This course is open to anyone interested in learning more about the voice – singers, speakers, teachers, therapists, choral conductors. Participants will be introduced to the concepts and exercises of Estill Voice Training (also known as Estill Voicecraft), an innovative, informative and empowering approach that creates a pathway to exciting vocal discoveries. Free from aesthetic bias, the Figures (exercises) of Level One reveal the basic mechanics of how the voice works. Each Figure creates a specific vocal sound effect, adds a particular "ingredient" to our vocal "recipe".

In this introductory workshop, we explore the range of effects available and acquire valuable insights regarding vocal health, stamina and power. Each day will include interactive lectures as well as opportunities for group and individual practice. Open Coaching sessions offer the chance to see how Figures can be used to break down the barriers standing between you and your vocal goals.

Locations: 23 June C/ Andrea Doria,55 Palma (tel:971175671)
24,25,26 June C/ d’Alfons el Magnàninim, 64 Palma 07004 (tel: 971498935)
Venue: 23 June Hospital Son Dureta, 24,25,26 Conservatorio de Palma

Miércoles tarde habrá una introducción al trabajo de Estill de 2 horas. Esta introducción forma parte del curso pero es también posible asistir solo a la introducción.

El curso de Nivel 1  continua a partir de las 18.30 (ver horario).

Este curso esta dirigido a cualquier persona con interés en comprender y mejorar la voz, profesionales de la voz, cantantes, actores profesores, foniatras, logopedas, directores de corales………

Estill Nivel 1, Las Figuras Obligatorias para el Control de la Voz, consiste en entender, aislar y dominar la fisiología de las estructuras anatómicas que contribuyen a la producción vocal.

El método pretende despejar el misterio existente en el entrenamiento vocal.

El trabajo alterna sesiones de teoría con la practica de las figuras en grupos pequeños, Hay la oportunidad de aplicar el trabajo a canciones y textos en sesiones tipo Master Class. El Sábado tarde habrá una presentación a cargo de Queralt Botey en como aplicar las Figuras de Estill a la rehabilitación vocal.

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.

"Everyone has a beautiful voice. You just have to know how to use it," says singer & scientist Jo Estill. Her system, Estill Voice Training™ (EVT), simplifies the learning process by breaking the voice down into its working parts – the actual structures that make the voice work. Using Estill’s Figures for Voice™, students learn to control each structure independently and then combine the structures to create different voice qualities. This course is available for anyone who would like to improve their singing or speaking voice – vocal instructors, drama instructors, Speech-Language Pathologists and other vocal health professionals. The skills developed in Level One will add strength, clarity and stamina to your voice! Throughout the course, participants will apply their new skills to all styles of speaking and singing in small group practice sessions. Participants will learn the same Estill Voice Training tools that are used daily on stages from the Met to Broadway to Nashville to Madison Square Garden!

This day will identify the key physiological requirements for successful, healthy and sustainable Belting as uniquely identified by the Estill Model. It is specifically designed for those who are new to Belting and who are looking for explanations about Belting technique. It will also address the myths concerning the supposed dangers of Belting and where to best use this exciting voice quality.

The day will include:

• Short introduction to the Estill Model
• Overview of the physiology of Belting
• Video and audio examples
• ‘How to’ session and problem solving
• Short masterclass

Anne-Marie is one of the most experienced teachers of Belt and the Estill Model in the UK and Europe and presented the first Belting workshop based on the Estill Model in 1997.

Suitable for: People new to the model; those familiar with the Model, looking for clarification and consolidation; singers and teachers; students and professionals.

Visit www.thevoiceexplained.com for more information on courses run by Anne-Marie in the UK and Europe.

Belting continues to be a staple of West End and Pop & Rock singing. Once the basics have been mastered, many people still find it difficult to extend their belting range over the ‘break’ or experience problems in certain repertoire.

Today we will address high end Belting on demand in difficult repertoire, identifying the underlying causes of inconsistencies and limitations and offering practical solutions.

This day will be very practical and hands on; the afternoon session will be given over to a masterclass.

The day will include:

• When to Belt for maximum effect
• Problem areas and solutions
• Belting over the break
• Improving the Belting aesthetic (aka making it sound nice…)
• Audio and video example
• Afternoon masterclass

Suitable for: NOT suitable for beginners. For people familiar with the Model, looking for clarification and consolidation; singers and teachers; students and professionals.

This course is presented by Helga Westmark & Dorte Hyldstrup, who were two of the first Certified Course Instructors in Europe – so-called Vanguards. They were taught and educated by Jo Estill herself during the 90´s and they are educating new people all the way through the EVT system. Read more about them here on www.trainmyvoice.com

Description:

This course is open to anyone, who took the EVT Level One Course. It is relevant to all voiceusers, e.g. singers, voiceteachers, actors, choirleaders, clinical voice professionals etc. The course begins with a short repetition of Compulsory Figures for Voice, and an overview of this course. Then we will work on the 6 Voice Qualities in Level Two, (Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang, Opera and Belting). During these 2 days we will practice together and individually in small groups, integrating the qualities in singing and applying them to different genres of music. The days will alternate between classroom presentations, practice sessions in small groups and open sessions.

Please note that if you would like to take both the Level One and Two Courses running in Frankfurt together, attending May 6 -10, you will pay only 705 euro (a discount of 65 euro).

This cause is taught in English. German translation and a german assistant are available during course.

This course is open to anyone who has already taken the Estill Level One course – singers, voice teachers, actors, clinical voice professionals, etc. The course begins with an overview of the development of the Estill Voice Model and an overview of this course. We will then work through all the voice qualities: speech, falsetto, sob, twang, belting and opera – by practicing individually in small groups and integrating them into singing and different genres of music. The days will alternate between classroom presentations, practice sessions in small groups and open sessions.

This course is open to anyone who has already taken the Estill Level One course – singers, voice teachers, actors, clinical voice professionals, etc. The course begins with an overview of the development of the Estill Voice Model and an overview of this course. We will then work through all the voice qualities: speech, falsetto, sob, twang, belting and opera – by practicing individually in small groups and integrating them into singing and different genres of music. The days will alternate between classroom presentations, practice sessions in small groups and open sessions.

This Advanced 2 Course is only for people who have attended Advanced 1 courses with us in Amsterdam or in Cologne.

Day 1: Quality variations, Artistry & Diction: This day will focus on advanced qualities (Belting, Opera) + variations of all Estill qualities with work on Artistry & diction. Bring different songs to work with.

Day 2: Anatomy, Acoustics & Estill Voice Print: This day is intended to be a preparation for CFP testing.