This course of 20 two hour sessions in the Estill Voice Model for begins with workshops in anatomy, physiology and acoustics and continues by covering Jo Estill’s Compulsory figures for Vocal Control. On this occasion, it is aimed particularly at voiceover and dubbing professionals working mainly in the studio. Students will have the opportunity to put each of the figures into practice and to apply the model to their particular work environment. There will also be a chance to practise the model in group singing using harmonic music and chants.

Este curso de 20 sesiones de dos horas en el modelo Estill empieza con talleres en anatomía, fisiología y acústica y sigue con la presentación de las Figuras Obligatorias de Control de la Voz descritas por Jo Estill. Se dirige especialmente a esos profesionales de la voz que van a trabajar en doblaje. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de practicar las figuras y aplicarlas a su ámbito profesional particular. Habrá además la posibilidad de practicar las figuras en grupo con canto en harmonÍa.

This course is intended for teachers and students of singing and actors. The Level One course teaches the tools to control vocal instrument. Students will learn EVT’s Figures to use better vocal structures are useful to sing every musical genre or to play every character.

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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A fantastic day on learning how to use the figures for Lieder, Oratoria and Opera.

Two classical well know singers and EVT teachers wil present this day and adress alL the questions which might come up how to sing classical repertoire. Thsi will be a real training day, where we triain figures for vibrato, legato, focus, range, mezza di voce etc.. We wil sing repertoire from Lieder composers as well as Oratoria repertoire and we will end with Opera in different styles. All questions we be answered and the main focus will be on singing and training.

“O Curso EVTS de Nível Dois destina-se a qualquer pessoa que se interesse pela aprendizagem e/ou pelo uso da Voz: cantores, professores de canto, actores, terapeutas da fala, etc.
O Curso começará com a revisão sumária do método EVTS, relembrando as 13 Figuras de Controlo Vocal abordadas no curso de Nível 1. Segue-se a apresentação das Qualidades Vocais treinadas no Nível 2: Fala, Falsete, Sob, Twang, Ópera e Belting.
A componente prática será dada em pequenos grupos sob a supervisão de instrutores experientes, o que permitirá aos participantes desenvolver o domínio das várias Qualidades Vocais.
Os participantes terão ainda a oportunidade de, um a um, pôr em prática os conteúdos abordados em peças de canto ou fala de forma orientada em sessões de Masterclass. Será ainda prática corrente no curso a análise das diferentes Qualidades Vocais treinadas através de análise acústica do espectrograma, bem como o treino de percepção auditiva dos diferentes efeitos vocais através da observação de CD’s e vídeos.”
 

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 andas 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.

Closing date for registrations & full payment required by: Friday, 5th Mar 2010

To secure a place, a deposit of $100 is required immediately. This will be deducted from full payment

Please note that Ms. Speed will be presenting this course in collaboration with Ed Blake, Specialist Physiotherapist.

This day follows on from previous Breathing and Support workshops in response to many requests for further information on the physiology of breathing when singing. It is open to all levels, but will be of especial interest to those who have attended previous Breathing & Support workshops.

The teaching of ‘support’ is still an area fraught with misunderstanding and misinformation. The key to effective teaching of this crucial area of vocal technique is clear understanding of the physiological basis for the need to ‘support’, what is being supported and the most efficient ways to achieve this.

Building on information given on earlier courses, we will identify which muscles are needed to support the voice by clarifying the relationship between breath and vocalisation. By using ultrasound techniques, we will also identify those muscles which undermine vocal support and those which are essential to sustained, vigorous voice use, in speaking or singing.

Using real time ultrasound, we will demonstrate which muscles tend to be overactive, overwhelming those which are necessary to efficient vocal function.

The day will conclude with a short masterclass, demonstrating the application of the day’s principles in the teaching studio.

The day will include:

• Defining ‘support’ physiologically
• Use of ultrasound to identify key support muscles
• Demonstration of teaching techniques
• Myths and misinformation – disentangling fact from fiction
• Audio and video examples
• Short masterclass

Suitable for: For people both new and familiar with the Estill Voice Model looking for clarification and consolidation; singers and actors; teachers of voice and singing; students and professionals.

Early Bird fee of £65 applies if paid and booked before 01/12/09; Student Rate of £40 if nominated by teacher.

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com

This highly interactive day is offered in response to the many questions from teachers especially, arising from previous workshops. We will address common problems encountered by teachers, students and performers and offer solutions based in the Estill Model and other physiological based regimens. This day will be interactive with the afternoon given over to a masterclass. Questions may be submitted prior to the course. Participants may also nominate students for the open session. Some of the areas covered will include: problems with range, taking specific voice qualities higher, breathing, loss of support, singing louder without strain and other questions submitted by participants.

This day will address problems in both speaking and singing, both teaching and performance and will include:

• Brief overview of the Estill Voice Model
• Physiological causes of problems
• Visual and aural clues and how to interpret them
• Estill Solutions and their application
• Q&As
• Afternoon masterclass

Suitable For: Those new to the Estill Voice Model, anyone who working with the voice; singing teachers, professional singers, students and amateurs; voice, speech & drama teachers; actors. Suitable for all styles of voice, singing & speaking

Early Bird fee of £65 applies if paid and booked before 01/02/09; Student Rate of £40 if nominated by teacher.

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com

The Complete 5 Day Course in the Estill Voice Model presented by the UK’s most experienced team of Estill experts. This five day course will comprise Level 1 (12 Compulsory Figures) and Level 2 (6 Voice Qualities) and will also include a short introduction to anatomy & physiology and a vocal health session. The daily schedule will consist of lecture presentations, video research, audio & video examples, as well as teaching and training tips. Participants will divide into small practice groups throughout the day to receive coaching in the Compulsory Figures & Voice Qualities. There will also be an Open Session in the evening which provides participants with an opportunity to sing a song or do a speech and receive expert coaching from one of the Vanguard CCIs.

Suitable For: Those new to the Model, anyone who working with the voice; singing teachers, professional singers, students and amateurs; voice, speech & drama teachers; actors. Suitable for all styles of voice, singing & speaking.

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com