Teachers:

Helga Westmark & Dorte Hyldstrup are 2 of the first certified EVT - teachers in Europe. They were taught by the Founder, Jo Estill, up through the 90 `es and have worked with EVT more than 20 years. They have Service Distinctions and Testing Privileges and educate new people all through the EVT - certification system.

The Complete Estill Course
This complete course in Estill Voice Training is open to voice teachers, singers and speakers as well as singer/songwriters, music producers, dancers and all other voice users. Estill is craft for singers, like fingering for the pianist, the gym for athletes, ballet for dancers or grammar for language.
Learn basic anatomy, how the voice physically functions and how to control the components that change voice quality through kinesthetic perception and muscle training. Emphasis on aesthetic freedom and vocal safety across all styles and genres – from rock to opera, jazz to belting!

Level 1
In Level One, participants will accomplish a basic understanding of vocal anatomy and the physiology of the larynx. The students will be able to increase their kinesthetic perception and maximize their control over their “reed”-instrument. The scientifically researched figures or muscle training exercises allow the voice user to individually monitor, control and adjust all researched muscular structures involved in sound production and therefore safely produce any style or genre specific voice quality.
Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly. From the start, the emphasis will be on singing and speaking, both individually and as a group to reinforce technical ideas and ensure correct training of muscle memory.

Level 2
During Level Two, participants will develop mastery of 6 archetype vocal qualities including Speech, Falsetto, Twang (nasal and oral), Sob, Opera and Belting. Additionally, contemporary, classical, and music theatre voice qualities will be studied in order to create a better understanding of how the work can be applied on stage, in the studio and in rehearsals. The client will be supplied with a toolbox of muscular skills, anatomically correct vocabulary and the confidence that anyone can train the muscles of their voice in order to achieve any aesthetic goal.
Finally, students will be able to participate in a master class in order to apply the tools learnt in a group/performance environment. Singers may present pieces of their own choosing, ideally with problems to be solved. There is no pre-requisite nor audition for this course.

For more information please visit: www.TheVoiceGym.com.au

 

Level One Course. Course is for Singers/ Speech therapists /Singing Teachers / Choir Conductors / Actors / Musical Darsteller and will be in the German / Deutsche language, the course material is in English. There will be a Level Two course offered in Aachen from 11-12-2010 to 12-12-2010.

Booking level one and two (in January) as one course is 700 euro. (save 29 euro)

See www.stimmraum-aachen.de

Alberto ter Doest is presenting this course in the german language. He is working with EVT since he met Jo Estill in 1994. He is still researching in the spirit of Jo, especially on how rock effects are made and on the risks involved using rock effects. He works as a soloist, as a professional choir singer (NKK) and as a artistic director/singing teacher at Codarts, Rotterdam, University for the Arts. This course is for Singers/ Speech therapists /Singing Teachers / Choir Conductors / Actors / Musical Darsteller and will be in the German / Deutsche language, the course material is in English.

Booking level one and two (9-10 July) as one course is 700 euro. (save 29 euro)

The Essential Estill  Voice Training Course

Level 1 

Participants will be given a practical grounding in vocal technique and vocal anatomy and physiology that will allow them to approach any vocal endeavour with confidence and skill.  The Estill Model teaches voluntary differentiated control of specific parts of the vocal mechanism and an understanding of vocal function.

Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly. 

The emphasis from the start will be on singing and speaking individually and as a group to reinforce technical ideas. Participants will learn techniques that will set them up for a career of safe voice work.

Level 2

Participants will develop mastery of vocal qualities including Speech, Twang (nasal and clear), Falsetto, Opera and Belting.  Applications to the singing  voice will be practised.  Hone your trouble shooting skills.

Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly.  The emphasis from the start will be on voicing individually and as a group to reinforce technical ideas.

Classical, Contemporary and Music Theatre singing styles will be studied.  Tuition will be via masterclasses, small group lessons and ensemble.

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Don’t miss this practical and interactive workshop aimed at giving participants mastery of Estill Voice Training™ techniques

The emphasis from the start will be on singing and speaking individually and as a group to reinforce technical ideas. Classical, Contemporary and Music Theatre singing styles will be studied. Tuition will be via masterclasses, small group lessons and ensemble. Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly, and will learn techniques that will set them up for a career of safe voice work.

•     Learn differentiated voluntary control of the discrete structures of the vocal tract to enable a variety of vocal qualities

•     Experience safe big-voicing techniques

•     Technical problem-solving made easy

•     Practical application of all techniques

•     Daily and masterclass opportunities

LEVEL ONE - Figures for Voice™    Participants will be given a practical grounding in vocal technique, vocal anatomy and physiology that will allow them to approach any vocal endeavour with confidence and skill. The Estill Voice ModelTM teaches differentiated voluntary control of specific parts of the vocal mechanism and an understanding of vocal function.

LEVEL TWO - Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities™   Participants will develop mastery of vocal qualities including Speech, Twang, Falsetto, Opera and Belting. Application to the singing and speaking voice will be practised. Hone your troubleshooting skills.
 

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This course is open to anyone who has already taken the Estill Level One course – singers, voice teachers, actors, clinical voice professionals, etc. The course begins with an overview of the development of the Estill Voice Model and an overview of this course. We will then work through all the voice qualities: speech, falsetto, sob, twang, belting and opera – by practicing individually in small groups and integrating them into singing and different genres of music. The days will alternate between classroom presentations, practice sessions in small groups and open sessions.

This Advanced 2 Course is only for people who have attended Advanced 1 courses with us in Amsterdam or in Cologne.

Day 1: Quality variations, Artistry & Diction: This day will focus on advanced qualities (Belting, Opera) + variations of all Estill qualities with work on Artistry & diction. Bring different songs to work with.

Day 2: Anatomy, Acoustics & Estill Voice Print: This day is intended to be a preparation for CFP testing.

Teachers:

This course is presented by Helga Westmark & Dorte Hyldstrup, who were two of the first Certified Course Instructors in Europe – so-called Vanguards. They were taught and educated by Jo Estill herself during the 90´s and they are educating new people all the way through the EVT system. Read more about them on www.trainmyvoice.com

Description

Open to anyone with an interest in learning about the voice, for example, singers, voice teachers, actors, clinical voice professionals etc. The course begins with an introduction to the Estill Voice Model with Figures for Voice, and an overview of this course. We will then work through all the figures in Level One by practising individually in small groups and integrating them into singing and different genres of music.

The days will alternate between classroom presentations, practice sessions in small groups and open sessions.