For nearly a decade, Meisner in Music has been a leading educator of embodiment through song, helping singers to bridge the gap from what they’ve worked on in voice lessons to what they were taught in acting classes.
By joining us as a Meisner in Music Certified Teacher, you'll be a part of a Meisner Institute Designated organization, gain a world-wide collaborative community, and acquire a toolset to help singers consistently honor their vocal technique while getting out of their heads.
THE CERTIFICATION PATHWAY
By joining us as a Meisner in Music Certified Teacher, you'll be a part of a Meisner Institute Designated organization, gain a world-wide collaborative community, and acquire a toolset to help singers consistently honor their vocal technique while getting out of their heads.
LEVEL 1 THE INTENSIVE
Begin your certification journey with a 14-hour immersive online weekend training offered each January and June.
Over the course of the weekend, you'll be introduced to the core principles, language, and methodology of Meisner in Music while building a foundation for deeper study.
LEVEL II THE PRACTICE
Continue your training through five immersive weekends held between September and June.
This level is designed to support ongoing integration, allowing teachers to deepen their understanding through continued learning, discussion, and application. Participants are required to complete 56 of the 70 total training hours, allowing flexibility to miss the equivalent of one weekend if needed.
LEVEL III THE APPLICATION
Demonstrate your understanding of the Meisner in Music technique through written reflections and submitted teaching videos.
This final level allows you to showcase your ability to apply the methodology, communicate its principles, and effectively bring the work into your own teaching practice.
14 HOURS • ONLINE • JANUARY OR JUNE
70 HOURS TOTAL • FIVE WEEKENDS • 56 HOURS REQUIRED
WRITTEN SUBMISSION • TEACHING VIDEOS • CERTIFICATION REVIEW
THE BENEFITS OF GETTING CERTIFIED
Becoming a Certified Teacher in the Meisner in Music technique equips you with a system to foster emotional freedom and presence in your students' singing while connecting you to a vibrant professional community.
Level III Meisner in Music Certified Teachers are:
AUTHORIZED
Authorized to use the Meisner in Music name and logo in their marketing
FEATURED
Featured in our official directory as endorsed Meisner in Music teachers
WELCOMED
Welcomed into a network of educators dedicated to vocal and emotional freedom
Candice Shaughanessy
Level II Meisner in Music Teacher Candidate
Voice Teacher at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy
“Throughout my 17 years of teaching I have participated in many different teacher trainings. What I experienced at Meisner in Music's Teacher Training was some of the most important work I have experienced thus far. Meisner in Music gives tools to solve one of the most important issues facing voice teachers. After all of the work to get our students to produce healthy and sustainable coordination, how do we get them to express themselves honestly? How do we keep students embodied while singing? Meisner in Music gives concrete tools as well as a system to answer these questions.”
WHAT THE CERTIFICATION INCLUDES:
TALKS AND EXPLORATIONS
Lectures weaving the foundations of Meisner with compelling psychological insights that support emotional authenticity while singing
PRACTICE & FEEDBACK
Guided, hands-on teaching practice with direct feedback from facilitators Jillian Paige and Adam White
CURATED VIDEO SESSIONS
Teaching video modules showing key principles, techniques, and lesson application
WHICH TEACHER PATH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Both Teacher Foundations and Teacher Training introduce educators to the Meisner in Music methodology, but they offer two distinct ways of entering the work depending on your preferred learning style, depth of application, and certification goals.
TEACHER FOUNDATIONS
LEARNING STYLE
Self-paced individual study.
CONTENT & MATERIALS
Prerecorded videos, workbook, and practice log centered around teaching Meisner in Music in a classroom setting.
ACCREDITATION
Certificate of Completion
TEACHER TRAINING
LEARNING STYLE
Live group study with individual practice and personalized feedback.
CONTENT & MATERIALS
Live lectures and hands-on experientials centered around teaching Meisner in Music in a private lesson.
ACCREDITATION
Meisner in Music Teacher Certification upon completed level.
Michelle Ford
Level II Meisner in Music Teacher Candidate
Voice Teacher & Soprano
"The Meisner in Music Teacher Certification training was impeccable. Jillian and Adam gave great lectures explaining the theories rooted in research that support the MiM model, facilitated great discussions and practice experiences with other participants. Through taking the Teacher Certification Level I training, I feel confident implementing MiM exercises with my own students to get them out of their heads and in to the present movement."