In honor of World Voice Day, this workshop will focus on healthy Belting--one of Jo Estill’s major contributions to voice training! The basics of Belt Quality (Cricoid Cartilage Tilt) and some variations will be explored, with an introduction to basic vocal health (False Vocal Folds, True Vocal Folds, and Anchoring). The workshop will include lecture/presentation, group practice, open coaching, and discussion and is appropriate for Estill novices and aficionados alike! Be sure to bring music to sing for open coaching sessions (both days).

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 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.

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*Level One is a prerequisite for Level Two

Course Venue Moved to:
Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church
975 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15228

Level Two Schedule:
March 3, 9:00 - 6:30
March 4, 12:00 - 7:00

What is a level one course?  Participants are introduced to the scientific knowledge and theories that are the foundation of The Estill Voice Model.  It focuses on simple exercises called ‘Compulsory Figures for Voice’ for isolated control of 13 vocal structures that influence voice qualities.  This innovative approach optimizes the study, instruction and rehabilitation of voice.

Who should attend? Actors, singers, teachers, music theater performers, drama coaches, music educators, choral conductors, music ministers,  voice professionals,  speech language pathologists,     anyone who uses and loves the voice will find this course enriching. 

Participants in this course will have supervised practice sessions for the Compulsory Figures and open coaching opportunities to explore the integration of the figures in solo performance, choral, acting and clinical applications.

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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 2 day workshop is open to anyone who has completed a 5 day Estill Compulsory Figures and Voice Qualities Course within the past 5 years.

Participants are required to attend both days of this workshop and must be vocally healthy in order to participate in the practice sessions

Understanding the Basics of Belting:

·        Basic anatomy of structures involved in Belting

·        How Belting differs from other Voice Qualities

·        The Estill Belt Recipe

·        Recap and group practice of Compulsory Figures involved in Belting

Putting it all into Practice:

·        Developing healthy Belting

·        Demonstrations

·        Belting repertoire  

·        Dexterity in Belting

·        Problems & solutions

·        Smooth transitioning

·        Belting within a song

·        Masterclass – please bring a copy of music for the accompanist. Learn when to Belt in a song and how to negotiate parts of the range or particular words that may require problem solving

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.  The Level One & Two courses will be taught in two  weekends: Level One - February 10- 12.  Level Two- March 3-4.  Receive a discount when registering for both courses.

Level One: Figures for Voice™ teaches the tools of the craft to add strength, clarity, flexibility, and stamina to your voice! Participants will use Estill Voice Training’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. 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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Course Venue Moved to:
Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church
975 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15228

Level One Schedule:
February 10,  9:00 - 6:00
February 11,  9:00 - 6:00
February 12, 12:00 - 7:00

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. In the work session portions of this course, individuals will receive 1:1 and small group coaching focused on problem solving the diverse demands of auditioning and performing in contemporary musical theater.
 

This week long course is appropriate for singers, actors, speech language pathologists, and voice teachers. Singers and speakers will learn how to add strength, clarity, range, and stamina to the voice. Teachers and speech pathologists will gain a host of new tools to use in solving common vocal problems and perhaps even a trick or two for the unusual vocal complaint. EVT is applicable to ALL styles of speaking and singing. Participants will use EVT’s innovative training Figures™ to control vocal structures that maximize versatility in speech and song. The Level One course offers a clear understanding of the voice’s limitless possibilities, along with how to keep it vibrant and healthy. Participants will apply their new skills in small group practice sessions. In Level Two, participants will “mix” voice qualities to discover the myriad possibilities that exist for voice qualities. There will also be ample opportunity for questions, discussion, and open coaching sessions. This course is being team-taught by Kerrie Obert and Steven Chicurel.

Ms. Obert is a clinical voice pathologist at The Ohio State University in the Dept of Otolaryngology. She also serves as the Director of Medical Arts at the University and the Co-Director for the Singing Health Specialization. Ms. Obert is a certified course instructor with service distinction and testing privileges and she has been teaching EVT for 20 years. Dr. Steven Chicurel, DMA is a Professor of Theatre at University of Central Florida. Dr. Chicurel recently published a book called “Music Theory for Musical Theatre.” Ms. Obert and Dr. Chicurel co-wrote an anatomy book, “Geography of the Voice.”

To register: send a check or money order to Kerrie Obert, 1693 Harvest Time Place, Galloway Ohio 43119. Registrations must be received no later than June 1st, 2010. To request additional information contact Ms. Obert at 614.738.0209.

Beyond images, learn specific vocal techniques for the choral rehearsal using simple, unambiguous anatomical terms

• Vocal “Figures” that work for training voice like compulsory figures do for skaters
• “Anchoring” for focusing the right amount of energy without constriction (a little air can go a long way!)
• Strategies for balancing different register qualities between vocal parts
• Vocal recipes for broadening your range of vocal color for different musical genres
• Healthy exercises for choral students who also sing musical theater, pop, opera or other musical styles

Discover new tools to add to your teaching toolbox and earn Act 48 Credits!

Beyond images, learn specific vocal techniques for the choral rehearsal using simple, unambiguous anatomical terms.

Conductors and singers alike will experience a wide range of healthful voice qualities and apply them to a variety of musical styles.

Participants are invited to sing witht he workshop "lab" choir, the Bucks County Choral Society.

Register  here!