to complete the required sounds in a healthy manner both vocally and physically.

    Phase Three: In-person Evaluation

    Provided you completed all of the training and passed the established evaluation criteria you will be invited to participate in the final in-person training phase which is the final step to certification.

    Should the instructor feel that you are not yet ready to move on to the next phase, you will be asked to review your notes and training videos, observe prescribed classes, and then retake the test. There is no added cost to retaking the test up to two times. If you do not pass after two additional times, the VCT reserves the right to discontinue training.

  • Phase One: Actor Training

    20 hours
    Online
    Fee: $1500

    This phase will focus on your ability to model and perform the main sounds of Vocal Combat Technique and perform the target sounds at an industry level standard. It will culminate with you performing a series of vocal extremes.

    Phase One Evaluation

    VCT teachers must be able to model the target sounds on a consistent level. You will be evaluated on your ability to perform the required sounds both in a healthy and sustainable way and to the industry standard.

  • Phase Two: Teacher Training

    20 hours
    Online
    Fee: $1500

    This phase will focus on your ability to coach and teach VCT to other people. Sounds to watch out for, methods to guide and coach actors in session or prepare them for a session. It will culminate with you teaching a workshop or coaching an actor in the VCT basic progression.

    Phase Two: Final Evaluation

    You will need to pass an in-person and written vocal health test. The instructor will also review your teaching, knowledge of the VCT progression, and assess your ability to go on to the next phase to be certified in VCT.

  • Phase Three: In-Person Training

    18 hours over 3 days
    In-person
    Fee: $1000
    (not including travel or accommodation)

    This phase will comprise two sections. The first is the physical methods of VCT to help actors. The second will be an exam where you illustrate your ability to illustrate the required sounds in a healthy manner both vocally and physically.

    Phase Three: In-person Evaluation

    Provided you completed all of the training and passed the established evaluation criteria you will be invited to participate in the final in-person training phase which is the final step to certification.

    Should the instructor feel that you are not yet ready to move on to the next phase, you will be asked to review your notes and training videos, observe prescribed classes, and then retake the test. There is no added cost to retaking the test up to two times. If you do not pass after two additional times, the VCT reserves the right to discontinue training.

CURIOUS ABOUT GETTING VCT CERTIFIED?

We are excited to spread the this much needed training to the rest of the voice community. Simply fill out this form to learn more.

Applications are assessed by a team of VCT teachers on a case by case basis.