Welcome to NATS Chats!
NATS Chats are live online real-time discussions for voice teachers and singers. Topics vary widely and have included classical and non-classical vocal technique, vocal repertoire, teaching strategies, business strategies for private studio teachers, resources for university teachers, and arts advocacy. Guests have included prominent teachers, authors, composers, and artists. Your host for NATS Chats is Matt Hoch.

NATS Chats were established in 1996 by NATS member Cynthia Vaughn who created a NATS message board in the early days of America Online. In 1998, NATS Chats moved to the new www.nats.org website designed by Yvonne Dechance. NATS presence on the Internet continues in 2006 with the newly designed website. For its tenth anniversary, Matt Hoch of Shorter College became NATS Chat coordinator and host.

Who can join NATS CHATS discussions?
Members of the National Association of Teachers of Singing are invited to participate in the chats. The atmosphere is friendly and casual, however the hosts will moderate to keep the discussion on topic. Please observe standard "netiquette" and professional courtesy. (No "flaming," profanity, or inappropriate personal comments about students or colleagues.) The chat room has a feature which allows you to send private message to other chatters. Chatters may choose to block private messages in order to concentrate on the public chat topic. Please report inappropriate behavior to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

How do I enter the chatroom?
NATS members may enter the chat room from either the NATS Chat homepage at www.nats.org. Upon entering you will need to enter a screenname (no password is necessary unless you are a moderator). Once you are in the chat "LOUNGE" you can enter the "NATS CHAT" room.

NATS Members can check the NATS CHATS message board in the members area of the website for guest bios, recommended reading, and other topical information.

NATS members and visitors may sign-up to be included on the NATS Chat Mailing list . You will receive email notifications with news about upcoming chat topics and special guests. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it