Dr. Jamea J. Sale, IHS&VR Director
Vocal & Choral Pedagogy
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Continuing Education
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Voice Lessons
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Choral Workshops
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Vocal Recovery
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Anatomy & Physiology of Voice
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Healthy Speech & Singing
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Grad Level CE Credits
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Music Teacher Training
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Vocal Performance
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Webinars
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Managing the Aging Voice
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Group Lessons
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Grad Level CE Credits
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Vocal & Choral Pedagogy * Continuing Education * Voice Lessons * Choral Workshops * Vocal Recovery * Anatomy & Physiology of Voice * Healthy Speech & Singing * Grad Level CE Credits * Music Teacher Training 〰️ Vocal Performance * Webinars * Managing the Aging Voice * Group Lessons * Grad Level CE Credits *
About Us
The Institute for Healthy Singing was created by Dr. William Baker and Lynn Swanson, MME, as an educational outreach by the Choral Foundation in January 2015. The Institute’s mission is to present healthy voice use instruction, printed materials, webinars, clinics, and workshops for music educators, church musicians, vocal instructors, public speakers, broadcast journalists, and singers, from children to the elderly. We are voice teachers, scientists, clinicians, and performers who share a commitment to the well-being and optimal performance of the human voice. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together a wealth of knowledge and expertise, benefiting voice-users of all ages.
Dr. Jamea J. Sale was appointed Director of the Institute in September 2018. Under her leadership, the Institute expanded to include peer-reviewed research focused on vocal health and pedagogy. The organization was renamed The Institute for Healthy Singing and Voice Research (IHS&VR) in 2022. That same year, the IHS&VR partnered with MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) to offer graduate-level continuing education units (CEUs) for its professional development courses in voice science and pedagogy.
In 2023, members of the Ascentist Laryngology Group joined the Institute as collaborative partners, strengthening the clinical and medical dimensions of the IHS&VR’s mission and advancing joint initiatives in research, education, and patient-centered voice care.
IHS&VR Fellows: Our Fellows are devoted clinicians, teachers, and researchers committed to quality music education and scholarship. Each is highly trained in their specialty, having earned degrees and certifications from the University of Kansas Vocal/Choral MEMT Department, Northwestern University, University of Washington, Millikin University, University of Iowa, Rice University, The Royal Academy of Music in London, The Boston Conservatory, and the VoiceCare Network.
The IHS&VR Vocology Lab is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the science and care of the human voice. Equipped with the KayPentax CSL Model 4400 Computerized Speech Lab, Visipitch, Voce Vista Pro, and a professional audiometer, our lab offers singers, teachers, clinicians, and researchers a place to explore vocal function, receive assessments, and engage in evidence-based training. We welcome collaboration with professionals and institutions interested in vocal health, research, and education. To learn more about partnering with the lab or accessing its services, please contact us at JSale@HealthySinging.org.
Kenya Music Education Outreach: In early 2022, the IHS&VR learned of a need for music education support in the Nandi Hills region of Kenya after governmental changes made music proficiency a requirement for high school graduation. The Institute has collected donations of band and classroom instruments for schools, and in March 2023, three IHS&VR Fellows traveled to Kapkemich, Kenya, to provide teacher education. Donations of music materials for the Kapkemich schools are ongoing, and Kenyan educators have requested additional training. Two teaching teams returned to the country in 2024, and one team in 2025. Funding is critically needed to continue the outreach. Please follow our progress on our Kenya Blog. To support the mission with your donations of music instruments and educational materials, contact us at JSale@HealthySinging.org or make a financial gift at Make-a-Gift.
Partner with the IHS&VR Vocology Lab:
Advancing Vocal Health and Research Together
