The Complete Estill Course
Estill 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 1 – Compulsory Figures
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 2 – Figure Combinations
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
 

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
 

Description
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. Participants will learn techniques that will set them up for a career of safe voice work.

LEVEL ONE
Figures for Voice™

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

LEVEL TWO
Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities™

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

(Comprehensive training manuals included).
 

The Complete Estill Course
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!

Level 1
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 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.

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

 

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

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. 

Figures for Voice Control & Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities

The Complete Estill Course
Estill 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 1 – Compulsory Figures
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 2 – Figure Combinations
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

The Complete 5 Day Course in the Estill Model presented by one of the UK’s most experienced and qualified Estill experts. This five day course will comprise Level 1 (12 Compulsory Figures) and Level 2 (6 Voice Qualities) and will also include a short introduction to anatomy & physiology and a vocal health session. The daily schedule will consist of lecture presentations, video research, audio & video examples, as well as teaching and training tips. Practical application will be made to jazz, rock and pop and classical singing as well as the speaking voice and actor training. Participants will divide into small practice groups throughout the day to receive coaching in the Compulsory Figures & Voice Qualities. There will also be an Open Session in the evening which provides participants with an opportunity to sing a song or do a speech and receive expert coaching from Anne-Marie.

Suitable For: Those new to the Model, anyone who working with the voice; singing teachers,
professional singers, students and amateurs; voice, speech & drama teachers; actors. Suitable for
all styles of voice, singing & speaking

Book via the web site www.thevoiceexplained.com

Course Fee Schedule:
Level One  €400/€350* (30/01-01/02/12)
Level Two €300/€250* (02-03/02/12)
Levels One & Two combined €650/€570*
FEES DO NOT INCLUDE BOOKS
(prices marked with an * denote the Early Bird offer which applies if the course is booked and paid for by 31/10/11)

(Please pay using PayPal and the following email address: anne-marie.speed@virgin.net  Here is the link to the PayPal website   www.paypal.com  )
 

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 Complete Estill Course

Level 1 – Compulsory Figures

• Independent control of 13 structures in the vocal mechanism

• Advanced understanding of vocal physiology

• Control the sound by controlling the “reed” and shape of your instrument

• Receive individual attention, discover and fix your habits, and get biofeedback on a spectrogram.

“It’s not about the breath, but what the breath meets on its way out.” - Jo Estill

Level 2 – Figure Combinations

• Analyze 6 archetype vocal qualities and its variations for singing and speaking

• Speech, Falsetto, Twang (nasal and oral), Sob, Opera and Belting

• Apply your new toolbox of muscular skills when changing voice quality, conquering the “break” or solving common voice problems in your students and patients.

• Participate in a master class to overcome an individual problem in one of your challenging songs.

“Estill is Craft – Craft is a biomechanical skill: What are the parts of my instrument, how do they work and how can I control them?”

TO REGISTER ONLINE:

www.TheVoiceGym.com.au/Registrations.html