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.
 

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.

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 Advanced 1 course is mostly for people who have attended Level One & Two courses at Dansforum in Göteborg or generally in Sweden. The course will focus on repetition of Level One & Two and analysis of problems & solutions/Pedagogical issues and Variation of qualities. 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.estillvoice.com

Description
This Advanced 2 course is only for people who have attended Advanced 1 courses with us in Sweden /Dansforum or Stockholm/Kulturama.
Day 1: Focus on advanced qualities (Belting, Opera) + variations of all Estill qualities and we will work on Artistry & diction. Bring different songs to work with.
Day 2: Anatomy, acoustics & Estill Voice Print – preparation of CFP –test.
 

Level One: Compulsory Figures for Voice™ teaches the tools of the craft. Add strength, clarity, range, and stamina to your voice! Participants will use EVT’s innovative training Figures™ to control vocal structures that maximize versatility in speech and song. 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. Participants will apply their new skills in small group practice sessions. There will also be ample opportunity for questions, discussion, and open coaching sessions.

This workshop is offered over two weekends to accommodate those working on a week day schedule. The first weekend is the three day weekend, honoring Martin Luther King. That will allows sufficient time to complete Level I.. Having the week in between Levels also allows you to become a little more proficient at your Figures, before we apply them to the Voice Quality Recipes.

Registration: You may register online at "www.studiosingsingsing.com".
                     You may pay with a credit card online, or send your check to:
                                   Judith Dunlore
                                   P.O. Box 7322
                                   Halcyon, CA 93421.
Make check payable to Studio Sing, Sing, Sing.
There is a late registration fee after Dec. 17, of $50.

Functional Anatomy for Singers and Teachers
What will I learn?

• Basic anatomy of your vocal instrument
• How to monitor and control the different structures that create and change vocal quality
• Many different ways to improve your vocal technique and ‘support’ the tone
• What is safe, healthy singing and how to avoid vocal trauma
• How to increase your range, strength and stamina when singing
• How to change your technique to sing appropriately for different styles including opera, pop, music theatre and jazz

Level One: Figures for Voice Control – 13 structures which can be independently controlled to influence vocal tone.

Level Two: Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities - Speech, Twang (nasal and clear), Falsetto, Sob, Opera and Belting.

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.
There will be a masterclass on the final day in which participants have opportunity to apply the skills they have learned and receive feedback regarding application to repertoire and style.

Early bird registrations & full payment or $200 deposit required by Friday December 17th
 

Figures for Voice Control

This course can be attended by singers of all kinds of styles, choral conductors, actors, drama coaches, speech pathologists, vocal coaches and professional speakers. Jo Estill developed a system where you can learn to use your voice in a safe and healthy way, improve your technique, acquire possibilities you never imagined to reach.

We work in plenum and practice groups to analyse all sounds of the voice, and see how the voice works anatomically and acoustically, based on scientific research. We watch video’s and demonstrations to learn all the basic figures of Level One.

Figuren voor stemcontrole

Deze cursus is geschikt voor zangers van alle soorten stijlen, koordirigenten, acteurs, dramadocenten, logopedisten, stemtrainers en professionele sprekers. Jo Estill heeft een systeem ontworpen waarmee je kan leren je stem te gebruiken op een veilige en gezonde manier, je techniek te verbeteren en mogelijkheden te ontwikkelen waarvan je niet eens wist dat je ze kon bereiken.

We werken in plenaire groep, alsook in kleinere oefengroepen om alle stemgeluiden te analyseren en te ontdekken hoe de stem werkt, anatomisch en akoestisch, gebaseerd op wetenschappelijk onderzoek. We bekijken video’s en demonstraties om alle basisfiguren van Niveau Een aan te leren.
 

Belting continues to be a staple of West End and Pop & Rock singing. Once the basics have been mastered, many people still find it difficult to extend their belting range over the ‘break’ or experience problems in certain repertoire.

Today we will address high end Belting on demand in difficult repertoire, identifying the underlying causes of inconsistencies and limitations and offering practical solutions.

This day will be very practical and hands on; the afternoon session will be given over to a masterclass.

The day will include:
• When to Belt for maximum effect
• Problem areas and solutions
• Belting over the break
• Improving the Belting aesthetic (aka making it sound nice…)
• Audio and video examples
• Live demonstrations from West End singers
• Short masterclass

Suitable for: NOT suitable for beginners. For people familiar with the Model, looking for clarification and consolidation; singers and teachers; students and professionals.

Standard Rate is £90 (Early Bird fee of £65 applies if paid and booked before 01/11/11)
Student Rate: £40 if nominated by teacher.

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com

The Complete Estill Course
Estill Voice Training is craft for singers, like fingering for the pianist.

Practice independent voice motor control. Understand advanced anatomy and how the voice physically and acoustically functions. 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 One – Figures for Voice Control
In Level One, participants will accomplish an advanced 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 Two – Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities
During Level Two, participants will analyze and 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.

For more information please visit: www.TheVoiceGym.com.au