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 examples
• Live demonstrations from West End singers
• Short masterclass

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

Standard Rate is £90 (Early Bird fee of £65 applies if paid and booked before 01/11/11)
Student Rate: £40 if nominated by teacher.

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com

Teachers:

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 on www.trainmyvoice.com

Description

This ”Belting Workshop” is open to anyone who should like to explore this fascinating Voice Quality. We focus on essential Estill tools – “ how to build up this exiting quality in a safe way”. We will work a lot on Body anchoring and Twang and try to apply the belting quality to relevant songs – within pop/jazz, musical and soul/gospel.

This day follows on from previous Breathing and Support workshops in response to many requests for further information on the physiology of breathing when singing.

The teaching of ‘support’ is still an area fraught with misunderstanding and misinformation. The key to effective teaching of this crucial area of vocal technique is clear understanding of the physiological basis for the need to ‘support’, what is being supported and the most efficient ways to achieve this.

Building on information given on earlier courses, we will identify which muscles are needed to support the voice by clarifying the relationship between breath and vocalisation. By using ultrasound techniques, we will also identify those muscles which undermine vocal support and those which are essential to sustained, vigorous voice use, in speaking or singing.

Using real time ultrasound, we will demonstrate which muscles tend to be overactive, overwhelming those which are necessary to efficient vocal function.

The day will conclude with a short masterclass, demonstrating the application of the day’s principles in the teaching studio.

The day will include:
• Defining ‘support’ physiologically
• Use of ultrasound to identify key support muscles
• Demonstration of teaching techniques
• Myths and misinformation – disentangling fact from fiction
• Audio and video examples
• Short masterclass

Suitable for: For people both new and familiar with the Estill Voice Model, looking for clarification and consolidation; singers and actors; teachers of voice and singing; students and professionals.

Standard Rate:  £90 (Early Bird fee of £65 applies if paid and booked before 01/12/10)
Student Rate: £40 if nominated by teacher

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.co
 

Overview: This day follows on from previous Breathing and Support workshops in response to many requests for further information on the physiology of breathing when performing, acting and singing. The teaching of ‘support’ is still an area fraught with misunderstanding and misinformation. The key to effective teaching of this crucial area of vocal technique is clear understanding of the physiological basis for the need to ‘support’, what is being supported and the most efficient ways to achieve this. Building on information given on earlier courses, we will identify which muscles are needed to support the voice by clarifying the relationship between breath and vocalisation. By using ultrasound techniques, we will also identify those muscles which undermine vocal support and those which are essential to sustained, vigorous voice use, in speaking or singing. Using real time ultrasound, we will demonstrate which muscles tend to be overactive, overwhelming those which are necessary to efficient vocal function. The day will conclude with a short master class, demonstrating the application of the day’s principles in the teaching studio.

The day will include:

Defining ‘support’ physiologically

Use of ultrasound to identify key support muscles

Demonstration of teaching techniques

Myths and misinformation – disentangling fact from fiction

Audio and video examples

Short master class

Suitable for: For people both new and familiar with the Model, looking for clarification and consolidation; singers and actors; teachers of voice and singing; students and professionals.

Book Book through www.the voiceexplained.com

Student discounts available.

Learn what to do when the director shouts…

“Higher, Jean Valjean!” “Louder, Mame!” “Sweeter, Fiona!” “Shyer, Horton!” “Nastier, Witch!” & “Beastier, Beast!”

Bring your Cast & Staff to experience a wide range of healthy solutions for building a character voice in speech and song. Learn the system that professionals from Broadway to the Met to Nashville to London’s West End & Covent Garden are using in their vibrant performances.

Bring a working song or monologue to experiment with the power of vocal color.

Para realizar este curso es imprecindible haber realizado un curso de Estill Nivel 1. La aprobación del examen de Técnica vocal 1 de la escuela.
El proposito del curso es aprender combinaciónes de las Figuras Obligatorias aprendidos en el curso de Estill Nivel 1 para realizar las 6 Calidades Vocales: Speech,Falsetto, Cry/Sob, Twang, Opera y Belt.
La duración del curso permite dedicar tiempo a la aplicación de la técnica en la voz cantada con actividades en grupo (una asignatura complementaria ofrece una practica mas profunda en la aplicación al canto solista)

 Teachers:

This course is presented by Helga Westmark & Dorte Hyldstrup, who were two of the first Certified Course Instructors in Europe. 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 on www.estillvoice.com

Description

Open to anyone, who took the Estill Level One course, e.g. singers, voice teachers, actors, clinical voice professionals etc. The course begins with an introduction to the Estill Voice Model and an overview of this course. 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 and different genres of music.

The days will alternate between classroom presentations, practice sessions in small groups and open sessions.

This highly interactive day is offered in response to the many questions from teachers especially, arising from previous workshops. We will address common problems encountered by teachers, students and performers and offer solutions based in the Estill Model and other physiological based regimens. This day will be interactive with the afternoon given over to a masterclass. Questions may be submitted prior to the course. Participants may also nominate students for the open session. Some of the areas covered will include: problems with range, taking specific voice qualities higher, breathing, loss of support, singing louder without strain and other questions submitted by participants.

This day will address problems in both speaking and singing, both teaching and performance and will include:

• Brief overview of the Estill Model
• Physiological causes of problems
• Visual and aural clues and how to interpret them
• Estill Solutions and their application
• Q&As
• Afternoon masterclass

Suitable For: Those new to the Model, anyone who working with the voice; singing teachers, professional singers, students and amateurs; voice, speech & drama teachers; actors. Suitable for all styles of voice, singing & speaking

Standard Rate: £90 (Early Bird fee of £65 applies if paid and booked before 01/02/11)
Student Rate: £40 if nominated by teacher

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com
 

Overview:  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 (12 Compulsory Figures) and Level 2 (6 Voice Qualities) and will also include a short introduction to anatomy & physiology and a vocal health session. 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 who 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

Book though www.thevoiceexplained.com.