June 26-28, 2026

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Atlantic Contemporary Vocal Institute’s Summer Training Program has quickly become known as the essential training program for amateur, pre-professional and professional singers of contemporary styles in Eastern Canada and beyond.

Featuring top vocal coaches in the region and an incredible line up of guest clinicians, this 3-day intensive offers singers the time, space and attention needed to hone their skills in a safe, supportive environment. The Summer Training Program leaves singers feeling enriched with performance insights and a deeper connection to their artistry.

Who is the Summer Training Program for?

The ACVI Summer Training Program is designed for amateur, pre-professional and professional singers. Singers have time to sing together as full group as well as work in smaller groups geared towards their specific experience and training level.

At ACVI, we believe in fostering an inclusive, supportive environment. There is a seat for everyone at our table!

What’s Included?

Instruction from top contemporary singing teachers and music industry professionals

Workshops with expert clinicians exploring topics central to contemporary music performance

Opportunity for private instruction

Masterclass format performances with feedback from coaches and clinicians

A recorded final performance open to the public

Fully catered, delicious meals and snacks!

A certificate upon completion of the course

2026 Topics to be covered include Vocal Health and Technique for CCM styles (Contemporary Commercial Music), Singing with a Band, Rhythm and it’s Foundations in Black American music, Riffing, Practice Techniques, Cultivating and Nurturing Creativity as Singers, Recording and Releasing a Demo, and Making Industry Connections.

What Singers Are Saying

“The ACVI Summer Training Program was a beautiful, safe space. Informative, welcoming, well organized and thought out. It was great as a professional singer to be reminded and re-opened to techniques and methods, and for newer singers to have so much to take in and practice in a warm and supportive space.”

"The Summer Training Program is a versatile, sensitive collection of teaching and workshops. Great for singers of any walks of life. If you haven’t done it, do it.”

“I feel like my approach to singing has changed this weekend and I can’t wait to put these techniques to use. If you are looking for a safe space to explore your voice and what it can do, I highly recommend attending one of these workshops.”