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Our professional development program, consisting of Summer Seminars, 1-day Workshops and the CMVT Certification Course, is based on the work of David Blair McClosky. In collaboration with otolaryngologists at Syracuse University and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston, Mr. McClosky developed techniques to resolve vocal problems without surgery. The techniques he pioneered in the 1950's are now used worldwide by performing musicians, speakers, and teachers to maintain healthy, resilient voices even under demanding conditions.

The McClosky Institute of Voice, founded in 1981, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of the healthy voice, as well as care and help for the troubled voice. Certified McClosky Voice Technicians (CMVT) are voice teachers, professional singers and speakers, music educators, choral conductors and speech and language pathologists. They are experienced in helping other professional voice users to modify their vocal habits to rebuild and enhance healthy, robust and lasting speaking and singing voices.

Detailed information on our workshops and seminars, including costs and scheduling information is available by clicking on our Seminars, Workshops or CMVT Course links. If you wish to be placed on our mailing list for future workshops, please fill out the Mailing List Form where you may also request additional information about the McClosky Institute of Voice.

Music Educators and Choral Directors
Healthier voice use for you and your singers

Voice Teachers and Singers
Better problem solving, increased stamina and power with new vocal freedom

Speech and Language Pathologists
McClosky techniques replace faulty production with vocal efficiency

Pop and Broadway Singers
It can be done in a healthy way

Stages of Voice
Special concerns of children's and aging voices

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this website is educational. The diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal and voice disorders requires a clinical interview and examination by an appropriately trained physician. The McClosky Institute of Voice (MIV) cannot take responsibility for any medical decisions made by visitors to this website. The MIV reserves the right to alter, or to make corrections to, the contents of this website at any time.