Open to anyone with an interest in learning about the voice, for example, singers, voice teachers, actors, clinical voice professionals, etc. The course begins with an introduction to the Estill Voice Model with Figures for Voice Control, and an overview of this course. We will then work through all the figures in Level One by practicing individually and integrating them into singing and different genres of music. The days will alternate between lecture presentations, video research, audio examples, practice sessions and open sessions.

There is a Level Two Course in immediate continuation of this course.

If you register for both Level One & Level Two you pay only 700 Euro and save 90 Euro.

This is a practical course where you experience creating the six voice qualities associated with Estill Voice Training: speech, falsetto, sob, twang, opera and belt. Discussion focuses on how to mix these qualities safely and how to apply them artistically in different genres. Presentations will be combined with small group practice sessions and master classes. As well as teachers and students of performance, this course will also be of interest to speech and language therapists with voice clients. Level Two is only for those who have already completed Level One.

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.

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 consecutive weekends: Level One - October 28 - 20.  Level Two- November 5-6.

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.

Level One Schedule:
October 28,  9:00 - 6:00
October 29,  9:00 - 6:00
October 30, 8:00 - 3:00

Level Two Schedule:
November 5, 9:00 - 6:30
November 6, 8:00 - 3:00

Location: Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy, 5000, rue Clément-Lockquell,
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, (Québec) G3A 1B3 (http://www.cndf.qc.ca)

Contact name for housing and meals : Guy Houde / Danielle Althot / Mélissa Simard. Phone: 418-872-8242 (241 or 304) / email : congres@cndf.qc.ca

Cost:  $625.00 (Contact Julie Cimon at Racine-julracmus@yahoo.com to register for only one of the courses.  The cost will vary)

Level Two Course. This course is for Singers/ Speech therapists /Singing Teachers / Choir Conductors / Actors / Musical Darsteller who have already taken a Level One Course. This coursewill be in the German / Deutsche language, the course material is in English. Please note that a Level One course is being offered in Aachen from 12 November to 14 November.

Booking level one (in December) and two as one course is 700 euro. (save 29 euro)

See www.stimmraum-aachen.de

Level one and two course. For singers/actors/speech therapists/choir conductors. Course will be in Dutch language the course material in English.

Level One: Figures for Voice™ teaches the tools of the craft. Add strength, clarity, range, and stamina to your voice! Participants will use EVT’s innovative training Figures™ to control vocal structures that maximize versatility in speech and song. 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. Participants will apply their new skills in small group practice sessions. There will also be ample opportunity for questions, discussion, and open coaching sessions.

Pismo Beach is located on the beautiful California Central Coast. Classes will be held in a renovated, Spanish colonial church, two blocks from the beach. Come a few days early or stay late and have the opportunity to enjoy the local wine tasting, beaches, and San Luis Obispo and its beautiful Mission. Please check "www.StudioSingSingSing.com" for info on hotels, airports and transportation (please select "Estill Training" in the menu bar).

Registration: You may register online at "www.StudioSingSingSing.com". You may pay with a credit card online, or send your check to Judith Dunlore, P.O. Box 7322, Halcyon, CA 93421. Make check payable to Studio Sing, Sing, Sing.

There is a late registration fee after May 27, of $50.
 

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.
 

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.

This course is open only to those who have already taken a Level One course.
The Level Two course teaches how EVT’s Figures can be used to mix the "recipes" for 6 voice qualities: Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang, Opera, and Belting.