The Complete 5 Day Course in the Estill Model presented by the UK’s most experienced and qualified team of Estill experts. This five day course will comprise the essential Estill Model information, Level 1 (13 Compulsory Figures) and Level 2 (6 Voice Qualities) and will also include a short introduction to anatomy & physiology. At the end of the week, Kiereen will present a short session on vocal health with Q&As. 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 working with the voice; singing teachers, professional singers, students and amateurs; voice, speech & drama teachers; actors; speech & language therapists with a special interest in voice. Suitable for all styles of voice, singing & speaking

This Level Two Course (Qualities) , led by Tom Burke with Robert Sussuma's assistance, will bring focus to the fun while exploring Estill's 6 Basic Voice Qualities (Speech, Falsetto, Twang, Belt, Sob and Opera). This Course will also serve as prelude to the more nuanced and detailed work of the Level One Course (Figures and Combinations) to be held in July.  This course will include discussion, presentations, open coachings and more.  All are welcome!   

This course is presented by Dorte Hyldstrup - one of Europe´s most experienced Estill Voice Training Course Instructors.

This Advanced 1 course is only for people who have attended Level One & Two courses.

The course will focus on repetition and more advanced exercises of Level One & Two, some variations of qualities and analysis of problems & solutions/Pedagogical issues.

We will mostly work practically and integrate figures and qualities into music and also have time to focus on individual coaching/training.

Estill Voice Training (Voice Craft) es una aproximación sistemática a la enseñanza de la voz, para mejorar el rendimiento de la voz profesional cantada y hablada. Ofrece a los participantes las herramientas para descubrir la belleza en todas las voces mediante la producción de sonido a través de la práctica de los ejercicios de 13 Figuras (Nivel 1) y 6 Calidades de la Voz (Nivel 2).

Es un trabajo que trata de entrenar la voz tomando en cuenta su naturaleza como sistema dinámica de equilibrios entre la potencia (aire), la fuente (tono) y el filtro (resonancia).Se descubre como activar con independencia las estructuras en el mecanismo vocal, la cabeza y cuello y torso, y entender como afectan estos cambios al sonido y confort de la producción de la voz. El entrenamiento de Estill permite al intérprete fortalecer la voz y lograr una flexibilidad para realizar cualquier tarea vocal de forma optima, segura y saludable.

El curso combina sesiones de teoría con la práctica en grupos pequeños.

Hay la oportunidad de aplicar el trabajo a canciones y textos en sesiones Master Class.  .

Nivel 1  - Objetivos específicos:

-Conocer las diferentes maneras de utilizar la voz sin forzarla.

-Mejorar la calidad vocal al aplicar las Figuras Obligatorias.

-Ofrecer a artistas, profesionales de la voz, terapeutas y otras personas interesadas la posibilidad de encontrar nuevos “colores vocales”.

-Reducir la ansiedad ante el uso vocal profesional.

 Dirigido a: cantantes, actores, periodistas, foniatras, logopedas y, en general, personas con interés en entender y mejorar la voz.

 This course is presented by Dorte Hyldstrup  - one of Europe´s most experienced Estill Voice Training Course Instructors. 
 
Its open to anyone with an interest in learning about the voice, f.ex. singers, voiceteachers, actors, clinical voice professionals etc. Its prerequisite that you have already completed Lev One.
 
The course begins with an introduction to the Voice Qualities and an overview of the evolution of the Estill Voice Model. After a short review of the figures in Lev One we will work us through all the voice qualities, speech, falsetto, sob, twang, belting and opera - by practising individually in small groups and integrating them into singing in different genres of music.
 
The days will alternate between classroom presentations, practice sessions in small groups and open sessions.
 
If you register for both Lev One and Two in Berlin you pay 600 euro - save 50 euro.
 
For registration & more info please contact Dorte Hyldstrup via evt@dortehyldstrup.dk tlf: + 45 26 41 53 82

 This course is presented by Dorte Hyldstrup - one of Europe´s most experienced Estill Voice Training Course Instructors. 
 
Its open to anyone with an interest in learning about the voice, f.ex. singers, voiceteachers, actors, clinical voice professionals etc.
 
The course begins with an introduction to the Voice Qualities and an overview of the evolution of the Estill Voice Model. After a short review of the figures in Lev One we will work us through all the voice qualities, speech, falsetto, sob, twang, belting and opera - by practising individually in small groups and integrating them into singing in different genres of music.
 
The days will alternate between classroom presentations, practice sessions in small groups and open sessions.
 
If you register for both Lev One and Two in München you pay 650 euro and save 50 euro 
 
For registration & more info please contact Dorte Hyldstrup via evt@dortehyldstrup.dk tlf: + 45 26 41 53 82

Advanced 1 - Repetition of Figures & Qualities and their variations/ pedagogical issues

This Advanced One Workshop is open for people who attended at least one Lev One & Two Course.

The focus will be on repetition of Lev One and Two, more advanced exercises, variations of the Voice Qualities and analysis of problems & solutions / pedagogical issues.

We will work practically and integrate figures and qualities into music and also have time to focus on individual coaching/training.

Presented by Dorte Hyldstrup - one of Europe´s most experienced Estill Voice Training Course Instructors.

Registration/Info to Dorte Hyldstrup email: dortehyldstrup@dortehyldstrup.dk / tlf: +45 26 41 53 82

Estill Voice Training Course  Level I & II
Figures for Voice Control & Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities

In Level I,  Figures for Voice Control,  you learn the 13 anatomical elements that Jo Estill observed, and their relationship to the sound and power of your voice. You learn to voluntarily and independently control these elements and their practical application for such things as:

•  Four ways to make your voice more powerful without strain
•  How to sing higher more easily
•  How the cricoid cartilage helps you belt with no strain and greater range
•  Three ways to start your sound and how they influence your tone.
•  How the false folds help protect your voice from hoarseness
•  How the adam's apple (thyroid cartilage) can help you make a clearer tone
•  Three things that will make your voice sound deeper and richer
•  How to smooth out your break or “passagio”

Level II , Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities, teaches you to combine the above anatomical elements to create six voice qualities and explores their use in Folk Music, Jazz, Pop, Early Music,  Musical Theater Opera, country music, gospel, Rhythm & Blues , Ethnic and Choral singing.  Understanding how the figures effect your sound  and power also allows you greater breadth of dynamic expression, and character development.

The workshop involves Powerpoint presentations, endoscopic videos, anatomical models and slides. There are application activities and small group practices. There is a chance for individual attention in a master class format at the end of the instruction day.   The workbooks provide a complete summary of the Estill Vocal Training model. You will also learn how to read a spectrogram and how it can be used to provide you with continuing feedback on how well you are executing the Voice Qualities.

This course concentrates on the singing voice, valuable to singers, voice teachers and choir directors, but is applicable for actors, speech pathologists, and anyone interested in minimizing vocal strain and maximizing projection.

The venue, La Perla del Mar, is located one block from the beach on the California Central Coast. Come early or stay late to enjoy the beaches, wineries and Mission San Luis Obispo.

You may register and pay online at "www.StudioSingSingSing.com" Click on Estill Voice Training.


 

A practical and interactive course 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 masterclass during the final afternoon session
  

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 Model 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.