Certification Program FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

The Bridge

• Q. Do I need prior Vocal Awareness training to take The Bridge?
  1. The Bridge is open to everyone. Whether you are new to Vocal Awareness or have been practicing Vocal Awareness for sometime, this program is specifically designed to meet you where you currently are and challenge you to evolve to the next level of Vocal Power. It is especially useful for those new to Vocal Awareness and those moving between Certification Levels.

• Q. Who is The Bridge designed for and is there a benefit to taking The Bridge if I already have prior Vocal Awareness training?
  1. The Bridge program has two tracks:
     • Discovery Track – For those new to Vocal Awareness, this track will introduce you to claiming your authentic Voice and make you eligible to take the Level One Certification Program.
     • Advanced Leadership Track – This track is specifically designed for people with significant private lesson experience and/or who have already begun the Certification Program Journey. Those who qualify will be given opportunities to mentor people on the Discovery Track during The Bridge and to lead by example.

• Q. What can I expect to learn from The Bridge?
  1. The Bridge is a two-day in-person intensive with Vocal Awareness creator and founder, Arthur Samuel Joseph, and Certification Program Director, Elizabeth Harmetz. Vocal Awareness teaches Empowerment Through Voice, and during the program you will either begin to claim your Voice and develop a Vocal Power practice and/or you will learn to further embody your authentic Self and become a better leader.

• Q. When is The Bridge?
  1. The next Bridge will take place in Los Angeles on April 28-29, 2012. For further details and to enroll in The Bridge, click here.

Level One Certification Program

• Q. Is there a prerequisite for Level One and/or do I need prior Vocal Awareness training to take the Level One
  Certification Program?

  1. You must take The Bridge in order to be eligible to take Level One. Only in rare cases will this prerequisite be waived for individuals who have taken private Vocal Awareness lessons with Arthur and/or Elizabeth.

• Q. Can I skip Level One if I’ve studied Vocal Awareness privately and with home study materials?
  1. All people new to Vocal Awareness must begin the Certification Program Journey with The Bridge. In rare cases and only after consultation with Arthur, a student who has spent significant one-on-one lesson time with Arthur and/or Elizabeth, usually over a number of years, may be eligible to skip Level One and go directly to Level Two.

• Q. What is the format for Level One and when will it take place?
  1. Level One consists of a combination of live and virtual elements, including private lessons (via Skype or in-person), group calls, and online study. The next Level One program begins with a group conference call on Monday, May 14, 2012, and culminates with a week-long in-person immersive event with Arthur and Elizabeth in Los Angeles June 10-16, 2012. For further details and to enroll in Level One, click here.

• Q. Is there any follow-up to the program?
  1. Yes, the month following the program there will be one group call with Arthur and two private lessons (via Skype or in-person), one with Arthur and one with Elizabeth. Every month after that, we will introduce new modules to our V.I.P. Club. And, in addition to the monthly Club Call, you will be invited to join our Certification Alumni Call. From time to time you will also be offered discounted Alumni Lesson Packages.

• Q. When may I take the higher level programs?
  1. All higher level programs require participation in The Bridge and Level 1 programs as well as any others that precede them. Level Two is scheduled to begin on July 2, 2012, and culminate with a week-long in-person event September 8-13, 2012.

Level Two

• Q. Is there a prerequisite for Level Two?
  1. Yes, just as the prerequisite for Level One is The Bridge, the prerequisite for Level Two is Level One. In rare cases and only after consultation with Arthur, a student who has spent significant one-on-one lesson time with Arthur and/or Elizabeth, usually over a number of years, may be eligible to skip Level One and go directly to Level Two.

• Q. When will Level Two take place and what does it entail?
  1. Similar to Level One, Level Two consists of a combination of live and virtual elements, including private lessons (via Skype or in-person), group calls, and online study. More advanced than the two-month Level One program, Level Two is four months and includes an increased number of private lessons. The next Level Two program begins with a group conference call on Monday July 2, 2012 and culminates with a week-long in-person immersive event with Arthur and Elizabeth in Los Angeles September 8-13, 2012. For further details and to enroll in Level Two, click here.

• Q. What does Level Two Certification entitle me to?
  1. Level Two will teach you to further embody Vocal Awareness and will introduce you to the fundamentals of teaching Vocal Awareness. While you are not considered a Certified Vocal Awareness Teacher until after completion of Level Three, Level Two will further support you on your Journey towards empowering your Self and from there to helping others empower themselves as well.

• Q. Are there any requirements to maintaining my Level Two Certification?
  1. As with Level One it is required that you maintain your membership in the V.I.P. Club, which offers a new content-rich Vocal Awareness Module every month as well as continue with a minimum number of Vocal Awareness private lessons (via Skype or
     in-person) with either Arthur or Elizabeth.

Agreements, Expectations, Ongoing Private Lessons and the V.I.P. Club

• Q. Do I need to sign a Legal Agreement in order to participate in Level One or Level Two?
  1. Yes, we have separate Legal Agreements that you must sign prior to beginning Level One as well as Level Two. These agreements are designed to protect the integrity of Vocal Awareness – Arthur’s Life Work – and to clearly outline both the benefits of Certification and our expectations for Certification Alumni .

• Q. What are these benefits and expectations?
  1. Having attained Level One or Level Two Certification, benefits may include use of our trademarked logos, listing on our Certification Resource Page, opportunities to work directly for Vocal Awareness and eligibility to continue to higher levels of training. Expectations include crediting Arthur Samuel Joseph and/or Vocal Awareness whenever you reference the Work in your teaching, training, business, products and/or sales materials. Obvious references are to materials and descriptions taken directly from www.VocalAwareness.com and/or our products as well as elements unique to Vocal Awareness such as “Stature,” “Persona Statement,” the “Seven Rituals,” etc. To request a copy of the Level One Agreement prior to enrolling in the program, please email support@VocalAwareness.com.

• Q. Why am I encouraged and/or required to continue with Vocal Awareness private lessons every year in order to
  maintain my Certification status?

  1. Vocal Awareness is Mastery Work. As Arthur often says, “We don’t know what we don’t know.” In order to continue to embody the Work, you need ongoing feedback. The number of lessons required each year is minimal, but along with membership in the V.I.P. Club they are essential to maintaining the integrity of Vocal Awareness as it spreads across the globe.

• Q. Why do I have to join the V.I.P. Club prior to beginning Level One, and why do I have to maintain my membership afterwards and in order to stay eligible for future programs?
  1. As with private lessons, in order to maintain the integrity of Vocal Awareness and our Certification Program, those individuals who are certified must have access to ongoing high-quality instruction. We require that you take advantage of ongoing private lessons and join the V.I.P. Club so that we can be assured that you are staying current with your Vocal Awareness practice and are a true representative of this Work.

Additional Questions

• Q. I know I want to sign up now for multiple programs. Do you offer any discounts on tuition?
  1. Yes, we do have an early enrollment price as well as a reduced cost for enrollment in multiple programs.
     For further details and to enroll in the Bridge, click here.
     For further details and to enroll in Level One, click here.
     For further details and to enroll in Level Two, click here.

• Q. What comes after Level Two?
  1. Level Three launches in 2013. For many, this will be the culmination of their Certification Journey. Successful completion of Level
     Three awards the title of Certified Vocal Awareness Teacher. It allows you to teach for Vocal Awareness as well as to setup a
     Vocal Awareness-based business. Some individuals will choose to continue the Certification Journey with Levels Four and Five.
     These are truly Mastery Path levels that will be by invitation only and reserved for those Alumni who have shown a consistent
     commitment to taking private lessons, deepening leadership skills and embodying the best of themselves in every moment.

• Q. How do I get listed as a resource on the Vocal Awareness website?
  1. As soon as you have successfully met the requirements of our program you may be listed as a resource on the Vocal Awareness website. Listings include contact information, area of expertise, personal website, and Vocal Awareness Level attained.

• Q. As a Certified Vocal Awareness Teacher, may I teach at Vocal Awareness programs?
  1. After completion of Level Three, Alumni will be offered opportunities to assist and teach at our programs when appropriate.

• Q. Do you offer group rates?
  1. Yes, we are happy to provide each member of your group with an additional 10% off of your enrollment fee for any group of four or more. Additionally larger groups may be interested in our Corporate Training Programs, where we bring Vocal Awareness to your event or business.

• Q. Do you offer a referral fee?
  1. Yes, we will give you 10% off of your enrollment fee for each friend you refer who signs up and completes payment for a program.

• Q. Do you offer payment plans?
  1. Yes, simply email support@vocalawareness.com if you are interested in setting up a payment plan for any of our programs. Please note that programs must be paid in full before the start date.