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.
To pursue accreditation, you must become an IVTOM member on the Accredited Track. After you join the Accredited Track and submit your membership application, you will start training with an accredited IVTOM teacher (if you are a new teacher) or a Mentor (if you are an experienced teacher).
All members on the Accredited Track are required to be actively working toward IVTOM Accreditation.  Please see Moving from Accredited Track to Accredited Teacher below for more information.
Once you are an Accredited Teacher, you can list your studio in our directory.
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:Â 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.
Moving from Accredited Track to Accredited Teacher
Watch this one minute video that sums up the process!
The first focus is on developing his or her own voice, since the first requirement is the ability to demonstrate Mix. This is accomplished by studying with an IVTOM Accredited teacher on a regular basis, usually weekly or bi-weekly. During this period, the Accredited Track member is expected to study the training material on the IVTOM website and attend IVTOM teacher trainings, workshops and conferences.
An Accredited Track member who has little or no teaching experience will enter the Student Teacher Program and study with an accredited IVTOM teacher. After completing the Student Teacher Program, the member may apply to work with a Mentor.
Not all members on the Accredited Track need to enter the Student Teacher Program. A member who has been teaching for a minimum of six months with at least five students per week is eligible to apply for acceptance to work with a Mentor. Â
The Accredited Track member will work with 2 different Mentors consecutively who will prepare them to be able to pass the requirements of Accreditation, which are; to demonstrate Mix in his/her own voice, teach effective Mix voice lessons, and complete the Written Evaluation containing essential information regarding vocal function, Â physiology and acoustics.
When you and your mentor have decided you’re ready to take the test, please email Sam Johnson at sam@vocalease.net.
More information on the the Mentorship program and the process of accreditation here.
