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 Advanced 1 course is mostly for people who have attended Level One & Two courses at Cantina Vocaal in Amsterdam. The course will focus on repetition and more advanced exercises of Level One & Two and analysis of problems & solutions/Pedagogical issues. We will mostly work practically and integrate figures and qualities into music and also have time to focus on individual coaching/training.

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, voice teachers, 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.

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, who took the Estill Level One course, singers, voice teachers, actors, clinical voice professionals etc. The course begins with an overview of the evolution of 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.

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 las estructuras anatómicas que contribuyen a la producción vocal.

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

http:www.cursodevoz.info/

El trabajo alterna sesiones de teoría con la practica de las figuras en grupos pequeños y hay la oportunidad de aplicar el trabajo a canciones y textos en sesiones tipo Master Class.

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A new course introduced for the first time last year which proved very popular and offered as a result of many enquiries to those who are looking at ways to integrate singing and acting. The actor/singer of any genre is required not only to have a developed singing voice but must also be able to characterise and act through singing. Key to this ability is an understanding of the different voice qualities and what contributes to the overall performance. By identifying the major emotional shifts in the music and lyric, we will look at which Voice Qualities best serve the song and the character.

The day will include:

• Brief overview of the Voice Qualities
• Making an impact – Key skills for actor/singers
• Acting clues in music and lyrics
• Choosing the right Voice Quality
• Short masterclass

Suitable for newcomers as well as those with experience of the Estill Model; for teachers & performers, students & professionals, actors and singers.

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com

This course is presented by Dorte Hyldstrup, an experienced Danish Estill teacher taught and educated by Jo Estill herself during the 90´s.

This course is open to anyone who has already completed the Level One and Level Two course.

The course will focus on review of Levels One & Two and analysis of problems & solutions/Pedagogical issues. We will work practically and integrate figures and qualities into music and also have time to focus on individual coaching/training.

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 work yhen 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.

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
• Live demonstrations from West End performers
• 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 nd consolidation; singers and teachers; students and professionals.

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com

After the tremendous success of the Level 1 & 2 courses in Jan 09 & 10, the course will once again be hosted by Waikato University in association with the New Zealand Opera School.

The course will be presented by Paul Farrington who has been the International Guest Tutor at the New Zealand Opera School since 2005, and is one of the most experienced and multi faceted presenters of Jo Estills work. Paul is currently Vocal Technique coach to the Young Artist Programme at the ROH Covent Garden, Goteborgs Operan Sweden, and also coach and advisor to some of the worlds foremost Opera and concert artists. He also coaches West End Musical and Contmeporary performers in the UK, Spain, Germany, Gran Canaria ,Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, and for 17 years was also Clinical Vocal Consultant to the Universtiy Hospital Birmingham UK.

Mr. Farrington will be assisted by Travis Baker and others, to be announced.

Registration will commence in September 2010

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