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Level 1 and 2 Course

Level 1 and 2 Course - College Credit available
Course ID: 1795
Date: 2022/07/27 to 2022/07/31 (YYYY/MM/DD) Time: 9:00 - 6:00 Cost: $700 USD ($600 Early Bird Rate before July 1, 2022; $300 Student Rate) + $70 Resources Fee Language: English
Instructors: Kimberly Steinhauer, Michele Pagen
Contact: Michele  Pagen | pagen@calu.edu | 724-938-5581
Course Location:
California University of Pennsylvania
Steele Hall 
California PA
United States

The Level 1 and 2 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. Level 1: Figures for Voice Control™ teaches the Craft of speaking and singing and employs exercises that will give you new vocal options for all styles. Level 2: Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities™ combines Figure options from Level 1 to produce six voice qualities--Speech, Falsetto, Sob, Twang, Opera, and Belting. This course offers a clear understanding of the voice’s limitless possibilities, along with how to keep it vibrant and healthy. This live course explores each Estill Figure (vocal structure) and Estill Voice Quality (“recipe”) and includes:

  • Level 1 Workbook™, Make & Move Larynx™, Level 2 Workbook™, supporting handouts
  • Introduction to Level 1: 13 Figures for Voice Control™
  • Introduction to Level 2: Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities™
  • Vocal exercises for range, strength, clarity, and stamina
  • Large and small group learning and discussions
  • Masterclass/open coaching sessions for repertoire or case studies

Estill Voiceprint Plus™ is highly recommended for this course. Purchase this software (APP) for MAC or PC at the time of registration and receive 25% off the regular price. (This is a one-time offer at registration only).

A Level 1 & 2 Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon completion of this Level 1 & 2 Course. This certificate is one of the requirements for Trainer Certification in Estill Voice Training®.

Course attendees also have the opportunity to earn college credits at the graduate or undergraduate level. Cal U tuition rates and associated fees apply. Contact Michele Pagen, course instructor of record, by phone at 724.938.5578 or by email, pagen@pennwest.edu for registration information.

Contact Dr. Michele Pagen at pagen@pennwest.edu for dormitory housing on the beautiful campus of PennWest California University. Daily room & board rates between $40 & $75 USD are available.

California University of PA rates are also available at the nearby Hampton Inn, Belle Vernon. Call 724-929-8100 & mention the PennWest California University rate when booking a room.

Parking for commuting students will be available at a nominal charge per day. 

Cancellation and Refund Policy: In the event this course is canceled by the instructors, a full refund of the course fee will be given to all participants. In lieu of a refund, participants may choose to reserve their place at a future course with Kim Steinhauer. Participant cancellations will receive a full refund of the course fee before July 15, 2022. After July 15, participants may receive a 50% refund of the course fee or may transfer their registration to a future course with Kim Steinhauer. No refunds for participant cancellations will be given after July 15. The EVI Resources Fee is non-refundable. Voiceprint is non-returnable, non-refundable

*Estill Voice Training®, and its parent company Estill Voice International, LLC, has neither an aesthetic nor gender bias and stands for the strengthening of cultural diversity, plurality and inclusion.


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