Figures for Voice Control & Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities

The Complete Estill Course
Estill 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 1 – Compulsory Figures
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 2 – Figure Combinations
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

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.
 

How?

How do I Belt safely?

How does it feel?     

How can I Belt over my break?

What?

What is the muscular set-up for Belting?

What makes it different from other Voice Qualities?

When?

When can I Belt?

When should I Belt?

When should I not Belt?

The Complete Estill Course

Level 1 – Compulsory Figures

• Independent control of 13 structures in the vocal mechanism

• Advanced understanding of vocal physiology

• Control the sound by controlling the “reed” and shape of your instrument

• Receive individual attention, discover and fix your habits, and get biofeedback on a spectrogram.

“It’s not about the breath, but what the breath meets on its way out.” - Jo Estill

Level 2 – Figure Combinations

• Analyze 6 archetype vocal qualities and its variations for singing and speaking

• Speech, Falsetto, Twang (nasal and oral), Sob, Opera and Belting

• Apply your new toolbox of muscular skills when changing voice quality, conquering the “break” or solving common voice problems in your students and patients.

• Participate in a master class to overcome an individual problem in one of your challenging songs.

“Estill is Craft – Craft is a biomechanical skill: What are the parts of my instrument, how do they work and how can I control them?”

TO REGISTER ONLINE:

www.TheVoiceGym.com.au/Registrations.html

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

Level 1 – Compulsory Figures

 ·       Independent control of 13 structures in the vocal mechanism

 ·       Advanced understanding of vocal physiology

 ·       Control the sound by controlling the “reed” and shape of your instrument

 ·       Receive individual attention, discover and fix your habits, and get biofeedback on a spectrogram.

 “It’s not about the breath, but what the breath meets on its way out.” - Jo Estill

 Level 2 – Figure Combinations

·       Analyze 6 archetype vocal qualities and the variations for singing and speaking

 ·       Speech, Falsetto, Twang (nasal and oral), Sob, Opera and Belting

 ·       Apply your new toolbox of muscular skills when changing voice quality, conquering the “break” or solving common voice problems in your students and patients.

 ·       Participate in a master class to overcome an individual problem in one of your challenging songs.

“Estill is Craft – Craft is a biomechanical skill: What are the parts of my instrument, how do they work and how can I control them?”

to register please click below:

http://www.thevoicegym.com.au/Registrations.html

The Full Estill Course
July 2 - 9, 2012, Blackburn North, Victoria

Presented by Jenny Caire and Naomi Eyers

Would you like to:

• Understand what is happening in your vocal tract when you make a particular sound?
• Control breathy tone?
• Increase your projection and resonance?
• Sing loudly and safely?
• Know how to prevent vocal damage?
• Manage the break in your voice?
• Sing with different qualities for different vocal styles?

THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU!!!

The Estill Voice Training System is the only comprehensive program for studying and teaching voice that applies to all styles of speaking and singing.

What will I learn?

• Basic anatomy of your vocal instrument
• How to monitor and control the different structures that create and change vocal quality
• Many different ways to improve your vocal technique and ‘support’ the tone
• What is safe, healthy singing and how to avoid vocal trauma
• How to increase your range, strength and stamina when singing
• How to change your technique to sing appropriately for different styles including opera, pop, music theatre and jazz

Level 1 
Compulsory Figures for Voice – 13 structures which can be independently controlled to influence vocal tone.

Level 2 
Voice Qualities - Speech, Twang (nasal and clear), Falsetto, Sob, Opera and Belting. 

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.

There will be a masterclass on the final day in which participants have opportunity to apply the skills they have learned and receive feedback regarding application to repertoire and style.

Further information & registration forms contact: jcaire@optusnet.com.au

 How Does My  Voice Work? is an introduction to functional anatomy for all voice users - singers, speakers, actors, teachers. It will look at the basic structrues involved in voice production and includes an introduction to Estill Voice Training. No experience required to attend this workshop - just an enquiring mind!

To Register: Contact Jenny Caire (jcaire@optusnet.com.au) or visit the Australian Estill Website: voicewell.com.au

Functional Anatomy: from Lungs to Lips via Larynx!

A Voice Workshop for Singers, Teachers and all Voice Users

This interactive workshop will cover:

• Basic anatomy of the larynx and vocal tract
• How the vocal tract produces sound 
• How voice quality changes for different styles of singing
• Estill definitions of Belt, Twang, Falsetto and other voice qualities
• Introduction to Estill Voice Training


To register, go to voicewell.com.au and click the Registration Button

 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.

Recap of Figures for Belting including anatomical set up of the vocal tract;    exercises for developing Belt; discussion of when to Belt; practice with repertoire; masterclas

Register online at voicewell.com.au

or http://www.naomieyers.com/1/Registration.html