This complete Estill Course covers the Compulsory Figures and Qualities over 5 days.

It is suitable for all voice users, from singers and speakers to speech pathologists – anyone who works with, or uses voice!

Individual attention will be given to ensure all concepts are understood and applied correctly.

Classical, Contemporary and Music Theatre singing styles will be addressed. There will be a masterclass on the final day when problems will be solved using the skills developed during the course.

Students from the Sydney Conservatorium will receive a special discount – see Maree Ryan for this information.

After the tremendous success of the Level 1 & 2 courses in Jan 09 & 10, the course will once again be hosted by Waikato University in association with the New Zealand Opera School.

The course will be presented by Paul Farrington who has been the International Guest Tutor at the New Zealand Opera School since 2005, and is one of the most experienced and multi faceted presenters of Jo Estills work. Paul is currently Vocal Technique coach to the Young Artist Programme at the ROH Covent Garden, Goteborgs Operan Sweden, and also coach and advisor to some of the worlds foremost Opera and concert artists. He also coaches West End Musical and Contmeporary performers in the UK, Spain, Germany, Gran Canaria ,Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, and for 17 years was also Clinical Vocal Consultant to the Universtiy Hospital Birmingham UK.

Mr. Farrington will be assisted by Travis Baker and others, to be announced.

Registration will commence in September 2010

The Complete Estill Course on five Saturdays: October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6.

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 advanced 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 deeper 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.

The Complete Estill Course
Estill Voice Training is craft for singers, like fingering for the pianist.

Practice independent voice motor control. Understand advanced anatomy and how the voice physically and acoustically functions. 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 One – Figures for Voice Control
In Level One, participants will accomplish an advanced 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 Two – Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities
During Level Two, participants will analyze and 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
 

Description
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. Participants will learn techniques that will set them up for a career of safe voice work.

LEVEL ONE
Figures for Voice™

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

LEVEL TWO
Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities™

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

(Comprehensive training manual included).
 

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 1: Figures For Voice

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

Level 2: Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities

Participants will develop mastery of vocal qualities including Speech, Twang (nasal and clear), Falsetto, Opera and Belting.  Applications to the singing voice will be practiced. Hone your trouble shooting skills. Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly. Classical, Contemporary and Music Theatre singing styles will be studied. Tuition will be via masterclasses, small group lessons and ensemble. 

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their singing or speaking voice — singers, actors, vocal coaches, drama instructors, Speech-Language Pathologists and other vocal health professionals.

Level One: Figures for Voice™ teaches the tools of the craft to add strength, clarity and stamina to your voice! Participants will use EVT’s innovative Figures for Voice™ to learn control of the vocal structures that influence voice quality. Each Figure employs exercises that will give you new vocal options for all styles speaking and singing. Level Two combines the Figures from Level One to produce six voice qualities: Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang, Opera, and Belting. Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities™ offers a clear understanding of the voice’s limitless possibilities, along with how to keep it vibrant and healthy. Throughout the day, the new voice skills are practiced in small group sessions. There will also be ample time for questions, discussion, and work on individual repertoire or case studies.

Dormitory Housing and Meals on the beautiful campus of California University of Pennsylvania will be available at reasonable rates.

California University of PA rates are also available at the nearby Hampton Inn, Belle Vernon, for $89.00 per night. Phone 724-929-8100 & mention the California University of PA rate when booking a room.

This course is the foundation of Estill Voice Training. In a systematic and innovative way, you will learn to differentiate and control the various vocal structures associated with pitch, range, color, intensity and, most importantly, those that contribute to sustained vocal health.  This theoretical and practical knowledge will start you on your journey toward personal vocal mastery. EVT is applicable to ALL styles of speaking and singing and this course is open to anyone interested in the wonders of the human voice including singers, actors, speech language pathologists and voice teachers.  Participants will apply their new skills in small group practice sessions as well as in individual coaching sessions (Be sure to bring music and/or text!) There will also be ample opportunity for questions and discussion.

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their singing or speaking voice — singers, actors, vocal coaches, drama instructors, Speech-Language Pathologists and other vocal health professionals. ASHA CEUs will be provided.

Level One: Figures for Voice™ teaches the tools of the craft to add strength, clarity and stamina to your voice! Participants will use EVT’s innovative Figures for Voice™ to learn control of the vocal structures that influence voice quality. Each Figure employs exercises that will give you new vocal options for all styles speaking and singing.

Level Two combines the Figures from Level One to produce six voice qualities: Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang, Opera, and Belting. Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities™ offers a clear understanding of the voice’s limitless possibilities, along with how to keep it vibrant and healthy. Throughout the day, the new voice skills are practiced in small group sessions. There will also be ample time for questions, discussion, and work on individual repertoire or case studies.

Act 48 Credits and ASHA CEUs