Sterling Joins SmashFest as the Voice Behind the Summit
SmashFest Music Summit — produced by HRDRV CEO Michaela "Mickey" Shiloh — has positioned Sterling Voice Coaching as its premier educational voice authority for the 2026 summit season. The partnership reflects a shared belief: that vocal excellence is not a soft skill. It is the foundation of every sustainable career in music.
MzLyndia will be present across the full summit weekend — leading a featured 30-minute educational session at NMAAM on Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 AM, hosting a vendor hall activation at The Vinyl Lounge, and engaging directly with emerging and established artists who are ready to elevate their vocal practice beyond what trending content can teach.
"This is not a traditional sponsorship. It is about legacy, precision, and cultural leadership. Sterling Voice Coaching does not follow trends. It defines the standard."
— SmashFest Summit TeamThe partnership was forged through months of dialogue between MzLyndia and the SmashFest team — grounded in MzLyndia's commitment to serve, educate, and invest in the careers of serious artists at the highest level. Her $1,500 Platinum Sponsorship, combined with her decision to fly to Nashville and participate in-person, signals exactly the kind of purposeful investment she brings to every professional relationship.
About the Event
What Is SmashFest Music Summit?
SmashFest is a music business and creator education conference built for songwriters, producers, and independent artists who are actively building — not just dreaming. Every session, showcase, and conversation is designed to produce real connections, real knowledge, and real movement in an artist's career.
Unlike industry expos or mass-market conferences, SmashFest is curated and intimate by design. Attendees leave with meaningful relationships and actionable strategy, not just business cards.
MzLyndia Johnson — Platinum Sponsor
As a Platinum-level sponsor, MzLyndia is recognized as one of SmashFest's most significant educational partners. Her designation as Official Vocal Education Partner comes with stage recognition, branded visibility across all event decks and the SmashFest website, and a featured teaching session in front of hundreds of career-stage artists and industry professionals.
MzLyndia Takes the NMAAM Stage
Featured Vocal Education Session
Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
NMAAM, Nashville, TN · Before the Plug & Play Panel
MzLyndia will lead a high-level vocal education conversation — masterclass or keynote style — touching on the state of vocal training in modern music, the difference between technique that builds careers and technique that burns voices, and the principles behind Popular Voice Pedagogy that Sterling students have applied on stages, in studios, and across genres worldwide.
Possible session themes include The Myth of Genre-Neutral Singing, Vocal Identity as Brand Strategy, and Longevity Over Virality: Training Voices for Real Careers. The final title will be announced as the event approaches. An on-screen QR code during the session will direct attendees directly to the Sterling landing page for consultations and follow-up.
The LineupWho Is Coming to SmashFest?
SmashFest draws music executives, tech founders, independent artists, and educators from across the country. The 2026 performer lineup is building — with confirmed performers including:
Panels bring together world-class music executives and tech founders. Workshops and showcases run across all three days — from the University Showcase and Open Mic for emerging voices to the Main Stage Showcase for the most compelling acts. Attendees arrive ready to connect, create, and advance — which is precisely who MzLyndia most loves to meet.
Get 15% Off SmashFest Tickets
MzLyndia has secured an exclusive discount code for students, clients, and followers of Sterling Voice Coaching. Use the code below at checkout on the SmashFest website to receive 15% off your ticket — valid for all ticket types at smashfestsummit.com.
Tickets are selling quickly. SmashFest expects to sell out before June. The only exception to general 18+ policy is the Main Stage Showcase — the University Showcase and Open Mic are ideal showcase opportunities for students of any level.
Why This Partnership Matters
SmashFest attendees are past the YouTube tip phase. They are actively releasing music, preparing for tours, writing for sync and commercial placement, and navigating the demands of real careers with real vocal stakes. They do not need another viral moment. They need a trusted mentor who can tell them the truth about their instrument.
That is what Sterling Voice Coaching has always provided. MzLyndia's presence at SmashFest places Popular Voice Pedagogy — the disciplined, identity-centered approach to vocal development she has championed throughout her career — directly in front of the artists who need it most, at exactly the moment they are most open to transformation.
"Vocal truth over trends. Technique that supports longevity, identity, and branding. A rare bridge between academy-level rigor and real-world performance demands."
— SmashFest Partner ProposalFor more information about the event, the full speaker and performer lineup, and to purchase tickets, visit smashfestsummit.com. To explore Sterling Voice Coaching programs, schedule a consultation, or inquire about study opportunities, explore the links below.