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 basic 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!

In Level One, participants will accomplish a basic 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 monitor, control and adjust muscular structures involved in sound production individually, providing the groundwork for developing the skill to produce any style or genre-specific voice quality safely.

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.

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 an open coaching session 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.

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Level 1

Participants will be given a practical grounding in vocal technique and vocal anatomy and physiology that will allow them to approach any vocal endeavour with confidence and skill. The Estill Model teaches voluntary differentiated control of specific parts of the vocal mechanism and an understanding of vocal function.

Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly.

The emphasis from the start will be on singing and speaking individually and as a group to reinforce technical ideas. Participants will learn techniques that will set them up for a career of safe voice work.

Level 2

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

Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly. The emphasis from the start will be on voicing individually andas a group to reinforce technical ideas.

Classical, Contemporary and Music Theatre singing styles will be studied. Tuition will be via masterclasses, small group lessons and ensemble.

Closing date for registrations & full payment required by: Friday, 5th Mar 2010

To secure a place, a deposit of $100 is required immediately. This will be deducted from full payment

This is a review of Levels 1 & 2 and is open to anyone who has already completed a 5 day Estill Course. It is not for those who are new to Estill. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion as well as revision of vocal anatomy and voice qualities.

This workshop provides an introduction to the Estill Model and will cover: 

Basic laryngeal and vocal tract anatomy

Introduction to Estill Voice Qualities and how they are produced

Lunch is included

This workshop is suitable for anyone who is interested in learning more about how the voice works and gives an overview of the vocal tract set-up for different voice qualities as defined by Estill.

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

Booking the Level One and Two in Groningen together, you will pay 675 euro.
 

The Essential Estill  Voice Training Course

Level 1 

Participants will be given a practical grounding in vocal technique and vocal anatomy and physiology that will allow them to approach any vocal endeavour with confidence and skill.  The Estill Model teaches voluntary differentiated control of specific parts of the vocal mechanism and an understanding of vocal function.

Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly. 

The emphasis from the start will be on singing and speaking individually and as a group to reinforce technical ideas. Participants will learn techniques that will set them up for a career of safe voice work.

Level 2

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

Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly.  The emphasis from the start will be on voicing individually and as a group to reinforce technical ideas.

Classical, Contemporary and Music Theatre singing styles will be studied.  Tuition will be via masterclasses, small group lessons and ensemble.

Special Discount for  ANU Music Students: see Alan Hicks - School of Music, Building 100, ANU Canberra ACT.   Phone No:+61(0)261255750 - Mobile: +61(0)429094934

 Figures for voice control

Figure combinations for six voice qualities

In this course we learn how to combine the figures of Level One to produce the six different voice qualities: Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang, Opera and Belting. It offers a clear understanding of the voice’s limitless possibilities. We learn to integrate this qualities in our own repertoire, either pop, rock, musical, soul, jazz, classical music or other and even into everyday speech.

Throughout the day we practice the qualities in a vibrant and healthy way, in both practice groups and open session, where we can work with your own repertoire and/or texts.

Figuurcombinaties voor zes stemkwaliteiten

In deze cursus leren we hoe we de figuren van Niveau Een kunnen combineren om de zes verschillende stemkwaliteiten te produceren: Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang, Opera en Belting. Het biedt een helder begrip van de eindeloze mogelijkheden van de stem. We leren hoe we deze kwaliteiten kunnen integreren in ons eigen repertoire, hetzij pop, rock, musical, soul, jazz, klassiek of anders, en zelfs in het alledaagse spraakgebruik. 

Gedurende de dag oefenen we de kwaliteiten op een levendige en gezonde manier, zowel in oefengroepen als in een open sessie, waarin we kunnen werken met jouw eigen repertoire en/of teksten.

Kosten voor deze Level Twee: 275 Euro

Kosten in combinatie met Level Een: 575 Euro

Indien al eerder een Level Een gevolgd bij Studio VMC: Kosten 250 Euro.

A fantastic day on learning how to use the figures for Lieder, Oratoria and Opera.

Two classical well know singers and EVT teachers wil present this day and adress alL the questions which might come up how to sing classical repertoire. Thsi will be a real training day, where we triain figures for vibrato, legato, focus, range, mezza di voce etc.. We wil sing repertoire from Lieder composers as well as Oratoria repertoire and we will end with Opera in different styles. All questions we be answered and the main focus will be on singing and training.

Introductie Workshop EVTS

In deze workshop beschouwen we de 13 Figuren van Level Een en de 6 Kwaliteiten van Level Twee in een vogelvlucht. We maken kennis met de theorie en de praktische mogelijkheden van de bouwstenen van het Estill Voice Training Systeem.

De Verplichte Stem Figuren is een innovatieve methode om stemmen te trainen van alle leeftijden, die gebruikt kunnen worden voor elke willekeurige stijl.

De 13 Figuren, waaronder Toonaanzet, Verhemelte Controle, Strottenhoofdstanden en Stembandmassa geven met hun variatiemogelijkheden 37 verschillende opties.

Deze zijn gemakkelijk aan te leren en maakt dat zelfs kinderen en mensen die nog nooit gezongen hebben gemakkelijk alle verschillende Figuren en Kwaliteiten kunnen produceren. De basis is, weten wat er fysiologisch en anatomisch gedaan moet worden om de diverse klanken te verkrijgen.

Tijdens deze Introductie wordt er ook kort aandacht besteed aan akoestiek en perceptie van de stem. Deze onderdelen dragen bij aan het begrijpen van het gebruik van de stem.

De cursus is toegankelijk voor iedereen die meer over de stem wil weten, ongeacht achtergrond; voor zangers, zangdocenten, acteurs, coaches, managers, trainers, sprekers, logopedisten, koordirigenten en koorzangers.

De prijs is 65 Euro

Voor iedereen die er snel bij is en boekt en betaald voor 1/4/2011 geldt een vroegboekkorting van 15 Euro. Je betaalt dan dus 50 Euro.