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 relates 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.

Book via the web site www.reevemoller.com

The Complete Estill Course on five Saturdays: October 9, 16, 23, 30 and November 6.

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 advanced 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!

Level 1
In Level One, participants will accomplish a deeper 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 individually monitor, control and adjust all researched muscular structures involved in sound production and therefore safely produce any style or genre specific voice quality.
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.

Level 2
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 a master class 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.

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 course is intended for teachers and students of singing and actors.
The Level One course teaches the tools to control vocal instrument. Students will learn EVT’s Figures to use better vocal structures are useful to sing every musical genre or to play every character.
 

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.estillvoice.com

Description
This course is open to anyone with an interest in learning about the voice, e.g. singers, voiceteachers, actors, choirleaders, 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 work through all the basic Figures in Level One and end up with a short overview of the Six Voice Qualities of Level Two. We will practise together and individually in small groups, integrating new skills into singing and applying them to different genres of music. The days will alternate between classroom presentations, practice sessions in small groups and open sessions.

Special price for students of 250 euro/only few places

This course is intended for teachers and students of singing and actors. The Level One course teaches the tools to control vocal instrument. Students will learn EVT’s Figures to use better vocal structures are useful to sing every musical genre or to play every character.

The Estill Model offers precise tools to assist teachers and performers in the training and ongoing development of the voice, whether speaking or singing. It uniquely identifies hose structures in the larynx responsible for producing the voice and those in the throat or vocal tract that control resonance or voice quality. The course is presented by Anne-Marie Speed, one of the most experienced teachers of the Estill Model internationally.
The Estill Model has revolutionised the teaching of voice, with its emphasis on the development of voluntary control of the muscles responsible for producing the voice. Through the practice of specific exercises known as ‘Compulsory Figures’, participants gain a conscious, practical and muscular control of the voice that is unique. This control eliminates much of the ‘guess’ factor, ensuring singers and actors greater consistency and reliability in both rehearsal and performance. It is routinely used in the UK’s most prestigious conservatoires and drama schools and by professionals working in opera, pop, musical theatre and acting. It is also used by many speech and language therapists.

The course will include:
• Scientific background & video research
• Application to teaching and performance
• Using the Estill Model to solve common vocal problems
• Audio & Video examples
• Short master classes
• Question and Answer session

Suitable For:
Those new to the Model, those seeking a refresher and interested in Certification, anyone who teaches singing or who is a singer, either professional or student; actors, both professionals and those in training; voice, speech and drama teachers

Contact Ronald Douglas to book: r.douglas@planet.nl

This course is offered with a companion Level Two in December.
Fees:
Level One ( 26-28 November) €375
Level Two (11-12 December) €300
Levels One & Two €500
DOES NOT INCLUDE BOOKS

This course is intended for teachers and students of singing and actors. The Level One course teaches the tools to control vocal instrument. Students will learn EVT’s Figures to use better vocal structures are useful to sing every musical genre or to play every character.

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 Pop, 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.
 

The essential second course in the Estill Model, this weekend intensive will present Level Two, 6 Voice Qualities and is both for those who have just completed Level One and those who wish to refresh and reinforce information from previous courses. The course is presented by Anne-Marie Speed, one of the most experienced teachers of the Estill Model internationally.
Level Two (6 Voice Qualities) shows how to combine the Figures from Level One (12 Compulsory Figures) to build six voice qualities, each with distinct physiological and acoustic characteristics; Speech, Falsetto, Cry/Sob, Twang, Opera and Belting. These qualities are found in many different styles of singing from pop and rock, musical theatre, classical and opera, folk and jazz. They are also found across different ethnic and cultural groups.
This weekend intensive course will present the six voice qualities, with their respective physiological definitions and with clear guidance on how to produce the qualities, where and in what genres they are used, what the requirements are to make the qualities and overcoming any problems related to producing the Voice Qualities.
While examples are sometimes easier to find in singing, this work applies just as well to the training of actors and the development of the speaking voice, as will be clearly demonstrated on the course.

The course will include:
• Brief review of Level One
• Presentation of each Voice Quality
• Video Research
• Audio & Video examples of performance
• Application in teaching and performance, singing and speaking

Suitable for:
For those who have completed Level One, those with experience of the Estill Model; for teachers & performers, students & professionals, actors and singers.

This course is offered with a companion Level One in November.
Fees:
Level One ( 26-28 November) €375
Level Two (11-12 December) €300
Levels One & Two €500
DOES NOT INCLUDE BOOKS

Contact Ronald Douglas to book: r.douglas@planet.nl