The complete Level One and Two course. For singers/actors/speech therapists/choir conductors, etc.. 

This Advanced 1 course is mostly for people who have attended Level One & Two courses at Institute Rummel. The course will focus on repetition and more advanced exercises of Level One & Two, some variations of qualities 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.

This course is open to anyone who has already taken the Estill Level One course -- singers, voice teachers, actors, clinical voice professionals, etc. The course begins with an overview of the development of the Estill Voice Model and an overview of this course. We will then work through all the voice qualities: speech, falsetto, sob, twang, belting and opera - by practicing individually and integrating them into singing and different genres of music. The days will alternate between lecture presentations, video research, audio examples, practice sessions and open sessions.

There is a Level One Course immediately prior to this course. If you register for both Level One & Level Two you pay 700 Euro and save 90 Euro.
 

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.

This course is for anyone who would like to improve their singing or speaking voice—singers, actors, vocal coaches, drama instructors, Speech-Language Pathologists and other vocal health professionals.  The Level One & Two courses will be taught in two consecutive weekends: Level One - October 28 - 20.  Level Two- November 5-6.

Level One: Figures for Voice™ teaches the tools of the craft to add strength, clarity and stamina to your voice! Participants will use EVT’s innovative Figures for Voice™ to learn control of the vocal structures that influence voice quality. Each Figure employs exercises that will give you new vocal options for all styles speaking and singing. 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. Throughout the day, 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.

Level One Schedule:
October 28,  9:00 - 6:00
October 29,  9:00 - 6:00
October 30, 8:00 - 3:00

Level Two Schedule:
November 5, 9:00 - 6:30
November 6, 8:00 - 3:00

Location: Campus Notre-Dame-de-Foy, 5000, rue Clément-Lockquell,
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, (Québec) G3A 1B3 (http://www.cndf.qc.ca)

Contact name for housing and meals : Guy Houde / Danielle Althot / Mélissa Simard. Phone: 418-872-8242 (241 or 304) / email : congres@cndf.qc.ca

Cost:  $625.00 (Contact Julie Cimon at Racine-julracmus@yahoo.com to register for only one of the courses.  The cost will vary)

This Course is designed for all those who use their voice professionally, either as a singer (Classical, Contemporary and/or Theatre Music) or as a speaker (especially school teachers), or as a therapist and for those who are studying to become professionals.
Participants will be given a practical grounding in vocal technique and vocal anatomy and physiology which 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, with a strong emphasis on safe voicing, no matter which style or genre is favoured.
Each participant will receive individual feedback and monitoring to ensure that all the concepts are understood and applied correctly.

Course will run Monday 18th April to Thursday 21st April and Saturdgy 23rd April, 2011.

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.

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.

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 Level Two course teaches how EVT’s Figures can be used to mix the "recipes" for 6 voice qualities: Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang, Opera, and Belting.