In this Introductory Workshop, there will be a fast introduction and overview of the Estill Model. Then we work practically on some Figures and some of the 6 Voice Qualities. We will end the day by "Open Session/Masterclass", where you get an experience of applying EVT to your songs. 

Level One: Compulsory Figures for Voice™ teaches the tools of the craft. This 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. There will also be ample opportunity for questions, discussion, and open coaching sessions. 

Level Two:  Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities guides participants to develop mastery of six archetype voice qualities – Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang (oral and nasal), Opera, and Belting.  These qualities can be brought to musical theatre, contemporary, and classical music literature, contemporary, “heightened,” and character speech for actors, and incorporated effectively into any form of oral communication in the workplace (speeches, lectures, interviews, etc.)  In each case, participants will learn to trouble shoot and solve problems.  Participants will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure all concepts are understood and applied correctly in order to achieve any aesthetic goal.  Master classes  will be held on the last two days to provide volunteer  participants an opportunity to apply what they've learned to a song, monologue, poem, or speech.

 This course is being taught by Kerrie Obert and Steven Chicurel, both of whom are Estill Certified Course Instructors with Testing Privileges and Service Distinction.  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. Dr. Chicurel is a Professor of Theatre/Musical Theatre Voice Specialist at the University of Central Florida.  Ms. Obert and Dr. Chicurel are the co-authors of Geography of the Voice:  Anatomy of an Adam’s Apple. 

To register and for more information:  send a check or money order to Kerrie Obert, 3866 Wolf Creek Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123.  Registration must be received no later than April 29, 2011. The late registration fee will apply to registrations received from April 30- May 11.  Upon receipt of registration, participants will receive a mailing with directions to the venue, a schedule of topics, and information about local accommodation/restaurants.  To request additional information contact Ms. Obert at 614.738.0209. 

This course is useful for singers, actors, teachers, coaches, students and speech-pathologists interested in understanding and solving specific vocal problems with researched based solutions. Level One: Figures for Voice™ teaches the tools of craft to add strength, clarity and stamina to your voice! Participants will use EVT’s innovative Figures for Voice™ to learn to describe the discrete features of voice quality as well as learn to control the 13 individual vocal tract structures for a more versatile voice. 

Each Figure employs exercises that will give you new vocal options for all styles of speaking and singing including Pop, Rock, Contemporary Musical Theater, Opera, Jazz, Folk and Speaking for the Stage.  Throughout the weekend, 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.

This course is limited to 12 partipants. Be sure to register soon!

This workshop is an introdcution to functional anatomy for singers, speakers and teachers. It will also include an introduction to the Estill Voice Model. For further information and to register please contact jcaire@optusnet.com.au

Estill Voice Training es una aproximación sistemática a la enseñanza de la voz, para mejorar el rendimiento de la voz profesional cantada y hablada.Ofrece a los participantes las herramientas para descubrir la belleza en todas las voces mediante la producción de sonidos a través de 13 Figuras Obligatorias (Nivel 1) y 6 Calidades de la Voz (Nivel 2), que aíslan las estructuras independientes en el mecanismo vocal. Esto permite al intérprete escoger qué “ingredientes” combinan mejor en la receta de cualquier sonido concreto que desee hacer, de forma segura y saludable. El curso combina sesiones de teoría con la práctica en grupos pequeños.Hay la oportunidad de aplicar el trabajo a canciones y textos en sesiones Master Class.                          

 Dirigido a: cantantes, actores, periodistas, foniatras, logopedas y, en general, profesionales de la voz .

Nivel 1  - Objetivos específicos:                                       

•  Conocer las diferentes maneras de utilizar la voz sin forzarla.    
•  Mejorar la calidad vocal al aplicar las Figuras Obligatorias.
•  Ofrecer a artistas, profesionales de la voz y terapeutas la posibilidad de encontrar nuevos “colores vocales”.             
•  Reducir la ansiedad ante el uso vocal profesional y la voz.        

Don’t miss this practical and interactive workshop aimed at giving participants mastery of Estill Voice Training™ techniques

The emphasis from the start will be on singing and speaking 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. Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all concepts are understood and applied correctly, and will learn techniques that will set them up for a career of safe voice work.

•     Learn differentiated voluntary control of the discrete structures of the vocal tract to enable a variety of vocal qualities

•     Experience safe big-voicing techniques

•     Technical problem-solving made easy

•     Practical application of all techniques

•     Daily and masterclass opportunities

LEVEL ONE - Figures for Voice™    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 ModelTM 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 will develop mastery of vocal qualities including Speech, Twang, Falsetto, Opera and Belting. Application to the singing and speaking voice will be practised. Hone your troubleshooting skills.
 

Level One is for anyone interested in learning about the voice. This intense course begins with an overview, where we introduce the philosophy and science behind Estill Voice Training and Figures for Voice™ exercises. Presentations are combined with frequent small group practice sessions, supervised by fully-trained interns, where all participants experience creating and applying Figures for Voice™. In addition we run master class sessions where you can apply the exercises to your own performance. We cover how the system elates to different voice fields, from opera to musical theatre, from theatre voice to public speaking, and enable truly versatile vocal performers. As well as teachers and students of performance, this course will be of interest to speech and language therapists with voice clients.

Please book this course through www.reevemoller.com.

Estill Voice Training Level I - Compulsory Figures for Voice Control

In Level I you learn the 13 anatomical elements that Jo Estill observed, and their relationship to the sound and power of your voice. You learn to voluntarily and independently control these elements and their practical application for such things as:

•  Four ways to make your voice more powerful without strain
•  How to sing higher more easily
•  How the cricoid cartilage helps you belt with no strain and greater range
•  Three ways to start your sound and how they influence your tone.
•  How the false folds help protect your voice from hoarseness
•  How the adam's apple (thyroid cartilage) can help you make a clearer tone
•  Three things that will make your voice sound deeper and richer
•  How to smooth out your break or “passagio”

Estill Voice Training Level II - Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities.

Level II works with six voice qualities and explores their use in Folk Music, Jazz, Pop, Early Music,  Musical Theater Opera, country music, gospel, Rhythm & Blues , Ethnic and Choral singing.  Understanding how the figures effect your sound  and power also allows you greater breadth of dynamic expression, and character development.

The workshop involves Powerpoint presentations, endoscopic videos, anatomical models and slides. There are application activities and small group practices. There is a chance for individual attention in a master class format at the end of the instruction day.   The workbooks provide a complete summary of the Estill Vocal Training model. You will also learn how to read a spectragram and how it can be used to provide you with continuing feedback on how well you are executing the Voice Qualities.

This course concentrates on the singing voice, but is applicable for actors, speech pathologists, and anyone interested in minimizing vocal strain and maximizing projection.

Level One sessions will meet on January 14-16; Level Two sessions will be held on January 21 & 22.

You may register and pay online at "www.StudioSingSingSing.com" Click on Estill Voice Training.

When registering for the Level One or Level Two weekends separately, the following fees will apply:
Level One:  $375 course fee + $33 materials
Level Two:  $250 course fee + $22 materials (Level One is a prerequisite)

 Este curso de tres días empieza con una introducción al modelo de la voz de Jo Estill y a su historia y con un taller de anatomía y fisiología. Durante los próximos tres días, se presentarán las figuras obligatorias que componen el sistema. Los asistentes tendrán la posibilidad de practicar en grupos pequeños con ayudantes titulados. Cada día habrá una sesión abierta donde los participantes podrán aplicar el sistema (trabajo) a su propia “performance” sea Po, Jazz, Teatro Musical, Ópera o la voz hablada.

Habrá algún énfasis en el uso de las figuras en logopedia, aprovechando la experiencia del profesorado en patologías vocales. También existe la posibilidad de practicar las figuras del modelo en canto armónico.

Este curso está abierto a cualquier artista, cualquier persona que usa la voz profesionalmente, médicos y logopedas y cualquier persona que quiere conocer más de su voz y disfrutarla.

This 3 day course starts with an introduction to the model and to Jo Estill and with an anatomy and physiology workshop. Over the next three days, Helen will present the Compulsory Figures and students will have the opportunity to practise in small groups with experienced interns. Each day there will be an open session where participants are able to apply the work to their own performance be it Pop, Jazz, Music Theatre, Opera or the spoken voice. There will be some special emphasis on using the figures in speech therapy, drawing on Helen’s recent experience at University College London as a postgraduate student of Vocal Pathology. There will also be a chance to practise the model in group singing using harmonic music and chants.

This course is open to all performers and professional voice users, doctors and speech therapists and anyone who wishes to learn more about and have fun with their voice.