LIVE Workshop

Building Bridges™

A Practical Framework for Fixing Cracks, Strain, and High-Note Ceilings

Vocal Breaks Aren’t Random. They’re Predictable, and Fixable.

Discover the underlying coordination issues that cause cracks, ceilings, and strain, and how to address them without creating new problems.

This workshop is designed for committed private voice teachers (early to mid-career) who want a clearer, more systematic approach to register balance.

The Problem

Most vocal breaks don’t happen because a student “can’t sing high.”

They happen because something in the coordination is off.

So what do we do?

Lower the key.
Bring more chest voice up.

The crack disappears... briefly.

But now the student is pushing.
The tension builds.
The ceiling just moves higher.

The issue wasn’t range.
It wasn’t effort.
It was misdiagnosis.

When you don’t know the root cause, you end up managing symptoms instead of correcting coordination.

And that’s frustrating, because you care about building healthy voices, not temporary workarounds.

Vocal breaks follow patterns.

They’re predictable.

Once you understand the coordination imbalance behind the crack, the solution becomes clear.

In this live workshop, you’ll learn how to diagnose what’s actually happening, and apply targeted tools that correct the problem at its root.

No guesswork.
No force.
No new compensations.

This Is a LIVE, 2-Hour Workshop

Brisbane (AEST)
Saturday, February 28th
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

New York (EST)
Friday, February 27th
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Investment: $100 AUD (Approx. $65 USD)

This workshop will be interactive, with space for applied thinking and implementation.

If you can’t attend live, you’ll receive the full recording and implementation workbook.

Here’s What We’ll Cover

• What’s Actually Happening at the Passaggio,  A Clear Breakdown of the Coordination Shift

• The 3 Most Common Root Causes of Vocal Breaks (And How to Identify Which One You’re Hearing)

• Targeted Strategies for Each Type of Break,  So You’re Not Using One Fix for Every Student

• How to Reduce Forcing Without Killing Energy, Tone, or Engagement

• Practical Studio Tools You Can Use Immediately to Test and Adjust Coordination in Real Time

• How to Build Long-Term Register Integration Instead of Temporary “Fixes” That Collapse Later

• What to Listen For So You Stop Guessing and Start Diagnosing With Confidence

Bonuses

Bonus #1: Building Bridges™ Implementation Workbook

A structured diagnostic and strategy manual you can use directly in your studio.

Inside you’ll get:

• The core framework behind the problem
• Simplified science explained for studio application
• The Core 4 Reasons Students Flip or Force
• Direct strategies mapped to each cause
• A curated studio tool list
• A leverage plan for combining strategies intelligently
• A practical diagnosis checklist you can run during lessons

Bonus #2: Full Workshop Recording (Lifetime Access)

Revisit the science. Rewatch the diagnostic framework. Apply it to new students anytime.

About Zac Bradford

Zac Bradford is the Director of the Australian studio for New York Vocal Coaching and a former Associate Voice Teacher at NYVC’s Midtown Manhattan studio in New York City, where he worked closely with Justin Stoney and the NYVC faculty.

He specializes in voice technique across genres, with a science-informed, coordination-focused approach that links detailed vocal science directly to practical studio application.

Zac runs the 10-hour Voice Teacher Training intensives in Australia, delivered as part of the New York Vocal Coaching Voice Teacher Training programs, supporting teachers in developing stronger diagnostic skill and technical clarity.

He holds an Advanced Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy from New York University (Steinhardt), where he studied under Dr. Brian Gill and Prof. Jeremy Aye, earning a 4.0 GPA and the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund scholarship. He also holds a Master of Music Studies in Vocal Pedagogy and was recognized with the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence.

In 2023, he was designated a PAVA-Recognized Vocologist (PAVA-RV), recognizing expertise in multidisciplinary vocology.

His clients have appeared on Broadway, the Metropolitan Opera, US Billboard Top 10 charts, major television productions, and international tours.

Zac has served as Adjunct Voice Faculty at NYU and is currently sessional staff in Jazz Voice at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. He regularly presents masterclasses in vocal pedagogy and has been published in the Journal of Voice.

From Voice Teachers Who’ve Trained With Zac

“I really enjoyed taking part in the Voice Teacher Training Course with Zac. The theoretical side was especially valuable — I was introduced to new concepts while also revisiting and reframing approaches I’d previously studied in pedagogy, which made it a great refresher overall.

The resources were excellent, and the feedback on my teaching was incredibly useful. I walked away with clear insights into my teaching style and practical tweaks I can apply immediately. I’d absolutely recommend this training to both experienced voice teachers and those just starting out.”

— Kaitlyn Chester, Voice Teacher & Professional Musician

This Workshop Is Not for Singers Looking for Quick High-Note Hacks.

It’s for teachers who care about long-term coordination and healthy voice building.

Secure Your Spot and Start Fixing Vocal Breaks With Confidence

You don’t need more tricks.

You need a framework.

If you’re ready to replace guesswork with a clear diagnostic system you can trust, I’ll see you inside.

Investment: $100 AUD