EVIDENCE-BASED VOICEWORK
PEDAGOGY PROGRAM
Like getting your voice degree.
Without all the classical detours.
HUMANS FIRST - NO DOGMA
Maybe you tried the voice degree thing and it just... didn't work for you. Or maybe you completed it! But you're finding you're not equipped to support the contemporary singers coming through your studio.
University systems aren’t built for every teacher—or every style. When the room is overfull and the method is “one right way,” contemporary studios get left out. If lectures, juries, and master-apprentice models didn’t prepare you for today’s singers, you’re not alone.
The EBVW Pedagogy Program is different:
Online-first, small cohort, brave-space culture, and weekly live sessions that make change stick. Three levels. One steady path from knowledge to instinct. You get the degree-level clarity you wanted—without the gatekeeping.
the best part?
IT'S ALL NEW AND IMPROVED
yep, for real
For the last six months, Maddie has been working on updating all material so you know you're getting the most up-to-date aspects of our industry to support your teaching journey.
LET'S GO OVER SOME DEETS.
Where do I start?
LEVEL 1
"the map"
WHAT IS IT?
This is our Level 1 teacher training course focused on equipping you with the most up-to-date findings in anatomy, function, micro-listening, and motor learning looked at via a contemporary lens to help expedite growth and solidify sustainability in the singers in your studio. Whether you're starting from scratch or an experienced teacher looking to better understand the human voice and how it functions in contemporary styles, we got you!
WHEN IS IT?
- March 10th - April 21st
- Live Practicum Labs held
Tuesdays @ 2pm-3:30pm ET
-Recordings made available to cohort members.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
7 Modules
each module contains 3 parts
1. The Anatomy and Concept Lecture (perecorded - 20-40 min)
2.Pre-recorded Application Video - all the exercises and any additional context (20-40 minutes)
3. Live Practicum Labs - Weekly live sessions with Maddie at 2pm ET on Tuesdays. This is where you get to practice the exercises on yourself and on others. Be prepared to role swap!
WHAT ARE THE MODULES:
Each module focuses on a different component of the vocal instrument
1. Inhalation
2. Exhalation
3. Phonation
4. Resonance
5. Articulation
6. Microlistening
7. Motorlearning
LAUNCH DAY PRICE: $1,397
($200 value)
up to 12 month installment financing
Save even more when you bundle!
What next?
Level 2
"the plan"
WHAT IS IT?
This is our Level 2 teacher training course focused on helping teachers develop and refine a reliable, flexible system for teaching singers faced with the registration demands in the most popular styles of today, just faster and more reliable.
You'll learn to:
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recognize and develop which foundational aspects may be missing before going in with big robust sounds.
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safely build load and endurance.
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use vowel and resonance work to extend and expand the
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develop riffing skills with ease and play
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connect it all to artistry, connection, and expression.
WHEN IS IT?
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May 12th - June 2nd
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Live Practicum Labs held
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Tuesdays @ 2pm-3:30pm ET
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Recordings made available to cohort members.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
4 Modules
each module contains 3 parts
1. The Anatomy and Concept Lecture (perecorded - 20-40 min)
2.Pre-recorded Application Video - all the exercises and any additional context (20-40 minutes)
3. Live Practicum Labs - Weekly live sessions with Maddie at 2pm ET on Tuesdays. This is where you get to practice the exercises on yourself and on others. Be prepared to role swap!
WHAT ARE THE MODULES:
Each module focuses on a different component of the vocal instrument
1. Coordination and Stabilization
2. Strength and Stamina
3. Flexibility and Agility
4. Finesse and Artistry
LAUNCH DAY PRICE: $997
($200 value)
up to 12 month installment financing
Save even more when you bundle!
How do I complete the certification?
Level 3
"the journey"
WHAT IS IT?
Our top-tier mentorship program for teachers ready to step into grad level teaching (without the classical detours).
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One year. 40-weeks. And the guided application support that not only builds real-room skills but turns them into a personalized system you trust.
COURSE COMPARISON GRAPH
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes this different from a typical university course?
We’re built for real contemporary teaching: small rooms, brave-space culture, evidence + artistry, and weekly structures that turn knowledge into instinct. No dogma. Options over absolutes.
How big are the cohorts?
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Level 1 (VF101): 20 seats max
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Level 2 (MMB): 20 seats max
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Level 3 (Pro Teacher Certification): 6–8 teachers
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes. All live sessions are recorded and posted in a protected library for your cohort’s use during the access window.
What if I miss a Lab / live session?
Life happens. Watch the recording and complete the short reflection to stay current. Labs are required for Level 1 & Level 2 certification; if you have an unusual conflict, we’ll work with you to keep your thread. Level 3 has specific attendance requirements (see below).
Do I need to bring a student?
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No. You’ll work with peers in the room. (If you’d like to bring a consented recording of a student to unpack in the Open Peer Studio, you're more than welcome.)
What gear do I need?
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Zoom, stable internet, and headphones + mic. A quiet space where you can vocalize comfortably is ideal.
How much time should I plan for each week?
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Level 1: ~1 hr video + 90-min Lab + ~1 hr required personal application
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Level 2: ~45–75 min video + 90-min Lab + ~1 hr required personal application
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Level 3: weekly Seminar (90–120 min) + Lab/Spotlight + Peer Studio (optional) + focused application on Lab weeks
Are there payment plans or scholarships?
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Yes. Level 1 & Level 2 offer 3/6/12-month plans at checkout. Level 3 offers monthly plans, with a 24-month plan by request.
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We hold a small number of Fellowship Seats for artists with financial need across MTVS programs (fill out application here).
How long do I have access to course material?
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You will have access to all course material until the end of the course you've signed up for. You can extend access indefinitely by joining Dream Team (our alumni support group).
What’s the refund policy?
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At Maddie Tarbox Vocal Studio, we believe transformation comes from showing up fully. That’s why all enrollments are non-refundable (including full completion of any payment plan). This policy exists to protect the learning space—so everyone steps in committed, invested, and ready to do the work. It’s about creating a space where your growth has room to thrive and the community can count on each other to show up.
I’m outside the U.S.—can I join?
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Absolutely. The Weekly Live with Maddie will be a consistent slot decided on based on cohort members' availability within the range of 12-7pm Eastern Time. We understand this may not be easily accessable in your time zone, which is why we offer a recording option.
WHAT IS
EVERYONE
SAYING?
I LOVE MM&B!!! Maddie has created a easy-to-understand framework for teaching CCM styles which works WITH the client's skill and stamina development. it's one of those things that seems like such a natural progression that it made me wonder why I didn't intuitively teach mix and belt this way all along. I immediately put the framework into practice and I can already see the difference it makes. My clients are able to hone in on the small skills they need to develop before they level up to the bigger skills.
MARLISE AHUNA - Owner of Marlise Ahuna Music - Hawaii, US
These courses were life changing experience. Maddie made sure we understood each lecture before she moved to the next. The zoom meetings were very personable and the emails were a lifesaver AND you could work at your own pace a little. You didn't feel pressured to have it all right away. It was a gradual learning experience that turned on many light bulbs. I had sooooo many things to pop up that kept me from getting on the LIVE zooms, however, the replays made me feel like I was right there in the room with Maddie. She has an infectious gift that makes you want to learn more and keep coming back. So no matter how busy you are, you won't get behind because she equips you with everything you need even if you're late, out of the class or trying to "catch up". You owe it to yourself to make this investment in YOU!
JERMAINE MANOR - Professor of Voice, conductor, collaborative pianist and Worship & Arts Pastor
Maddie Tarbox is God's gift to contemporary voice teachers today. She has broken down complicated scientific concepts into simple and easily understandable and immediately applicable lessons. I learned more from her summer course than I did from my entire undergrad and graduate studies about teaching. Truly, the most useful vocal pedagogy course I have taken. I’m coming away with a better understanding of how the vocal instrument works and how to approach teaching along with many very practical exercises that I was able to start applying immediately. Highly recommend this course to any teacher wanting to improve their teaching.
RACHEL RYAN NICHOLES - Professor of Voice (UVU), Private Studio Owner - SLC, UT
I'm so glad I signed up for these courses after hearing from my colleague about it. I've been looking to add more diversification to my own preferences as a singer and bring that broadened horizon into my teaching in order to continue to embrace my students and singers I hear with more empathy and possibility. I trust my ear and my ability to connect and communicate with others, but have never truly found comfort with the more science and anatomically-based pedagogical approaches and am curiously and enthusiastically working towards that improving that side of my teaching and actually enjoying it. I think the videos especially of the asynchronous lectures were particularly not only beautiful to look at and well designed, but concise and clear with a pedagogical tone of welcome and encouragement without any bit of "talking down to". I also really like that you would periodically reiterate that your course(s) lean into the ccm style. I am very grateful to you Maddie for making the science palatable and fun, and thank you for the warmth you bring to a field that can be steeped with negative attitudes and misplaced trauma (hah!).
DEVIN ILAW - Professor of Voice - NYU Tisch - Independent Studio Owner and Performer, NYC
I have done so many voice teacher continuing ed courses, and this was the first one that addressed the hole's and gaps I was experiencing both in my education and teacher training. I am always nervous to take courses as I struggle with perfectionism and the idea of not getting 100% can be fairly paralyzing, but I tried to remind myself that I am here to LEARN and GROW, and Maddie created such a safe space for that. The lecture on flexibility in MMB was what dreams are made of, as I had been searching for this EXACT information to post on my teaching wall to keep reminding me and help guide me on exercises and what vowels work in each specific range. Take this course! You won't regret it.
LINDSAY PRINGLE - Professor of Voice and Acting - Pace University - BFA MT - Carnegie Mellon University
MMB was truly incredible. Maddie has made it so easily accessible. I was able to complete and be a part of this robust course even as I made my way through a hectic teaching season. The way Maddie explains the material is relatable and always done in a way that made me feel like I was growing, never in a way that made me feel dumb or 'less than' which I feel like can easily happen when studying voice science. I was genuinely excited to watch each module and application call and feel so much more equipped to handle registration challenges with all of my students. 10000/10 would recommend!
CHRISTOPHER SANDERS - MM Voice Pedagogy - NYU - Private Studio Owner, NYC
