As an accrediting organization, IVTOM provides resources, training, and mentorship to teachers who are committed to learning to sing and teach Mix effectively. Anyone interested in learning about the voice and how to teach singing can be accepted.
The Accreditation Process
To pursue accreditation, your first step is to become an IVTOM member on the Accredited Track. After that, you have two starting points depending on your current level of teaching experience:
Those with little or no teaching experience enter the Student Teacher Program and study with an accredited IVTOM teacher, usually for at least a 18-24 months, usually weekly or bi-weekly. The first focus is on developing his or her own voice, since the first requirement is the ability to demonstrate Mix. During this period, the Accredited Track member is also expected to study the training material on the IVTOM website and attend IVTOM teacher trainings, workshops and conferences. After completing the Student Teacher Program, the member moves on to the next step: working through the online YOU Can be a Successful Voice Teacher training course.
Once you have completed all the tests in the training program with an 80% or better grade, the final step is to contact IVTOM to get matched with a mentor coach for final approval. Accreditation requires approval from a mentor coach who will observe your teaching and do lessons with you. This may take only a couple of sessions, or it may take longer, depending on the teacher. More information on the mentor program here.
Getting a Directory Listing
Once you are an Accredited Teacher, you can list your studio in our directory of Mix Teachers.
Continuing Education Requirements
Accredited teachers are required to stay current with five (5) continuing education credits per calendar year. Teachers who complete five continuing education credits each calendar year receive an annual Certificate of Accreditation. Please contact education@ivtom.org for any questions.
Continuing Education Activities:
- Attending (in person or online) at least 2 days of IVTOM-Sponsored Voice Conference: 4 credits
- Attending (in person or online) at least 2 days of a Polish MIX Voice Conference: 4 credits
- Two (2) Hours of IVTOM-Sponsored regional or local training: 1 credit
- IVTOM-Sponsored Masterclass: 1 credit
- 30-minute private lesson with any IVTOM Mentor to work on your own voice: 1 credit
- 30-minute private session with any IVTOM Mentor for discussion, teaching observation, Q&A, etc.: 1 credit
To track your continuing education credits:
- Sign into your account on ivtom.org
- In the left toolbar, click on “My Account”
- Click on “Continuing Education Tracker”
- Follow the directions under your name
- Enter event date in MM/DD/YYYY
All past accrued credit history will remain in your account; however, all points will be set back to zero on January 1st of every year.
