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National Association of Teachers of Singing. 🌎 LARGEST pro group of voice teachers with 7,000+ members. Learn more & sign-up for our free newsletter.

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Joining the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) offers a wealth of benefits for singing teachers and their students.

As a member, you’ll become part of a supportive community of musicians, teachers, and scholars who are dedicated to lifelong learning and mutual growth.

NATS provides:
1. Professional Development: Opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and stay at the forefront of vocal education.
2. Student Support: Resources to help your students build a strong foundation for collegiate programs or their own teaching careers.
3. Networking Opportunities: Connection to a vibrant community, especially valuable for independent teachers who may not have access to institutional resources or networks.
4. Performance Opportunities: A platform for your students to showcase their talents.
5. Access to Grants: Financial resources to support your teaching and projects.

Ultimately, NATS is what you make of it—your active participation, from networking to applying for resources, will yield significant professional and personal rewards. Join to invest in yourself, your students, and your future.

#officialnats #joinnats #natsmembership by @officialnats

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🌟 NATS Membership Referral Spotlight | September 🌟

We’re celebrating our September membership referral winner, Hilerie Klein Rensi! 🎉

This NATS member helped welcome new voices into our community—and we asked them to share why they love NATS. 💙

🎤 September Winner — Hilerie Klein Rensi
"As a young eager singer, NATS gave me a place to test what I could do beyond the walls of my conservatory, to meet experts in the field and receive the kind of feedback I craved. As a teacher, Chapter President, and Auditions Coordinator, I’ve watched my own students stretch their definition of what’s possible through NATS Auditions while finding colleagues who speak my language and continually educate, encourage, and inspire me.

Now, as a mentor to voice teachers, I love inviting a newer teacher into NATS who thinks, “What could I possibly have to offer?” and watching them discover just how much they already know and how much our singing community needs and appreciates them.

That’s what I love about NATS: we arrive as singers, students, teachers, and mentors… and somehow, we all keep becoming more of each."

Know a voice teacher, singer, researcher, or vocal professional who should be a NATS member? Refer them today! Your referral helps grow our community—and you could be our next Membership Referral Spotlight winner. 🌟

👉 Refer a colleague and help us grow NATS! Visit NATS.org to learn more. by @officialnats

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🎶 One month to go!

Happy World Singing Day! Today, we’re celebrating the power of singing and looking ahead to NATS Lift Your Voices Day of Giving.

On giving day, we’re aiming to raise $15,000 in 24 hours in support of the NATS Annual Fund. 💙💚

Get ready to lift your voices with us! Keep an eye on your inbox for more details coming soon.
#WorldSingingDay #NATS #LiftYourVoices #DayOfGiving by @officialnats

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🎶 Applications are now open for the 2027 NATS Intern Program!

Ready to invest in your growth as a voice teacher or collaborative pianist? The NATS Intern Program offers an immersive professional development experience, pairing early-career professionals with master teachers for intensive mentoring, hands-on learning, and meaningful opportunities to grow.

✨ Teach, learn, and receive feedback from master teachers
🎹 Participate in master classes, coaching, and educational sessions
🤝 Connect with fellow voice professionals from across the field

📍 Location: Oklahoma City University
📅 Program dates: May 18–28, 2027
⏰ Application deadline: December 15, 2026

The program welcomes eligible early-career voice teachers and collaborative pianists. Tuition, housing, meal subsidies, and a small travel stipend are provided.

🔗 Learn more about eligibility requirements and submit your application: www.nats.org/2027_NATS_Intern_Program

#NATS #NATSInternProgram #VoicePedagogy #VoiceTeachers #CollaborativePianist #MusicEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment by @officialnats

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🎉 We’re excited to introduce the newly redesigned National Student Auditions (NSA) website!

The site has been reorganized to make it easier to find the most current NSA information, including audition categories, regulations, repertoire requirements, and helpful resources.

As we kick off the 2026–2027 NSA season, we encourage all NATS members, students, teachers, and volunteers to explore the new website and make it their go-to resource for audition information, requirements, and important guidelines throughout the season.

🔗 Get ready for the season and explore the new website: https://www.nats.org/NSA/

#NATS #NATSStudentAuditions #VoiceTeachers #VocalMusic #MusicEducation by @officialnats

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💡 Did you know? NATS members can both participate in research surveys and submit surveys of their own for consideration!

📋 Want to participate? Explore research surveys on the NATS website under Research Surveys. New surveys are also shared in the weekly Intermezzo!

📩 Have a survey to share? Send it to info@nats.org for consideration.

Whether you’re participating in a study or sharing your own survey, you’re helping build knowledge and advance the future of our profession!

#NATS #VoiceResearch #VocalPedagogy #VoiceTeachers #MusicEducation by @officialnats

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The future of music is full of possibility. ✨

Today’s young musicians are bringing fresh perspectives, creativity, and new ideas to the art form. We can’t wait to see how they shape the next generation of music!

Here’s a little inspiration from Leah Partridge’s article, "The Moving Walkway is Coming to an End."

Read more in the Spring 2025 issue of Inter Nos!
#InterNos #YoungMusicians #MusicEducation #VoiceTeachers #VocalMusic #MusicCommunity #FutureOfMusic #EmergingArtists #MusicMentorship #ArtsEducation #WeeklyQuote by @officialnats

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📣 Your next career opportunity could be waiting for you!

Swipe through to explore current job openings in the NATS Job Center! 🎤 With several positions featuring October application deadlines, now is the time to find a role that fits your interests and experience.

🔎 See a position that interests you? Visit the listing for application details and deadlines.

📌 Hiring? NATS members can also submit job postings to share opportunities with the voice community!

Explore open positions or submit a job listing on nats.org

#NATS #JobOpportunities #VoiceTeachers #MusicEducation #HigherEducation #VoiceProfessionals #CareerOpportunities by @officialnats

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What does your NATS membership mean to you?

In Inter Nos Spring 2026, NATS Executive Director Melissa Greenblatt takes a closer look at the meaning and importance of membership—and how our collective commitment helps strengthen the voice profession for generations to come.

With October marking the start of membership renewal season, NOW is the perfect time to renew your NATS membership and continue being part of this community!

Invest in your profession. Stay connected. Renew today. 🎶

#NATS #NATSMembership #VoiceTeachers #VoiceTeaching by @officialnats

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Planning for the 2027 NATS Winter Workshop just got easier! 🎶✨

The schedule is now available, hotel reservations are open, and there’s still time to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rate through October 28!

Join us January 7–9 at Loyola University in New Orleans for The Intersection of Jazz and Opera—a workshop exploring the connections between jazz, opera, gospel, contemporary classical voice, popular music, and more.

Swipe through for the details and start planning your Winter Workshop experience! ➡️

📅 January 7–9, 2027
📍 Loyola University • New Orleans, LA
🏨 Hotel reservations now available
🎟️ Early Bird rate ends October 28

Check the schedule, book your room, and register today! Visit nats.org/2027winterworkshop for more details. by @officialnats

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🤖 AI is changing the way we teach, communicate, research, and work. But what does that mean for the voice studio?

Join NATS Chat on October 4 for “AI and the Voice Studio: Opportunity, Ethics, and Expertise,” featuring Ian Howell, Cary Lee, and Kayla Gautereux, with host Kari Ragan. 🎉

Together, they’ll explore how voice teachers can thoughtfully navigate AI in both academic and independent studio settings—including questions of accuracy, transparency, privacy, professional responsibility, and the role of human expertise.

What can AI enhance? What can it not replace? And how can teachers use these emerging tools while keeping artistry, mentorship, discernment, and human connection at the center?

📅 October 4, 2026
🕖 7–8:30 p.m. ET
💻 Online
⏰ 90-minute session

Registration is free. Save your spot and join the conversation at nats.org/chats_schedule!

#NATSChat #NATS #VoiceTeachers #VoicePedagogy #VoiceStudio #AIinEducation #MusicEducation #VocalPedagogy by @officialnats

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As voice professionals, we know that how we practice matters just as much as how often we practice. Intentional, mindful practice helps singers build habits that support confident, expressive, and healthy singing.

A reminder from Priscilla Bagley’s “Benign Opine: You’ve got to make the song your own!” in the Spring 2026 issue of Inter Nos.

🎶 Read the full article and discover more insights from your NATS community in the Spring 2026 issue of Inter Nos.

#NATS #InterNos #VoiceTeachers #VocalPedagogy #VoiceTeaching #SingingTeachers #MusicEducation by @officialnats

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