Fresh perspectives
Hear familiar sounds in new ways through masters from different musical backgrounds.
Resona Global Masterclass
Learn from the masters.Find your own voice.
There is a wider world within vocal music. Bring the ideas and methods of a cappella and vocal harmony masters into your practice and performance.
A Cappella · Vocal Harmony · Online Learning
Deke Sharon
Peder Karlsson
Kim Nazarian
Jim Daus Hjernøe
2026 RGM programme · Featured masters
Learn from the masters. Sing with your own voice.
THE RGM EXPERIENCE
Beyond singing well. Making music together.
Resona Global Masterclass is an online education brand for a cappella and vocal ensembles. Explore the arranger’s perspective, the performer’s ear and the leader’s questions to broaden how you hear and create music.
Learning into practice
Connect harmony, rhythm and vocal technique with personal practice and ensemble rehearsals.
A classroom without borders
Meet international educators online and explore the possibilities of making vocal music together.
MASTER INSTRUCTORS
Four masters. Four musical perspectives.
Meet the masters featured in the 2026 RGM programme, each sharing experience from a different part of the vocal music world.
Arranging · Ensemble
Deke Sharon
A producer and educator known for the music of the Pitch Perfect films and contemporary a cappella arranging.
Harmony · Rhythm
Peder Karlsson
A founding member of The Real Group and an educator at The Real Academy, exploring ensemble harmony and rhythm.
Jazz · Improvisation
Kim Nazarian
A founding member of New York Voices, teaching jazz vocal technique, scat and improvisation.
Vocal Painting · Leadership
Jim Daus Hjernøe
A professor at the Royal Academy of Music in Denmark (RAMA) and creator of Vocal Painting, exploring creative ensemble leadership.
INSIDE THE CLASS
From one voice to ensemble possibilities.
Discover RGM through topics from the 2026 programme: ways to create music and ways to lead together.
01
Arranging & music business
Deke Sharon
Contemporary a cappella arranging, ensemble building, music business and intellectual property strategy.
02
Harmony & rhythm
Peder Karlsson
Organic harmony fundamentals and rhythm training to develop listening and blending together.
03
Jazz vocals & improvisation
Kim Nazarian
Ensemble vocal technique, scat and improvisation for a wider range of musical expression.
04
Vocal Painting & leadership
Jim Daus Hjernøe
From VOPA foundations to creative group leadership and approaches to music education.
YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY
Listen. Revisit. Make it yours.
An online learning experience that connects each class with everyday practice.
Online classes
Explore musical ideas through the masters’ explanations and demonstrations.
VOD review
Revisit recorded classes and work through the material at your own pace.
E-book materials
Keep practising with class summaries and practical learning materials.
Live dates, VOD access periods and included materials are listed in each programme’s enrolment details.
BEFORE YOU JOIN
Before you join
Who is the programme for?
A cappella singers, vocal ensemble members, choir directors and music educators who want to deepen their understanding of making music together with voices.
What language are classes taught in?
The official programme lists English as the teaching language. Check your programme’s details for available subtitles and translated materials.
Where can I find dates and fees?
Explore the programme listings for courses and enrolment information. The RGM official site also provides programme and registration details.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Your next musical change starts with learning.
Bring a new direction to your voice and your ensemble’s music.
Check each programme’s schedule and enrolment availability before joining.