🎤✨ Announcement of the launch of the NATS Japan branch

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— VOCOLAB Representative, Professor Hayato, Joins the International Vocal Education Network —

The Japan branch of NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) , to which VOCOLAB representative Hayato belongs, has been officially launched!

The NATS network brings together singing instructors, researchers, and professionals from around the world, and we are now able to fully participate from Japan. In this article, we will introduce what NATS is, the people who belong to it, and the activities they carry out.

📌 What is NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing)?

Founded in the United States in 1944, NATS is the world's largest international professional association for singing teachers .

NATS Mission

🎓Improvement of the quality of singing education
🔬Development of vocal science and educational research
📊 Promoting ethical and evidence-based teaching methods
🌏International exchange between leaders

Currently, the organization has over 7,000 members worldwide, and provides education across a wide range of genres, including classical, opera, musicals, and pop music.

👥 Who are the members of NATS?

NATS membership consists of "voice professionals" such as:

🎤 Voice trainer and singing instructor
🏫 Vocal Music Professor at a University/Conservatory
🎭 Professional opera singer and stage actor
🔬 Researcher in speech production and phonetics

The trinity of "education," "research," and "stage experience" is a major feature of NATS.

🌍 Meet some of the world's most prominent NATS members

NATS is home to many internationally acclaimed instructors. The launch of the Japan branch will make this top-class knowledge more accessible to everyone.

🎤 Justin Stoney

Founder of New York Vocal Coaching . A world-renowned vocal trainer based in New York.

Known for modern vocal instruction based on anatomy and vocal science
He has had a huge influence on singers and instructors around the world through YouTube.
As a NATS member, we are heavily involved in educational events and conferences.

🎶 Salvatore Champagne

Opera singer / Professor at Oberlin Conservatory of Music An internationally active tenor, he trains the next generation of singers at the prestigious Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

He has performed in major opera houses around the world.
He is highly regarded for his practical vocal education that makes use of his extensive stage experience.

🎓 Matthew Hoch

Vocal educator and researcher / Professor at Auburn University. An expert in theory and practice, he has written numerous books and papers on vocal education and teaching methods.

He has published numerous books on singing education and teaching methods.
He has been the main speaker for many educational content and lectures at NATS.

🎼 Linda Lister

Opera singer / Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder He has had a top-class career both on the international opera stage and as a university professor.

Performing with opera orchestras from around the world
As a member of NATS, he is committed to nurturing the next generation of professional singers.

📚 Joan Frey Boytim

Vocal educator and editor / NATS Lifetime Achievement Award recipient A legend in the world of education, known for her classic book for educators, "The Private Voice Studio Handbook."

Setting industry standards through editing and writing professional books on vocal education
Received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from NATS

🇯🇵 The significance of launching the NATS Japan branch

With the launch of the NATS Japan branch , the following will become possible:

🌏 Connect with international standard singing education while in Japan
📖 Creating opportunities to learn directly from educators active at the forefront of the world
📈 Raising the overall standard of singing education and voice training in Japan

As a member of this international network of experts, VOCOLAB representative Hayato-sensei will bring world-class knowledge and practice back to the field in Japan.

🌱 Message from VOCOLAB

VOCOLAB values vocal education based on science and practice , rather than relying solely on "intuition."

The launch of the NATS Japan branch is a major step in further supporting this philosophy. Please keep an eye out for information on future activities and events!