This course begins with a review of the Level One Compulsory Figures for skill refinement, and then moves through discussion, training, and applications for each of the six voice qualities described above. With the structural control gained through Figures for Voice Control, students learn to "mix" each of the arbitrary voice quality "recipes." The advantages, limitations, and risks of each quality will be discussed, as well as appropriate application to repertoire. Once again, there will be a focus on production in the context of vocal health. During open coaching sessions, singers may present pieces of their own choosing, focusing on mastering the elements of a new quality or exploring the expressive boundaries of using multiple qualities in a single selection.  Prerequisite: Certificate of Attendance from a Level One Course in Estill Voice Training.

Fees:

• 1CE credit: $525 per session
• ASHA CEUs: $75 per session
• Non-credit: $375 per session
• Auditors: $145 per session
• Discounted tuition for Levels One and Two together: 2 CE credits: $890; Non-credit: $645
• Materials fees (to be paid with tuition): Session One: $35; Session Two: $25
• All plus $35 NEC registration fee

There will likely be an additional fee for ASHA CEUs.

Visit the course link at www.NECmusic.edu to learn more and to register.

The Complete 5 Day Course in the Estill Model presented by one of the UK and Europe’s most experienced and qualified Estill expert. This five day course will comprise 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. Suitable for all styles of voice, singing & speaking

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com

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. ASHA CEUs will be provided.

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.

Act 48 Credits and ASHA CEUs

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 today they are educating new people all the way through the EVT system. Read more about them on www.trainmyvoice.com

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 Compulsory Figures for Voice, and an overview of this course. We will then work through all the figures in Level One 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.

Please visit www.dansforum.se for registration.

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

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 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 session.

See www.dansforum.se for registration.

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 will be an oppurtunity to continue with Level Two (Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities) later in the fall.

Level One course.

This course is only for speech therapist teachers of the Hanze Hogeschool and will be in Dutch language, the course material in English.

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.

Level One: Figures for Voice Control

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 Model 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 wil develop mastery of vocal qualities including Speech, Twang (nasal and clear), Falsetto, Opera and Belting. Applications to the singing and speaking voice will be practised. Hone your troubleshooting skills.

Leading Australian Ear-Nose-Throat Specialist, John Tomich will co-present the Endoscopy Day. Following an introductory talk on Videolaryngoscopic Biofeedback, participants will be given the unique opportunity to be endoscoped and literally see their voice (i.e. larynx) in action whilst performing various vocal tasks, Figures and Voice Qualities.

For more information download the brochure (link above) or visit www.voicetraining.co.nz

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

Open to anyone with an interest in learning about the voice, for example, singers, voiceteachers, actors, clinical voice professionals, etc. The course begins with an introduction to the Estill Voice Model with Figures for Voice, and an overview of this course. We will then work through all the figures in Level One 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.